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Resolution - November 20, 1975

This is the resolution marking the public celebration of the centennial anniversary of the Library by the Friends of the Library.

Resolution Eve Shade and Circulation Policy -August 1990

This is a combination entry of a thank you resolution to Eve Shade as her term of trustees comes to an end and the present and proposed circulation policy of the Decatur Public Library regarding fines and charges.

Resolution of Appointment Decatur Public Library 1987

This is the resolution of appointment to hire Ellen Spycher as the new Local Literacy Coordinator for Decatur Public Library in June of 1987. This appointment will be supported by the New Adult Readers Library Literacy Grant.

Rev, John A. Schmink

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Photograph of Rev. John A. Schmink; (died 6/11/1941). Congregational church minister formerly of Decatur, IL. When he was young he became a printer in the Review office then decided to be a minister. He was ordained in Decatur in 1902. Besides five…

Rev. Charles F. Record

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Photograph of Rev. Charles F. Record (died 12/4/1927). Former resident of Decatur and a Presbyterian minister. He was a graduate of Millikin University and the Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He was ordained in 1905 and held several…

Rev. Cluster Jenney - World War I

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This is the glass negative of Rev. Cluster Jenney in his World War I uniform. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Rev. E. H. Shuey and family

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Photograph of Rev. E. H. Shuey; (died 1/15/1944). He was a former pastor of the First United Brethren church in Decatur when the present church building at Union and Eldorado street was built. He was also pastor of the Third United Brethren church…

Rev. Joseph W. Van Cleve

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Photograph of Rev. Joseph W. Van Cleve; (died 6/29/1926). Former pastor of the Grace Methodist church in Decatur. He was a member of the board of control of the Epworth League after 1896. He came to Decatur in 1903, and during pastorate here the…

Rev. Mathias S. "Ticey" Kaufman

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Photograph of Rev. Mathias S. "Ticey" Kaufman. He was originally from Decatur, and worked as a clerk at W.E. Crissey's bookstore in 1865. He was known in Decatur for his running and jumping ability, and was a veteran of the Civil War. He was also…