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Larry Foster's Oral History

This is the oral history of Larry Foster. He was interviewed on April 11, 2017 at his office at Foster Financial Services, Inc. by Shirley Kistler. His interview covers his life in Decatur and San Diego, CA, establishing Foster Financial Services,…

J.L. Drake

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Photograph of J.L. Drake (d. 11/2/1925), a prominent Decatur real estate and insurance man. He was a member of the city council for 4 years. Drake owned a building in the Columbia Block at 330 N. Main St, and a home at 439 W. Macon St. The…

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Letter - October 9, 1975

This is a letter from Leslie T. Allen, City Manager, about the controversy surrounding the payment into the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for the Library.