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	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
	150 Years of Blessings: St. Paul Lutheran Church 2006 Sesquicentennial History Book	This book was created in 2006 to celebrate 150th anniversary of St. Paul Lutheran Church located in Hamel, Illinois. The sesquicentennial anniversary was celebrated in October of 2006. Included in this book are a brief history of the church through 2006 and many images from its history.	2006	April 11, 2019
	1895 Treasurer’s Annual Report for the Church of the Redeemer in Alton	This three-page typed document is the annual financial report of the treasurer of Church of the Redeemer in Alton, Illinois in 1895. The report covers the fiscal year starting October 1, 1894 and ending October 1, 1895. The Church of the Redeemer was built in 1870, changed its name to First Congregational Church in the middle of the twentieth century, and closed its doors in the latter half of the century. The building still stands at the intersection of Sixth and Henry Streets (600 Henry Street) in Alton. As of September 2018, it is the site of the Whole Truth Church of Christ. This newsletter was digitized by Phillip Schneider as part of History 400: Community-Engaged Digital History.	1895-10-01	September 16, 2018
	1921 Year Book and Directory for The Church of the Redeemer in Alton	This yearbook and directory were printed for Church of the Redeemer in Alton, Illinois in 1921. The book offers a detailed history of their building and the congregation. Also contained in the booklet is the church’s constitution, standing rules (bylaws), and explanations of their denomination (Congregationalism) and church membership. The rest of the booklet is dedicated to listing the names and address of the church’s members. The Church of the Redeemer changed its name to First Congregational Church in the middle of the twentieth century and closed its doors in the later half of the century. The building still stands at the intersection of Sixth and Henry Streets (600 Henry Street) in Alton, Illinois. As of September 2018, it is the site of the Whole Truth Church of Christ. This booklet also contains numerous advertisements for area businesses who sponsored the printing of the booklet. This booklet was digitized by Phillip Schneider as part of History 400: Community-Engaged Digital History.	1921-2-21	September 16, 2018
	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
	Betty J. Vaughn Oral History Interview	In this oral history interview, Betty J. Vaughn discusses her role as the first female supervisor of Olin Brass in East Alton. She also describes her childhood growing up on a farm in Bethalto and changes in Madison County throughout her life.	2018-07-10	September 16, 2018
	Boys and Girls after First Communion Ceremony	Boys and Girls after First Communion Ceremony . Front Row from Left to Right: Charles Henry, DeVere Neutzling, Lawrence Sasek, Leo Mateyka, Melvin Mateyka, Harold Ernst, Lenhordt Kanturek, Roman Stolcis, Charles Biarkis, Francis Mateyka, Leonard Scheibal, Alvin Scheibal. Middle Row from Left to Right: Anna Bollinger, Marian (Hilla) Hackethal, Thelma Becker, Gloria Piazzi, Evelyn (Viere) Wiechman, Helen Slemmer, Dorothy Skubic, Charlotte (Henry) Evenocheck, Lillian (Sedlacek) Weiler, Elizabeth Luksan, Anges Kramer, Anna (Bezdek) Harris, Katherine Kruse, Jennie (Ranek) Dickshot, Rose (Henry) Kolesa, Blanche Neutzling, Frances Ambrozat, Helen (Nicolussi) Garcia. Back Row from Left to Right: Joseph Mateyka, Lillian Zajicek, Hedwig (Kohanski) Cerny, Joseph Jaros, John Spivak, Stanley Spivak, Anthony Jaros, Joseph Scheibal, Rev. Charles A. Meagher, Lawrence Scheibal, Leroy Scheibal, Robert Kubicek, Stanley Biarkis, unidentified, Margaret (Kovarik) Stoces, Gladys (Kubicek) Schlueten, Ray Kubicek,	Unknown	December 8, 2016
	Children on the Steps of the Church after First Communion Ceremony.	Children on the Steps of the Church after First Communion Ceremony.	Unknown	December 8, 2016
	Church Ceremony Before Everyone Enters into the Church	Church ceremony before everyone enters into the church.	Unknown	December 8, 2016
	Flier for the Methodist Episcopal Church in Glen Carbon	Flier is for: Dedication Service on February 19, 1922 for Bishop William A. Quayle, D. D., L. L. D. Officiating.	February 19, 1922	December 8, 2016