Browse Items (68 total)
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Albert "Peck" Bieser in his World War I U.S. Army Uniform | This photograph is of Albert "Peck" Bieser in his World War I U.S. Army Uniform. | Unknown | September 18, 2017 | |
Book of Newspaper Clippings about the Civil War from April 18, 1861 – May 23, 1863 | This is a book of newspaper clippings about the Civil War from April 18, 1861 – May 23, 1863. It contains a table of contents and different newspaper clippings relating to national news about the Civil War. | 1861 – May 23 April 18 | March 17, 2019 | |
Robert Coppersmith Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Edwardsville resident Robert Coppersmith describes his experience in the United States Marine Corps, particularly his time in boot camp and as a tank mechanic. He was interviewed by his daughter, Eryn Coppersmith. | July 21, 2019 | November 4, 2019 | |
Joann Condellone Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Joann Condellone describes growing up with her family of Italian immigrant coal miners in Collinsville. She talks about her struggles with misogyny as a woman in the military, as well as her career in midwifery and various travels around the world. | February 14, 2019 | September 4, 2019 | |
Kevin Hale Oral History Interview | Kevin Hale is a longtime employee of Olin Brass in East Alton, Illinois. In this oral history interview, Kevin discusses his childhood in East Alton, including Olin's influence on his family and the city. Kevin also discusses his time serving in the United States Marine Corps. Much of the interview concerns details of operations at Olin Brass and how the company's operations have changed over time, such as the increasing use of computers. | October 6, 2018 | December 10, 2018 | |
Kenneth Quinlan Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Bethalto resident Kenneth Quinlan discusses his experiences growing up during the Cold War and as a veteran of the Vietnam War. This oral history was recorded as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was conducted by Joel Barker. |
April 22, 2018 | August 9, 2018 | |
Edward Hatten Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Alton resident Edward Hatten discusses his experiences growing up during the Cold War. This oral history was recorded as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was conducted by William Davis. |
April 22, 2018 | August 9, 2018 | |
Herman Shaw Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Herman Shaw describes his experiences with segregation and racial adversity throughout his life, both in his community and throughout his travels. He describes his experience as a young boy growing up in Missouri during the Great Depression and World War II. He then discusses his life after moving to Edwardsville in 1944 and how things have changed in that community over time. He describes how his education, his participation in sports, his service in the military, and key people in his life have influenced him. He also discusses his work at the Alton State Hospital, at University City High School, and his volunteer work with the Human Relations Commission in Edwardsville. | February 12, 2018 | April 18, 2018 | |
Charles Jackson Oral History Interview | In this oral history, Charles Jackson discusses his family's involvement with the Western Military Academy in Alton. He describes his experience of attending a military high school, as well as how the military academy prepped its cadets for careers in the service. He describes why the military academy was shut down, and later his career as an educator for Triad High School. | July 16, 2017 | February 2, 2018 | |
Bryan Mathis Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Bryan Mathis describes his childhood in Venice, Illinois, and his experiences as an African-American man growing up in the area during the era of desegregation. He describes the various forms of bigotry and racism he's faced in the communities of Venice, Madison, Granite City, and St. Louis, as well as his feeling about the communities of Venice and Granite City today. He also discusses his work as a paperboy in Venice, what it was like growing up in the Venice housing projects, getting cut from the Venice High School Basketball team the year they won the State Championship (1975), and going to SIUE and the Mississippi River Festival in the late 70s. | October 18, 2016 | December 1, 2016 |