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	1963 and 1964 Vietnam War Draft Classifications Sent to Eugene Weinmann	These two draft notifications were sent to Bethalto resident Eugene Weinmann during the early years of the Vietnam War draft. The first was sent October 28, 1963 and classified Weinmann in 1-A, making him available for unrestricted military service. The second was sent October 19, 1964, which classified him in 3-A and made him unavailable for military service due to "hardship to dependents." Weinmann also had hearing and sight issues. The local draft board was located on Hillsboro Avenue in Edwardsville. These documents were scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. They were brought to class by Carmen Ehlers.	October 28, 1963 to October 19, 1964	May 21, 2019
	World War II Pilot Hank Mayhall Jr. in 1943	This photograph shows Hank Mayhall Jr., a World War II pilot, at pilot training in 1943. This photograph was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Anna Hall.	1943	May 21, 2019
	U.S. Navy Training Course Certificate, Awarded to Lester Mack Springman in 1945	This certificate was awarded to Lester Mack Springman on September 7, 1945, certifying he had completed the Navy Training Course to receive the ranking of Motor Machinist's Mate First Class. This certificate was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Jaden Devin.	September 7, 1945	May 21, 2019
	World War II U.S. Navy Hat Belonging to Lester Mack Springman	This U.S. navy hat was part of Machinist's Mate Lester Mack Springman naval uniform from his service in World War II. This hat was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Jaden Devin.	circa 1941-1945	May 21, 2019
	U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate Lester Mack Springman, 1944	This photograph shows Machinist's Mate Lester Mack Springman in his naval uniform during World War II. The photograph was taken in January of 1944. The Machinist Mate ensignia is visible on his left arm. This photograph was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Jaden Devin.	January 1944	May 21, 2019
	Sanford Monzel Martin in U.S. Navy Uniform	This photogrpah shows Sanford Monzel Martin in his U.S. Navy Uniform. He is posing with a cigar in his mouth and three bottles of alchohol and a shot glass in front of him. This photograph was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Sydney Stuart.	Circa 1940s	May 21, 2019
	Joann Condellone Oral History Interview	In this oral history interview, Joann Condellone describes growing up with her family of Italian immigrant coal miners in Collinsville. She talks about her struggles with misogyny as a woman in the military, as well as her career in midwifery and various travels around the world.	February 14, 2019	September 4, 2019
	Robert Coppersmith Oral History Interview	In this oral history interview, Edwardsville resident Robert Coppersmith describes his experience in the United States Marine Corps, particularly his time in boot camp and as a tank mechanic. He was interviewed by his daughter, Eryn Coppersmith.	July 21, 2019	November 4, 2019