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Mrs. Thomas T. Roberts (Anna H. Jack)
Photograph of Mrs. Thomas T. Roberts; (Anna H. Jack) born 6/6/1852; died: 1/15/1944; Decatur Civic, social and church leader. Helped organize Y.W.C.A. and was a member of its first board of directors. Member first board of directors of Anna B.…
Miscellaneous Photographs Old Street Scenes.
Photograph of horse drinking from trough. Photo of new homes on New Street taken by George Baker. Photo of men working on street repair.
Mabel and Gene at Aunt Rose's House
Photograph of Mabel and Gene Roberts in front of Aunt Rose's house in Holgate, OH in 1932.
Dr. Lucien Nelson Lindsey
Photograph of Dr. Lucien Nelson Lindsey, Forsyth, IL. He started his practice of medicine in 1905. Served in World War I. He and his wife make a hobby of collection old glass and have a nationally famous collection. He is a member of the Macon…
Bessie Lindsey, Mrs. Lucien Nelson Lindsey
Photograph of Mrs. Lucien Nelson Lindsey, (Bessie) wife of Dr. Lucien Nelson Lindsey of Forsyth. One of the foremost collectors of old glass in the country. Elected Regent of the Stephen Decatur Chapter, D.A.R. in 1933. She was formerly vice regent.…
Art and Lucille W.
Photograph of Art and Lucille W. in Peoria, IL (1932). The photo is stamped on the back with Pfile's stamp, as it was printed by them.
Aaron Kaufman
Photograph of Aaron Kaufman (d. 12/2/1938). He managed one of Decatur's leading men's clothing stores for 45 years. He opened a clothing store in Decatur in 1888, 9 years after opening the Kaufman store in Champaign. He retired in 1933, and the…
1985 W. Forest Ave
Photograph of the Roberts' family house at 1985 W. Forest Ave. in Decatur, IL in 1932.
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Annual Report to City Council - Board of Directors - 2012
This is the annual report to the city council in 2012. Items reported were library operating fund, expenditures, lease expenses, monies received and…