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Carl R. Dick Jr.'s Resignation Letter - November 2, 1972

This is Carl R. Dick Jr.'s resignation letter from the Board. Dick resigned because he was moving away from Macon County and could no longer serve on the Library Board.

ILDA Letter - March 17, 1977

This is a letter from Carol Batterham, Secretary of the Board, to Jean Downs about supporting ILDA legislation.

Postcard from Henry Hibbs to Williams Hibbs - January 22, 1918 - La Chateau et l'Avant-Port de Guerre

This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs letting William know they left Brest on the 8th of January and arrived in New York on the 22,d of January. There is a picture of the Brest port on the front of the postcard with ships, a fort, and…

August "Gus" C. Labhardt

Photograph of August "Gus" C. Labhardt (d. 11/14/1947). He operated a confectionery in the 200 block East Eldorado about 50 years. He was at one time a Decatur mail carrier. Photo by Chamberlain of Decatur.

John Shaw by Charles L. Wasson

Photograph of John Shaw taken by Charles L. Wasson, International Stereograph Co. Mr. Shaw is seated in a chair by a fireplace.

"Off For The Hunt" by Charles L. Wasson

Photograph of man holding gun with three dogs; titled "Off For The Hunt" by Charles L. Wasson, International Stereograph Co.

Exotic Dancer by Charles L. Wasson

Photograph of Exotic Dancer by Charles L. Wasson, International Stereograph Co.

Photo of Boys Choir by Charles L. Wasson, International Stereograph Co.

Photograph of eight young boys titled "Boy Choir" by Charles L. Wasson, International Stereograph Co. of Decatur, IL.

1906 Ebel's Decatur City Directory

This is the 1906 Ebel's Decatur City Directory.

David B. Parr

Photograph of David B. Parr; former owner of the City Book Store (the firm of Parr and Parr) which was located at 124 Merchant St. He sold out and in 1917 they moved to Fayette County, IL. His wife was formerly household editor for the Decatur…