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Willis J. Spaulding sits upon a suspended subsection of sewer tunnel at the old pump station. Spaulding served as Superintendent of City Water Works (1909-1911) and as Commissioner of Public Property (1911-1944).

Willis J. Spaulding, a native of Springfield who was largely responsible for the construction of Lake Springfield and the city-owned power plant from 1927-1935, poses for a picture at his desk. On verso: "Just after election."

Willis J. Spaulding looks at a glass of water.

Reverend Willis Green Craig, D.D., L.L.D., Professor of Didactic and Polemic Theology, sits for a portrait.

Dr. Willis D. Green, the Herdman family physician, poses for a portrait holding a hat. On verso: "This picture of Dr. Willis Duff Green, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, is one which my grandmother, Mary A. Kirby Herdman, kept, especially, because she said…

Willis J. Spaulding takes a bite of the apple offered up from his wife, Mary Spaulding.

Illustrated three verse Stephen Foster song about a family's longing for the return of a loved one.

Willie S. Bond and Juliette G. Bond pose with a sled wearing winter attire for a portrait session.

Willie and Effie Herdman pose for a portrait standing among several plants.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus about the return of a loved one to his family.Sheet note: "Reply to Willie we have missed you."

The Williamson sisters pose for a portrait with their dog.