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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.

Board of Trustees Meeting September 1995

These are the minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting in September 1995. At this meeting the members discussed the city librarian's report, Breakfast Optimist Club, personnel policy and public relations, executive session, positions, job title…

Agenda from Board of Directors meeting - October 1995

This is the agenda of the board of directors meeting in October 1995. Topics: city librarian's report, personnel policy and public relations, finance and properties, Friends, Foundation, Avenues of Excellence, old business, and new business.

Tags: 1995, Agenda, Avenue of Excellence, board of directors, Board of Trustees, City Librarian's Report, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, Finance and Properties, Foundation, friends, John Moorman, Meeting, new business, October 1995, old business, personnel policy and public relations

Charles E. Lee's Oral History

This is the oral history of Charles E. Lee. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in December 1980. The interview includes his early life, his education, time in the U.S. Navy, law career, time in the IL state Senate, time as Mayor of Decatur, race…

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