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Photo of Dr. Benjamin F. Shipp

Photograph of Dr. Benjamin F. Shipp (born 1861; died Dec 1937). Superintendent of the Decatur District of the Illinois Methodist conference from 1905 to 1910. Photo ran 1906.

John F. Grindol

Photograph of John F. Grindol (d. 4/25/1921). He was the son of W.H. Grindol, and a part of the W.H. Grindol & Sons monument business. He was one of the oldest members of the Goodman band, and was president at the time of his death. The photo was…

Photo of Pvt. Everett Conder and unknown friend in uniform

WWII - Herald and Review Library; Conder, Pvt. Everett, 9/3/1942. Wisconsin Film Service, West Salem, Wisc. Article on back of photo: "Pvt. Everett Conder, 2414 E. Johns Ave. has arrived safely in Australia, according to word received by relatives…

Photo of Pvt. Elwood Curtsinger in uniform

WWII - Herald and Review Library; Curtsinger, Elwood, 3/23/1944. Photo by Woltz Studios. Article on back of photo: "Curtsinger Paratrooper: Pvt. Elwood Curtsinger, son of Thomas Curtsinger, 820 North Main Street has completed jump training at the…

Photo of Harry Huddart in uniform with helmet

Herald and Review Library: Huddart, 2nd Lt. Harry; Article on back of photo; "Wins Commission; Harry Huddart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myles Huddart, 1244 East Decatur street, recently was commissioned a second lieutenant upon completion of officer…

WPA Decatur Toy Project

Photographs of Toys made in Decatur, IL. for the WPA project.

Photographs of the Construction of Kintner Gym

Various photographs taken during the construction of Kintner Gym which was built for Decatur High School in 1940.

Photographs of the Exterior of Decatur High School

Photographs of the exterior of the Decatur High School main building taken at an unknown date and Kintner Gym taken in 1940.

Photographs of the Interior of Decatur High School

Photographs of the interior of Decatur High School including the gym, auditorium, the girls locker room, a science classroom and the music room taken around 1940.