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Mrs. E.A. Gastman and the Childrens Summer Reading Contest
Photograph of Mrs. E.A. Gastman handing out diplomas to the children who participated in the Childrens Summer Reading contest at the Decatur Public Library on August 31, 1927. The photo was taken by Seitz Studio and used in the Decatur Herald.
Elmer R. Elder and His Family
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…
Mabel and the Dog
Photograph of Mabel and the family dog with two unknown children in the background
The End of the Hunt (1917)
Photograph of the end of a rabbit hunt. The rabbits are strung up along the fence with the unknown men and children standing around it. Photo taken in 1917 in Oconee, IL
J.A. Fisher and Family
Photograph of J.A. Fisher and family. The group is standing in front of a house in Decatur, IL
Captain Gladys Rhinehart's Wedding
Negative of Capt. Gladys Rhinehart's wedding in 1941. The groomsmen and bridesmaids are all wearing Salvation Army uniforms.
Ku Klux Klan Convention - 1927
Photograph of people at the Ku Klux Klan Convention in 1927 in Decatur, IL.
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Statistical Reports - Monthly - 1994
These are the statistical reports for 1994. All monthly are included. They show technical services, personnel, circulation stats, locations,…