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Col. W. Lutz Krigbaum

Photograph of Col. W. Lutz Krigbaum taken by Wasson Studio of Decatur, IL. Article on back of photo; "Krigbaum, Col. W. Lutz. During World War I he commanded Decatur's own company A, 124th machine gun battalion, and won a Distinguished Service Cross…

Collective Bargaining Agreement - May 2012 to April 2017

This is the collective bargaining agreement of the library union #268 with the city of Decatur and the Decatur Public Library. Dated May 2012 to Apri 2017

Colored Post card to Dottie Sargeant from Henry Hibbs - 1917

This is a colored post card sent by Henry Hibbs to Dottie Sargeant from Petersburg FL dated September 27, 1917. Dottie Sargeant lived at 857 E. Lincoln St, Decatur IL. It has a couple on the front of the card under a tree holding hands. There are…

Columbia Building

Photograph of the Columbia Building located at 322-338 North Main St. Business located there were Akers & Sanford Furniture, Stoves & Carpets, Post Office and Dr. James L. Bevans. Second photo shows where the Columbia building used to be.

Combined Annual Meeting for 178/1979 and Monthly Meeting for May 1979 - May 17, 1979

This is the packet for the Board of Directors combined annual and monthly meeting on May 17, 1979. The packet includes the minutes, agenda, statistical report, financial report, list of bills, annual report letter, City Librarian's annual report,…

Combined Annual Meeting for 1974/1975 and Monthly Meeting for May 1975 - May 15, 1975

These are the minutes and agenda for the annual meeting for 1974/1975 and the monthly meeting for May 1975. At this meeting, the Board discussed going back to a six-day week for the Summer hours and the annual report for 1974/1975.

Combined Annual Meeting for 1976/1977 and Monthly Meeting for May 1977 - May 19, 1977

These are the minutes and agendas for the May monthly meeting and annual meeting of the Board of Directors. At this meeting, the Board discussed the loss of library service at St. Mary's Hospital, using Friends volunteers to bring service to Decatur…

Combined Annual Meeting for 1977/1978 and Monthly Meeting for May 1978 - May 18, 1978

This is the packet from the Board of Directors annual meeting for 1977/1978 and monthly meeting for May on May 18, 1978. At this meeting, the Board discussed a new portable computer terminal, the Code of Library Policy, the Right to Life Movement,…

Come Blow Your Horn - 1966 - Show Program

The show program for Theatre 7's 1966 production of the comedy 'Come Blow Your Horn'.