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Explore the history of Elwood, Frankton, Summitville, and the surrounding North Madison County area through obituary records, photographs, articles, maps, and other local history materials preserved by the North Madison County Public Library System.

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Class of 1940-41 Summitville Basketball Team
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Class of 1940-41 Summitville Basketball Team

"Class of 1940-41. My dad, Byron Cunningham is third from the right on the bottom row."-Leslee Cunningham.
SHS Class of 1957 Reunion in 2007
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SHS Class of 1957 Reunion in 2007

Summitville High School Class of 1957 class reunion at the Summitville Christian Church in 2007 for the 50th reunion.
SHS Class of 1957 Reunion in 2007
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SHS Class of 1957 Reunion in 2007

Summitville High School Class of 1957 class reunion at the Summitville Christian Church in 2007 for the 50th reunion.

Exhibits

Wendell Willkie
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Wendell Willkie

This exhibit highlights Wendell Willkie’s connection to Elwood through local photographs, community celebrations, and historical materials preserved by the North Madison County Public Library System. The images of Willkie’s home and Wendell Willkie Day parade reflect how Elwood remembered and celebrated one of its most nationally recognized residents

Most Recent Items Added to the Database

Waymire Letters March 9, 1945
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Waymire Letters March 9, 1945

Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army
Waymire Letters March 6, 1945
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Waymire Letters March 6, 1945

Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army
Waymire Letters March 31, 1945
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Waymire Letters March 31, 1945

Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army
Waymire Letters March 30, 1945
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Waymire Letters March 30, 1945

Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army

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