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New Lincoln School Building |
This photograph shows the second Lincoln School building, which was constructed in 1911. The Lincoln School was a public school for African Americans in Edwardsville. The school closed in 1950 due to the desegregation of the Edwardsville school system, and was renovated in 1952 as a Kindergarten through 6th grade school. The school closed permanently in 1972. Today, the building is home to the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities. |
After 1911 |
October 6, 2016 |
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North side of the Stephenson House during resoration in the early 2000s |
This photograph shows the north side of the Stephenson House early in its renovation in the early 2000s, still painted white. |
Circa 2000 |
October 17, 2018 |
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Old Lincoln School Building |
This photograph shows the original Lincoln School prior to the construction of the new building in 1911. |
1877 to 1911 |
October 10, 2016 |
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Paul Brazier Oral History Interview |
In this oral history, Paul Brazier describes bicycling and bike culture in Madison County from the late-1970s to the mid-1990s. Brazier discusses recreational, BMX, mountain bike, and road cycling, as well as cycling before the Madison County trail system. |
February 8, 2017 |
March 17, 2017 |
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Percy Heuer Oral History Interview |
In this oral history, Percy Heuer describes his life in Dorsey as a farmer and worker for the Illinois Department of Transportation. He discusses many experiences in Dorsey from the early 20th century to the 1980s. He also discusses some family history. |
August 23, 1988 |
April 25, 2017 |
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Personal letter to D.H. Mudge from Clinton Mudge Hall, May 31, 1945 |
This is a personal letter to D.H. Mudge from Clinton Mudge Hall in Ashville, North Carolina, composed on May 31, 1945. In this letter, Clinton Mudge Hall informs D.H. Mudge about the value of some portraits in Clinton’s possession. |
1945 |
March 15, 2019 |
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Personal letter to E.W. Mudge, February 20, 1911. |
This is a personal letter to Mr. E. W. Mudge composed on February 20, 1911. It was sent from “Henry” at the “Hill, Monroe, & Lemann Law Offices” in New Orleans, Louisiana. It contains personal news about family, money, and other things concerning everyday life. |
1911 |
March 15, 2019 |
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Personal letter to Louise Mudge, 1944 |
This is a personal letter to Louise Mudge, wife of Dick Howard Mudge, composed on Sept. 9, 1944. Sent from a Columbus, Mississippi, the letter is signed “Winfrey” and contains personal communications about life and the weather. |
1944 |
March 15, 2019 |
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Photograph of a man swinging a golf club |
This is an undated photograph of an unnamed man swinging a golf club outdoors. |
1900s |
March 15, 2019 |
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Photograph of a young boy on a floatie in a lake |
This is an undated photograph of an unnamed boy with an animal-shaped floatie in a lake. In it, he wears a one-piece swimming outfit with stripes |
1900s |
March 15, 2019 |