2020 Liberty Middle School Class Visit (97 total)

These artifacts were brought by students to be scanned as part of a three-day lesson offered by Madison Historical on February 5, 6, and 13, 2020 at Liberty Middle School in Edwardsville. The lesson was given five class periods of students in an American history class taught by Rachel Harris.

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	A Fourth of July Advertisement for Plegge's Store in Bethalto, IL.	This is a Fourth of July advertisement for the Plegge Store in Bethalto, IL. The store was open from 1933-1951 and during its years of operation quickly adapted to new innovations in food products such as Jell-O, Kool-Aid, and Miracle Whip. This advertisement was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Mia Plegge.	1933-1951	March 4, 2020
	Circa 1934 Zike Family Children in the Front Yard of their Maple Street Home in Collinsville, Illinois	This is a photograph taken by Pearl Zike of her six children. From left to right: Bobby, Donna, Lloyd, Norma, Jackie, and Louis. The image was taken during the summer of 1934 at their residence on Maple Street in Collinsville, Illinois. All of the clothing and toys were handmade. This photograph was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Sydney Andrews.	Circa 1934	March 4, 2020
	A Satchel Guide to Europe	This booklet entitled "A Satchel Guide to Europe" contains maps of train tracks in Europe. This book gave information on when it would be best to use certain train tracks, the destinations on each individual track, and all other general information on European rails. This book was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Kylie Peel.	1936	March 4, 2020
	1936 Indian Head (Buffalo) Nickel and Half Dollar Coin	This is coinage produced by the United States, a Nickel and Half-Dollar. The smaller coin is a Buffalo Nickel that is in fair condition and was minted in 1936. The larger one is a silver half dollar in worn condition that was also minted 1936. These coins were photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. They were brought to class by Caden Sexton.	1936	March 4, 2020
	1930-1950 Autograph Book Signed by Joe Dimaggio	Thia is an autograph book from James Hino. It is bound with blue leather, and has gold lettering and a picture of a Greco-Roman figure on the front. Two brass bands hold it together on the left side. It is signed by Joe Dimaggio. This book was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Jesse Phillips.	January 1, 1970	March 4, 2020
	1940s Apple Cranberry Salad	This is a recipe that has been in Emma Hosto's family for approximately 8 decades and is made for special occasions and holidays by the family. The recipe states to make the base add 1 bag of romaine lettuce, 1 cup of shredded swiss cheese, 1 medium apple, 1/4cup dried cranberries, and 1/2 cup chopped cashews. The dressing calls for 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, 2T lemon juice, 1T diced onions, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Mix all the dressing ingredients together, lastly add 2/3 cup veg. oil and pour over the base. This recepie was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Emma Hosto.	1940	March 4, 2020
	1940s Chinese Luck Decoration	This is a Chinese Luck Decoration from the Republic of China in the 1940s a time of economic downturn following the Great Depression, which impacted economies across the globe, including China where the artifact is from. Because of the downturned economy, decorations like this were limited. The purple beads are representative of grapes signifying wealth, while the red and gold thread is symbolic for good luck. The beads on the decoration are round and hard, while the string is soft and course at the same time. This object was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Ivy Lin.	1940	March 4, 2020
	1940s Edwardsville Creamery Milk Bottle	This is an Edwardsville Creamery Milk Bottle from the 1940's. Glass milk bottles were used by delivery services to deliver milk to houses in crates daily. On the front it reads, "Property of Edwardsville Creamery Edwardsville, IL" and on the back it says, "One Quart Liquid". When people were finished with these bottles, they wouldn't always return them to Edwarsville Creamery. This object was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was found and brought into class by Alessa Heiser. It was found in her backyard.	Circa 1940	March 4, 2020
	Antique 1940's Serving Spoon, Given as a Wedding Gift	A silver slotted serving spoon which has a floral motif along the handle and the ladle is slotted with a design. This object was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. The Spoon was brought into class by Lauren Lyerla.	Circa 1940	March 4, 2020
	WWII Award Medals	This is a set of war medals from World War II, including multiple campaign medals as well as service medals. The medals are housed in a wooden display frame. These medals were photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. They were brought to class by Karley Sadder.	1940s	March 4, 2020