Browse Items (61 total)
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Ken Conrady Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Ken Conrady describes his long career leading the Alton Youth Symphony. Conrady describes the symphony's early years, its relationship with local schools, and how it has changed over the decades. | October 11, 2018 | December 4, 2018 |
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Letter to the Officers and Directors of the Illinois State Historical Society concerning the restoration and preservation of barns in Illinois, 1973 | This is a letter to the Officers and Directors of the Illinois State Historical Society concerning the restoration and preservation of barns in Illinois from January 11, 1973. It is signed by the president of the society Donald F. Lewis. | 1973 | March 15, 2019 |
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Martha Roberts Oral History | In this oral history interview, Martha Roberts describes her experiences with the Alton Municipal (Muny) Band since the 1980s. She discusses the band's history and her role as the band manager for the past five years. Please note: Initial audio recording on October 11 malfunctioned and recorded only the last portion of the interview. The interviewer recorded the first portion of the interview again on October 17. |
October 11, 2018 to October 17, 2018 | December 6, 2018 |
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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 |
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Mike McNamara Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Mike McNamara describes his life and career in Alton. McNamara describes his childhood and school years. He then goes into detail about his career with the Alton police department, including his promotions through the ranks and various high-profile crimes in Alton. McNamara also talks about his experience owning rental properties in Alton and reflects on how Alton changed over time. | October 11, 2018 | December 6, 2018 |
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Newspaper Clipping of a timeline for Owens-Illinois Glass | A clipping from an unknown newspaper includes a timeline for Owens-Illinois Glass. Dates included: June 25, 1929 September 28, 1929 October 10, 1929 December 5, 1929 December 31, 1929 January 15, 1930 May 3, 1930 November 4, 1930 July 3, 1931 October 15, 1931 October 15, 1931 March 21, 1932 June 8, 1932 May 15, 1933 June 14, 1933 March 7, 1933 July 22, 1933 February 19, 1934 February 21, 1934 May 25, 1934 October 9, 1934 January 23, 1935 February 21, 1935 July 22, 1935 August 22, 1935 August 23, 1935 January 15, 1936 January 21, 1936 December 15, 1937 |
June 25, 1929 to February 15, 1937 | November 15, 2016 |
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Newspaper Clippings from the Altonian Newspaper about Owens-Illinois Glass | Newspaper Clippings from the Altonian Newspaper about Owens-Illinois Glass | February 6, 1976 | November 15, 2016 |
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Norma Glazebrook Oral History Interview | In this oral history, Norma Galzebrook of Alton, Illinois discusses her childhood from the 1940s in Godfrey, Illinois and her early baton twirling career. She mentions seeing Robert Wadlow in her youth as well as her days at the Alton Telegraph during the 1950s. Also discussed is the creation Glazebrook Park, established in honor of her late husband, as well as her extensive work with the St. Louis chapter of the Make-A-Wish foundation. | December 2, 2018 | February 15, 2019 |
![November 1942 Letter from Thomas Eugene Davis to "Mom and Pop"](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/19d2962a15827209f319092df04146ac.jpg "November 1942 Letter from Thomas Eugene Davis to "Mom and Pop"") |
November 1942 Letter from Thomas Eugene Davis to "Mom and Pop" | A one-page letter written by Thomas Eugene Davis to "Mom and Pop" talking about daily life while in service during World War II. | November 1942 | November 17, 2025 |
![November 27, 1942, Letter from Thomas Eugene Davis to "Mom and Pop"](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/da01f3e52582ff65281cb634cfeb9f45.jpg "November 27, 1942, Letter from Thomas Eugene Davis to "Mom and Pop"") |
November 27, 1942, Letter from Thomas Eugene Davis to "Mom and Pop" | A one-page letter written on November 27, 1942, from Thomas Eugene Davis to "Mom and Pop" discussing his Thanksgiving while serving in the US Navy during World War II. | November 27, 1942 | November 18, 2025 |