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William Lincoln Shellabarger

Photograph of William Lincoln Shellabarger; died 2/3/1920. He was secretary and manager for the plant for the American Hominy Co. until 19804 when he resigned to attend to the business of the Shellabarger Elevator Co. The Hominy Plant was owned by…

Postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs, April 25, 1918, $5000.00 insurance policy information

This is a post card from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs letting him know that Henry has taken out a $5000.00 insurance policy and that William is the beneficiary. He also states that Johnny has not taken out an insurance policy yet and that they have…

Photo of LaVerne N. Cummins in uniform

WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cummins, LaVerne N., 11/9/1943. Public Relations Office, Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School, Marfa, Texas. Article attached to photo: "L. N. Cummins commissioned: LaVerne N,. Cummins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Iva…

Photos First Methodist Episcopal Church, 201 W. North Street, Decatur, IL.

Photograph postcard of First Methodist Episcopal Church, Decatur, IL. written 6/2/1909. (It is now the First United Methodist Church, still located at 201 W. North Street.)Photograph of Rev. John C. Willits, former pastor of the First Methodist…

Photo of Young Boy Standing Holding his Hat.

Photograph of young boy holding his hat by Piper Photography.

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.

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.