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Tannya Sanchez Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Ecuadorian immigrant Tannya Sanchez discusses moving to Madison County to learn English and become a Spanish teacher. She describes growing up in Ecuador, how life in Highland compares to Eduador, and education in both Ecuador and the United States. She also gives advice to other immigrants to the United States. | November 11, 2017 | June 26, 2018 |
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Tank Farm Pump House during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery | This photograph shows the construction of the pump house for the tank farm. Workers are pouring concrete. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. | 1917-1918 | August 15, 2018 |
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Tank Farm Pump House during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery | This photograph shows the construction of the pump house for the tank farm. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. | 1917-1918 | August 15, 2018 |
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Tank Farm during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery | This photograph shows the construction of the tank farm. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. | 1917-1918 | August 15, 2018 |
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Tank Farm during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery | This photograph shows the construction of the tank farm. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. | 1917-1918 | August 15, 2018 |
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Tank Farm during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery | This photograph shows the construction of the tank farm, with the tank bottom and first right up. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. | 1917-1918 | August 15, 2018 |
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Tank Farm during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery | This photograph shows the construction of the tank farm. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. | 1917-1918 | August 15, 2018 |
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Tank Farm during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery | This photograph shows the construction of the tank farm. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. | 1917-1918 | August 15, 2018 |
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Tank Car Loading Track at the Wood River Refinery | This photograph shows the tank car loading track at the Wood River Refinery. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery, but has a date written on it from May 13, 1920. | May 13, 1920 | August 15, 2018 |
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Swiss Parfait Recipe from the Gont Family | This is a recipe card for a Swiss Parfait, an oat-based dessert served in the Cook family of Madison County during the holidays for two decades. This recipe was written by Marlene Gont(sic) in Downers Grove, IL in 2000. Transcription: Swiss Parfait. 2 cups uncooked oats, 32oz. Low-fat vanilla yogurt, 16oz can crushed pineapple juice, 4 tablespoons sliced almonds(optional). Combine all and refrigerate overnight, or up to 1 week. Serve chilled and enjoy. This recipe card was scanned as a part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in February 2020. This card was contributed by Hayden Cook and the Cook Family. |
2000 | March 4, 2020 |