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	History of Madison County Jail, 1814 - 1906, by Evelyn Bowles	This pamphlet about the history of the Madison County Jail from 1814 to 1906 was written by Evelyn Bowles, then the chief deputy clerk of the Madison County Board of Supervisors. Bowles first presented the pamphlet at the March 1960 meeting of the Land O'Goshen Historical Society. The Edwardsville Intelligencer then published the pamphlet serially in seven parts, starting on March 15, 1960 and concluding on March 23, 1960. Bowles was later elected as Madison County Clerk in 1974 and served as an Illinois state senator representing the 56th Senate District from 1994 to 2002.	March 1960	February 12, 2018
	History of Livingston, Illinois, 1905 - 2005	This book was compiled in 2005 by the Livingston Centennial Committee for the centennial of Livingston, Illinois. It covers a variety of topics related to the history of Livingston. It was published both online and in print.	2005	June 12, 2017
	Hill and Landscape Around the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co.	This photograph shows a hill leading to a building seperate from the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. This photograph was taken around the 1910s or 1920s.	circa 1910s-1920s	March 21, 2019
	High School Senior Louis Neptune in Coal Miner Baseball Uniform	This is a black and white photograph of high school senior Louis Neptune in a coal miner baseball uniform	circa 1930s	November 13, 2019
	Herman Shaw Oral History Interview	In this oral history interview, Herman Shaw describes his experiences with segregation and racial adversity throughout his life, both in his community and throughout his travels. He describes his experience as a young boy growing up in Missouri during the Great Depression and World War II. He then discusses his life after moving to Edwardsville in 1944 and how things have changed in that community over time. He describes how his education, his participation in sports, his service in the military, and key people in his life have influenced him. He also discusses his work at the Alton State Hospital, at University City High School, and his volunteer work with the Human Relations Commission in Edwardsville.	February 12, 2018	April 18, 2018
	Herman Schunke's Thresher and Crew	Herman Schunke's thresher and crew posing for a photograph. There is an arrow pointing to Herman Schunke on the left side of the photograph.	Circa 1900 - 1910	September 17, 2017
	Herman Schrunke and threshing crew all lined up	This is a photograph of Herman Schrunke in his thresher outfit with his crew members. The crew are all lined up and posing for the photograph on top of their machines.	Circa 1900 - 1910	September 17, 2017
	Henry Ybarra Oral History Interview	This oral history interview with Henry Ybarra was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History. Mr. Ybarra speaks about his time growing up in Lincoln Place as well as his family in and trips to Mexico. He utilizes photographs to guide his father, uncle, and other family members and their experiences in Mexico. Mr. Ybarra emphasizes his sense of pride about bring a resident of Lincoln Place. Among the many topics Henry Ybarra talks about are his lifelong residency at Lincoln Place, working at Prairie Farms Dairy, his Mexican heritage, yearly trips to Mexico, and his family.	November 14, 2001	March 18, 2018
	Headgear	This wrestling headgear has two molded ear covers for protection. The moulded ear covers are covered with black fabric and three parts where it is white and has seven small holes on each white part. There are straps throughout to keep the headpiece firmly attached during wrestling matches. This headgear was brought in by Rosie Sanders as a part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in February 2020.	1993	March 4, 2020
	Hartsburg outhouse replica from the 1930s	This is a doll-sized model of an outhouse built in the 1930s. It has two different bathroom doors. One was labeled "HERR" in red and the other was labeled "DAMEN" in the same red ink. There are little toilets inside each door. This object was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Jacob Wibben. The outhouse was created by the student's great uncle, twice removed.	1930s	March 4, 2020