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1943 Letter from Spencer T. Olin to Armond L. Hutchens This letter is an original letter from Spencer T. Olin, Vice President of Western Cartridge Company in East Alton, Illinois to Armond L. Hutchens. Hutchens, an employee of the Western Cartridge Company was leaving employment to join the armed forces. Olin sends Hutchens well wishes from the entire Western organizations as Hutchens was leaving to fight in World War II. Olin asks for information about the functioning of firearms and ammunition in regards to any failures and malfunctions. Olin’s letter has Hutchens’ last name spelled incorrectly. Western Cartridge Company became Olin, Winchester. May 3, 1943 August 4, 2017
1945 Church of the Redeemer Congregational Church in Alton This photograph was taken in November 1945 as part of the commemoration of the Church of the Redeemer’s 75th anniversary. The church was first built in 1870 and was expanded in 1902. The building still stands at the intersection of Sixth and Henry Streets (600 Henry Street) in Alton, Illinois. As of July 2017, it is the site of the Whole Truth Church of Christ. November 1945 July 20, 2017
August 14, 1928 Official Proceedings of the Madison County Board of Supervisors These are the meeting minutes of the August 14, 1928 meeting of the Madison County Board of Supervisors. They were published by the Edwardsville Intelligencer as part of the meeting minutes of the 1928-29 term. August 14, 1928 July 19, 2017
June 11, 1928 Official Proceedings of the Madison County Board of Supervisors These are the meeting minutes of the June 11, 1928 meeting of the Madison County Board of Supervisors. They were published by the Edwardsville Intelligencer as part of the meeting minutes of the 1928-29 term. June 11, 1928 July 19, 2017
May 11, 1928 Official Proceedings of the Madison County Board of Supervisors These are the meeting minutes of the May 11, 1928 meeting of the Madison County Board of Supervisors. They were published by the Edwardsville Intelligencer as part of the meeting minutes of the 1928-29 term. May 11, 1928 July 19, 2017
James Morgan in the 1947 Maryville Homecoming Parade Three-year-old James “Jim” Valesano Morgan sits on a float ready for the Maryville Homecoming parade in 1947. July 11, 1947 July 18, 2017
April 18, 1928 Official Proceedings of the Madison County Board of Supervisors These are the meeting minutes of the April 18, 1928 meeting of the Madison County Board of Supervisors. They were published by the Edwardsville Intelligencer as part of the meeting minutes of the 1928-29 term. Because this is the first meeting of the term, it includes an introductory section on the board. April 18, 1928 July 17, 2017
March 15, 1928 Official Proceedings of the Madison County Board of Supervisors These are the meeting minutes of the March 15, 1928 meeting of the Madison County Board of Supervisors. They were published by the Edwardsville Intelligencer as part of the meeting minutes of the 1927-28 term. March 15, 1928 July 14, 2017
1927 to 1931 Journal of Lee Irving Niedringhaus This journal was used by Lee Irving Niedringhaus Jr. from 1927 to 1931 while he was at a boarding school. He was the grandson of William F. Niedringhaus and grandnephew of Frederick Niedringhaus, the founders of Granite City and the National Enameling and Stamping Company. His was the son of Lee Irving Niedringhaus I and Helen Johnson Niedringhaus. January 22, 1927 to December 16, 1931 July 13, 2017
January 17, 1928 Official Proceedings of the Madison County Board of Supervisors These are the meeting minutes of the January 17, 1928 meeting of the Madison County Board of Supervisors. They were published by the Edwardsville Intelligencer as part of the meeting minutes of the 1927-28 term. January 17, 1928 July 11, 2017