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Circa 1978 Old Spice Shaving Kit This shaving kit was manufactured by the Shulton Company circa 1978, with the Old Spice brand name. The company branded their products with colonial sailing ships, this kit in particular is marked with the ship Recovery. The brush was made with boar bristle. This shaving kit was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Drake Walker. Circa 1978 May 21, 2019
Double Doors inside the Stephenson House during resoration in the early 2000s This photograph shows double doors inside the Stephenson House during its renovation in the early 2000s. Circa 2000 October 17, 2018
Eleidys Guerra Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Venezuelan student Eleidys Guerra discusses moving to Madison County to study English, leaving behind a job and large family in Venezuela. She describes how she and her son have adapted to their new circumstances with no familiarity with English. November 20, 2017 April 11, 2018
Elizabeth Christian Oral History Interview In this interview, Elizabeth Christian discusses her childhood in Collinsville, Illinois, during the 1970s and 1980s. Elizabeth discusses her time at Metro East Lutheran High School, comparisons between cities in Madison County, and her career at SIUE during the 1980s. Elizabeth also talks about race relations and demographics in the county. October 24, 2018 December 11, 2018
Ethel and Jim Hirsch Welcoming Returning Soldiers after World War II in a Highland Bar This photograph shows Ethel and Jim Hirsch (far left) and others welcoming home soldiers returning from World War II in a Highland. Various photographs of soldiers are hanging on the shelf behind Ethel and Jim. The identity of the bar is unknown. One possibility is Kid Walter’s Place, which Ethel and Jim bought in 1952. That bar became known as Ethel's and is still open as of 2018. Circa 1945 August 27, 2018
Fireplace inside the Stephenson House during resoration in the early 2000s This photograph shows a fireplace inside the Stephenson House during its renovation in the early 2000s. Circa 2000 October 17, 2018
Flier for the Methodist Episcopal Church in Glen Carbon Flier is for: Dedication Service on February 19, 1922 for Bishop William A. Quayle, D. D., L. L. D. Officiating. February 19, 1922 December 8, 2016
Front View from the east of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Glen Carbon This is a photograph from the east of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, this is the Shiloh Christian Church located at 57 Sunset Avenue in Glen Carbon. Unknown December 8, 2016
Front View from the North of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Glen Carbon Two photographs of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church located at 182 Summit Avenue in Glen Carbon Unknown December 8, 2016
Front View from the South of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Glen Carbon Two photograph of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church from the south. The church is located at 182 Summit Avenue in Glen Carbon. Unknown December 8, 2016