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	"Roxoleum" The Roxana Petroleum Company Magazine from September 1919	This issue, “The End of the Line,” Volume 2 Number 9, was published in September 1919. “Roxoleum”, the company publication of Roxana Petroleum Corporation, was a series of magazines published over the course of three years, starting during WWI as a link between the company and service members. This monthly magazine was named “Dawn” and underwent a name change in 1918. The magazine features poems, cartoons, short stories, company information, letters from soldiers, photos, celebrations, pictorials of employees who are service members, and much more. The information was largely contributed by employees and staff members. In the last issue of the magazine the President van der Gracht stated, “We have been feeling, of late, that ‘Roxoleum,’ which was created as a special periodical for times of unusual disturbance, and as a tie between the staff at home and our boys at the battle front or in the training camps, has now fulfilled its purpose and that we can lay it to rest with this issue.”	September 1919	November 17, 2017
	"Roxoleum" The Roxana Petroleum Company Magazine from June 1919	This untitled issue, Volume 2 Number 6, was published in June 1919. “Roxoleum”, the company publication of Roxana Petroleum Corporation, was a series of magazines published over the course of three years, starting during WWI as a link between the company and service members. This monthly magazine was named “Dawn” and underwent a name change in 1918. The magazine features poems, cartoons, short stories, company information, letters from soldiers, photos, celebrations, pictorials of employees who are service members, and much more. The information was largely contributed by employees and staff members. In the last issue of the magazine the President van der Gracht stated, “We have been feeling, of late, that ‘Roxoleum,’ which was created as a special periodical for times of unusual disturbance, and as a tie between the staff at home and our boys at the battle front or in the training camps, has now fulfilled its purpose and that we can lay it to rest with this issue.”	June 1919	November 6, 2017
	"Roxoleum" The Roxana Petroleum Magazine from May 1919	This untitled issue was published in May 1919. “Roxoleum”, the company publication of Roxana Petroleum Corporation, was a series of magazines published over the course of three years, starting during WWI as a link between the company and service members. This monthly magazine was named “Dawn” and underwent a name change in 1918. The magazine features poems, cartoons, short stories, company information, letters from soldiers, photos, celebrations, pictorials of employees who are service members, and much more. The information was largely contributed by employees and staff members. In the last issue of the magazine the President van der Gracht stated, “We have been feeling, of late, that ‘Roxoleum,’ which was created as a special periodical for times of unusual disturbance, and as a tie between the staff at home and our boys at the battle front or in the training camps, has now fulfilled its purpose and that we can lay it to rest with this issue.”	May 1919	November 6, 2017
	Alhambra Grain & Feed Grain Elevator in 1919	This photo of the newly-built Alhambra Grain & Feed Grain Elevator was taken April 3, 1919, the same day their first board of directors were elected. The grain elevator is still in operation as of 2018.	April 3, 1919	April 3, 2018
	1919 Halfpenny from the UK	This is a Halfpenny from 1919 when the UK controlled India made from bronze, stating "George the Fifth, by the grace of god King of all Britain, Defennder of the Faith, Emperor of India, in Latin." By long-standing traditions, the legends of ruling British monarchs are rendered in Latin. On the front is George V's bare face and on the back is the figure of Britannia seated facing right on a rock wearing a helmet and flowing robes and she holds a trident with a shield which bears the combined crosses of the Union Flag. This coin was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Varsha Venigalla. The coin was given the student's mother by their grandmother when their mother came to America.	1919	March 4, 2020
	Reproduction Genealogy document for the Gregory family, circa 1777-1840	This is a genealogy document for the Gregory family, circa 1777-1840. This document indicates “The above is a copy of the original made by Benjamin Washington Moody April 22nd 1840. The Homestead and birth place is about five miles from Springfield Washington County Ky, on the Springfield & Bloomfield Pike road, and on this date Oct. 31st 1919 Is still in fairly good condition and occupied.” It lists the children of Godfrey Gregory (b.1777) and Rosanah Walker Gregory (b.1789).	1919	March 15, 2019
	Dr. Gustave Schroeppel's home on West Main Street in Collinsville in 1919	This is a photograph of the Dr.Gustave Schroeppel home at 317 West Main Street. This girl in the white is Maxine Schroeppel and the girl in black is Buelah Schroeppel. The date is 1919.	1919	September 17, 2017
	Decorated automobile parked in grass for the Collinsville Commercial Club Parade	This is a photograph of a decorated automobile in approximately 1919. The occasion was the Collinsville Commercial Club Parade. The photo appears to have been taken nearby to the Schroeppel home. Pictured (l to r) are small girl (unidentified), Minnie Becker Schroeppel, Maxine Schroeppel, Buelah Schroeppel 9Standing), Carl Becker, and Harold John Schroeppel	Circa 1919	September 17, 2017
	Decorated automobile for the Collinsville Commercial Club Parade	This is a photograph of a decorated automobile, The occasion was the Collinsville Commercial Club Parade. The date is approximately 1919. Pictured in the automobile are (l to r): Carl Becker, Harold John Schroeppel, Buelah Schroeppel, small girl( unidentified), Maxine Schroeppel, Minnie Becker Schroeppel (partially hidden, and Dr. Gustave H.R. Schroeppel.	Circa 1919	September 17, 2017
	"Roxoleum" The Roxana Petroleum Company Magazine from October 1918	This issue, “The End of the Line,” Volume I No. X, was published in October 1918. “Roxoleum”, the company publication of Roxana Petroleum Corporation, was a series of magazines published over the course of three years, starting during WWI as a link between the company and service members. This monthly magazine was named “Dawn” and underwent a name change in 1918. The magazine features poems, cartoons, short stories, company information, letters from soldiers, photos, celebrations, pictorials of employees who are service members, and much more. The information was largely contributed by employees and staff members. In the last issue of the magazine the President van der Gracht stated, “We have been feeling, of late, that ‘Roxoleum,’ which was created as a special periodical for times of unusual disturbance, and as a tie between the staff at home and our boys at the battle front or in the training camps, has now fulfilled its purpose and that we can lay it to rest with this issue.”	October 1918	November 6, 2017