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Photo of Sgt. Warren G. Owens in uniform

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Herald and Review Library; Owens, Sgt. Warren G., Article on back of photo; "Sgt. Warren G. Owens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie M. Owens, of Maroa, has returned to his station at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas, after a mid March furlough spent at…

Photo of Corp. William B. Parker in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Parker, Corp. William B., Article on back of photo; "In Maryland, Corp. William B. Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Parker, 2333 East Eldorado street, is taking a three months' course at Holabird Ordinance Motor base at…

Margaret Besalke's Confirmation Day

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Photograph of Margaret Besalke in her Confirmation dress. The photo was taken by Camera Art Studios in Decatur, IL. The back of the photo says "Margaret Besalke, Confirmation Day. Papa's baby sister living in L.A. Calif."

Photo of Pvt. Paul H. Friend in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Friend, Paul H., 2/4/1943 unused. Pvt. Paul H. Friend, Casual Co. F.M.F.T.C. Camp Elliot, San Diego, Calif. He lived in Decatur, at 304 S. 22nd St."

Carl R. Dick Jr.'s Resignation Letter - November 2, 1972

This is Carl R. Dick Jr.'s resignation letter from the Board. Dick resigned because he was moving away from Macon County and could no longer serve on the Library Board.

ILDA Letter - March 17, 1977

This is a letter from Carol Batterham, Secretary of the Board, to Jean Downs about supporting ILDA legislation.

Postcard from Henry Hibbs to Williams Hibbs - January 22, 1918 - La Chateau et l'Avant-Port de Guerre

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This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs letting William know they left Brest on the 8th of January and arrived in New York on the 22,d of January. There is a picture of the Brest port on the front of the postcard with ships, a fort, and…

August "Gus" C. Labhardt

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Photograph of August "Gus" C. Labhardt (d. 11/14/1947). He operated a confectionery in the 200 block East Eldorado about 50 years. He was at one time a Decatur mail carrier. Photo by Chamberlain of Decatur.

John Shaw by Charles L. Wasson

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Photograph of John Shaw taken by Charles L. Wasson, International Stereograph Co. Mr. Shaw is seated in a chair by a fireplace.

"Off For The Hunt" by Charles L. Wasson

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Photograph of man holding gun with three dogs; titled "Off For The Hunt" by Charles L. Wasson, International Stereograph Co.