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T. Herzog, H. Leard, [A. S. Bowert], T. J. Laurie, B. Baker, and Fred Elmhart pose for a group photo at a 1942 American Legion Convention. On verso: "[A.S. Bowert] 4900 Henderson St. Chicago."

Nell Sherman, Verna Wood, and Wayne Watson pose for a photo with Wayne's mother, Maggie E. Watson, on the porch of a building in Springfield.

The Neese family stands in front of two covered wagons preparing to leave Hutton Township in Coles County for Oklahoma. On verso: "Neese Family. Leaving Hutton Twp. Coles Co. Ill. 1890s for Oklahoma. Only one of them ever returned. Two wagons."

Clara Birkel, of Peoria, sits for a portrait wearing a shawl around her shoulders. On verso: "Clara Birkel lived at 210-No Monroe Peoria, Ill. Died Dec 1947. She was a sister to Mr. Richters father, who had changed his name and moved to Texas."

A man holds a young child in a rocking chair while a dog lies in the grass behind them.On verso: "Charlie Brandenburg, of Hutton Township, Coles County."