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Collinsville Fire Department in 1924 This photograph was taken in 1924 in front of the Collinsville Fire House on Center Street. The uniformed crew are displaying the new fire truck. Buildings in the background of the picture are the backs of Main Street businesses. 1924 September 17, 2017
100,000 Reichsbank Mark from German Depression This German Reichsbank Mark is an example of the currency issued following the German Depression Following World War I, which resulted in massive amounts of hyperinflation. The inflation began in 1914 and ended in 1923. The currency was completely revamped at the end of 1923 with the creation of the currency of the Retenmark. The Retenmark was later replaced in 1924 by the Reichsmark.

This bill was brought in by Erik Petersen as a part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in February 2020.		 1923 - 1924 March 4, 2020
Ambulance Car Accident This is a black and white image of two cars, an ambulance and a car, following an accident. On the back is written, "1921 Ambulance Wrecked in 1923 remember when p2." 1923 October 25, 2018
"Clarence", 1923 CTHS class play "Clarence", 1923 CTHS class play. The students are all in their costumes for their roles and sitting in a group. 1923 September 18, 2017
CTHS Senior Class of 1923 Collinsville Township High School, the senior class of 1923 is together for a group photo. 1923 September 18, 2017
1922-23 Venice High School Basketball Team This photograph shows members of the 1922-23 Venice High School basketball team. At the time of this photograph, Venice schools were segregated, so all members of the basketball team were white.

From left to right:
Front row: Larue Baxter, Gus Rhemus, Austin Lewis, William Hormann

Back row: Marvin Dean, Frank Foley, unknown Coach, Lambert Fechte		 November 1923 September 24, 2018
Flier for the Methodist Episcopal Church in Glen Carbon Flier is for: Dedication Service on February 19, 1922 for Bishop William A. Quayle, D. D., L. L. D. Officiating. February 19, 1922 December 8, 2016
1922 Joint General Committee Wood River This is a black and white image of the Joint General Committee in Wood River, Illinois in 1922. Individuals are labeled on back as, "Lower row: Charles Shaak, J. Flanagan, Maxf Hartwig, W.E. Kelly, G Stephenson, Center Row: L.L Tuley, Orland Hemphill, F. Emmel, William Bacheldor, Top Row: W. Irving Jolly, G. Pilcher, G.F. Evans." The image was taken in 1922. 1922 November 13, 2018
Junior Champs of 1922 The Junior Champs of 1922. From left to right:
1. Neva Bullock Rinker
2. ? Sylvia Weidewilt
3. ?
4. ? Verna Kneedham Meyer
5. ? Dorothy Callen McCormick
6. Ruth Bitzer
7. Leah Kneedler		 1922 September 18, 2017
1921 Year Book and Directory for The Church of the Redeemer in Alton This yearbook and directory were printed for Church of the Redeemer in Alton, Illinois in 1921. The book offers a detailed history of their building and the congregation. Also contained in the booklet is the church’s constitution, standing rules (bylaws), and explanations of their denomination (Congregationalism) and church membership. The rest of the booklet is dedicated to listing the names and address of the church’s members. The Church of the Redeemer changed its name to First Congregational Church in the middle of the twentieth century and closed its doors in the later half of the century. The building still stands at the intersection of Sixth and Henry Streets (600 Henry Street) in Alton, Illinois. As of September 2018, it is the site of the Whole Truth Church of Christ. This booklet also contains numerous advertisements for area businesses who sponsored the printing of the booklet.

This booklet was digitized by Phillip Schneider as part of History 400: Community-Engaged Digital History.
 1921-2-21 September 16, 2018