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Letter to Decatur Public Library - August 1995

This is a letter from a former citizen of Decatur praising the library. She compares it to the library she is using now in Colorado and Decatur is so much better. She thanks them.

Tags: 1995, August 1995, board of directors, Board of Trustees, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, John Moorman, Karla Walker, letter, praise of assets

City Librarian's Report September 1995

This is the city librarian's report for September 1995. In this report Mr. Moorman discussed the bookmobile and its stops, inhouse e-mail, GEAC, grant assistance center, off duty policemen, and the budget.

Tags: 1995, board of directors, Board of Trustees, bookmobile, budget, City Librarian's Report, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, GEAC, grant assistance center, inhouse e-mail, John Moorman, off-duty policemen, September 1995

Board of Trustees meeting August 1995

These are the minutes of the Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees for August 1995. At this meeting the members discussed the city librarian's report, extension services, attendance during the Decatur Celebration, finance and properties, bills,…

Tags: 1995, August 1995, avenues of excellence, Bills, board of directors, Board of Trustees, building renovations, City Librarian's Report, Decatur Celebration, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, extension services, Finance and Properties, John Moorman, Meeting, Minutes, old business, RPLS

Mr. Donald E. Minton's Oral History

This is the oral history of Donald E. Minton. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on November 14, 1988. The interview includes his time with the Decatur Fire Department.

Wilfred Miller's Oral History

This is the oral history of Wilfred Miller. He was interviewed by Betty Trunell on June 28, 1985. The interview includes his time with the Post Office.

Tags: 1985, assistant postmaster, Betty Turnell, changes in Postal Service, Ft. Bragg, June 1985, Korean Conflict, New York City, oral history, Post Office, postmaster, recording, Wilfred Miller, WWII

Mrs. L.C. (Edith) McNabb's Oral History

This is the oral history of Mrs. L.C. (Edith) McNabb. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in April 1980. The interview includes her time at Millikin University as a Professor of Speech, her work with WSOY, and her tele-courses on Channel 17 and…

Finance and Properties Meeting - October 1995

These are the minutes of the Finance and Properties meeting in October 1995. The members discussed the draft budget and handouts, tax levy, health insurance, revenue, expenditures, and funding history.

Tags: 1995, board of directors, Board of Trustees, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, draft budget, Expenditures, Finance and Properties, funding history, health insurance, John Moorman, Meeting, Minutes, October 1995, Revenue, Tax Levy

Personnel Policy and Public Relations Meeting - October 1995

Minutes of the Personnel Policy and Public Relations meeting of October 1995. Members discussed patron survey, job description review, drug screening, fine forgiveness in Children's, and job titles.

Tags: 1995, board of directors, Board of Trustees, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, drug screening, fine forgiveness, job descriptions, job titles, John Moorman, Meeting, Minutes, October 1995, patron survey, personnel policy and public relations

City Librarian's Report - October 1995

This is the city librarian's report of October 1995. In his report, Mr. Moorman discussed the roof, bookmobile trailer, extension division, Family Literacy Grant, GEAC LIB 100+, Circulation Division, Children's Division, Summer Reading Program, Adult…

Tags: 1995, Adult Division, board of directors, Board of Trustees, bookmobile trailer, budget, children's division, circulation division, City Librarian's Report, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, Extension Division, family literacy grant, GEAC LIB 100+, John Moorman, October 1995, roof, Summer Reading Program

Mrs. Will McKee's Oral History

This is the oral history of Mr. Will McKee. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 23, 1978. This interview includes her college years, early Decatur, Powers Building, Powers Opera House, and transportation.

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