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Table of
Contents:
1. NOTE
FROM THE EDITOR
2. PROGRAMS
“Hoagy Carmichael” state historical marker will be dedicated in
Cole Porter Festival June 7-10
The Plastic Surgeon’s View of The Civil War
Annual Blacksmith Workshop at
Celebrate Fathers' Day with TCHA
History Camp in
3. FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES
The George Gund Foundation
4. EXHIBITS
_American Spirit_
5.
ORGANIZATIONS IN THE NEWS
IMA Receives Design Award
6. PEOPLE
IN THE NEWS
7. ON THE
INTERNET
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Events
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1. NOTE
FROM THE EDITOR
If your
historical organization, genealogical society or museum has changed its address
or phone number in the past six months, please send the updated information to
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2. PROGRAMS
“Hoagy
Carmichael” State Historical Marker to be Dedicated in
A public
dedication ceremony for an
The text
follows for the state marker entitled “Hoagy Carmichael”:
Born and
reared in
Everyone is
invited to attend this dedication ceremony for one of
Historical
markers commemorate significant
For further
information about this marker, the state Historical Marker Program, and other
resources about
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Cole Porter
Festival June 7-10
Travel to
To make
reservations or for more information, contact the
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The Plastic
Surgeon’s View of The Civil War
In
conjunction with the temporary exhibition _Bleeding Blue and Gray: Civil War
Medicine_, The Friends of The Lincoln Museum welcome Dr. Matt Shambaugh as
he presents "The Plastic Surgeons' View of The Civil War" June 14 at
7 p.m. Dr. Shambaugh will explore the practices of blistering, bleeding and
purging that were common medical remedies during the Civil War. He will
contrast these with the current forms of treating medical illness and modern
surgical practices.
Dr.
Shambaugh is Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an
active member of the Lipoplasty Association of North America, the American
Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the American Medical
Association and the Indiana State Medical Association. He attended
Museum
members are admitted free of charge; general admission $4.99; seniors $3.99.
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Experience
the thrill of yesteryear! Come to Delphi Indiana in
Throughout
the weekend our area businesses will display their transportation-related
products and services. Many other events will be held throughout the
weekend, all with a transportation flavor of excitement.
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Come to
The fee for
participation is $15 for adults and $7.50 for children under 10. Reservations
and payments can be sent to the Miami County Historical Society, 51 N.
Broadway,
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Annual
Blacksmith Workshop at
The Fort
Ouiatenon Blacksmiths are offering a free Blacksmith Workshop on June 16 from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. at
The
blacksmith was one of the most important inhabitants of Ouiatenon. He made
useful and much needed items from iron and steel. Learn the traditional art of
blacksmithing from the Ouiatenon Blacksmiths. Reservations are required. Call
(765) 476-8411 ext. 208 or e-mail Kathy@tcha.mus.in.us. Space is limited.
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Celebrate
Fathers' Day with TCHA
The
Tippecanoe County Historical Association, in cooperation with the Tippecanoe
County Parks Department and the Historic Prophetstown, is presenting
"Father's Day—Celebrating Memories" on Sunday, June 18, from 1-5 p.m.
at the
Make
Father's Day special with a day of family fun and demonstrations of past times
at this annual event co-sponsored with
Fathers and
children can visit the
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History
Camp in
Join fans
of The History Center for a fun week of history
Cost is $45
for members; $55 for non-members. Call The History Center for more information
or to make reservations at (260) 426-2882.
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3. FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES
The George
Gund Foundation
The George
Gund Foundation has maintained long-standing interests in: arts; economic
development and community revitalization; education; environment; human
services.
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: Organizations with 501 (c)(3) status and classification as a
public charity or status as a governmental unit or agency.
DUE DATE:
June 15 (for consideration at September trustee meeting) ; September 15 (for
consideration at December trustee meeting); December 15 (for
consideration
at March trustee meeting); March 15 (for consideration at June trustee meeting)
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CONTACT
INFORMATION: The George Gund Foundation, 1845
info@gundfdn.org;
http://www.gundfdn.org/HOW/program_guidelines.asp.
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4. EXHIBITS
_American
Spirit_
The Lincoln
Museum is hosting _American Spirit_, a temporary exhibition of prints,
photographs and posters from the corporate art collection of the St.
Louis-based financial services company A.G. Edwards and Sons, Inc. Albert
Gallatin Edwards, founder of the company, was a relative by marriage to the
Lincolns and was appointed by President Lincoln in 1865 as one of the assistant
treasury secretaries.
The
exhibit, consisting of more than 20 images produces during the 19th and 20th
centuries, focuses on the visual definition of liberty and the American spirit.
The show demonstrates how American artists strive to create images that define
the central idea behind the foundation and the strength of our county. The
pieces in the exhibit take the observer on a pictorial journey through the
history of our nation, from images of 19th-century "stump" speeches
and Currier and Ives lithographs through Liberty Bond and military posters
produced during WWI. Continuing the journey, the artwork enters the
latter 20th-century's pop art movement, highlighted by the work of Andy Warhol
and Roy Lichtenstein. In addition, Peter Kaplan's photographs of the Statue of
Liberty speak to the American ideals of freedom and ingenuity. The exhibit will
be showing from May 27 through November 26.
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5.
ORGANIZATIONS IN THE NEWS
IMA
Receives Design Award
The
Indianapolis Museum of Art received an Honor Award at the 2007 Excellence in
Architecture awards, hosted by the American Institute of Architects
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The
Northern Indiana Community Foundation awarded $900 to the Miami County
Historical Society for use in the restoration of the Orchestrian, a type of
player piano in the society's collection.
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6. PEOPLE
IN THE NEWS
Joan
Flinspach, President and CEO of The Lincoln Museum in
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7. ON THE
INTERNET
Abraham
Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Events
The Indiana
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission has launched a new website at
www.in.gob/lincoln. The site features Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial events,
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