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Prof. Robert Walter, Sr.

Photograph of Prof. Robert Walter, Sr. (died 11/13/1931). Leader of the Goodman Band of Decatur for over 40 yeas and director of music at the Powers Grand Opera House. He was also a private music instructor. Photo by Van Deventer of Decatur, IL.

Tags: biography, Decatur IL., Goodman Band, Herald and Review, Musician, Powers Grand Opera House, Robert Walter Sr., Vandeventer Studio

Professor George Raab - Art Institute

These are the glass negatives of Professor George Raab from the Art Institute. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in January 1931.

Tags: Art Institute, Charles Wasson, Charles Wasson Photo Collection, Decatur IL, Glass Negative, January 1931, man, negative, Professor George Raab, Wasson Studios

Professor Glen R. Smith's Oral History

This is the oral history of Professor Glen R. Miller. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell. The interview covers his career at Millikin University.

Tags: 100 companies, 4-day week, 4hr courses, advisors, Alpha Kappa Psi, assistant professor, banquet, Betty Turnell, Business Administration, business machines, caroling, CCI Delegate, Chairman of Business Department, Chairman of History Department, changes to courses, Cherokee Indians, childhood, cookies, Daniel Gage, Dean C.L. Miller, Dean of Liberal Arts, Dean of School of Business and Industrial Management, Decatur IL, Director of Business Placement, Dr. Bill Williams, Dr. Clyde Dennis, Ed Plungis, faculty athletic representative, First National Bank of Decatur, former students, fraternities and sororities finances, future of Millikin, General Motors Central Foundry, Glen R. Smith, grocery book, high school, honors, Illinois Bell telephone, interview, interview rooms, interviews, John Waller, junior college, Kansas, Kansas City MO, letters of appreciation, manager, Millikin newspaper, Millikin radio station, Millikin Tea, Millikin University, new buildings, Oklahoma, oral history, placement forms, President Roger Miller, Principles of Economics, Professor Emeritus, Ralph Allen, ranches, Recognition, recording, retirement, rising enrollment, School of Nursing, student, student life, Summer placement, Teacher, Television, textbooks, University Center, Veterans Administration, Veterans Bill, Veterans' Counselor, World War II, yearbook dedication

Profile of the Illinois Traction Inc. Decatur Belt Line (6/17/1925)

This shows the profile of the Decatur belt line of the Illinois Traction Inc. The profile shows the elevation of the tracks, what streets it crossed, and what other railroads it crossed.

Proposal Salary Administration Policy Management Staff

This is the proposal salary administration policy for management staff for Decatur Public Library. It contains purpose, policy, pay adjustments, and merit pay requirements. Dated January 1994

Tags: 1994, board of directors, Board of Trustees, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, January 1994, John Moorman, merit pay, pay adjustments, Policy, proposal salary administration policy management staff, purpose

Proposed Budget Letter for Fiscal 1975/1976 - February 25, 1975

This is the letter that accompanied the proposed budget for 1975/1976 to the Mayor and City Council. In the letter, the Board asks for a 10% increase to the levy.

Tags: 1975, board of directors, Board of Trustees, City Council, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, February 1975, fiscal 1975/1976, Jon Robinson, letter, Levy, Mayor, proposed budget