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	A Satchel Guide to Europe	This booklet entitled "A Satchel Guide to Europe" contains maps of train tracks in Europe. This book gave information on when it would be best to use certain train tracks, the destinations on each individual track, and all other general information on European rails. This book was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Kylie Peel.	1936	March 4, 2020
	A Summary of the Community Unit District Law	This is a summary of the Illinois state law known as House Bill 575. It describes how a school district becomes a community unit district.	July 21, 1947	February 28, 2017
	A Trip Through Wood River Refinery Pamphlet	This pamphlet was produced by the Standard Oil Company at Wood River and was used as a resource during tours through the refinery. This pamphlet includes many pictures of equipment in the refinery, a flow chart, and a map. The pamphlet also explains the significance of the different units and goes through the refining process.	April 1954	November 15, 2018
	Abandoned coal washer site	East end ruins of old dam in Judy creek below coal washer site. Water used for washing coal.	February 17, 1990	December 8, 2016
	Administration and Engineering Group Photograph	This is a black and white photograph of the administration and engineering employees of the Standard Oil Refinery.	Unknown	November 13, 2018
	Aerial photograph of the Mudge property in Grantfork	This is an undated aerial photograph of the Mudge property in Grantfork.	Unknown	March 15, 2019
	Aerial View of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory	Aerial view of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory featuring several buildings.	Unknown	November 15, 2016
	Aerial View of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory, Alton, and Mississippi River	Aerial photograph of Owens-Illinois Glass Factory and the Mississippi River during the Mississippi Flood in 1973.	April 6, 1973	November 15, 2016
	African Zulu Cannibal Baseball Player	This is a black and white photograph of an "African Zulu Cannibal" baseball player, posing, sitting on a bench. The Zulu's were an all African American Baseball team. On May 30, 1949 the Collinsville Indians played the Zulu Cannibals at the Collinsville High School. Size: 4" x 6.25"	May 30, 1949	October 2, 2019
	African Zulu Cannibal Baseball Player and Two Collinsville Indian Players	This is a black and white photograph of an "African Zulu Cannibals" baseball player and two "Collinsville Indians" baseball players standing on the Collinsville High School ball diamond. The Zulu's were an all African American Basball team. On May 30, 1949 the Collinsville Indians played the Zulu Cannibals at the Collinsville High School. Size: 4" x 6"	May 30, 1949	October 2, 2019