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Donk Mine entrance This is a black and white image of four men sitting at the entrance of the Donk Mine no. 2 shaft. The men are holding tools such as a pic ax and welding gear. All four of the men are wearing lighted helmets. Rough cut wooden support beams are prominent thorughout the mine shaft. The image is undated but the mine was in operation from 1902 to 1925. circa 1910s - 1920s November 13, 2019
Kathy Childers Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Kathy Childers discusses her family's Macedonian heritage and her father John Bellcoff, who was the mayor of Madison, Illinois from 1985 to 1997 and the Madison County Democratic Chairman from 1990 to 1994. She discusses how her family continues to practice Macedonian cultural traditions, including food, clothing, and dancing. She also describes her father's political career, including his role in establishing the Gateway Racetrack in Madison. She also discusses her grandfather's grocery store in Madison, Bellcoff and Son, and her and her father's work with funeral homes. July 17, 2019 November 4, 2019
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
Handbill for the Southwestern Illinois Inter-City Baseball League 1955 Season This is a tri-fold pamphlet for the Southwestern Illinois inter-City Baseball League 1955 season. One side of the pamphlet is a glossy silver with black ink text, while the other side is white with black text ink. The bill includes the schedule, advertisements for supporting local businesses , board members, graduates who played Major League Baseball, a list of game locations, and a list of how the standings and final cup selection works. The pamphlet also features information on celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Southwester Illinois Inter-City Baseball league. Size unfolded: 11" x 8.75" 1955 October 2, 2019
1953 Collinsville Indians Scorebook This is the official scorebook for the Collinsville Indians during the 1953 baseball season, it is the "Official Score Book No. 5SB" made by Leacock Sporting Goods Co. the book is spiralized with a black cover. The book was used during the 1949 Collinsville Indians Baseball season for record keeping. Size .37" x 8.25" x 13.125." 1953 October 2, 2019
Collinsville Indians Scorebook for the 1949 and 1954 Seasons Simplified Baseball Score Book No. 1 made by C.S. Peterson's Scoremaster. the book is spiralized with a dark maroon colored board cover. The book was used during both the 1949 and 1954 Collinsville Indians Baseball seasons for record keeping. A.G. Spalding & Bros. advertisements occur throughout the book. Size .25" x 9.62" x 13.5." 1949 October 2, 2019
1949 Collinsville Indians Scorebook Simplified Baseball Score Book No. 1 made by C.S. Peterson's Scoremaster. the book is spiralized with a dark maroon colored board cover. The book was used during the 1949 Collinsville Indians Baseball season for record keeping. A.G. Spalding & Bros. advertisments occur throughout the book. Size .25" x 9.62" x 13.5." 1949 October 2, 2019
1947 Collinsville Indians Scorebook This is a 1947 Official Baseball Scorebook A74 made by Lowe & Campbell Athletic Goods. the book is spiralized with a black board cover. The book was used during the 1947 Collinsville Indians Baseball season for record keeping. Approximately 1/2 of the book is filled out. Size .37" x 8.12" x 13.375." 1947 October 2, 2019
1948 Collinsville Indians Score Book This is a 1948 Simplex League Baseball Score Book No. 5 made by Rawlings Mfg. Co., the book is spiralized with a black board cover. The book was used during the 1948 Collinsville Indians Baseball season for record keeping. Player names are listed on the inside cover in pencil. Approximately 1/4 of the book is filled out. Inside the back cover the names "Marg" and "Will" are written, likely indicating WIlbur and Margaret Richter, the collection owners. Size .37" x 7.5" x 11.25." 1948 October 2, 2019
Wilbur Richter Standing Next to Sedan This is a candid black and white photograph of Wilbur Richter standing in front of a light colored sedan vehicle. Date and location unknown. Size: 2.6" x 4.5" 1940s October 2, 2019