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Request for Reconsideration of Library Material - March 1990

This is a request for reconsideration of library material issued by patron Philip Wilson in regard to the video The Last Temptation of Christ which he finds offensive. Reason for removal are also included.

Tags: 1990, March 1990, Philip Watson, reasons for removal, Request for Material Reconsideration, request for removal of material, The Last Temptation of Christ, video cassette

Photo of the John Irwin Clothiers

Photograph of the John Irwin Clothiers, 108 E. Prairie St., Decatur, IL. Mr. Irwin, who lived at 366 W. Decatur Street, was apparently out of business in 1891, according to the directory. The children of John Irwin, and his wife, Alta Barber Irwin,…

Tags: 108 E. Prairie St., 1950, Aldyth Irwin, Alta Barber, Alta Irwin, biography, BS306, Buildings, Business, Clothiers, Herald and Review, Ice Water Tank, John Irwin, Lillian Gingrich, Lillian Irwin, Piper Photo

Photo of Capt. Forrest M. Cox in front of plane

WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cox, Capt. Forrest M., 5/24/1943. Article on back of photo: "Captain, Real World War Vet, Awarded Six Medals: Capt, Forrest M. Cox, former Decatur pilot, has engaged in aerial battles on nine fronts during the war…

Tags: Assam, Ceylon, China, Decatur IL, India, Java, Medals 6 Countries, North Africa, R.A.F. Pilot, Singapore, Sumatra, U.S. AAF, World War II, WWII

Photo of Albert D. Green in uniform wearing headset

Herald and Review Library: Photo of Green, Albert D. taken at Luke Field, Phoenix, Ariz.

Tags: Army Air Forces, Decatur IL., U. S. AAF, World War II, WWII

Photo of David R. Amerman in uniform with name and date plaque.

WWII - Herald and Review Library; Amerman, David R., filed 5/10/1944. Photographic Section, Luke Field, Arizona. Received 7/19/1996.

Tags: Air Corp, Army Air Corp, Decatur IL, Luke Field Ariz., World War II, WWII

David Marshall's Appointment Letter - April 25, 1978

This is the Board appointment letter for David H. Marshall.

Tags: 1978, appointment letter, April 1978, board of directors, Board of Trustees, City Clerk, City Council, David H. Marshall, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, letter, Mayor, Phyllis E. Grotjan

Appointment Resolution Letter - September 13, 1977

This is the appointment resolution letter from Phyllis E. Grotjan, City Clerk, to Shirley Moore to announce her appointment to the Library Board.

Tags: 1977, appointment resolution, board of directors, Board of Trustees, City Clerk, City Council, City of Decatur, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, letter, Phyllis E. Grotjan, September 1977, Shirley M. Moore

Pianka Letter - December 24, 1994

This is a thank you letter from Phyllis Taylor Pianka on the reception she received from her book talk at the Decatur Public Library.

Tags: 1994, board of directors, Board of Trustees, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, December 1994, Joanne Bauer, John Moorman, Phyllis Taylor Pianka, Thank you letter

Photo of J. R. Race & Co. Hamsher Wagon and Fire Photos

Photograph of "The Hamsher Iron Feller Wagon: given away by the R. R. Race Co.

Tags: BS224, Business, Decatur IL., FR50, FR51, J. R. Race & Co., Mar 1883, Piper, The Hamsher Iron Feller Wagon

Photo of Young Boy Standing Holding his Hat.

Photograph of young boy holding his hat by Piper Photography.

Tags: BS2021, Business, Decatur IL., Photographer, photography, Piper, R. H. Piper, Young Boy