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Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the wall of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The graffiti reflects how the staff felt about the closing. There is also a drawing of Porky Pig. December 20, 2002 October 10, 2017
Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the wall of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The graffiti reflects well-wishes to the residents, their families, and staff of the nursing home. December 20, 2002 October 11, 2017
Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the wall of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The graffiti reflects the sadness of the closure of the nursing home. December 20, 2002 October 11, 2017
Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the walls of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The graffiti reflects the well wishes of the staff to the residents December 20, 2002 October 11, 2017
Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the wall of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The graffiti expresses the thoughts and feelings of those who worked, as well as their sadness upon its closure. December 20, 2002 October 11, 2017
Graffiti in the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 after Mine Subsidence This 2002 photograph shows graffiti written on the wall of the Madison County Nursing Home after it was closed in the late 90s. The graffiti reflects the sadness of the closure of the nursing home. December 20, 2002 October 11, 2017
Gutted Fireplace inside the Stephenson House during resoration in the early 2000s This photograph shows a gutted fireplace inside the Stephenson House during its renovation in the early 2000s. Circa 2000 October 17, 2018
Hal Patton Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Hal Patton describes growing up in Edwardsville as a young boy. He details his educational path and the challenges and success he has encountered through his career as a dentist and local politician. He talks about his time as a city alderman as well as his time as the mayor of Edwardsville. He explores the success of the community of Edwardsville and how he has helped aid in that process. February 27, 2018 April 17, 2018
Hallway of the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002 After Mine Subsidence This photograph shows a hallway inside the Madison County Nursing Home in 2002. The nursing home closed in the late 1990s. The building was torn down a few years after the photo was taken. December 20, 2002 August 13, 2018
Herman Shaw Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Herman Shaw describes his experiences with segregation and racial adversity throughout his life, both in his community and throughout his travels. He describes his experience as a young boy growing up in Missouri during the Great Depression and World War II. He then discusses his life after moving to Edwardsville in 1944 and how things have changed in that community over time. He describes how his education, his participation in sports, his service in the military, and key people in his life have influenced him. He also discusses his work at the Alton State Hospital, at University City High School, and his volunteer work with the Human Relations Commission in Edwardsville. February 12, 2018 April 18, 2018