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Johnny Mercer

Photograph of Johnny Mercer.
Description on photograph: "Johnny Mercer, musician, writer of musical sketches for Paul Whiteman's orchestra, singer in Benny Goodman's orchestra, later worked with Bob Crosby on CBS, wrote lyrics for Jeepers Creepers,…

Photograph of Carl Sandburg

Photograph of Carl Sandburg who visited Decatur, IL in February 1927.

Photographs of President Harry S. Truman's visit to Decatur, IL on 11-1-1952.

Photographs of President Harry S. Truman's visit to Decatur, IL. speaking from the back of his train and other dignitaries. Photos taken on November 1, 1952.

Photographs of President William Howard Taft.

Photographs of President Howard Taft during his visit to Decatur February 11, 1910.
VS33: "William Howard Taft, far left, favored greeters with a fine sample of the famous Taft smile as he stepped off the train for his Decatur visit in 1911. And…

Photographs of David Rubinoff playing violin.

Photographs of David Rubinoff playing violin during a visit to Decatur, IL on March 25, 1960.

Photograph of Francis Rogier and his wife.

Photograph of Francis Rogier, opera singer and his wife. Photo was used in the Decatur Herald on 3/6/1949.

Photograph of Paul Robeson, Faith Nansen and john Langdon.

Photograph of Paul Robeson and two Millikin Students. Paul came to Millikin University to perform and speak to students.

Photograph of Eddie Rickenbacker, aviator.

Photograph of Aviator Eddie Rickenbacker standing with foot on running board of car, other person unknown.

Photograph of Homer "Boots" Randolph.

Photograph of Homer "Boots" Randolph holding his saxophone. This photo was taken on March 18, 1954.

Photographs of Sally Rand.

Photographs of Sally Rand sitting at a desk, in 1947.