2020 Liberty Middle School Class Visit (97 total)

These artifacts were brought by students to be scanned as part of a three-day lesson offered by Madison Historical on February 5, 6, and 13, 2020 at Liberty Middle School in Edwardsville. The lesson was given five class periods of students in an American history class taught by Rachel Harris.

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	Chinese Currency	This coin was owned by Freddy An's grandparents in 1970's Beijing, China. The coin is very light compared to most coins and has been well preserved. It has a value of one yuan in Chinese currency. This coin was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Freddy An.	1973	March 4, 2020
	Chris Federmann's 2008 Silver Star	The Silver Star is the 3rd highest military honor. Chris Federmann was awarded the Silver Star in July of 2008. He was awarded the Silver Star because of his actions in Operation Iraqi Freedom. At the same time there had only been 500 Silver Stars awarded in history. Chris Federmann's actions prevented Anti-Iraqi forces from overwhelming friendly positions. His award speech states, "Chris L. Federmann was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuois gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as detachment weapons sergeant." This object was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Dominic Federmann.	2008	March 4, 2020
	Circa 1900 Iron Cast Nutcracker	This iron dog was manufactured by the Harper Supply Company in Chicago, Illinois. In the 1940s, its mould was destroyed for brass. Its tail is used to open the dog's mouth for use as a nutcracker. This object was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Jeremiah Harmon.	Circa 1900	March 4, 2020
	Circa 1934 Zike Family Children in the Front Yard of their Maple Street Home in Collinsville, Illinois	This is a photograph taken by Pearl Zike of her six children. From left to right: Bobby, Donna, Lloyd, Norma, Jackie, and Louis. The image was taken during the summer of 1934 at their residence on Maple Street in Collinsville, Illinois. All of the clothing and toys were handmade. This photograph was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Sydney Andrews.	Circa 1934	March 4, 2020
	Circa 1970s Apple Sauce Cake Recipe	This is a recipe for apple sauce cake that was created circa 1970, and has since been passed down generationally through Elena Konradt's family. The paper has yellowed with age and has collected stains over time. This recipe was made every year for Elena's grandmother on her birthday. This recipe was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Elena Konradt.	1970s	March 4, 2020
	Crescent Roll Recipe	This is a Christmas party recipe for moon shaped dinner rolls. It is from 2003 and was often used for special occasions such as birthdays by the Leaser family. This recipe was brough in by Tyson Leaser as a part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in February 2020.	2003-12-7	March 4, 2020
	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
	Declaration of Covenants and Restriction for Burns Farm from 1991	This is a paper copy in black and white of Burns Farm Subdivision bylaws. It was used to tell the people who lived in this neighborhood how to build their houses and other rules they had to follow. This document was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Eva Witt. It was given to the Witt family when they bought their house in the neighborhood.	1991	March 4, 2020
	Derek DeWitt Military Dog Tags from 2008	These are stainless steel military dog tags that belonged to U.S Marine Derek DeWitt who served from 2008-2009. Their purpose is to identify service members. These dog tags were brought in by Tyler DeWitt as a part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in February 2020.	2008 - 2011	March 4, 2020
	Diamond Cross Necklace	This necklace was a gift for Easter from Julianne Hendricks Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother to her mother in 2005. The necklace is made of white gold. The necklace is very worn, so much so that the top of the cross is about to fall apart. 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 Julianne Hendricks.	2005	March 4, 2020