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Search Committee - Meeting - February 1986

These are the minutes of the search committee for a new city librarian in February 1986. Items discussed were job description for city library discussed with city of Decatur, interdepartmental workshops, library vision, sound judgement, public…

Scovill Gardens

These are negatives of Scovill Gardens. They show the pond, entrance, and little red bridge that were a part of the park. The photos were taken by Decatur Herald & Review and Rembrandt Studio

Scott McNulta

Photograph of Scott McNulta, (died Nov. 2, 1945.) He attended the U. of I. and while a student there was very active in dramatics. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and Phi Beta Kappa. He entered the army in 1917 and served as a first…

Science Kid - December 2010

This is a thank you letter from the Sid the Science guy program in December 2010. The Science Kid program was help on family night in conjunction with WILL. Pictures and a newspaper article accompany this letter.

Schudel Employees with flag. Early days of the war.

WWI - The Schudel Company employees stand outside in front of the building holding a large flag during World War I. c. 1917
Description and page number of location in book are written on the left side of the photo.

Sarah Dale - Millikin University Junior

This is the glass negative of Sarah Dale, a Millikin University Junior. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Sappington Resolution - March 12, 1971

This is the resolution recognizing the significant contribution that W. Arthur Sappington made to library operation during his time on the Board.

Sangamon River in 1911

Photograph of the Sangamon River in 1911.