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Ray Bass - DHS

This is the glass negative of Ray Bass, taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century. Ray Bass was a student at Decatur High School.

Ralph Williams - Millikin University Student

This is the glass negative of Ralph Williams, a Millikin University student. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s, and used in the Millidek yearbook.

Ralph R. and Carl A. Wise

Photograph of Ralph R. and Carl A. Wise. They are sons of H. B. Wise of Decatur who died in 1940. Ralph now lives in Exeter, Calif and served in World War I. Carl now lives in Galveston, Texas and is the physical director of Y.M.C.A. there. Before…

Ralph Owen's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Ralph Owen's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 6, 1987. The interview covers childhood, businesses, the Franklin Mall, Franklin Travel Agency, and the Lake Shore Club condominiums.

Ralph Owen's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Ralph Owen's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 6, 1987. The interview covers childhood, businesses, the Franklin Mall, Franklin Travel Agency, and the Lake Shore Club condominiums.

Ralph O. Conklin

Photograph of Ralph O. Conklin (b. 2/4/1978, d. 1/1/1955). He was the son of Amos Conklin, and the co-owner of the old Conklin Bakery Co., where he pioneered the manufacture of pre-sliced bread in 1929. Conklin was a member of the First Methodist…

Ralph Goltra

This is the glass negative of Ralph Goltra. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Ralph G. Mills

Photograph of Ralph G. Mills (died 10/17/1944) Decatur allergist, opened offices in the Standard Office Building in 1938. Photo ran 9/4/1938 in the Decatur Herald or Review, Decatur, IL.

Raleigh Lichtenberger

These are the glass negatives of Raleigh Lichtenberger. One photo was taken when he was a student at Millikin University, and was used in the Millidek yearbook. The other two are of him in his US Navy sailor uniform during World War I. He served…

Raising the Flag at Skugiva Grocery

Photograph of the raising of the flag at Skugiva Grocery at 1501 E. Marietta St., Decatur, IL c. 1917. Wording at the top of the photograph states topic of the photo and where the photo can be found in the book.