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1954 Kodak Camera This Kodak camera was produced in Rochester, New York in 1954. Cameras such as these were constructed with metal and plastic and included features such as a large bulb flash and a shutter. This specific model, the "Brownie Holiday Flash" model included connections for a detachable flash bulb. This camera was photographed as a part of Madison Historical's class visit to Liberty Middle School.

This camera was brought in by Avery Cline, who recieved it from its original owner, Wilma Cline.
1940s - 1950s March 4, 2020
WWII Award Medals This is a set of war medals from World War II, including multiple campaign medals as well as service medals. The medals are housed in a wooden display frame.

These medals were photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. They were brought to class by Karley Sadder.
1940s March 4, 2020
Buster Lucas in Front of Memorial Dedicated to his Brother Vernon Lucas This is a black and white photograph of Buster Lucas standing in front of a memorial dedicated to his brother Vernon Lucas, the 1931 founder of the Southwestern Illinois Intercity Baseball League. circa 1940s November 13, 2019
Wilbur Richter Standing Next to Sedan This is a candid black and white photograph of Wilbur Richter standing in front of a light colored sedan vehicle. Date and location unknown. Size: 2.6" x 4.5" 1940s October 2, 2019
Wilbur and Margaret Richter in Front of Sedan This is a candid black and white photograph of a uniformed baseball player, Wilbur Richter, and his wife Margaret Richter standing in front of a light colored sedan. Size: 2.6" x 4.5" 1940s October 2, 2019
Collinsville Indian Baseball Player Wilbur and Margaret Richter Pose Together This is a black and white photograph of a Collinsville Indians baseball player, Wilbur Richter, standing in front of a bench, and woman, Margaret Richter, who is standing on a bench. In the background to the left is another unknown Indians player and young boy. Size: 2.5" x 4" 1940s October 2, 2019
Players and Men Associated with the Collinsville Indians Baseball Team This is a black and white photograph of Five men associated with the Collinsville Indians Baseball team. Two men are uniformed players, while the other three are in street clothes and wearing "CI" hats. The image is undated and location is unknown. 1940s October 2, 2019
Collinsville Indians Baseball Team with "CI" Uniforms This is a photograph of the Collinsville Indians Men's baseball team. The Team is wearing uniforms with "CI" on their left chest and hats. The Indians were sponsored by John Simond's Tap Room at 217 West Main Street in Collinsville, Illinois. The image is one of two in a series the other is CHM-P-0166. Size: 7" x 4.8125" 1940s October 2, 2019
Collinsville Indians Men's Baseball Team in Uniform This is a black and white photograph of the Collinsville Indians baseball team, the image is undated but players are labeled and consists of several of the same players from 1945 CHM-P-0158 and 1946 CHM-P-0159. On the back players are listed from left to right Front Row: Lionel Bendel, Elvin 'Flip' Mersinger, Henry 'Hank' Eversman, Pete Perocca, Ernie Doctor, John Crooks, Clyde Doctor, John Simond (Sponsor), Back Row: Walter Kohlman, Rene 'Red' Lochman, Louis Molinar, Melvin 'Butts' Richter, WIlbur Richter, Jim Smith, Gus Soehlke. 1940s October 2, 2019
Collinsville Indians Men's Baseball Team This is a copy of a black and white photograph of the Collinsville Indians Men's Baseball Team posing for a group photograph. 1940s October 2, 2019