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Johnny Mercer
Photograph of Johnny Mercer "Johnny Mercer, musician, writer of musical sketches for Paul Whiteman's orchestra, singer in Benny Goodman's orchestra, later worked with Bob Crosby on CBS, wrote lyrics for Jeepers Creepers, I'm An Old Cow Hand, Laura,…
Photograph of Ann Landers with James Rupp, two youth.
Photograph of Ann Landers with James Rupp and two young people.
Photograph of Carl Sandburg
Photograph of Carl Sandburg who visited Decatur, IL. in February of 1927.
Photograph of Eddie Rickenbacker, aviator.
Photograph of Aviator Eddie Rickenbacker standing with foot on running board of car, other person unknown.
Photograph of Francis Rogier and his wife.
Photograph of Francis Rogier, opera singer and his wife. Photo was used in the Decatur Herald on 3/6/1949.
Photograph of General Joffre's visit to Decatur, IL. in 1917.
Photograph of Marshall Joffre standing at back of train with other visitors to Decatur, IL. during WWI, May 1917.
Photograph of Homer "Boots" Randolph Saxophone Player.
Photograph of Homer "Boots" Randolph holding his saxophone.
Photograph of Paul Robeson, Faith Nansen and john Langdon.
Photograph of Paul Robeson and two Millikin Students. Paul came to Millikin University to perform and speak to students.
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Board of Directors Meeting - August 2015 - agenda and minutes
These are the minutes and agenda of the Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees meeting in August 2015. Items discussed were new board members, city…