Black Culture Week 1981
Rufus Walker, Vance Jenkins, and David Hutchinson share a laugh at a dinner in honor of Black Culture Week in 1981.
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Spiritualist Camp Meeting
Springfield hosted a two week spiritualist camp meeting in 1919. One of the 'stars' of the show was the well known professional medium, Cora Richmond.
Fireworks permits
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A permit and the supervision of a city fireman and policeman were required to shoot fireworks in 1931.
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GLO Center opening
The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks, GLO, opened in 1996. The center, on Commercial Street, was to be a place for gay men, lesbians, and their friends and families to gather for social activities and support.
The Bank of Billings
A short history of the Bank of Billings was given by John K. Hulston in 1989.
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