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Sr. Eugenia O'Laughlin's Oral History

This is the oral history of Sr. Eugenia O'Laughlin. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in May 1979. The interview includes how her parents met, her childhood, vocation, and life as an Ursuline Sister.

Tags: 1979, Academy of St. Teresa, Alton IL, Alton Ursuline community, Baltimore Catechism, Belen NM, Betty Turnell, Cathedral School, Company of St. Ursula, convent life, Decatur IL, Decatur Ursuline community, dress code changes, eye problems, fifth grade, First Communion, fractured hip, Frank O'Laughlin, Grandfather Cottonwood Tree, home visits, Jeanne Hamilton, Jenny Lind AK, Junior, May 1979, new convent, novice, old convent, oral history, Pan-American automobile, Poetry, postulant, published author, reception day, recording, Sparta IL, Springfield IL, Sr. Eugenia O'Laughlin, St. Patrick's church, St. Patrick's School, St. Teresa High School, St. Thomas School, Teacher, Vatican II, vocation, vow day

Comparison Fee Schedule

This is a comparison chart of fee for Decatur Public Library and surrounding libraries. Adult, children's, video, and reserve fines and fees are shown. Cities include Bloomington, Champaign, Elgin, Rockford, Peoria, and Springfield.

Tags: 1995, Adult, Bloomington IL, board of directors, Board of Trustees, Champaign IL, children's, Comparison Fee Schedule, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, Elgin IL, fees, Fines, John Moorman, Peoria IL, reserve, Rockford IL, Springfield IL, video

Library Fee Schedule - March 1994

This is a chart of area libraries along with Decatur showing a comparison of all fee and fines for these libraries.

Tags: 1994, area libraries, Bloomington IL, board of directors, Board of Trustees, comparison, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, Elgin IL, fees, Fines, John Moorman, Library Fee Schedule, March 1994, Peoria IL, Rockford IL, Springfield IL

Lincoln Memorial Library Memo February 8, 1990

This is a memo from James Seidl to the Library Board answering and explaining Richard Lockmiller's questions concerning Springfield Memorial Library's proposal to have Sunday hours and also to increase their materials budget for the coming year.

Tags: 1990, board of directors, Board of Trustees, budget increases, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, February 1990, James Seidl, Lincoln Memorial Library, operating cost, Richard Lockmiller, Springfield city council, Springfield IL, Sunday hours

Delegation Nomination Memo Illinois State Library July 23, 1990

This is the delegation nomination form memo for the regional White House Conference from the Illinois State Library July 23, 1990. This memo discussed the nomination format, the nomination form, the White House Conference, regional meetings for…

Tags: 1990, board of directors, Board of Trustees, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, delegation nomination form, Illinois State Library, July 1990, libraries and information centers. James Seidl, memo, nominating delegation, regional meeting, Springfield IL, White House Conference

Photograph of the Illinois Terminal R. R. Officials in 1908

Photograph of the Illinois Terminal R. R. officials taken in 1908. Left to Right, rear row: R. McCalman, engineer; W.H. Burke, purchasing agent; J.P. Doan, general supt. at Jacksonville; M.L. Burry, general supt. at Decatur; J.J. Tremper, general…

Tags: 1908, bell, Bloomington IL, Bosenbury, Bramble, Burke, Burry, Champaign IL, Danville IL, Decatur IL, Doan, employees, Engineers, Fischer, Glover, Granite City IL, Handshy, Hoagland, Illinois Terminal R. R., Jacksonville IL, Johnson, Linn, Managers, McCalman, Murphy, Murray, Officials, Pepper, Springfield IL, Stephens, Trains, Tremper, Urbana IL

Lynn Potter's Oral History

This is the oral history of Lynn Potter. She was interviewed by Sally Krigbaum on June 12, 2018 in Mrs. Potter's home. The oral history covers her life in Springfield, Millikin University, her family with Duanne, historic preservation, NWRAPS,…

Tags: Architectural Restorations, Circa 1860, Culver House, Decatur Historic Foundation, Decatur IL, HASC, Historic and Architectural Sites Commission, historic homes, historic preservation, Lynn Potter, Millikin Place, Millikin University, NWRAPS, Oglesby Mansion, Post Jewelers, Springfield IL

Charles P. Guest

Photograph of Charles P. Guest (d. 5/13/1945). He was the superintendent of the Macon County federal surplus food depot for 5 years. He came to Decatur in 1917. Guest worked for the Capitol Grocery Co. of Springfield and the Decatur Grocery Co. …

Tags: 1922, biography, Capitol Grocery Co., Charles P. Guest, Decatur Grocery Co., Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL, Macon County federal surplus food depot, Photo File: Biography, Rembrandt Studios, Springfield IL, superintendent

John Dunn, Mike Madigan, Mert Ferguson, and an Unknown Man

Photograph of John Dunn, Michael Madigan, Mert Ferguson, and an unknown man sitting in an office at the State Capitol in Springfield, IL. John Dunn and Mike Madigan were State Representatives at the time of this photograph, while Mert Ferguson was a…

Tags: biography, coach, John Dunn, MacArthur High School, Mert Ferguson, Michael Madigan, Photo File: Biography, Springfield IL, State Capitol, Teacher, unknown man

Gene's Cousins at Lincoln's Tomb

Photograph of 2 of Gene's cousins standing in front of Lincoln's Tomb in Springfield, IL in 1928.

Tags: 1928, Gene's cousins, Lincoln's tomb, Mabel Grubbs Roberts, Roberts family, Roberts Family Collection, Springfield IL

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Wage Rate Form - 1994

This is the wage rate form for the Decatur Public Library. It states information on pay for holidays, overtime, comparison to IDOL, explanation of…

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