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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.

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.

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.

Photo of Albert D. Green in uniform wearing headset

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

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…

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,…

Photo of Wagon Given by J. R. Race Co.```

Photograph of wagon given away by J. R. Race & Co. in 1884. "The Hamsher Iron Fellow Wagon given by J. R. Race & Co. March 1883."

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.

William "Bill" Knight

Photograph of William "Bill" Knight. Knight ran a news stand at N. Water and E. North Sts., and later, in the Post Office. He was also an inspector at the Mueller Co. until 1930. In 1952, an article appeared in the Coronet Magazine that stated…