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	Program for the Edwardsville High School Class of 1925 Reunion	This is a booklet to commemorate the 40th class reunion of the Edwardsville High School class of 1925. It features letters from members of the class that detail what they have done following their high school graduation, as well as a listing of all classmates, their spouses, and place of residence as of 1965 with deceased classmates noted as such.	1965	December 1, 2018
	Proposed Design for Souvenir Glassware for the Alton Plant Centennial	This hand drawing is of a proposed design for a souvenir glass for the centennial of the Owens-Illinois Glass Company in July 1973. The design includes gold leaf and the company's logo.	1973	November 15, 2016
	Puka Shell Necklace from the 1960s	Puka shell necklaces were popular in Hawaii in the 1960s. The puka shell necklace was an attractive and inexpensive lei which could be made and sold on the beach. Lia Kampwerth's grandmother was on a trip to Hawaii in the 1960s when she bought this necklace. This puka shell necklace was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Lia Kampwerth.	1967	March 4, 2020
	Pump Room during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery	This photograph shows the pump room. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery.	1917-1918	August 15, 2018
	Rail Areas at the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. in Collinsville	These three photographs show various rail areas at the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. These photographs were taken around the 1910s or 1920s.	circa 1910s-1920s	March 21, 2019
	Railroad Hand Car Workers Who Repair The Tracks	These men were employees who were in charge of handling the hand cars (it was operated by hand, not motorized). Their job was to go up and down the tracks to locate any damage which needed repairs, each man is holding a shovel for quick repairs.	Unknown	December 8, 2016
	Railroad tower	Railroad tower	Unknown	December 8, 2016
	Railroad Wreck	Railroad Wreck	August 1960	December 8, 2016
	Railroad Wreck with Two Men	Railroad Wreck with Two Men	August 1960	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