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Photo of Lt. Richard A. and Lt. John H. Wetzel in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Wetzel, Richard A. and John H.; Article on back of photo; "Lieutenants Richard A. and John H. Wetzel, 745 South Maffit street, have been called into service with the U. S. Army, Ricard, 22, will report for active duty with…

Photo of 2nd Lt. Marion Lindamood in uniform with name tag

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Herald and Review Library: Lindamood, 2nd Lt. Marion W., 138 East Division street, Decatur, IL.

Photo of 2nd Lt. Jack C. Vandervort in flight uniform with name tag

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Herald and Review Library: Vandervort, 2nd Lt. Jack C., Article on back of photo; "Jack C. Vandervort, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Vandervort, rural route 1, has arrived home to spend the holidays with his parents. He enlisted in the army air corps on…

Photo O. C. Smith, Supt. Illinois Pythian Home

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Photograph of O. S. Smith, b. 1876; d. 1-15-1949. " Superintendent Illinois Phythian home for children in Decatur 1932-1938. Went to Benton, Ill. from Decatur. Served Benton as city attorney 6 years, corporation counsel 4 years and city judge 4…

Photo o Powell Manufacturing Company Building

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Photograph of Powell Manufacturing Company Building. "1953: Powell Mfg. Co. was built in 1947. Part of it was destroyed by fire in 1949. It was expanded to its current size in 1950." "Powell Manufacturing Co. was built by Dr. V. W. Powell who needed…

Photo Morehouse and Wells Building

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Photograph of the Morehouse and Wells building at Christmas Time.

Photo Library Block/Haines & Essick

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Photograph of the Library Block and Haines and Essick, northeast corner of William and Main streets, photo taken summer of 1996.

Photo Helen E. Acorm in Uniform, 1/11/1944.

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Acom, Helen, Jan 11, 1944. Article with photo included on back: "Helen Acom promoted. Helen E. Acom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Acom, Oreana., has been promoted from the rank of private in the WAC to techician…

Photo Greater Northside Missionary Baptist Church

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Photograph of the Greater Northside Missionary Baptist kitchen, Monday evening meals being served.

Photo fo Marion F. Smith in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Smith, Corp. Marion F., Article on back of photo; "Corp. Marion F. Smith, technician fifth grade, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion R. Smith of 2660 North Union street, has arrived with U. S. troops in Northern Ireland, according…