Great River Road, 2016

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Photograph of Glen Carbon Parade Float with Children in Star Crowns Undated photogragh of a parade float wagon with a covered top with various leaves and branches. On the wagon there are 17 young girls in matching long white dresses, dark sashes, and white crowns with stars on the front holding American flags. The wagon has garland wrapped around the posts that hold up the roof, and a striped star banner around the wagon bed. various buildings, trees and people can be seen in the background. Circa 1900 September 30, 2025
Photograph of Franklin A. Knapp, U.S.M.C. This is a photograph of Franklin A. Knapp, U.S.M.C. (30 Dec 1941- 5 Feb 1990) in his Vietnam War marine uniform. Circa 1964 - 1975 September 17, 2017
Photograph of flowers in a stair hall in 1979 This is a photograph of flowers located in front of a stair hall in 1979. The writing beneath the photo details "Ruth's Zinnias - Stair Hall - A.B. Pierce Res. Blessing, Tx. '79. 1979 March 15, 2019
Photograph of Elliott Mudge Whithead from 1902 This is a photo of Elliott Mudge Whithead. The reverse side of the photograph details "For Aunt Birdie with love from Elliott Mudge Whithead age 2 yrs. 7 mo. April 12, 1902. In the photo, he is standing on a chair holding a stuffed animal. 1902 March 15, 2019
Photograph of Eleven Women in Shirtwaists with a Swastika Pin Undated photograph of eleven women posing for a formal portrait in white shirtwaists. One woman has a swastika on her collar. Circa 1900 September 30, 2025
Photograph of Edwardsville High School Class of 1910 Sport Team (Likely Basketball) This undated photograph shows eleven boys all wearing a number 10 jersey standing in front of a brick building with three windows. This is likely a photograph of the 1910 basketball team from Edwardsville High School in Edwardsville, Illinois. circa 1910 September 30, 2025
Photograph of E.W. Mudge in Confederate Uniform. This is a photograph of E.W. Mudge in his Confederate Uniform from August 1863. The reverse side of the photo details him as a member of Company A, 1st Louisiana Cavalry and states "Born June 17 - 1845," making him roughly 16 when he joined the Confederate army in 1861 and 18 at the time the photograph was taken. 1863 March 15, 2019
Photograph of Chuck Sanderson at Atomic Arcade Photograph of Chuck Sanderson in front of a brick wall with the logo for Atomic Arcade, the pinball facility Sanderson owns in Wood River, Illinois. 2020 - 2025 September 9, 2025
Photograph of Charlie Glassmaker with two horses on the Mudge farm in Grantfork This is an undated photograph of Charlie Glassmaker with two horses on the Mudge farm in Grantfork. The photo appears to be cut off, as the reverse side of the photo's text reads "Charlie Glassmaker. are taken at farm 189" Unknown March 15, 2019
Photograph of Cadets Standing at Attention Outside Barracks of the Western Military Academy in Alton, Illinois Photograph of several lines cadets outside the barracks at the Western Military Academy in Alton, Illinois. Cadets stand at attention with some holding flags. Behind them sit three Tudor Revival-style buildings adorned with American flags. Unknown October 2, 2025