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Elsie Mayfield

This is the glass negative of Elsie Mayfield. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL on April 3, c. 1915.

Elsie and Jack

Photograph of Elsie and Jack standing outside of a house.

Eloise Clark's Oral History

This is the oral history of Eloise Clark. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 6/23/1987 and 7/10/1987. This interview covers her life at the Orlando Hotel after it was renovated into apartments, her time working at Millikin University, and the…

Elmer Weidner - Man & Woman

These are the glass negatives of a man and woman. The photos were taken for Elmer Weidner by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Elmer R. Elder and His Family

Photograph of Elmer R. Elder (b. 1/13/1878, d. 2/4/1928) and his family. Elder was elected mayor of Decatur in 1923 over Dan Dinneen. He entered politics in 1920, and was elected to the board of supervisors as the Assistant Supervisor of Decatur…

Ellis W. Armstrong

Photograph of Ellis W. Armstrong (b. 7/24/1860, d. 10/5/1934), a Decatur druggist for 45 years. His first store was on the northwest corner of E. Main St. and N. Water. He also owned two other stores on the 1000 block of E. Grand St. and 1100 block…

Ellen Garry - Millikin University Freshman, Pi Beta Phi

This is the glass negative of Ellen Garry, a Millikin University Freshman and member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Ella Race

Photograph of Ella Race, (died 9/10/1945). Miss Race lived at 424 W. Prairie, the last of four children of John R. and Margaret Wolgamot Race who settled in Decatur in 1854. A member of St. John's Episcopal church. Full obit published in the Herald…

Elks Club Kitchen

Negative of two unknown women working in the Elk Club's kitchen in 1948.