Macon County Memories II Scanning Sessions

We are thrilled to give our readers the opportunity to submit historic photos for our upcoming Macon County Memories II: The 1940s, 1950s and 1960s book project. If you have photographs that meet the criteria below, please bring them to one of our scanning sessions listed here.

Submission Guidelines

  • General interest photos, such as: commerce, industry, transportation, rural life, public service, etc.
  • Photos taken from 1940 through 1969.
  • Photos only – preferably original photos (no newspaper clippings or photocopies).
  • Photos taken in Decatur and Macon County.
  • One submission form per photo.
  • Limit 10 photos per family. Call 360-723-5802 to set up an appointment if you’re a private collector with a sizable collection.

Download Submission Form

Because we expect a large turnout, we advise you download and print a submission form. Please print and fill out one form for each photo you’d like to submit.

Session Details

Saturday, April 2nd: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Decatur Public Library
130 N. Franklin St., Decatur
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Tuesday, April 5th: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Macon County History Museum
5580 N. Fork Road, Decatur
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Thursday, April 7th: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Decatur Public Library
130 N. Franklin St., Decatur
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We hope to see you there!

Bring us your best photos and we’ll scan them in while you wait. Plus, chances are some other fine folks will show up, so bring your stories to share with one another.

Volume II: Macon County Memories: The 1940s, 1950s and 1960s Cover
Herald & Review presents Volume II: Macon County Memories: The 1940s, 1950s and 1960s

$20.00 $25.00

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