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Robert Faries

Photograph of Robert Faries (d. 11/17/1919). Faries was a manufacturer, inventor, and president of the Faries Manufacturing Co. He bought Wilson Park, and renamed it Faries Park in 1910. He founded the Faries Manufacturing Co. in 1881, which…

Robert H. Dumas' Oral History

This is the oral history of Robert H. Dumas. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 2/13/1986. The interview covers his early life and education, time in the military, library experience, and time at Decatur Public Library.

Robert I. Hunt

Photograph of Robert I. Hunt (d. 1/9/1937). He came to Decatur in 1892, and married Ann Packard, daughter of Silas Packard. He was prominent in state and city politics. He helped organize and build the Suffern-Hunt Mill and the Polar Ice and…

Robert I. Hunt

Photograph of Robert I. Hunt (d. 1/9/1937). He moved to Decatur in 1892, and married Ann Packard, daughter of Silas Packard. He was prominent in state and local politics. He helped organize and build the Suffern-Hunt Mill and the Polar Ice and…

Robert I. Hunt

Photograph of Robert I. Hunt (d. 1/9/1937). He came to Decatur in 1892, and married Ann Packard, daughter of Silas Packard. He was prominent in state and local politics, and helped organize and build the Suffern-Hunt Mill and Polar Ice and Storage…

Robert L. Schuerman's Resolution - November 17, 1972

This is the resolution acknowledging the service Robert L. Schuerman did for the Library as a Board member and President of the Board.

Robert L. Yeagel

These are the glass negatives of Robert L. Yeagel. One of the images is two negatives stuck together. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Robert Layzell

This is the glass negative of Robert Layzell. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.