Great River Road, 2016

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Rail Areas at the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. in Collinsville These three photographs show various rail areas at the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. These photographs were taken around the 1910s or 1920s. circa 1910s-1920s March 21, 2019
Pump Room during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery This photograph shows the pump room. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. 1917-1918 August 15, 2018
Puka Shell Necklace from the 1960s Puka shell necklaces were popular in Hawaii in the 1960s. The puka shell necklace was an attractive and inexpensive lei which could be made and sold on the beach. Lia Kampwerth's grandmother was on a trip to Hawaii in the 1960s when she bought this necklace.

This puka shell necklace was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Lia Kampwerth.
1967 March 4, 2020
Proposed Design for Souvenir Glassware for the Alton Plant Centennial<br /><br />
This hand drawing is of a proposed design for a souvenir glass for the centennial of the Owens-Illinois Glass Company in July 1973. The design includes gold leaf and the company's logo. 1973 November 15, 2016
Program for the Edwardsville High School Class of 1925 Reunion This is a booklet to commemorate the 40th class reunion of the Edwardsville High School class of 1925. It features letters from members of the class that detail what they have done following their high school graduation, as well as a listing of all classmates, their spouses, and place of residence as of 1965 with deceased classmates noted as such. 1965 December 1, 2018
Program for the Edwardsville High School Class of 1925 Commencement This is the Edwardsville High School Class of 1925 announcement for commencement exercises. Commencement took place on June 9th, 1925 at 8 p.m.and the announcement lists the class motto, class colors, class flower, and class roll. The graduating class included 60 students. 1925 December 1, 2018
Program for the class of &quot;1949 Edwardsville High School Commencement&quot; This is the program for the class of 1949 “Annual Commencement Exercises of the Edwardsville High School,” which took place on Tuesday, June 7, 1949 at the high school gymnasium. In it you will find the diploma list, and seclude of events and speakers. 1949 December 1, 2018
Program for the 1973 6th Annual Basketball &quot;Edwardsville Holiday Tournament&quot;  This is the program for the 1973 6th Annual Basketball "Edwardsville Holiday Tournament" that occurred on December 27th, 28th, and 29th. It also includes the "Winter Queen Candidates," pictures and names of all the teams, a bracket for the tournament, and an assortment of local advertisements. 1973 November 24, 2018
Program for the 1963 Annual Fall Meeting of the Madison County Historical Society, Inc This is a program for the Annual Fall Meeting of the Madison County Historical Society, Inc, held on Sunday, October 20, 1963. The location of this event was the Mudge Homestead “One mile east of Grantfork.” 1963 March 15, 2019
Program for the 1937 Edwardsville High School Band Concert This program is for the Edwardsville High School Band Concert performance on February 2, 1937. In this program you will find the music selection, the band ensemble, and history of the band. 1937 December 1, 2018