Bluffs and Piasa Bird, 2016

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Chemical tanks and blowcases for Agitators #1 and #2 during the 1917-1918 Construction of the Wood River Refinery This photograph shows the construction of the chemical tanks and blowcases for agitators #1 and #2. This photograph is from a series of photos taken during 1917-1918 construction of the Wood River Oil Refinery. 1917-1918 August 15, 2018
Chicago & North Western Diesel Train No. 386 The diesel era photo is of Chicago & North Western train No. 386 northbound on the former Litchfield & Madison. Track in the foreground is the Illinois Central Railroad/Nickel Plate crossing and Glen Carbon tower would be just out of view to the right. Unknown December 8, 2016
Children in a Back Yard in Collinsville circa 1915 A photo of children in the back yard of a home in circa 1915. Circa 1915 October 25, 2017
Children on the Steps of the Church after First Communion Ceremony. Children on the Steps of the Church after First Communion Ceremony. Unknown December 8, 2016
Chinatown Lake Now Known as Maryville Fishing Club Lake This is a color photograph of a that runs alongside Parkview Street in Maryville, Illinois. The pond is now known as the "Maryville Fishing Club Lake" inside Drost Park. It originally ran alongside the St. Louis Troy and Eastern Railroad line and Parkview Street known as Chinatown road at the turn of the century. The Pond is located across the street from Donk Company housing known as "Chinatown" which consisted of 41 housing lots. Circa 1900-1925 November 13, 2019
Chinese Currency This coin was owned by Freddy An's grandparents in 1970's Beijing, China. The coin is very light compared to most coins and has been well preserved. It has a value of one yuan in Chinese currency.

This coin was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Freddy An.
1973 March 4, 2020
Chris Federmann's 2008 Silver Star The Silver Star is the 3rd highest military honor. Chris Federmann was awarded the Silver Star in July of 2008. He was awarded the Silver Star because of his actions in Operation Iraqi Freedom. At the same time there had only been 500 Silver Stars awarded in history. Chris Federmann's actions prevented Anti-Iraqi forces from overwhelming friendly positions. His award speech states, "Chris L. Federmann was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuois gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as detachment weapons sergeant."

This object was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Dominic Federmann.
2008 March 4, 2020
Church Ceremony Before Everyone Enters into the Church Church ceremony before everyone enters into the church. Unknown December 8, 2016
Cindy Jones Oral History This oral history interview with Ellen Nore-Nordhouser is part of a collection of oral histories conducted as part of a research project related to the 50th Anniversary of SIUE between 2005 and 2008.

Jones examines the change in leadership over time at the university level but also within the athletic realm. She outlines the change of Athletic Directors since the 1970s. The movement of SIUE from Division Two in athletics to a Division One university and the attention of the university to academics for athletes.
2-22-2006 March 18, 2021
Cindy McGrew Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Cindy McGrew discusses her role and experiences as the owner of the Glen Carbon Traveling Tails Inn, a doggy day care, which she co-founded in 2008. She also describes growing up in a small town, attending SIUE, and her previous careers as a teacher and school counselor. October 8, 2018 February 12, 2019