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J.B. Tait - Millikin University Freshman, Tau Kappa Epsilon

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This is the glass negative of J.B. Tait, a Millikin University Freshman, and member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

J.A. Fisher and Family

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Photograph of J.A. Fisher and family. The group is standing in front of a house in Decatur, IL

J.A. Corbett

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These are the glass negatives of J.A. Corbett. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.

J.A. Close

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Photograph of J.A. Close (d. 10/7/1911), who owned Close & Griswold Hardware on Water and E. Main Sts. He was a prominent citizen and social leader. The photo is dated March 1, 1884.

J.A. Barnes - Family

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This is the glass negative of J.A. Barnes' family taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL. The family includes a man, woman, 2 boys, and a girl.

J. R. Paisley

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Photograph of J. R. Paisley, President of the Standard Life Insurance Co. This company was brought to Decatur in 1911 through his efforts. It was then the Mutual Protective League of which he was supreme president. In 1914 the name was changed to…

J. K. Stafford

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Photograph of J. K. Stafford, photo taken 3/7/1909; print from J. K. Stafford collection of negatives taken in the late 1890's and early 1900's which were in possession of Mr. and Mrs. Jack French of Cerro Gordo, IL. in 1954-- recovered from Stafford…

J. Harold "Dutch" Henry and Football Player

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Photograph of J. Harold with an unknown man in a football uniform. Henry was the athletic director at MacArthur High School, and the business manager of the Decatur Commodores. He was also the executive adviser of the Decatur Boys Baseball…

J. Harold "Dutch" Henry

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Photograph of J.Harold "Dutch" Henry. Henry was the athletic director at MacArthur High School, and the business manager of the Decatur Commodores. He was also the executive adviser of the Decatur Boys Baseball organization. He was a member of the…

J. Frank Cassell

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Photograph of J. Frank Cassell (b. 11/11/1860, d. 3/14/1948). He was prominent in the Illinois National Guard, and served in the Spanish-American War and World War I. He was the former publisher of the Decatur Republican.