Mike McNamara Oral History Interview

Alton, crime, drugs, East Alton, Godfrey, police, property, rental property

“Mike McNamara Oral History Interview,” Madison Historical, accessed June 18, 2024, https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/items/show/1653.

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In this oral history interview, Mike McNamara describes his life and career in Alton. McNamara describes his childhood and school years. He then goes into detail about his career with the Alton police department, including his promotions through the ranks and various high-profile crimes in Alton. McNamara also talks about his experience owning rental properties in Alton and reflects on how Alton changed over time.

Madison County Oral Histories

• Alton
• East Alton
• Godfrey
• police

October 11, 2018

• Alton
• East Alton
• Godfrey

English

• Oral History

• mp3
• pdf

.wav file

McNamara, Meghan

McNamara, Mike

Alton, Illinois

• 1970s-2010s

• McNamara-Mike-O-001