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Wooden Replica Figurine of the Wooden Wildey Theater This is a wooden replica of The Wildey Theater. Widley Theater was built by the Edwardsville Chapter of the International Order of Odd Fellows as an Opera House in 1909. The second floor of Widley Theater was used as a community room and the third floor was used by Odd Fellows for meetings. The theater, with its carved wooden railings, box seats, and large stage, served as the setting for many plays, operettas, community events, and later, for films.

This artifact was photographed as a part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in February 2020. It was brought to class by Madelyn Goodman.		 Circa 1980 March 4, 2020
Wooden Mineature Figurine of Marquette Catholic High School in Alton, IL This is a decrative wooden miniature of historic Maruette Catholic High School in Alton, Illinois. Marquette is a Roman Catholic, Co-Ed High School established by the Ursuline sisters in 1927. This was bought as a graduation gift. This item was brought in by Dalton Brown as a part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in February 2020. 1982 March 4, 2020
Wood River Welcome Sign Outdoor Photograph This is a color photograph of "Welcome to Wood River 'Progressing on' in the Spirit of Lewis and Clark." There is a blue star memorial highway sign located next toe the welcome sign. The city water tower is located in the background of the image. "The Community leader" is written on the back of the image. The sign was believed to have been donated to the community by Standard Oil. Unknown November 8, 2018
Woman Standing in Front of Mine Entrance Building to "Donk Bros.Coal & Coke Co. Mine no. 2" This is a photograph of a woman in a dark dress standing in the foreground of a photograph with the Donk no. 2 mine entrance in the background. The image is undated. circa 1920s November 13, 2019
William Iseminger Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, William (Bill) Iseminger, the assistant manager of Cahokia Mounds State Historic site, describes his career at the site and the broader history of the site in the 20th century. He also describes the archaeology work and its discoveries at the site. September 27, 2018 February 12, 2019
William (Bill) Haine Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, State Senator William (Bill) Haine discusses his childhood in Alton, Illinois, his career in the law, and his time as an Illinois state senator. May 4, 2018 July 27, 2018
William "Bill" Liden Oral History This oral history interview with Ellen Nore-Nordhouser is part of a collection of oral histories conducted as part of a research project related to the 50th Anniversary of SIUE between 2005 and 2008. June 20, 2005 March 31, 2021
Wilbur Richter Standing Next to Sedan This is a candid black and white photograph of Wilbur Richter standing in front of a light colored sedan vehicle. Date and location unknown. Size: 2.6" x 4.5" 1940s October 2, 2019
Wilbur Clay Hadley in 1921, Founder and President of The State Bank of Collinsville This photograph of Wilbur Clay Hadley (1842 - 1925), founder and president of the State Bank of Collinsville, was taken in October 1921. October 1921 August 29, 2017
Wilbur and Margaret Richter in Front of Sedan This is a candid black and white photograph of a uniformed baseball player, Wilbur Richter, and his wife Margaret Richter standing in front of a light colored sedan. Size: 2.6" x 4.5" 1940s October 2, 2019