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Mrs. Will McKee's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Mr. Will McKee's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 23, 1978. This interview includes her college years, early Decatur, Powers Building, Powers Opera House, and transportation.
Mrs. Will Rogers - Baby
This is the glass negative of Mrs. Will Roger's baby. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.
Mrs. William Donovan - Boy & Girl
This is the glass negative of Mrs. William Donovan's boy and girl in their First Communion outfits. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.
Mrs. William F. Calhoun
Photograph of Mrs. William F. Calhoun (b. 2/16/1852, d. 7/28/1918), the wife of Dr. William F. Calhoun, a former Herald editor. Mrs. Calhoun was a prominent member of the Women's Relief Corps. and a delegate to the national convention for that…
Mrs. William Lake - Boy
This is the glass negative of Mrs. William Lake's boy. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.
Mrs. William Wilson - Boy
This is the glass negative of Mrs. William Wilson's boy. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.
Mueller Park - Adolph Mueller Community Center
These are photos of the Adolph Mueller Community Center at Mueller Park/Southside Park. The photos include images of the building, children working on projects, dances, and a circus.
Mueller Park - Southside Park Playground Lighting
This is a negative of men and boys standing in Southside Park planning the lighting for the playground on March 6, 1937. Southside Park became Mueller Park. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.