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	Isabella Vartan and Helen Abbott Oral History Interview	This oral history interview with Isabella Vartan and Helen Abbott was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History. Isabella Vartan and Helen Abbott are the daughters of Armenian immigrants who have been lifelong residents of the Lincoln Place neighborhood. In this interview, they talk about their parent's experience in Armenia during World War I and immigration to the United States, their participation in the Armenian Orthodox Church, growing up as the children of immigrants, involvement in the local community center, and the diversity of the Lincoln Place neighborhood.	October 10, 2001	March 18, 2018
	It Happened At St. Paul's	This document recounts the memories of St. Paul Lutheran Church member, Albert Brandt. These are the stories of his experiences of school and church life from the early twentieth century.	Unknown	April 15, 2019
	Ivan Simms Oral History Interview	This interview with Ivan Simms discusses African American student cultural changes within the tight-knit community framework of Madison, Illinois since the 1980s and 1990s.	October 20, 2023	November 20, 2023
	Izzy Fister in the 2017 Maryville Homecoming Parade	Isabella “Izzy” Fister, dressed as Wonder Woman, is ready to ride on a float in the Maryville Homecoming Parade in 2017. Also on the float is a photo of her mom, Becky Fister, who was Wonder Woman in the same parade 40 years earlier.	June 9, 2017	July 18, 2017
	J. C. McLanahan Ford Agency at their new building on West Main Street in Collinsville	This is a picture of the J. C. McLanahan Ford Agency at their new building located at 310 West Main St. Some of the persons pictured are: J.C. McLanahan in the center wearing a hat. Albert Lathrop, head salesman, in the white shirt on the right. Mr. Bush and Miss Metz near Mr. Lathrop. The two men in white jackets are barbers. One is Mr. B. Mueller. The other people are unknown.	Unknown	September 17, 2017
	J. C. McLanahan Ford Agency showroom in Collinsville around 1915	This photograph was taken around 1915 of the J. C. McLanahan Ford Agency showroom. The agency was located at 108 Seminary, Collinsville, Illinois. Pictured in the photo is Mr. McLanahan on the left and Albert Lathrop, head salesman on the right.	1910 - 1919	September 17, 2017
	Jack Daugherty Oral History Interview	In this oral history interview, Jack Daugherty discusses his experience as a competitive cyclist in the St. Louis Metro-East area.	July 12, 2018	September 15, 2018
	Jack Vizer Oral History Interview	This oral history interview with Jack Vizer was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History. Jack E. Vize was born on October 3, 1928, to Hungarian immigrant parents and has been a lifelong resident of the Lincoln Place neighborhood. In this interview he talks about his childhood, working with his father at the Commonwealth Plant, his time in the Korean War, working for the U.S. Corp of Engineers, and his involvement with the Boy Scouts.	October 29, 2001	March 18, 2018
	Jacob Blaustein Portrait	This is a black and white portrait of Jacob Blaustein, the Director at Standard Oil Company.	Unknown	November 13, 2018
	James Morgan in the 1947 Maryville Homecoming Parade	Three-year-old James “Jim” Valesano Morgan sits on a float ready for the Maryville Homecoming parade in 1947.	July 11, 1947	July 18, 2017