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1830 Aggregate Census of Madison County This is a transcribed copy of the 1830 federal census of Madison County. The page this was taken from lists every county that existed in Illinois in 1830; 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 immigrants not yet naturalized citizens, and the number of people with disabilities broken down by race and age. 1830 August 4, 2017
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
Members of the Italian-American Alpina Dogali Society in Collinsville This photograph shows members of Alpina Dogali Society, an organization for Italian Americans. The group is holding up two flags: an American and Italian flag. The men are wearing ribbons, with many of them holding bottles, and some are drinking them. The back of the photo describes it as a Catholic organization. Circa 1900 - 1910 September 17, 2017
Members of the Italian-American Alpina Dogali Society in Collinsville This is is a photograph of members of the Alpina Dogali Society, an organization for Italian Americans. The men are wearing sashes and ribbons. Circa 1900 - 1910 September 17, 2017
Members of the Italian-American Alpina Dogali Society with their families in Collinsville This is is a photograph of members of the Alpina Dogali Society, an organization for Italian Americans. Men, women, and children are seated in the photo, with the men wearing sashes and ribbons. Circa 1900 - 1910 September 17, 2017
Mike Picchioldi Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Mike Picchioldi describes his experiences as a firefighter in Maryville and Edwardsville. He highlights his involvement with the Maryville historical society and his role in helping to preserve its history. He highlights the histories of Chinatown, the Donk Brothers Mine, the Homecoming Parade, as well as his grandparents mercantile business. July 10, 2017 October 9, 2017
Venka Ambuehl Oral History Interview This oral history interview with Venka Ambuehl was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History.

Born to Bulgarian immigrant parents in 1925, Venka Ambuehl spent her whole life in Lincoln Place. In this interview, she talks about growing up in this diverse community and how much it shaped the way she sees the world. From events at the local community center to an array of traditions this multicultural community used to celebrate Christmas, she talks in-depth about her younger years at Lincoln Place.
November 15, 2001 February 17, 2018
Edward Asadorian Oral History Interview This oral history interview with Edward Asadorian was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History.

Born to Armenian immigrant parents in the 1920s, Edward Asadorian talks in-depth about the importance of retaining his cultural roots and passing those traditions on to his own kids. He also explains how his father came to this country and his families close relationship to the local Armenian priesthood.
November 14, 2001 February 17, 2018
Mary Asadorian Oral History Interview This oral history interview with Mary Kambarian Asadorian was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History.

Mary Asadorian was born and raised in Lincoln Place, where she spent her life. In this interview, she talks about her childhood, the role of the Armenian Orthodox Church, the diversity of Lincoln Place, the community center, and her family heritage.
October 27, 2001 February 18, 2018
Nelle Bogosian Oral History Interview This oral history interview with Nelle Bogosian was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History.

Nelle Bogosian was born to Armenian parents and spent most of her life in Lincoln Place. In this interview, she talks about her parent’s escape from the Armenian Genocide and lack of US recognition for the event, her schooling and social experiences in Lincoln Place, the community center, pool hall, and different cultural celebrations within the Lincoln Place community.
November 1, 2001 February 20, 2018