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Arthur Vambaketes Follow Up Oral History Interview |
In this interview Brian K. Weaver, Sr. follows up a previous discussion with Arthur Vambaketes concerning the immigration process of his family from Greece at the turn of the 20th century. The interview delves deeper into the Greek heritage cultural patterns in Madison County and the greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. Special attention is given to the role that their family business, Tony's Ranch House Restaurant and Lounge in Godfrey, Illinois, plays in the social structure of northeastern Madison County and environs. |
June 10, 2024 |
July 30, 2024 |
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Arthur Vambaketes Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Brian K. Weaver, Sr. describes the Greek American heritage of the Alton-Godfrey region. Brian Weaver also discusses immigration and entrepreneurship concerning the Greek community, as well as community change of the region from the 1960s to the 2020s. Arthur Vambaketes, part of the Vambaketes family owners of Tony's Ranch House Restaurant and Lounge, describes the Greek American experience in Madison County. |
May 28, 2024 |
July 30, 2024 |
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Tiffany Rogers Oral History Interview |
This interview with Nurse Tiffany Rogers explains the power that family exerts on its inhabitants to remain, especially despite the decline of local retail presence. |
October 26, 2023 |
November 20, 2023 |
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Lakeisha Cox Oral History Interview |
This interview of Lakeisha Cox, a lifelong resident of Madison, Illinois, highlights the effects of business relocations away from the town, whilst familial roots hold the remaining residents together in a tight-knit community. |
October 23, 2023 |
November 19, 2023 |
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1887 Ordnance 39 allowing Elliot W. Mudge to build street lighting in Edwardsville, Illinois |
This is a 1887 Ordnance 39 allowing Elliot W. Mudge to build street lighting in Edwardsville, Illinois. |
1887 |
March 15, 2019 |
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Business card for D.H. Mudge: Attorney at Law, circa 1905-1915 |
This is a business card for D.H. Mudge: Attorney at Law, Edwardsville, Illinois, circa 1905-1915 |
circa 1905-1915 |
March 15, 2019 |
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Political Business Card for Dick Mudge for the 1970 Democratic Primary State Senator Campaign |
This a political business card for Dick Mudge for the 1970 Illinois Democratic primary state senate campaign. It states: "Please vote for Dick Mudge for State Senator. As States Attorney he brought law and order to Madison County, 1956-1964. Democratic Primary March 17, 1970." |
1970 |
March 15, 2019 |
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Ralph Korte Oral History |
In this oral history interview, Ralph Korte, founder of Korte Construction in Highland, Illinois, discusses his life and business. Korte described growing up on a farm near Pierron, Illinois, and his early years of school. He describes life on the farm during the Great Depression and World War II. Korte then discusses his time in the Army during the Korean War and attending night school at SIUE. Next Korte describes the founding of Korte Construction and its early years of growth in Highland and throughout the Metro East. |
October 22, 2018 |
December 19, 2018 |
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Carrie Davini Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Carrie Davini discusses her career as a tattoo artist and business manager at Evermore Gallery on Edwardsville's Main Street. Carrie covers her childhood in northern Illinois, moving to the St. Louis area, various tattoo businesses she has worked for, and her role at Evermore Gallery. Carrie also talks about being a woman in an industry dominated by men and being a small-business operator in Edwardsville. |
October 11, 2018 |
December 11, 2018 |
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Gale Cuvar Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Gale Cuvar describes his career as a pattern-maker and life in Granite City. Cuvar discusses his career at Arnette Pattern in Granite City and Bodine Aluminum in St. Louis. Cuvar also talks about how Granite City has changed over time and briefly mentions his time in the Army. |
December 10, 2018 |
December 8, 2018 |
