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Mrs. Jane Lee's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of the oral history of Mrs. Jane Lee. She was interviewed by Robert Williams on January 31, 1990. The interview includes her life in Decatur, and working for the Herald and Review.

Mrs. Ruth Gibbs' Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of the oral history of Mrs. Ruth Gibbs. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in November 1983. The interview includes her work with the United Methodist Church.

Photograph of General Joseph Joffre's visit to Decatur, IL. in 1917.

Photograph of General Joseph Joffre standing at back of train with other visitors to Decatur, IL. during WWI, May 1917.

Unknown Man in a World War I Uniform

This is the glass negative of an unknown man in a World War I military uniform. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in c. 1917.

Unknown Man and Woman - World War I

These are glass negatives of an unknown man in his World War I uniform and an unknown woman. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL around 1917.

Robert Trout - WWI Uniform

These are glass negatives of Robert Trout in his World War I uniform. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL around 1917.

Gus Tanzyus - Army Band

This is a glass negative of Gus Tanzyus in his Army uniform holding a trombone with his family. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL during World War I.

Joseph Means - U.S. Army

This is the glass negative of Joseph Means, a U.S. Army soldier in his uniform. He was a member of Battery D, 75th Artillery. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL c. 1918.

Thomas H. McKey - U.S. Army Uniform

This is the glass negative of Thomas H. McKey in his U.S. Army uniform around World War I. He was a member of the 35th Infantry, Company K, 7th Brigade. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL c. 1918.