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Percy Heuer Oral History Interview In this oral history, Percy Heuer describes his life in Dorsey as a farmer and worker for the Illinois Department of Transportation. He discusses many experiences in Dorsey from the early 20th century to the 1980s. He also discusses some family history. August 23, 1988 April 25, 2017
Glen Carbon Men's Baseball Team       Glen Carbon Men's Baseball Team: Back Row From Left to Right: 1. Herman Hennings Pitcher, 2. Alex Marshall, 3. Arch Evan 3B, 4. Charles L. Henry Manager, 5. John Schuller Left Field, 6. Frank Kribicek Center Field, 7. William Liebe 1B. Bottom Row from Left to Right: 1. Eldon Miller Right Field, 2. Joe Veno Captain, 3. Pete Wickman Catcher, 4. Ray Miller Short Stop. Donated October 1988 December 8, 2016
1988 Anita Baker-'Giving You the Best That I Got' Cassette Tape This is a cassette tape with the album "Giving You the Best That I Got" by Anita Baker. The front cover shows Anita Baker looking off into the distance while she is leaned against what appears to be a stone basin. The cassette case holds the cassette tape inside, as well as the cover paper. The cover paper shows the lyrics of all of the songs and the people who plays the instruments in each song.

This cassette tape was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Morgan Mackin.
October 17, 1988 March 4, 2020
Piece of the Berlin Wall Belonging to Bethalto Resident Shelly Niemeier This small fragment of the Berlin Wall was obtained by Bethalto resident Shelly Niemeier around when the wall was destroyed in November and December 1989. The wall famously divided Berlin during the Cold War, and its collapse symbolized the end of the Cold War.

This piece of the Berlin Wall was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Kaylee Klaustermeier.
1989 September 7, 2018
Cassette tape from Dominica in the 1980s Cassette tape from Bond Beupierre. Found in 1989 in the carribean Commonwealth of Dominica.

This casette tape was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Kevin Beaupierre.
1989 March 4, 2020
1989 Ozzie Smith Baseball Card This is an Ozzie Smith baseball card from 1989. Across the card there is a picture of the Topps logo, the Cardinals logo, and a photograph of Ozzie Smith.

This baseball card was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Kendall Brandon.
1989 March 4, 2020
Main Gate and FIrst Aid Building 1990s This is a color photograph of the main gate building, parking lot and first aid building. The image is labeled on back "Main Gate + First Aid Building 1990s." Circa 1990 October 25, 2018
Amoco FIre Department Photograph This is a color photograph of the Amoco Fire Trucks and Fire Department vehicles. On back is written, "Amoco Fire dept 1990s." Circa 1990 October 25, 2018
Edwardsville High School Tiger Mascot 1989-1990 This is a photo of the first Edwardsville High School Tiger mascot from 1989-1990. 1990 November 15, 2018
1990 Quest Literary Magazine This is the 1990 Edwardsville High School literary magazine "Quest." It features original poems, short stories, and illustrations, as well as advertisements from local sponsors. 1990 December 8, 2018