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	Kathy Childers Oral History Interview	In this oral history interview, Kathy Childers discusses her family's Macedonian heritage and her father John Bellcoff, who was the mayor of Madison, Illinois from 1985 to 1997 and the Madison County Democratic Chairman from 1990 to 1994. She discusses how her family continues to practice Macedonian cultural traditions, including food, clothing, and dancing. She also describes her father's political career, including his role in establishing the Gateway Racetrack in Madison. She also discusses her grandfather's grocery store in Madison, Bellcoff and Son, and her and her father's work with funeral homes.	July 17, 2019	November 4, 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
	1930s Historic Leclaire Home	This is a photo of a historic Leclaire home in Edwardsville built in the 1930s. It is two stories, has three bathrooms, and three bedrooms and constructed out of brick. This house was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. The photo was brought to class by Andi Jasiko.	2020	March 4, 2020
	Greg Kessler Oral History Interview	This interview, with Madison County musician and historian of the local music scene, Greg Kessler, discusses the alternative music scene in Madison County and St. Louis during the 1980s.	November 3, 2021	November 22, 2021
	Terrien Fennoy Oral History Interview	In this oral history interview Terrien Fennoy discusses cross-county migration and community change over time.	February 23, 2023	May 1, 2023
	Kathy Abbett Oral History Interview	In this oral interview NaRenzo Gardner interviews a veteran Madison High School educator on issues of demographic change, political involvement in the school system, and the historic role of the family.	February 27, 2023	April 17, 2023
	Michelle Fenwick Oral Interview	In this oral history interview, Earnest Davenport discusses community involvement and educational expectations with a Madison High School educator.	February 27, 2023	April 26, 2023
	Mark Succarotte Oral Interview	In this interview Ariana Warren discusses community change and education in Madison over the past forty years. She also discusses demographic change over time.	March 1, 2023	April 26, 2023
	Tavares Young "Oral History Interview"	In this oral history interview,Tavares Young discusses the African American experience in Madison, Illinois in the 1980s and 1990s.	March 1, 2023	April 29, 2023
	Keith Long Oral Interview	In this oral history interview, Keith Long discusses community life and educational change in Madison, Illinois.	March 2, 2023	April 29, 2023