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1840 Aggregate Census of Madison County | This is a transcribed copy of the 1840 federal census of Madison County, including data on the county as a whole and specific towns and precincts. The page this was taken from lists every county that existed in Illinois in 1840; this copy only lists Madison County. It includes population data broken down by race, gender, and age, including the number of enslaved and free African Americans. It also lists the number of people with disabilities broken down by race and age, as well as the number of people employed in agriculture and various industries. In addition, it lists the number of various types of schools and the number of students at each type of school. | 1840 | August 7, 2017 |
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1945 Church of the Redeemer Congregational Church in Alton | This photograph was taken in November 1945 as part of the commemoration of the Church of the Redeemer’s 75th anniversary. The church was first built in 1870 and was expanded in 1902. The building still stands at the intersection of Sixth and Henry Streets (600 Henry Street) in Alton, Illinois. As of July 2017, it is the site of the Whole Truth Church of Christ. | November 1945 | July 20, 2017 |
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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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Original 1818 Town Plan of Alton by Rufus Easton | This town plan for Alton was plotted by St. Louis resident and Missouri territory delegate Rufus Easton in 1817. He named the town in honor of his son, Alton R. Easton. This plat also shows Langdon, Alby, and George streets, which Easton likely named after some of his other children. According to writing on the plat, Rufus Easton signed and delivered the plat on January 1, 1818. It was then approved on March 26, 1818 by John T. Lusk, a justice of the peace for Madison County. There are two copies: the first is on cloth; the second on paper. The map shows the property divisions of the town, including which properties were already sold. The edge of the Mississippi River is also visible, on which the river landing is planned and a promenade set aside for common use. | January 1, 1818 | March 10, 2017 |
!["Diamond I" Products Catalog for the Illinois Glass Company](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/e21f7478b41aa1d7621cfaf1d3eee218.jpg ""Diamond I" Products Catalog for the Illinois Glass Company") |
"Diamond I" Products Catalog for the Illinois Glass Company | This catalog for the Illinois Glass Company, later the Owens-Illinois Glass Company, shows many of the company's products and gives other information about the company. | 1900 - 1929 | February 24, 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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Rita Bonds Oral History Interview | Rita Bonds describes her experiences living in different states with her husband, who was in the Air Force. She also describes working for Owens-Illinois Glass Company in Alton, Illinois. She briefly discusses her work as secretary for the NAACP in Alton. | October 16, 2016 | January 27, 2017 |
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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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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 |