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Five part oral history interview of American track and field athlete, Jesse Owens. Interview was conducted by Illinois State Historical Library staff member, Barbara Moro. Interviewees include Jesse Owens and his wife, Minnie Ruth Solomon.

Founder of Illinois State University, Jesse W. Fell, poses with several family members for a family portrait. Standing (l-r): Jesse W. Fell, Robert Fell, Kersey Fell. Sitting (l-r):Thomas Fell, Mary Fell Hall, Joshua Fell, Rebecca Fell Case.

Jesse W. Weik writes to John E. Boos regarding various Lincoln papers and identifying certain individuals. The accompanying envelope has the Greencasle Telephone Co. return address with Weik's name handwritten above it.

Jessie Spaulding Bode, sister of Willis J. Spaulding, poses with a violin.

Jim Bolen sits with three children, Karen Cholet (left), Steven Graham (right), and Deborah Viessman (bottom), for a photograph. Bolen portrayed "Cactus Pete," a character on a popular St. Louis children's television show. He later went on to work as…

A man wearing a horseshoe-shaped tie pin poses for a portrait.On verso: "A possible Huffaker? (Ryes)."

Jimmie Rogers of Cache rescues his dog "Pepper Martin" from floodwaters. His home can be seen in the distance.

Six verse song and chorus, "As sung by Harry Richmond." Lyrics depict man falling in love and proposing to a woman who marries another man. Decorative border features male and female figures on either side.

A young couple takes part in a Jitterbug contest.