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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 |
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1895 Treasurer’s Annual Report for the Church of the Redeemer in Alton | This three-page typed document is the annual financial report of the treasurer of Church of the Redeemer in Alton, Illinois in 1895. The report covers the fiscal year starting October 1, 1894 and ending October 1, 1895. The Church of the Redeemer was built in 1870, changed its name to First Congregational Church in the middle of the twentieth century, and closed its doors in the latter half of the century. The building still stands at the intersection of Sixth and Henry Streets (600 Henry Street) in Alton. As of September 2018, it is the site of the Whole Truth Church of Christ. This newsletter was digitized by Phillip Schneider as part of History 400: Community-Engaged Digital History. |
1895-10-01 | September 16, 2018 |
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1968 Shell Review, Vol. 31 – No. 10, Shell Oil Company Newsletter |
This Shell Oil Company Newsletter from 1968 provides information on employee families, company accomplishments, news about promotions, retirements, service anniversaries, and new upcoming products. This newsletter was digitized by Trent Morgan as part of History 400: Community-Engaged Digital History. |
May 17, 1968 | September 16, 2018 |
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1866 Highland Brewery | This 1866 photograph shows the Highland Brewing Company's brewery in Highland. The view is from the north. Telegraph poles are visible in the photograph. This photograph was digitized by Darren Latham as part of History 400: Community-Engaged Digital History. |
1866 | September 15, 2018 |
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Louis Spengel’s Store in Highland in 1896 | This photo of Louis Spengel’s store in Highland was taken in 1896. The signs on the store indicate that Spengel sold stoves, tinware, and umbrellas. This photograph was digitized by Darren Latham as part of History 400: Community-Engaged Digital History. |
1896 | September 15, 2018 |
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Edwardsville High School Class of 1914 | This photograph shows the Edwardsville High School class of 1914. | 1914 | September 15, 2018 |
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Edwardsville High School Track Team 1911 | This photograph shows the 1911 Edwardsville High School Track Team. Team members are numbered on photo with names listed on the back side as follows: 1. Courtney Stubbs 2. Henry Springer 3. Clarence Richards 4. Hilbert Brockmeier 5. Archie Trolcan 6. John Glass 7. Ray Caufield 8. William Kearney 9. Vivian Hiles 10. John Bayer |
1911 | September 15, 2018 |
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Edwardsville High School Football Team Class of 1910 | This photograph is of the Edwardsville High School football team from the class of 1910. | 1910 | September 15, 2018 |
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1910 Edwardsville High School Football Team | This photograph depicts the Edwardsville High School football team of 1910 | 1910 | September 15, 2018 |
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1940 Ticket for Evangelical Lecture in Granite City |
This ticket for an evangelical lecture belonged to Granite City resident Ernie J. Vaught. He attended the event at 7:30 p.m. on June 24, 1940 with his son William. The Big Tent was set up near 1800 Adams St. where Prairie Farms Dairy is now. The ticket for the event cost 35 cents. Charles Forbes Taylor (born 1899) was a traveling Baptist evangelist and author. Also featured on this card is Charles Taylor's brother, Laurie, who was also a minister, pianist, and composer. He often accompanied his brother Charles at evangelical events. This certificate was digitized by Kelli Killion as part of History 400: Community-Engaged Digital History. |
June 24, 1940 | September 15, 2018 |