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J. C. McLanahan Ford Agency at their new building on West Main Street in Collinsville This is a picture of the J. C. McLanahan Ford Agency at their new building located at 310 West Main St. Some of the persons pictured are: J.C. McLanahan in the center wearing a hat. Albert Lathrop, head salesman, in the white shirt on the right. Mr. Bush and Miss Metz near Mr. Lathrop. The two men in white jackets are barbers. One is Mr. B. Mueller. The other people are unknown. Unknown September 17, 2017
Hartman Cigar Store in Collinsville during the 1920s This photograph of Hartman Cigar Store was taken in the 1920s. The business was located on the corner of Main and Clinton in the Miner's Institute Building. 1920 - 1929 September 17, 2017
Gale Cuvar Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Gale Cuvar describes his career as a pattern-maker and life in Granite City. Cuvar discusses his career at Arnette Pattern in Granite City and Bodine Aluminum in St. Louis. Cuvar also talks about how Granite City has changed over time and briefly mentions his time in the Army. December 10, 2018 December 8, 2018
Fred C. Metz dry good store This is a photograph of people standing in front of Fred C. Metz dry good store in Collinsville. Unknown September 16, 2017
Clara Metz Hartmann This is a photograph of Clara Metz Hartman, daughter of the owner of the Metz Store. She married A. J. Hartmann. Unknown September 16, 2017
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
Business card for D.H. Mudge: Attorney at Law, circa 1905-1915 This is a business card for D.H. Mudge: Attorney at Law, Edwardsville, Illinois, circa 1905-1915 circa 1905-1915 March 15, 2019
1968 Shell Review, Vol. 31 – No. 10, Shell Oil Company Newsletter <br /><br />
This Shell Oil Company Newsletter from 1968 provides information on employee families, company accomplishments, news about promotions, retirements, service anniversaries, and new upcoming products.

This newsletter was digitized by Trent Morgan as part of History 400: Community-Engaged Digital History.
May 17, 1968 September 16, 2018
1887 Ordnance 39 allowing Elliot W. Mudge to build street lighting in Edwardsville, Illinois This is a 1887 Ordnance 39 allowing Elliot W. Mudge to build street lighting in Edwardsville, Illinois. 1887 March 15, 2019