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Ambrose and Hodge Riding in the GAR 50th Anniversary Parade
Negative of Thomas S. Ambrose and William N. Hodge riding in a car during the GAR 50th anniversary parade in 1937.
GAR Anniversary Banquet
Negative of the Grand Army of the Republic's 50th anniversary banquet in Decatur, IL in 1937.
Mr. Fred Buy
Photograph of Mr. Fred Buys checking into a hotel in Decatur, IL on May 17, 1937.
WRC No. 4 Float in the GAR 50th Anniversary Parade
Negative of the WRC No. 4 float in the Grand Army of the Republic's 50th anniversary parade in Decatur, IL in 1937.
GAR Birthplace
Photograph of the birthplace of the Grand Army of the Republic at 253 S. Park, Decatur, IL.
GAR Entering a Church
Photograph of members of the Grand Army of the Republic entering a church in 1908. The photo was taken by J.K. Stafford on May 24, 1908.
Captain K.D. Parker of the GAR
Photograph of Capt. K.D. Parker of the GAR playing the 1937 World Series game on May 19, 1937.
Capt. John E. Andrews
Photograph of Capt. John E. Andrews. The description with the photo reads: "Died June 30, 1940. Past national commander, G.A.R. and former mayor of Monticello. Served under General Sherman in his "March to the Sea" in Civil War. In charge of…
Mr. C.H. Collins
Photograph of C.H. Collins, one of the longest surviving members of the GAR.
James S. Carter
Postcard of James S. Carter (d. 4/27/1922). He was the oldest man at the time that was born in Decatur. Carter was a prominent member in Masonry, and one of the oldest members of the Dunham Post #141 of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was a…
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Board of Directors Meeting - April 2005
This is the board packet of the April 2005 meeting. Members discussed and reviewed March minutes, city librarian's report, HB3761, Farm Progress Show,…