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Photograph of Virginia Slaton after Acquitted of Norman Kennedy's Murder

Photograph of Virginia Slaton and her lawyer, Robert Shonkwiler after her acquittal for the murder of Norman Kennedy.

Bridal Fashions Expo

Photograph from a bridal fashions expo in 1960.

Monthly Board of Trustees Minutes - July 1962

This is the minutes from the board meeting on July 27, 1962. Also included are the minutes for the properties committee meeting on July 24, 1962, the minutes from the special board meeting on July 19, 1962, the gift list for July 1962, a trustee…

Monthly Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1962

This is the minutes from the board meeting on June 29, 1962. Also included are the minutes from the properties committee meeting on June 7, 1962, the proposal for the repair of the west wing, tabulation of bids, specifications for the repair of the…

Photographs from the Decatur Corn Carnival

From 1895 to 1905 Decatur had several big corn carnival festivals. Streets were lined with carnival attractions of all kinds. Free attractions were numerous. Corn and stalks were used for decorations everywhere. Prizes were given, not only for…

Circus-Putting Up Tent

Photograph of a circus tent being put up on June 11, 1936 in Decatur.