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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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Glass Mold Used By Owens-Illinois Glass Company |
This metal glass mold was used by the Owens-Illinois Glass Company to create drinking glasses. |
Unknown |
March 28, 2017 |
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Danny Gray Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Danny Gray describes his experiences working for Granite City Steel from 1978 to the time of the interview. He describes how steel production has changed in his 38 years working for the company, including the rise of automation and, in his view, the weakening of unions. He also discusses growing up in the St. Louis region and living in Madison County. |
October 19, 2016 |
February 9, 2017 |
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Dave Knoche Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Dave Knoche describes growing up in the Alton and Godfrey area in the 1980s and 90s as well as some of his education and experience in Montana and California. He also describes working for ADT Security, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Dow Screw Products in the Metro East. He then discusses joining his father's business, HGH Products, which manufactures steel and graphite parts for the glass bottle industry. |
October 17, 2016 |
January 30, 2017 |
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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 |
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Glen Carbon Railroad Tower House |
Glen Carbon Railroad Tower House. Back Row from Left to Right: 1. Unknown, 2. Rafaelle, 3. Farmer Melvin Hines. Front Row from Left to Right: 1. Unknown, 2. John Farmer |
Unknown |
December 8, 2016 |
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1934 Glen Carbon Southwest Illinois Intercity League Baseball Champions |
1934 Glen Carbon Southwest Illinois Intercity League Baseball Champions. Back Row From Left to Right: Ott (Fat) Pelligrini, Ray (Kubi) Kubicek Outfield, Charles (Motch) Biarkis Infield, Ed (Sticky) Meyer the Manager, Charlie Wieduwilt Groundskeeper, Hank Leibig Pitching Coach. Middle Row From Left to Right: William (Mop) Henry Outfield, William (Huck) Haywood Outfield, William (Hoot) Burgdorf Scorekeeper, Charles (Smitty) Schmit Infield, Frank (Hank) Unger Infield, Lou (Stucco) Perry Infield. Front Row From Left to Right: Al (Lefty Sedlacek Pitcher, Tony (Tonda) Unger Catcher, and James (Chick) Cominsay Pitcher. |
1934 |
December 8, 2016 |
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Man and Young Boy in Front of Helfer’s Threshing Machinery |
Man and Young Boy in Front of Helfer’s Threshing Machinery. |
Unknown |
December 8, 2016 |
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Arthur Schon and a Hired Hand |
Arthur Schon and a hired hand holding horses on the Schon farm in the 1930s. |
1930s |
December 8, 2016 |
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Arthur Schon Farming Ground |
Arthur Schon Farming Ground at 156 Glen Carbon Road during the early 1930s. Horses being used to pull farm equipment. |
1930s |
December 8, 2016 |