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World War II First Aid Kit for Airmen This first aid kit was given to an airman in the United States military during World War II. Inside are bandages, scissors, and dressings.

This first aid kit was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Allie Stacks.
Circa 1941-1945 September 4, 2018
Sewing Kit Used in World War II This sewing kit was used by Kenny Flowers in World War II in 1918. Sewing kits were used in the war to mend uniforms and dress wounds. This kit includes buttons, needles, safety pins, scissors, and thread.

This sewing kit was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Flowers' great-granddaughter, Emily Westerhold.
Circa 1941-1945 September 7, 2018
World War II U.S. Navy Hat Belonging to Lester Mack Springman This U.S. navy hat was part of Machinist's Mate Lester Mack Springman naval uniform from his service in World War II.

This hat was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Jaden Devin.
circa 1941-1945 May 21, 2019
October 30, 1942 Regional Sunday School Conference of the Assemblies of God This photograph was taken on October 30, 1942 at the Regional Sunday School Conference of the Assemblies of God churches located in or around Wood River, Illinois. The conference was hosted at First Assembly of God in Wood River, which was built in 1923 and located at 78 E Jennings Avenue in Wood River, Illinois. 1942 August 4, 2017
1942 Edwardsville High School "Tiger Times" vol. 4 no. 15 This is vol. 4, no. 15 of the student publication from Edwardsville High School called "Tiger Times" published in January of 1942. In this issue you will find school events, advice for taking exams, directions for air raid drills, the “Lux” theater listing, local events, student literary compositions, jokes, birthday listings, and local athletic commentary. 1942 December 1, 2018
1942 Photograph of the Remains of Donk Brothers Mine, concrete This is a black and white 1942 photograph of the concrete remains of the Donk Brothers Mine no. 2. 1942 November 13, 2019
Family photograph of Bob Bieser in World War II U.S. Army uniform This photograph was taken by the family of Bob Bieser. Bob is in his WWII U.S. Army uniform. 1942 - 1945 September 18, 2017
Ray Bieser and other men in front of the Red Cross Club-mobile in Belgium This photograph shows Ray Bieser and other men in front of the Red Cross Club-mobile in Belgium. Ray Bieser was the Company clerk of the 90th Infantry Division. 1942 - 1945 September 18, 2017
1940s Photograph of World War II Veteran and Glen Carbon Resident Anthony Poneta Photograph of Anthony J. Poneta in his military uniform, likely taken sometime after 1942. Poneta appears to be wearing a khaki Summer Service Uniform and is standing in a yard in Glen Carbon in front of a tree. 1942 - 1946 August 22, 2025
1940s Photograph of World War II Veteran and Glen Carbon Resident Anthony Poneta in his Cook's Uniform Photograph of Anthony J. Poneta in his cook’s uniform at Fort Custer in Michigan. Poneta is sitting on the stairs near the entrance of a building. He is wearing a white cook’s uniform with a chef’s hat, an apron, and black boots. The photograph would have been taken during his service between 1942 and 1946. 1942 - 1946 August 22, 2025