Great River Road, 2016

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Wilbur Richter Standing Next to Sedan This is a candid black and white photograph of Wilbur Richter standing in front of a light colored sedan vehicle. Date and location unknown. Size: 2.6" x 4.5" 1940s October 2, 2019
Buster Lucas in Front of Memorial Dedicated to his Brother Vernon Lucas This is a black and white photograph of Buster Lucas standing in front of a memorial dedicated to his brother Vernon Lucas, the 1931 founder of the Southwestern Illinois Intercity Baseball League. circa 1940s November 13, 2019
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
1954 Kodak Camera This Kodak camera was produced in Rochester, New York in 1954. Cameras such as these were constructed with metal and plastic and included features such as a large bulb flash and a shutter. This specific model, the "Brownie Holiday Flash" model included connections for a detachable flash bulb. This camera was photographed as a part of Madison Historical's class visit to Liberty Middle School.

This camera was brought in by Avery Cline, who recieved it from its original owner, Wilma Cline.
1940s - 1950s March 4, 2020
1941 Edwardsville High School "Tiger Times" vol. 4 no. 14 This is vol. 4, no. 14 of the student publication from Edwardsville High School called "Tiger Times" published in December of 1941. In this issue you will find school Christmas events, updates on teacher and staff vacation activates, student literary compositions, and local athletic commentary. 1941 December 1, 2018
1941 Mike Semanisin Standing on Side of Baseball Field This is a black and white photograph of Mike Semanisin standing next to a baseball field holding a glove. Semanisin played baseball at Nebraska state and semi-professionally for the Nebraska Norfolk Elks in 1943. 1941 November 13, 2019
Military Police Arm Band from World War II This arm band was worn by a member of the military police during World War II. It is black and marked with the gold letters "MP."

This arm band was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Georgeoff Brayden.
1941 - 1945 September 7, 2018
World War II Mess Kit This mess kit was used by an American soldier in World War II. It was used to eat and reheat meals and came with a fork and spoon.

This canteen was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Savannah Rothe.
Circa 1941 - 1945 September 7, 2018
World War II Ammunition Pouch This ammunition pouch was used by an American soldier in World War II.

This canteen was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Domonique Saviers.
Circa 1941 - 1945 September 7, 2018
1941-1945 WWII Air Force Hat This is a USAAF serviceman's hat from WWII in very good condition. The hat has white and blue stitching with a metal clip, and on the ohter is a line of white stitching crossing diagonally from the bottom up to the side. On the inside of the hat is the enlisted members last name as well as a list of ten digits. This hat belonged the great grandfather of Angelina Ball, he was a member of the "Mighty 8th." He was a doctor and flight surgeon. His rank was as a 1st lieutenant. He was stationed in Algeria and Tunisia.

This hat was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Angelina Ball.
1941 - 1945 March 4, 2020