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Morgan Scroggins Oral History Interview In this oral history interview Morgan Scroggins describes his career as a defense attorney and public defender in Madison County, Illinois. Scroggins describes how he chose a career in the law due to his father, his time as a student at SIUE, law school at SIU Carbondale, and his thoughts on Madison County's legal system. June 15, 2025 September 10, 2025
Chuck Sanderson Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Chuck Sanderson describes his business and hobby of running multiple pinball-themed businesses in Madison County. He describes two businesses he's run and the community of pinball enthusiasts in the region during the early twenty-first century. June 11, 2025 September 9, 2025
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
Carol Dappert Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Carol Dappert discusses her childhood in Glen Carbon, Illinois, her career in the St. Louis region, and various developments in Glen Carbon, Edwardsville, and Collinsville during the 1970s-2000s. June 12, 2025 August 27, 2025
2015 Photographs of Colin Kilzer Building an Accessible Swingset for an Eagle Scout Project These four photographs from fall 2015 show Colin Kilzer working on his Eagle Scout project. Kilzer built a swingset accessible to those with disabilities at Willoughby Farms in Collinsville, Illinois. 2015 August 25, 2025
1968 Campaign Poster for Leon Scroggins for State’s Attorney This 1968 poster was used by Leon G. Scroggins during his campaign as a Democratic candidate for the Illinois State’s Attorney of Madison County. 1968 August 25, 2025
Canoe Oar From Girl Scouts Camp Chan Ya Ta A canoe oar that was used at Girl Scout Camp Chan Ya Ta for a group of middle school girls. The paddle portion snapped when a girl threw it on shore of the pond. This occurred at Camp Chan Ya Ta while it was under the jurisdiction of the independently chartered Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council. This council was absorbed into a large council in 2009. The Chan Ya Ta camp property was sold to a private group in 2020. Caviness Paddles went out of business in 2020. 2009 August 25, 2025
2005 Girl Scouts of River Bluff Council 1 Strike Club Award This pin was awarded to Emily Stanley as part of Girl Scout Troop Camp Training. Volunteers were eligible for this recognition if they were able to build and maintain a fire to cook a hot dog or marshmallow to completion using one match. This training occurred at Girl Scout Camp Torqua while it was under the jurisdiction of the independently chartered Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council. This council was absorbed into a larger council in 2009. All branded items were discontinued for River Bluffs at that time. November 2005 August 22, 2025
1940s Photograph of World War II Veteran and Glen Carbon Resident Anthony Poneta in his Cook's Uniform Photograph of Anthony J. Poneta in his cook’s uniform at Fort Custer in Michigan. Poneta is sitting on the stairs near the entrance of a building. He is wearing a white cook’s uniform with a chef’s hat, an apron, and black boots. The photograph would have been taken during his service between 1942 and 1946. 1942 - 1946 August 22, 2025
1940s Photograph of World War II Veteran and Glen Carbon Resident Anthony Poneta Photograph of Anthony J. Poneta in his military uniform, likely taken sometime after 1942. Poneta appears to be wearing a khaki Summer Service Uniform and is standing in a yard in Glen Carbon in front of a tree. 1942 - 1946 August 22, 2025