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Library History Timeline

A chronological list of key dates in the history of the Hastings Public Library from 1893 through 2021.

Proposed Citation for the 1st Fighter Group including the 94th Air Squadron

Proposed Citation for the 1st Fighter Group including the 94th Air Squadron.

Encounter report from August 30, 1943 for the 27th Fighter Squadron

Encounter report from August 30, 1943 for the 27th Fighter Squadron.

Speech by Col. John T. Hanton at Lt. James Dibble's monument dedication in Padula, Italy

Speech by Col. John T. Hanton at Lt. James Dibble's monument dedication in Padula, Italy.

Letter to Maxine Dibble providing further details on James Dibble's crash and status, details later found to be in error

Letter to Maxine Dibble providing further details on James Dibble's crash and status, details later found to be in error.

Mission Report and Citation Recommendation for 94th Air Squadron pilots after the August 25, 1943 mission over Foggia Aerodrome

Mission Report and Citation Recommendation for 94th Air Squadron pilots after the August 25, 1943 mission over Foggia Aerodrome.

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, September 9, 1943

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, September 9, 1943.

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, August 29, 1943

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, August 29, 1943.

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, August 28, 1943

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, August 28, 1943.

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, August 26, 1943

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, August 26, 1943.

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, August 25, 1943

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, August 25, 1943.

Notes from Charles McCann clarifying events of August 30, 1943

Notes from Charles McCann clarifying events of August 30, 1943.

Flying Training Report on James Dibble, 1942-12-03

Letter from Brigadier General Michael E. Ryan to Jim Dibble regarding James Dibble's monument dedication ceremony

Letter from Brigadier General Michael E. Ryan to Jim Dibble regarding James Dibble's monument dedication ceremony.

Newspaper article about James Dibble and the Distinguished Flying Cross

Newspaper article about James Dibble and the Distinguished Flying Cross. This appeared in Skywrighter, the base newspaper for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio on February 15, 1991. Read more recent editions of the paper at https://www.skywrighter.com/.

Speech by Bill Dibble, James Dibble's brother, at the monument dedication

Speech by Bill Dibble, James Dibble's brother, at the monument dedication.

Postcard from Bill in Arkansas to his mother, 1942-04-08

Postcard from Bill in Arkansas to his mother.

Letter from Bill Dibble in Chicago, IL to his mother,1941-12-02

Letter from Bill Dibble in Chicago, IL to his mother.

The 125th Anniversary Library Display Showcasing The Reminder Newspaper Covers About the Library and Book Titles From the Original Women's Club Reading Room.

The 125th Anniversary Library Display Showcasing The Reminder Newspaper Covers About the Library and Book Titles From the original Women's Club of Hastings Reading Room. Created by Barbara Haywood.

Side 2 of the 125th Anniversary Library History Display

Part of the Library History display created by Diane Hawkins showcasing key events in the library over its 125 years.

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