The index to the book, “Bloody Williamson, a Chapter in American Lawlessness” published by Paul Angle in 1952 has been added to the Local History Master Index. The book covers violent events that occurred in the county from the 1870’s … Continue reading
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We will be holding a membership meeting here at the museum on Sunday, January 21st, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. We will be discussing society business and projects. The guest speaker will be presented by our own board director Dr. George … Continue reading
Oldham Paisley, owner and reporter for the Marion Daily Republican kept scrapbooks containing his articles and also articles from St. Louis and Chicago related to topics occurring here in the 1920’s. All but one of the books have now been … Continue reading
Indexes to the following references have been added to the Funeral Home Master Index: Storme Funeral Home, Carterville, Vol 1, 1920-29, by Martha Mulkin Storme Funeral Home, Herrin, Vol 1, 1914-20, by Martha Mulkin Hathaway Funeral Home, Johnston City, Vol … Continue reading