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1969-1975 Italian Lira | These are Italian Liras ranging in date of mint from 1969 and 1975. They were owned by the Great-great-grandfather of Kira Reed of Edwardsville, Illinois, he was born and raised in Bari, Italy until he married and moved to Eugene, Oregon in 1870. There in Oregon, Reed's Great-great-grandfather had three sons and two daughters. When all five of their children grew to adulthood, they moved to Seattle, Washington. Three years after their children had moved out Kira Reed's great-great-grandparents moved back to Bari, Italy. While living in Seattle Kira's great-grandpa had three sons, Scott, Steven and Logan. Kira's great-great-grandfather passed away, he sent my great-grandpa these Italian dollar bills as a keepsake. The money was then passed onto Kira's Great-grandmother and subsequently her son, Steven, who passed it onto his daughter Joleene. Joleene then passed the money onto her daughter Kirra Reed. This artifact was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Kirra Reed. |
1969-1975 | March 4, 2020 |
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1969 Moscow Ruble Coins | This was the official Russian Currency used between 1917 to the end of the Soviet Union in 1991. At its height, it was worth approximately .991667 USD. This currency was made between 1969 and 1980s. It was probably made in the capital of the Soviet union, Moscow. These coins were photographed as a part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in February 2020, contributed by Arik Screnchuk and his family. |
1969 | March 4, 2020 |
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1968-1969 Edwardsville High School Basketball Souvenir Program | This is a program for the 1968-1969 Edwardsville High School basketball game on January 10, 1969 against Collinsville High School. It features both team rosters including players' names, numbers, height, and year, as well as the names of cheerleaders and a message from EHS principal Joe E. Lucco. | 1969 | November 15, 2018 |
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1969 Edwardsville High School Men's Gymnastics Team, 1st Place District Champions | This is a photograph of the 1969 EHS men's gymnastics team, which won 1st place in the district championship. The team's record was 7 & 3. Front: Coach Shinley Barton, Don Braasch, Trey Mudge, Gene Levering, Bob Bartels, Tom Gatton, Steve McBride, Jim Caulk, Robin Shaw, Larry Bundy Back: Dan Halbe, Kevin Autenroib, Brent Baer, Scott Neutzling (manager) |
1969 | November 15, 2018 |
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1969 Better Homes and Gardens: New Cook Book | This Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book published in 1969 belonged to Alton resident Christina Hall. Four of the book's pages were digitized, with some recipes designated for "Ladies Only" and "Men Only." The "Ladies Only" meal contains a crab-artichoke bake, assorted relishes, rolls, and orange soufflé. The "Men Only" meal contains cheese stuffed apples, assorted crackers, shrimp cocktail, Hasenpfeffer, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, carrots, "Men’s Favorite Salad," rolls, and red cherry pie. The smaller and lighter ladies meal demonstrates gender notions prevalent in the 1960s. This cook book was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Erin Griffith. |
1969 | September 7, 2018 |
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1968 Shell Review, Vol. 31 – No. 10, Shell Oil Company Newsletter |
This Shell Oil Company Newsletter from 1968 provides information on employee families, company accomplishments, news about promotions, retirements, service anniversaries, and new upcoming products. This newsletter was digitized by Trent Morgan as part of History 400: Community-Engaged Digital History. |
May 17, 1968 | September 16, 2018 |
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Memorandum on Illinois School District Organization from the Superintendent of Public Instruction | This 1968 memorandum was sent from the Superintendent of Public Instruction to county superintendents and school administrators in Illinois. It discusses the creation of the Department of School District Organization. It further expresses the ability for school districts to consolidate based on county resident popular vote. It speaks to the amount of state aid that funds consolidated schools and discusses the importance of working together to maintain the integrity of education. | March 4, 1968 | February 28, 2017 |
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Nike Site SL-10 in Marine, Illinois in 1968 | This photograph shows the Nike Site SL-10 in Marine in 1968. | 1968 | September 28, 2017 |
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Nike Site SL-10 in Marine, Illinois in 1968 | This photograph shows the Nike Site SL-10 in Marine in 1968. | 1968 | September 28, 2017 |
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Nike Site SL-10 in Marine, Illinois in 1968 | This photograph shows the Nike Site SL-10 in Marine in 1968. | 1968 | September 28, 2017 |