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Percy Heuer Oral History Interview |
In this oral history, Percy Heuer describes his life in Dorsey as a farmer and worker for the Illinois Department of Transportation. He discusses many experiences in Dorsey from the early 20th century to the 1980s. He also discusses some family history. |
August 23, 1988 |
April 25, 2017 |
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1820 Aggregate Census of Madison County |
This is a transcribed copy of the 1820 federal census of Madison County. The page this was taken from lists every county that existed in Illinois in 1820; this copy only lists Madison County. It includes population data broken down by race, gender, and age, including the number of enslaved and free African Americans. It does not include any possible Native Americans living in Madison County. It also lists the number of people engaged in agriulture, manufacturing, and commerce. Please note that at the time of the 1820 census, Madison County was much larger than its current boundaries. See Border History of Madison County. |
1820 |
July 6, 2017 |
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1820 Census of Madison County Manufacturing |
This is a transcribed copy of the 1820 federal census of Madison County manufacturing. The page this was taken from lists seven Illinois counties; this copy only lists Madison County. It describes four manufacturing establishments in Madison County that manufacture flour, whisky, lumber, and leather, including various details such as number of workers and business profit and expenses. Please note that at the time of the 1820 census, Madison County was much larger than its current boundaries. See Border History of Madison County. |
1820 |
July 12, 2017 |
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1840 Aggregate Census of Madison County |
This is a transcribed copy of the 1840 federal census of Madison County, including data on the county as a whole and specific towns and precincts. The page this was taken from lists every county that existed in Illinois in 1840; this copy only lists Madison County. It includes population data broken down by race, gender, and age, including the number of enslaved and free African Americans. It also lists the number of people with disabilities broken down by race and age, as well as the number of people employed in agriculture and various industries. In addition, it lists the number of various types of schools and the number of students at each type of school. |
1840 |
August 7, 2017 |
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Meeting of the Merchants/Farmers Club in Collinsville |
This photograph shows a meeting of the Merchants/Farmers Club in Collinsville. |
Unknown |
September 15, 2017 |
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Herman Schunke's Thresher and Crew |
Herman Schunke's thresher and crew posing for a photograph. There is an arrow pointing to Herman Schunke on the left side of the photograph. |
Circa 1900 - 1910 |
September 17, 2017 |
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Bob Daiber Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Bob Daiber describes his experience as a teacher and the transition to becoming the Superintendent of Schools in Madison County. He also discusses the evolving technology in education settings and growing up in Marine, as well as his run for governor of Illinois in the 2018 election. |
July 11, 2017 |
September 26, 2017 |
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Group of People on a Float |
A group of people sitting on a float being pulled by horses in 1896 at the 123 and 127 East Main St., Collinsville, Illinois. |
1896 |
October 25, 2017 |
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Brooks Finer Foods Catsup Catalog |
Brooks Finer Foods Catsup Catalog was produced by the G.S. Suppiger Company in St. Louis, Missouri. This catalog was for sales representatives to showcase Brooks Catsup and its facilities, manufacturing locations, store displays, awards, and advertisements. |
Circa 1950 |
November 3, 2017 |
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Alhambra Grain & Feed Grain Elevator in 1919 |
This photo of the newly-built Alhambra Grain & Feed Grain Elevator was taken April 3, 1919, the same day their first board of directors were elected. The grain elevator is still in operation as of 2018. |
April 3, 1919 |
April 3, 2018 |
