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Roland Harris Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Roland Harris describes growing up in Alhambra and Highland in the 1930s. He then discusses his service during World War II. Next, Harris describes his funeral home business in Highland. The interview ends with a description of his work with the Highland Historical Society and the Highland News Leader newspaper. | October 15, 2016 | December 7, 2016 |
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Robert Coppersmith Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Edwardsville resident Robert Coppersmith describes his experience in the United States Marine Corps, particularly his time in boot camp and as a tank mechanic. He was interviewed by his daughter, Eryn Coppersmith. | July 21, 2019 | November 4, 2019 |
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Robert Burress Oral History Interview | This oral history interview with Robert Burress was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History. In this oral history, Alton resident Robert Burress discusses former businesses and buildings in the Alton area and changes in the community from the mid-20th century to 2001. This interview had no transcript in the original archive. It was transcribed by Madison Historical staff. |
October 18, 2001 | September 2, 2018 |
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Rita Bonds Oral History Interview | Rita Bonds describes her experiences living in different states with her husband, who was in the Air Force. She also describes working for Owens-Illinois Glass Company in Alton, Illinois. She briefly discusses her work as secretary for the NAACP in Alton. | October 16, 2016 | January 27, 2017 |
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Richard Walker Oral History | This oral history interview with Ellen Nore-Nordhouser is part of a collection of oral histories conducted as part of a research project related to the 50th Anniversary of SIUE between 2005 and 2008. | March 3, 2006 | March 11, 2021 |
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Richard and Susan Depigian Oral History Interview | This oral history interview with Richard and Susan Depigian was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History. Richard and Susan Depigian discuss life in Lincoln Place and their Armenian heritage. They share information about the customs and traditions, as well as the “clans” that developed out of, their heritage. The ethnic diversity of Lincoln Place is addressed. Both Richard and Susan discuss their parents experienced during the Armenian genocide. |
November 17, 2001 | February 20, 2018 |
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Revolutionary War Pension Application for John Mudge, 1832 | This is a typed copy of a revolutionary war pension application for John Mudge from June 7, 1832. | 1832 | March 15, 2019 |
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Restoration of the back porch of the Stephenson House in 2003 | This photograph shows the restoration of the back porch of the Stephenson House in 2003. | 2003 | October 17, 2018 |
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Restoration of the back porch of the Stephenson House in 2003 | This photograph shows the restoration of the back porch of the Stephenson House in 2003. | April 22, 2003 | October 17, 2018 |
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Restoration of the back porch of the Stephenson House in 2003 | This photograph shows the restoration of the back porch of the Stephenson House in 2003. | April 17, 2003 | October 17, 2018 |