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	North China Pictorial Book given to Americans Stationed in China Following World War II	This book, titled "North China Pictorial," was given to each member of the U.S. army who was stationed in China immediately following World War II. It was paid for by Special Services Funds of the 111 Amphibious Corps. The book highlights the people and culture of China for an American audience. This book was brought to Madison County by an American soldier who was stationed in northern China immediately after World War II. Select pages of this book were photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by the soldier's granddaughter, Dara Parks.	Circa 1945 - 1948	September 7, 2018
	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"	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
	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
	Ray Bieser and other men in front of the Red Cross Club-mobile in Belgium	This photograph shows Ray Bieser and other men in front of the Red Cross Club-mobile in Belgium. Ray Bieser was the Company clerk of the 90th Infantry Division.	1942 - 1945	September 18, 2017
	Ray Bieser in front of 90th Division sign at Headquarters in Germany in 1945	This photograph is of Ray Bieser in front of 90th Division sign at Headquarters in Germany in 1945. Ray Bieser was the Company clerk of the 90th Infantry Division.	1945	September 18, 2017
	Roland Harris Oral History Interview	In this oral history interview, Roland Harris describes growing up in Alhambra and Highland in the 1930s. He then discusses his service during World War II. Next, Harris describes his funeral home business in Highland. The interview ends with a description of his work with the Highland Historical Society and the Highland News Leader newspaper.	October 15, 2016	December 7, 2016
	Sanford Monzel Martin in U.S. Navy Uniform	This photogrpah shows Sanford Monzel Martin in his U.S. Navy Uniform. He is posing with a cigar in his mouth and three bottles of alchohol and a shot glass in front of him. This photograph was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Sydney Stuart.	Circa 1940s	May 21, 2019
	Sewing Kit Used in World War II	This sewing kit was used by Kenny Flowers in World War II in 1918. Sewing kits were used in the war to mend uniforms and dress wounds. This kit includes buttons, needles, safety pins, scissors, and thread. This sewing kit was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Flowers' great-granddaughter, Emily Westerhold.	Circa 1941-1945	September 7, 2018
	U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate Lester Mack Springman, 1944	This photograph shows Machinist's Mate Lester Mack Springman in his naval uniform during World War II. The photograph was taken in January of 1944. The Machinist Mate ensignia is visible on his left arm. This photograph was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Jaden Devin.	January 1944	May 21, 2019