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Robert H. Dumas' Oral History
This is the oral history of Robert H. Dumas. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 2/13/1986. The interview covers his early life and education, time in the military, library experience, and time at Decatur Public Library.
Mrs. E.A. Gastman and the Childrens Summer Reading Contest
Photograph of Mrs. E.A. Gastman handing out diplomas to the children who participated in the Childrens Summer Reading contest at the Decatur Public Library on August 31, 1927. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio and used in the Decatur Herald.
Almira A. Powers
Photograph of Almira A. Powers (Mrs. George Powers). She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Giles, born March 2, 1818, at Charlemont, Mass. Lived in Tuscalossa, Ala. met and married Honorable George Westcott Powers , a young attorney. Moved to…
Annual Reports 1875-1885
Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees annual reports from 1875-1885.
Annual Reports 1885-1892
Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees annual reports from 1885-1892.
Annual Reports 1893-1899
Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees annual reports from 1893-1899.
Annual Reports 1899-1904
Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees annual reports from 1899-1904.
Annual Reports 1904-1909
Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees annual reports from 1904-1909
Annual Reports 1910-1915
Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees annual reports from 1910-1915.
Annual Reports 1915-1921
Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees annual reports from 1915-1921.
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H.M. Leech
This is the glass negative of H.M. Leech. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.