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Aerial photograph of the Mudge property in Grantfork This is an undated aerial photograph of the Mudge property in Grantfork. Unknown March 15, 2019
Photograph of a dirt road on the Mudge farm in Grantfork This is an undated photograph of a dirt road on the Mudge farm in Grantfork lined with trees and a wire fence. Unknown March 15, 2019
Photograph of nine people outside the Mudge home (Oakdale) on the Mudge farm in Grantfork This is an undated photograph of nine unnamed people standing in front of the Mudge home (Oakdale) on the Mudge farm in Grantfork Unknown March 15, 2019
Photograph of three men and a dog outdoors on the Mudge farm in Grantfork This is an undated photograph of three unnamed men outdoors on the Mudge farm in Grantfork with a dog. In it, one man appears to be getting the dogs attention while standing on a tree stump on the opposite side of the fence. The other two men look at the camera. Unknown March 15, 2019
Photograph of two dogs outdoors on the Mudge farm in Grantfork This is an undated photograph of two dogs outdoors on the Mudge farm in Grantfork, Unknown March 15, 2019
Photograph of Susan Mudge Edward Kearvey This is a photograph of Susan Mudge Edward Kearvey. In it, she is posed in front of a backdrop of a balcony next to a chair wearing a dark gown. Unknown March 15, 2019
Photograph of a man and dog on Mudge farm in Grantfork. This is an undated photograph of a man and dog outdoors on the Mudge farm in Grantfork. Unknown March 15, 2019
Undated family photograph at the Mudge farm in Grantfork. This is an undated family photograph taken in front of the family home on Mudge farm in Grantfork. The individuals in the photo are listed clockwise from the top left: Molly Noonan Nurse, Aunt Bet Hearne, Aunt Jenny McKinney, Grandmother Hill, Winfrey Gregory, James Hearne, Louise Gregory, Mary Hill Cunningham , Aunt Annie Cunningham, John McKinney, William Hearne, Aunt Annie Cunningham, Mary Hill, and Mother. Unknown March 15, 2019
Man and Young Boy in Front of Helfer’s Threshing Machinery Man and Young Boy in Front of Helfer’s Threshing Machinery. Unknown December 8, 2016
Ralph Korte Oral History In this oral history interview, Ralph Korte, founder of Korte Construction in Highland, Illinois, discusses his life and business. Korte described growing up on a farm near Pierron, Illinois, and his early years of school. He describes life on the farm during the Great Depression and World War II. Korte then discusses his time in the Army during the Korean War and attending night school at SIUE. Next Korte describes the founding of Korte Construction and its early years of growth in Highland and throughout the Metro East. October 22, 2018 December 19, 2018