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Clarence Sowers' Oral History

This is the oral history of Clarence Sowers. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell. The interview includes his career in construction.

Loren Boatman's Oral History

This is the oral history of Loren Boatman. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on August 11, 1986. The interview includes his career as a teacher and meteorologist.

Decatur Tribune Article and Picture on Summer Reading Program 1990

This is an article and photo about the summer reading program of 1990, STATION READ 1990 for the Decatur Public Library. This program is run by Katie Gross and also includes a program for teens, called COLOR YOUR WORLD. A story teller, Michael…

Tags: 1990, Article, board of directors, Board of Trustees, COLOR YOUR WORLD, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, Decatur Tribune, James Seidl, June 1990, Katie Gross, Michael Parent, photography, STATION READ 1990, Story Teller, Summer Reading Program, teen program

Photographs of Don Chamberlain Presentations, 2004-2005

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Photographs of Don Chamberlain presentations held in the Madden Auditorium at the Decatur Public Library in 2004 and 2005. One presentation was on the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the other presentation was on digital photography.

Photo of the Reception Room of Wasson Studios

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Photograph of the Reception Room of Wasson Studios. "Visit this completely equipped Studio, where at moderate cost one is certain of a good photograph. Take elevator 351 N. Water St., Decatur, IL."

Tags: 351 N. Water St., Business, Decatur IL., Photo File: Business, photography, Reception Room, Wasson Studios