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11 Future Farmers of America Pin Awards Given to Edwardsville Resident Kenneth Linkeman in the early 1960s These 11 Future Farmers of America pins were awarded to Edwardsville resident Kenneth Linkeman, who was the president of the Edwardsville chapter of the Illinois FFA. There is one pin for public speaking, one for soybeans, one for Chapter Star Farmer, three for small grains, and five that just have the FFA emblem.

These pins were scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. They were brought to class by Kenneth Linkeman's grandson, Keaton Linkeman.		 Circa 1960s May 21, 2019
1960-61 Edwardsville Junior High School Student Handbook "Wildcat Ways" This is the student handbook for Edwardsville Junior High School from the 1960-61 school year. It features a school calendar, complete faculty list, the history of public schools in Edwardsville, school curriculum, list of needed supplies, book and rental fees, information for student insurance, a map of the school, information regarding athletics, student council and other student activities, and a student habit checklist. January 1965 November 15, 2018
History of Madison County Jail, 1814 - 1906, by Evelyn Bowles This pamphlet about the history of the Madison County Jail from 1814 to 1906 was written by Evelyn Bowles, then the chief deputy clerk of the Madison County Board of Supervisors. Bowles first presented the pamphlet at the March 1960 meeting of the Land O'Goshen Historical Society. The Edwardsville Intelligencer then published the pamphlet serially in seven parts, starting on March 15, 1960 and concluding on March 23, 1960. Bowles was later elected as Madison County Clerk in 1974 and served as an Illinois state senator representing the 56th Senate District from 1994 to 2002. March 1960 February 12, 2018
1960 Edwardsville High School "The Tiger Times" vol. XXII no. 16 This is vol. XXII, no. 16 of the student publication from Edwardsville High School called "The Tiger Times" published in May 13, 1960. In this issue you will find school events, jokes, Letters to the Editor or “We Talk Shop,” “News Oddities,” editorials, announcements about awards and scholarships, current events, club updates, local events, department news, student literary composition, and local athletic commentary. 1960 December 1, 2018
1960 Edwardsville High School "The Tiger Times" vol. XXII no. 15 This is vol. XXII, no. 15 of the student publication from Edwardsville High School called "The Tiger Times" published in April 29, 1960. In this issue you will find school events, jokes, Letters to the Editor or “We Talk Shop,” “News Oddities,” editorials, news about the prom, current events, club updates, local events, department news, student literary composition, and local athletic commentary. 1960 December 1, 2018
1960 Edwardsville High School "The Tiger Times" vol. XXII no. 13 This is vol. XXII, no. 13 of the student publication from Edwardsville High School called "The Tiger Times" published in March 18, 1960. In this issue you will find school events, jokes, Letters to the Editor or “We Talk Shop,” “News Oddities,” editorials, updates for the Mathematics Contest, current events, science fair information, club updates, local events, department news, student literary composition, and local athletic commentary. 1960 December 1, 2018
1960 Edwardsville High School "The Tiger Times" vol. XXII no. 12 This is vol. XXII, no. 12 of the student publication from Edwardsville High School called "The Tiger Times" published in March 4, 1960. In this issue you will find school events, jokes, Letters to the Editor or “We Talk Shop,” “News Oddities,” editorials, current events, club updates, local events, department news, student literary composition, and local athletic commentary. 1960 December 1, 2018
1960 Edwardsville High School "The Tiger Times" vol. XXII no. 10 This is vol. XXII, no. 10 of the student publication from Edwardsville High School called "The Tiger Times" published in February 5, 1960. In this issue you will find school events, jokes, Letters to the Editor or “We Talk Shop,” “News Oddities,” editorials, current events, club updates, local events, Honor Roll, department news, Valentine Day events, student literary composition, and local athletic commentary. 1960 December 1, 2018
1960 Edwardsville High School "The Tiger Times - Aprils Fools' Day" This is the student publication from Edwardsville High School called "The Tiger Times – April Fools’ Day Edition" published in April 1, 1960. In this issue you will find satirical news about current local, national, and school news. 1960 December 1, 2018
1957-58 Edwardsville High School Student Handbook This is the student handbook for Edwardsville High School from the 1957-58 school year. It features a school calendar, complete faculty list, the history of public schools in Edwardsville, school curriculum, list of needed supplies, book and rental fees, information for student insurance, a map of the school, information regarding athletics, student council and other student activities, and a student habit checklist. 1960 November 15, 2018