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Includes list of prices of menu items, and information on the town of Joppa, Illinois. This restaurant was open for ten years and was often considered a "hole in the wall."

Image of staff and patrons at Lockeby's cafe during the 1950s.

Purchased at a giftshop in bowling green Missouri for 2$ this lunchbox that was used initially as a makeup bag but was later put to use at the mark twain cave while the owner was a tourguide.

White badge-shaped device which has an authentication number used to access the M&T Bank database. he contributor used this device while working for the Springfield Service Corp around 10-20 years ago.

This flyer was made for the Defense, Deterrence, and Discovery permanent exhibit about the history of nuclear development at the Savannah River Site Museum. Notably features mascot Roddy the Uranium Rod. Acquired by Courtney Mason when working as a…

A 1:48 hour long video about the 1988 Peabody Mine fire, includes footage of the fire, rescue, and cleanup.

A figurine of a coal miner made out of coal from a coal vein running from Wales to Illinois

Harry Jorgenson Sr's employee badge, #2656. The badge came from an ordnance plant that made ammunition from 1942-September 1945. These items were donated to the Lincoln Library by Elmer Jorgensen, Harry's son. Harry's obituary is included amongst the…

Aerial photograph of Peabody Mine #10, where Lyle Parks worked throughout his career viewed from the North.

A tool used to collect soil samples and check for contamination. Used for environmental geological work for IDOT.