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1957 White Carbon Paper with Open House Schedule and Description of Events | This is a piece of white carbon paper that outlines the schedule and descriptions of the events for the 50th Anniversary celebrations for Standard Oil in Wood River, Illinois in 1957. The events are listed at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm on the schedule. | September 9, 1957 | November 8, 2018 |
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1957 Standard Oil Civic Leaders Dinner Photo | This is a photograph of the 50th Anniversary dinner. Civic leaders are participating in a "rate of return" discussion panel. | September 9, 1957 | October 25, 2018 |
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1957 Mr. Butterworth's Civic Leader Dinner Remarks | This is a typed copy of Mr. L.H. Butterworth's remarks at a dinner meeting on September 9th, 1957. The document covers pre-meal remarks, welcome remarks, an introduction of a Mr. H.M. Steininger, an introduction to the panel, and closing remarks for the evening. | September 9, 1957 | October 25, 2018 |
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1957 Description of Dinner for Civic Leaders | This is a typed letter describing the events of the "dinner for civic leaders" which occurred on September 9th, 1957. The document has two pages stapled together. | September 9, 1957 | October 25, 2018 |
![1957 Standard Oil Golden Anniversary Letter for the Magic Show "Catalyst Magic"](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/e65e273d7ee0f97cfdb425d3eed25e49.jpg "1957 Standard Oil Golden Anniversary Letter for the Magic Show "Catalyst Magic"") |
1957 Standard Oil Golden Anniversary Letter for the Magic Show "Catalyst Magic" | This letter, typed with Standard Oil letterhead, was sent to all employees about a magic show celebrating Golden Anniversary from R. A. Jack. The Golden Anniversary was the 50th anniversary of the Standard Oil Refinery in Wood River. The letter states that the show is part of a dinner for civic leaders. | September 5, 1957 | October 1, 2018 |
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Golden Anniversary Stamped Standard Oil Co. Envelope | This is a Standard Oil Company stationary envelope with an official stamp stating, "Golden Anniversary Gold Crown Wood River Refinery 1907-1957 " and a U.S Postage stamp reading, "Wood River Sept - 4 '57." 1957 was the year of Standard Oil's 50th anniversary in the town of Wood River. | September 4, 1957 | October 25, 2018 |
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Vietnam Veteran Frank VanDoren with two of his children in Moro in 1957 | This photograph shows Vietnam Veteran Frank VanDoren with two of his children in September 1957 in Moro. VanDoren had served early in the war, and had returned home shortly before this photo was taken. This photograph was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Ashlyn Emerick |
September 1957 | September 7, 2018 |
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1957 Letter Announcing 50th Anniversary Plans | This is an unaddressed letter to Mr. L. H. Butterworth about 50th anniversary plans. This was a celebration of 50 years of the Standard Oil Co. in Wood River, Illinois. | August 23, 1957 | October 30, 2018 |
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Letter Announcing 50th Anniversary Plans for Wood River Standard Oil | This is a letter from Mr. L.H. Butterworth to S.A. Montgomery about the upcoming 50th anniversary plans celebrating 50 years of Standard Oil in Wood River, Illinois. | August 21, 1957 | October 30, 2018 |
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Resolution of Madison County Office of Education Renumerating Venice School District | This school board resolution renumerates the Venice school district to Community Unit School District #3. | July 1, 1957 | February 28, 2017 |