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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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Arthur Vambaketes Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Brian K. Weaver, Sr. describes the Greek American heritage of the Alton-Godfrey region. Brian Weaver also discusses immigration and entrepreneurship concerning the Greek community, as well as community change of the region from the 1960s to the 2020s. Arthur Vambaketes, part of the Vambaketes family owners of Tony's Ranch House Restaurant and Lounge, describes the Greek American experience in Madison County. |
May 28, 2024 |
July 30, 2024 |
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Arthur Vambaketes Follow Up Oral History Interview |
In this interview Brian K. Weaver, Sr. follows up a previous discussion with Arthur Vambaketes concerning the immigration process of his family from Greece at the turn of the 20th century. The interview delves deeper into the Greek heritage cultural patterns in Madison County and the greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. Special attention is given to the role that their family business, Tony's Ranch House Restaurant and Lounge in Godfrey, Illinois, plays in the social structure of northeastern Madison County and environs. |
June 10, 2024 |
July 30, 2024 |
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Aerial View of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory |
Aerial view of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory featuring several buildings. |
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November 15, 2016 |
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Outside the Owens-Illinois Glass Factory |
This photograph of the Owens-Illinois Glass Factory was taken from the entrance by the railroad tracks. |
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November 15, 2016 |
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Wicker Room Crew at Owens-Illinois Glass Factory |
The Wicker Room Crew (23 females 9 males) standing outside of the factory featuring glass bottles with wicker tightly woven around them. |
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November 15, 2016 |
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Office Employees of the Owens-Illinois Glass Company |
Office employees of Owens-Illinois Glass, with 9 men and 6 women. First from the left in the first row is company co-founder Edward Levis, and third from the left is Geo. McClellon Levis. |
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November 15, 2016 |
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Hand Drawn Postcard of Illinois Glass Company |
Hand Drawn Postcard of Illinois Glass Company |
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November 15, 2016 |
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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. |
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March 28, 2017 |
