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1921 "Morgan Dollar" Coins	These are silver dollar coins, called the "Morgan Dollar" after the United States Mint Engraver George T. Morgan. The "Morgan" entered circulation after its mint in 1878 and continued to be minted until 1904. In 1921, the "Morgan" was again entered into circulation to fill the void of previous Morgan Coins which had been meted down and shipped to Britain to aid their economy during World War I. These coins were digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Paul Kostich.	1921	March 4, 2020
1995 Edwardsville Intelligencer Article: "Ground Broken for Locker Room Facility"	This 1995 article from the Edwardsville Intelligencer is about breaking grounds for opening a locker room facility for the Edwardsville Sports Complex, entitled "Ground Broken for Locker Room Facility." This article was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Kylie Johnson.	1995-4-27	March 4, 2020
1940s Apple Cranberry Salad	This is a recipe that has been in Emma Hosto's family for approximately 8 decades and is made for special occasions and holidays by the family. The recipe states to make the base add 1 bag of romaine lettuce, 1 cup of shredded swiss cheese, 1 medium apple, 1/4cup dried cranberries, and 1/2 cup chopped cashews. The dressing calls for 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, 2T lemon juice, 1T diced onions, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Mix all the dressing ingredients together, lastly add 2/3 cup veg. oil and pour over the base. This recepie was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Emma Hosto.	1940	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
1999 Collins Outlaw Family Cookbook	This cookbook was made for the 23rd Collins Family Reunion which took place in 1999. The book has and has been passed down from generation to generation. Katy was the one who said we should make a coookbook for our family. It has been passed down ever since. This book was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Devonte Hairston.	1999	March 4, 2020
1973 Raggedy Ann Ornament	This object is a Raggedy Ann ornament. Raggedy Ann is a character in a series of children's books from 1880-1938. This ornament is 47 years old and was a gift to Erin Frank's Grandmother by a neighbor, Betty Matesam, to be gifted to Kendall Frank when she was born. The Frank family hangs the ornament on their Christmas tree every year. 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 Evin Frank.	1973	March 4, 2020
Cassette tape from Dominica in the 1980s	Cassette tape from Bond Beupierre. Found in 1989 in the carribean Commonwealth of Dominica. This casette tape was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Kevin Beaupierre.	1989	March 4, 2020
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
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
1947 Walter Schuerbaum in Augusta Georgia Posing at Bat	This is a black and white photograph of Water Schuerbaum taken in 1947 in Augusta Georgia, wearing an Augusta uniform posing at bat in a baseball stadium.	1947	November 13, 2019