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	1908 Postcard of Leclaire in Edwardsville, Illinois	This is a postcard dated October 3, 1908 depicting a scene in Leclaire in Edwardsville, Illinois. It is addressed to Miss Martha Criley of Indianapolis, Indiana. It reads: "My dear Miss Criley, Don't you think my building and grounds are nice looking. I have every thing my own way. I often wonder what to do next, but I have no one to ask so I go ahead and do. I am enjoying life these days, hope you are. Love to you, Esther"	1908	November 15, 2018
	1907 Horse and Wagon in front of Holding Tanks	This is a black and white 8" by 10" image of a family in a horse drawn wagon in the foreground, overlooking holding tanks and smokestacks. On the back, a Post-It note reads, "Standard Oil Wood River 1907 Corner of Madison and St. Louis Road." The image is stamped by "Wood River Public Library." Print on the back of image reads, "S.O.W.R Refinery View Looking SE from N.W. corner of Refinery - Property 1907."	1907	October 25, 2018
	1901 Culver Block Brick	This is a brick made by Culver Blocks on February 1, 1901. The item was found in Edwardsville, IL. The sides of the brick are chipped and uneven in certain spaces. The Madison County Historial Society used Culver Blocks on their redevelopment of the Plaza between the 1836 Weir Home and the Archival Library in Edwardsville Illinois for historical continuity. This brick was brought in by Skye Byrd as a part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in February 2020.	1901-2-1	March 4, 2020
	1900s Suspension Insulator	This suspension insulator separated the line conductors and supported them electrically. This object is very rusted and also is very corroded. The material on the top is ceramic, with the reason why they use ceramic being because it's a non-conductive metal. This insulator was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Zachary Noga.	1920 - 1990	March 4, 2020
	1861-1865 Hand Carved Civil War Pipe	This is a dark brown rough hand carved wooden smoking pipe. John R. Dove carved this while he was fighting in the Civil War and he used it for tobacco smoking during his service. Dove served in the Illinois National Guard, 21st infantry. This wooden pipe was brought in by Quinton Kolnsberg as a part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in February 2020.	1900s	March 4, 2020
	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
	100,000 Reichsbank Mark from German Depression	This German Reichsbank Mark is an example of the currency issued following the German Depression Following World War I, which resulted in massive amounts of hyperinflation. The inflation began in 1914 and ended in 1923. The currency was completely revamped at the end of 1923 with the creation of the currency of the Retenmark. The Retenmark was later replaced in 1924 by the Reichsmark. This bill was brought in by Erik Petersen as a part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in February 2020.	1923 - 1924	March 4, 2020
	100 Years of Grace: St. Paul Lutheran Church 1956 Centennial History Book	This book was created in 1956 to celebrate centennial anniversary of St. Paul Lutheran Church located in Hamel, Illinois. The centennial anniversary was celebrated on October 21, 1956. Included in this book are a brief history of the church, various pictures from the church's history, and a list of all the members of the church in 1956.	1956	April 11, 2019
	"The Tiger, vol. 1" Student Publication of Edwardsville High School from November 1911	"The Tiger, vol. 1" Student Publication of Edwardsville High School from December 1911. This issue contains current events, athletic events, and literary stories and poems written by students.	November 1911	April 5, 2018
	"The Tiger, vol 2" Student Publication of Edwardsville High School from December 1911	"The Tiger, vol. 2" Student Publication of Edwardsville High School from December 1911. This issue contains current events, athletic events, and literary stories and poems written by students.	December 1911	April 10, 2018