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City Librarian's Report - October 1995

This is the city librarian's report of October 1995. In his report, Mr. Moorman discussed the roof, bookmobile trailer, extension division, Family Literacy Grant, GEAC LIB 100+, Circulation Division, Children's Division, Summer Reading Program, Adult…

Mrs. Will McKee's Oral History

This is the oral history of Mr. Will McKee. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 23, 1978. This interview includes her college years, early Decatur, Powers Building, Powers Opera House, and transportation.

Board of Trustees Meeting September 1995

These are the minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting in September 1995. At this meeting the members discussed the city librarian's report, Breakfast Optimist Club, personnel policy and public relations, executive session, positions, job title…

Agenda from Board of Directors meeting - October 1995

This is the agenda of the board of directors meeting in October 1995. Topics: city librarian's report, personnel policy and public relations, finance and properties, Friends, Foundation, Avenues of Excellence, old business, and new business.

Charles E. Lee's Oral History

This is the oral history of Charles E. Lee. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in December 1980. The interview includes his early life, his education, time in the U.S. Navy, law career, time in the IL state Senate, time as Mayor of Decatur, race…

Foundation Meeting - November 1995

These are the minutes of the Foundation meeting in November 1995. The members discussed the treasure's report, election of officers, building renovation plans, endowments, and survey of library users.

Finance and Properties Committee Meeting - November 1995

These are the minutes of the Finance and Properties Committee meeting in November 1995. At this meeting the members discussed the draft of the 1996/1997 budget, MIS, carpeting, HVAC, tax levy, bookmobile, roof, budget, revenue, and expeditures

Board of Directors Meeting - July 21, 1977

This is the minutes and agenda from the Board of Directors meeting on July 21, 1977. At this meeting, the Board discussed an autopage location, the agreements with CLSI and Rolling Prairie Libraries, prizes for the Summer Reading Program, CPR…

Thank you letter - Communities in Partnership - November 1995

This is a thank you letter from Communities Partnership for the use of the public library auditorium for their training and educational sessions November 1995.

Thank you letter - SCORE - October 1995

This is a thank you letter from SCORE for the use of the conference room at the Decatur Public Library, Decatur IL, October 1995