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1960 Edwardsville High School "The Tiger Times" vol. XXII no. 16 This is vol. XXII, no. 16 of the student publication from Edwardsville High School called "The Tiger Times" published in May 13, 1960. In this issue you will find school events, jokes, Letters to the Editor or “We Talk Shop,” “News Oddities,” editorials, announcements about awards and scholarships, current events, club updates, local events, department news, student literary composition, and local athletic commentary. 1960 December 1, 2018
Cross Necklace from 1960 Lexi Raker's Great Grandmother gave her a very valuable cross necklace soon before she passed away. It's a small, silver cross necklace with the top hook reading: "Amen." The necklace was made circa 1960 in Rome. The necklace is very thin so it is very fragile.

This necklace was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Lexi Rakers.
1960 March 4, 2020
History of Madison County Jail, 1814 - 1906, by Evelyn Bowles This pamphlet about the history of the Madison County Jail from 1814 to 1906 was written by Evelyn Bowles, then the chief deputy clerk of the Madison County Board of Supervisors. Bowles first presented the pamphlet at the March 1960 meeting of the Land O'Goshen Historical Society. The Edwardsville Intelligencer then published the pamphlet serially in seven parts, starting on March 15, 1960 and concluding on March 23, 1960. Bowles was later elected as Madison County Clerk in 1974 and served as an Illinois state senator representing the 56th Senate District from 1994 to 2002. March 1960 February 12, 2018
Glen Carbon Illinois Central Tower House Glen Carbon Illinois Central Tower House. This tower house was torn down in the summer of 1983. May 1960 December 8, 2016
Cole Gratcher outside of the old Coal Office Cole Gratcher (grandson of Alice Hielson) outside of the old Coal Office. Now Claude James house that used to belong to Mike Higgerson. August 1960 December 8, 2016
Railroad Wreck Railroad Wreck August 1960 December 8, 2016
Railroad Wreck with Two Men Railroad Wreck with Two Men August 1960 December 8, 2016
1960-61 Edwardsville Junior High School Student Handbook "Wildcat Ways" This is the student handbook for Edwardsville Junior High School from the 1960-61 school year. It features a school calendar, complete faculty list, the history of public schools in Edwardsville, school curriculum, list of needed supplies, book and rental fees, information for student insurance, a map of the school, information regarding athletics, student council and other student activities, and a student habit checklist. January 1965 November 15, 2018
11 Future Farmers of America Pin Awards Given to Edwardsville Resident Kenneth Linkeman in the early 1960s These 11 Future Farmers of America pins were awarded to Edwardsville resident Kenneth Linkeman, who was the president of the Edwardsville chapter of the Illinois FFA. There is one pin for public speaking, one for soybeans, one for Chapter Star Farmer, three for small grains, and five that just have the FFA emblem.

These pins were scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. They were brought to class by Kenneth Linkeman's grandson, Keaton Linkeman.
Circa 1960s May 21, 2019
Vietnam War Canteen Cup This canteen was used by an American soldier in the Vietnam War.

This canteen was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Madison Schaaf.
Circa 1960s - 1970s September 7, 2018