Horseshoe Lake, 2016

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Jim Baima Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Jim Baima discusses growing up in Collinsville as the son of Italian immigrants, his father's job as a coal miner, the Italian-American community in Collinsville, and studying at SIUE. October 10, 2018 January 24, 2019
Joann Condellone Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Joann Condellone describes growing up with her family of Italian immigrant coal miners in Collinsville. She talks about her struggles with misogyny as a woman in the military, as well as her career in midwifery and various travels around the world. February 14, 2019 September 4, 2019
Madison County Coal Corporation Vault Door Standing outside of the door. This is the original vault door downstairs at the Madison County Coal Corporation Office. Unknown December 8, 2016
Men and women inside the Glen Carbon coal mines Friends and family were allowed to come visit miners inside the mine. This groups of sight seers are inside the mines in Glen Carbon, Illinois. November 19, 1910 December 8, 2016
Men and women sight seeing inside coal mine #2 in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Men and women visiting coal miners and getting a tour of the inside of coal mine #2 in Glen Carbon, Illinois. November 19, 1910 December 8, 2016
Miners working inside the coal mine in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Coal miners working inside the coal mines with lights on their heads illuminating the mine shaft. Unknown December 8, 2016
Mr. Daenzer coal mine #2 superintendent standing in front of the first aid station  Mr. Daenzer coal mine #2 superintendent standing in front of the first aid station. The first aid station was also where they held local Boy Scout meetings. Unknown December 8, 2016
Two coal miners inside the mines standing on the tracks Two coal miners inside the mines standing on the tracks. The two men are Charles Thraxton (on the left) the mine superintendent and the other is Mr. Coleson who was also a violin teacher. 1912 December 8, 2016