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Military Discharge Certificate

Honorable Discharge Certificate awarded to Lanzy M. Baker on May 29, 1952 for serving in the United States Army.

Eugene Taylor Group Photo

A group photo of young men from Pekin, Illinois, before joining the military in WWII. Euguene Taylor is 4th from the left in the back row. Taylor…

Eugene Taylor Boxing photo with Red Skelton

This photo is a pre-fight photo of Roy Meyers (left) and Eugene Taylor (right). They boxed for the Marine Corps. Between the two boxers is Red…

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

September 1961 issue of Better Homes and Gardens. E.J. Antonacci, a World War II Veteran, designed a house included within this issue of the magazine.…

Paris Cleaners Softball Champions

Photograph of Springfield, IL city champion softball team of Paris Cleaners. Top third from left is Mary Martin.

Real Estate License

Real Estate License issued to Ernest J. Antonacci by the State of Illinois.

Park Sherman Cigarette Case

This is a Park Sherman Co. cigarette case. Park Sherman created many metal goods in Springfield, IL from the 1930s to 1960. This case may have been…

Cigarette Lighter

This is a cigarette lighter, probably from the 1940s. It may have been used in WWII. It was acquired at an antique shop.

Roger E. Chapin at the Race Riots National Guard Camp

Images regarding Roger E. Chapin and his father, E.L. Chapin, and their involvement with the aftermath of the 1908 Springfield Race Riots. Roger,…

WWII Tobacco Ration Card

This is a ration card for tobacco issued in the summer of 1945 to Eugene Taylor. Taylor served in the Marines during WWII. 12 of the 26 tabs have been…