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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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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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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 |
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Restitution on the Heath of Mrs. Gregory, 1909 |
This is a letter of Restitution on the Heath of Mrs. Gregory. It was composed in 1909. |
1909 |
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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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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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 |
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1882 receipt for the sale of land from John C. Naffedit |
This is a receipt for the sale of land from John C. Naffedit on June 17, 1882 for $8,464.00 |
1882 |
March 15, 2019 |
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Photograph of the Mudge family home (Oakdale) in Grantfork with members of the Mudge family |
This is an undated photogrpah of the Mudge family home (Oakdale) in Grantfork. In the photo a man stands out front with a horse and carriage, two women appear on the porch, two small children play in front, and a small child sits on an open window sill on the second floor. |
Unknown |
March 15, 2019 |
