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Danny Gray Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Danny Gray describes his experiences working for Granite City Steel from 1978 to the time of the interview. He describes how steel production has changed in his 38 years working for the company, including the rise of automation and, in his view, the weakening of unions. He also discusses growing up in the St. Louis region and living in Madison County. October 19, 2016 February 9, 2017
Glass Mold Used By Owens-Illinois Glass Company This metal glass mold was used by the Owens-Illinois Glass Company to create drinking glasses. Unknown March 28, 2017
Percy Heuer Oral History Interview In this oral history, Percy Heuer describes his life in Dorsey as a farmer and worker for the Illinois Department of Transportation. He discusses many experiences in Dorsey from the early 20th century to the 1980s. He also discusses some family history. August 23, 1988 April 25, 2017
Central Stamping Co. Catalog This catalog for the Central Stamping Company shows many of the company's products and gives other information about the company in 1889. The Central Stamping Company became the National Enameling & Stamping Company and moved its St. Louis factory to Granite City in the 1890s. 1889 May 1, 2017
January 2017 Issue of "100 Years at the Wood River Refinery" This newsletter, originally distributed by email, is part of a series of newsletters released by the Wood River Refinery History Museum on the refinery's centennial. January 2017 May 3, 2017
February 2017 Issue of "100 Years at the Wood River Refinery" This newsletter, originally distributed by email, is part of a series of newsletters released by the Wood River Refinery History Museum on the refinery's centennial. February 2017 May 3, 2017
March 2017 Issue of "100 Years at the Wood River Refinery" This newsletter, originally distributed by email, is part of a series of newsletters released by the Wood River Refinery History Museum on the refinery's centennial. March 2017 May 3, 2017
April 2017 Issue of "100 Years at the Wood River Refinery" This newsletter, originally distributed by email, is part of a series of newsletters released by the Wood River Refinery History Museum on the refinery's centennial. April 2017 May 3, 2017
Edward Hall Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Ed Hall describes his career as a butcher and former manager / owner at Edwardsville Quality Meats. He speaks to the changes of downtown Edwardsville, the butcher shop, and the 2017 shift in ownership of Quality Meats. April 19, 2017 May 3, 2017
History of Livingston, Illinois, 1905 - 2005 This book was compiled in 2005 by the Livingston Centennial Committee for the centennial of Livingston, Illinois. It covers a variety of topics related to the history of Livingston. It was published both online and in print. 2005 June 12, 2017