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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
	Program for "1947-1948 Series of Joint Meetings Edwardsville High School Hi-Tri Clubs"	This is a program for "1947-1948 Series of Joint Meetings Edwardsville High School Hi-Tri Clubs" held on January 14, 1948. This was their first meeting and was sponsored by the Junior Hi-Tri clubs.	1847-1948	December 1, 2018
	Old Lincoln School Building	This photograph shows the original Lincoln School prior to the construction of the new building in 1911.	1877 to 1911	October 10, 2016
	The Rational Spelling Book, 1898, owned by Alton Resident Viola Thompson	This 1898 spelling book, "The Rational Spelling Book, Part II" was owned by Alton resident Viola Thompson, whose name is handwritten on the book's front pastedown. The book is intended for fourth grade students and older and may have been used in an Alton classroom. The book includes numerous words for spelling practice and spelling rules from the late 19th century. This book was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Hana Harlan.	1898	May 21, 2019
	1909 Edwardsville High School Football Team	This photograph shows the 1909 Edwardsville High School football team. Front row: Homer Richards, Lu Whitford, Rex Willoughby, Hilbert Brockmeier, John Overbeck, Everett Willoughby Back row: (Dinlay) Jim Welch, William Kearney, William Burroughs, Clarence, Courtney Stubbs, Alvin Stolze, Douglas Dale	1909	September 13, 2018
	1910 Edwardsville High School Football Team	This photograph depicts the Edwardsville High School football team of 1910	1910	September 15, 2018
	Edwardsville High School Football Team Class of 1910	This photograph is of the Edwardsville High School football team from the class of 1910.	1910	September 15, 2018
	1910 Postcard of Edwardsville High School	This is a postcard dated June 21, 1910 depicting the high school in Edwardsville, Illinois. It is addressed to Mr William Herbert of Brazil, Indiana. It reads: "Went to C Cole(?) last week enjoyed myself to will tell you all when I am home be about 1st I guess well so long G"	1910	November 15, 2018
	1910 Postcard of the Edwardsville Public Library	This is a postcard dated April 18, 1910 depicting the Edwardsville Public Library. It is addressed to Miss Leona Malau of Highland, Illinois. It reads: Dear Friend: - We are going to have missionary meeting Thursday afternoon (Apr. 21) and want you and your mother to come if you can. Hoping to see you (illegible) your friend (illegible)	1910	November 15, 2018
	Edwardsville High School Graduation, Class of 1910	This is a photograph of the 1910 Edwardsville graduation class	1910	November 15, 2018