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Chart showing the position of the Madison County Tuberculosis Sanitarium in relation to the Donk Brothers Mine No. 4 |
This diagram drawn by Bob Gibson shows the position of the Madison County Tuberculosis Sanitarium relative to the underground Donk Brothers Mine No. 4. Shortly after the sanitarium opened, it suffered from subsidence due to the mine underneath it. |
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August 14, 2018 |
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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 |
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Mary Huntley Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Mary Huntley describes her career as the director of the Hayner Public Library system in Alton, as well as her and her husband's involvement in the Civil Rights movement when they lived in Alabama. She also discusses her involvement with the local Democratic Party, her husband's role as director of the SIUE University Museum, and her childhood in North Carolina. |
May 27, 2019 |
August 29, 2019 |
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Jim Pennekamp Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Jim Pennekamp describes his role in various economic development organizations in the St. Louis metro area and Madison County, including the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation, the St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association, the Tri-Cities Area Chamber of Commerce (now called Southwest Madison County Chamber of Commerce), the Greater Alton Twin Rivers Growth Association (now called the Riverbend Growth Association), and University Park at SIUE. He also describes growing up in New Jersey and Brussels, Belgium, his participation in the anti-Vietnam War movement in the 1960s and 70s, and his early career as a deputy juvenile officer in Jefferson County. He also reflects on changes in Madison County and the broader region in the second half of the twentieth century, particularly related to globalization and the transition from an industrial to a service-based economy. |
October 24, 2018 |
February 15, 2019 |
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Elizabeth Christian Oral History Interview |
In this interview, Elizabeth Christian discusses her childhood in Collinsville, Illinois, during the 1970s and 1980s. Elizabeth discusses her time at Metro East Lutheran High School, comparisons between cities in Madison County, and her career at SIUE during the 1980s. Elizabeth also talks about race relations and demographics in the county. |
October 24, 2018 |
December 11, 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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Carol and John Fritsche Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, John and Carol Fritche describe growing up in Edwardsville, Illinois, in the middle of the twentieth century. They discuss attending Leclaire Academy and living in one of the first homes on Dunlap Lake. The interview continues to discuss Edwardsville’s growth and the relationship between SIUE and the city of Edwardsville. Finally, John discusses his career with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). |
September 4, 2018 |
January 28, 2019 |
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Jack Daugherty Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Jack Daugherty discusses his experience as a competitive cyclist in the St. Louis Metro-East area. |
July 12, 2018 |
September 15, 2018 |
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William (Bill) Haine Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, State Senator William (Bill) Haine discusses his childhood in Alton, Illinois, his career in the law, and his time as an Illinois state senator. |
May 4, 2018 |
July 27, 2018 |
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Mary Kane Oral History |
In this oral history interview, Mary Kane discusses her role with the Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission. In particular, she describes the establishment of the Missouri-Illinois regional partnership in the 1970s to create interstate public transportation in the St. Louis metro region. |
April 18, 2018 |
September 13, 2018 |
