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J.C. Hostetler's Oral History

This is the oral history of J.C. Hostetler. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 20, 1985. The interview includes his family history, childhood, and career in insurance and banking.

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Photography of Charles F. Shilling (born 9/27/1857; died 12/30/1917; married Lucy Shaw in 1870). He came to Decatur in 1879 and opened a drug store, in 1882 he was manager and captain of Decatur's first semi-professional ball team, the Decatur Reds.…

Tags: biography, Charles F. Shilling, Decatur IL., Decatur Reds, Decatur Reds Semi Pro Baseball, Drug Store Owner, Herald and Review, Lucy Shaw, Mayor, Photo File: Biography, VanDeventer Photo

Michael Fahay

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Photograph of Michael Fahay (d. 3/3/1941). He established a hardware store and tin shop at 1102 E. Eldorado St. in 1894, and sold it in 1937 to Richard E. Harner. Fahay was prominent in politices, and served as alderman from the fifth ward from…

Tags: 1102 E. Eldorado St., 1908, alderman, biography, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL, fifth ward, hardware store, Mayor, Michael Fahay, Photo File: Biography, Railway Exchange Bank, Richard E. Harner, tin shop

Michael Fahay

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Photograph of Michael Fahay (d. 3/3/1941). Fahay established a hardware store and tin shop at 1102 E. Eldorado in 1894. He sold the shop to Richard E. Harner in 1937. Fahay was prominent in politics and served as alderman from the fifth ward from…

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Elmer R. Elder and His Family

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Photograph of Elmer R. Elder (b. 1/13/1878, d. 2/4/1928) and his family. Elder was elected mayor of Decatur in 1923 over Dan Dinneen. He entered politics in 1920, and was elected to the board of supervisors as the Assistant Supervisor of Decatur…

David Marshall's Appointment Letter - April 25, 1978

This is the Board appointment letter for David H. Marshall.

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Appointment Resolution - July 29, 1974

This is the re-appointment resolution for Dean Holcomb and Jon D. Robinson.

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Council Memorandum No. 75-60: Library Board's Payment to Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - September 8, 1975

This is the council memorandum for the Library Board's payment to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. In this memo, Leslie T. Allen lays out the plan for the Library Board to pay into IMRF.

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Board Appointments - March 26, 1973

This is the resolution to appoint Dean Holcomb and Jon D. Robinson to the Library Board by the City Council and mayor, James A. Rupp, on March 26, 1973.

Tags: 1973, appointments, board of directors, Board of Trustees, City Clerk, City Council, Dean Holcomb, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, James A. Rupp, Jon D. Robinson, March 1973, Mayor, Phyllis E. Grotjin, Resolution

Appointment Resolution - August 20, 1973

This is the appointment resolution for Hugh Butler to the Library Board on August 20, 1973.

Tags: 1973, appointment, August 1973, board of directors, Board of Trustees, City Clerk, City Council, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, Hugh Butler, James A. Rupp, Mayor, Phyllis E. Grotjin, Resolution

Browse Items (31 total)

J.C. Hostetler's Oral History

Charles F. Shilling

Michael Fahay

Michael Fahay

Elmer R. Elder and His Family

David Marshall's Appointment Letter - April 25, 1978

Appointment Resolution - July 29, 1974

Council Memorandum No. 75-60: Library Board's Payment to Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - September 8, 1975

Board Appointments - March 26, 1973

Appointment Resolution - August 20, 1973

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