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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
	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
	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
	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
	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.	Unknown	August 14, 2018
	Picture of Coach Wilbur "Doc" Bohm	This is a picture of Coach Wilbur "Doc" Bohm of Edwardsville High School. Possible of date of picture is 1939 as shown on the back of the photograph but crossed out.	Unknown	November 15, 2018
	Edwardsville High School 1997 Arboretum Preliminary Sketches	This is a facsimile that includes preliminary sketches for the Edwardsville High School Arboretum from 1997.	Unknown	November 15, 2018
	Arboretum Instructional Leader's Update #9 May 6, 1997 for Edwardsville High School	This edition of the Instructional Leader's Update #9 Cirriculum and Technology features information regarding the EHS arboretum in the early stages of the project. It highlights the purpose of the project for the community, teachers, and students.	Unknown	November 15, 2018
	Planting map for the 1997 Edwardsville High School Arboretum Project	This is a copy of a 1997 map for planting for the EHS Arboretum Project. It includes the placement and name of various plants.	Unknown	November 15, 2018
	Edwardsville High School Tiger Football, Soccer, and Band Improvement Project fundraising Pamphlet	This is a Pamphlet to promote donations to raise money for a new state of the art antithetic surface for the varsity field. It features information regarding the EHS football and boys and girls soccer teams as well as band in addition to items available for purchase to donate to the improvement.	Unknown	November 15, 2018