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Postcard from Henry and Johnny to William - January 29, 1919 - discharged information
This is a postcard from Henry and Johnny to William letting William know that they are being discharged and are being sent to Fort Washington.
Postcard - Hotel Orlando - Decatur IL - July 23, 1918
This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs dated July 23, 1918. It shows a picture of the Hotel Orlando in Decatur IL, The card is going to William in Athens, IL. Henry says they arrived safe and sound.
Photograph of Postcard of West William St.
Photograph of a postcard of West William St. West from Edward St. in Decatur IL.
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…
Otto, Mable, Mother, and Beryl
Postcard of Otto, Mable, and Beryl Bomball with Augusta Strocher sitting in a parlor.
45lb Catfish
Postcard of Carl and Gust holding a 45lb catfish. The back of the postcard says: "Carl and I caught this fish the 15th of July, and butchered him the 19th of July. It weighed 45lbs. How is that for fish - Gust". The postcard is addressed to Mr.…
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Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting on January 15, 2009.
Board of Trustees Decatur Public Library, Meeting on January 15, 2009.