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Dr. William Parr Davidson

Photograph of Dr. William Parr Davidson (b. 8/1/1871, d. 2/10/1944), a doctor who practiced medicine for 46 years, 18 of which were in Decatur. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the American Legion, and the Masons. The photo was…

Photo of Victor Lee Childers in Navy uniform

WWII - Herald and Review Library, Childers, Victor Lee, 10/5/1943. Received 7/18/1996.

Photo of Herschel Conaty in Navy uniform

Armed Forces - Herald and Review Library, Conaty, Herschel, 7/25/1932

Florence E. McConnell

Photograph of Mrs. Florence E. McConnell (born 7/6/1867; died 8/19/1945). Prominent Decatur civic leader. 1929-1937 executive secretary Decatur Community Chest. Helped organize Decatur YWCA, Girl's Welfare Home, and Traveler's Protective Assn. First…

Clyde Milton

Photograph of Clyde Milton, waif found in stairway, Photo taken 3/5/1914, child standing on chair.

Independent Sewing Circle

Photograph of the unknown women of the Independent Sewing Circle sitting on the front porch of a house. The photo was taken by Rembrandt Studios, and used by the Decatur Herald or Daily Review in 1917.

Dr. Lulu C. Hartwig

Photograph of Dr. Lulu C. Hartwig (d. 8/1/1954). She was a practicing osteopath in Decatur since 1908. She graduated from the American School of Osteopath in Kirksville, MO, and worked in Manhattan, KS for two years before coming to Decatur. …

Charles P. Guest

Photograph of Charles P. Guest (d. 5/13/1945). He was the superintendent of the Macon County federal surplus food depot for 5 years. He came to Decatur in 1917. Guest worked for the Capitol Grocery Co. of Springfield and the Decatur Grocery Co. …