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Table of Contents:
Training Opportunities and
Conferences
The “Whys” of Volunteering
Workshop
Adding Modern Comforts to Your Historic Home
Workshop
Midwest Archives Conference Annual
Meeting
Upstate History Alliance Online
Courses
Programs
Wells County Historical Society
Annual Meeting, Feb. 4
Funding
Opportunities
Historic Preservation Education
Grants
The History Channel Announces the Launch of
the 2008-2009 Save Our History Grant Program!
2008
CARE Fellowship Awards Announcement
IHS News
In Your Neighborhood
Awards
American Association for State
and Local History Invites Nominations for 2008
Leadership in History Awards Program
Exhibits
Thomas J. Trimborn Art
Exhibition "Encounters with Lincoln" at The Lincoln
Museum Store
Traveling
Exhibits
The
Faces of Lincoln: Creating the Image at the Workingmen's
Institute in New Harmony
Tell Me A Story at the
Honeywell Center in Wabash
Auto Indiana: Celebrating
the Automobile in Indiana at the Bartholomew County
Public Library in Columbus
People in the
News
Jefferson County Museum Educator
is O’Bannon Heritage Award Winner
Job
Opportunities
Collections Assistant,
Minnetrista, Muncie
Visitors Center Manager, Cantigny
Park, Wheaton, Illinois
Off the
Press
Saving
Seymour Stories: Tales From the First 50
Years
On the
Internet
Minnesota Historical Society
Produces Exhibits and Storage Materials
Handbook
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Opportunities and
Conferences |
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The “Whys” of
Volunteering Workshop
The “Whys” of
Volunteering at the Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana
History Center will be offered Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Jeff Harris, Director of Local History
Services at the IHS will share...
• Why you need
volunteers
• Why volunteers choose an
organization
• Why volunteers leave an
organization
• Why there are legal
ramifications
in using volunteers
• and other
Whys
Why not come and learn more about volunteers in
your organization? The cost is $10, $8 IHS members
(lunch on your own). Please register by: Jan.
22.
Questions? Contact us at (800) 447-1830
or localhistoryservices@indianahistory.org.
Adding Modern
Comforts to Your Historic Home Workshop
The
Winter Preservation Workshop Series, co-hosted by
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana and the General
Lew Wallace Study and Museum and sponsored by
Crawfordsville Main Street, is of special importance to
owners of historic houses and businesses or anyone
interested in architectural history.
The second
workshop of the series, "Adding Modern Comforts to Your
Historic Home", will provide an overview of new
materials and methods for improving the comfort and
efficiency of your home without destroying its historic
character. Scott Pannicke with Ratio Architects
will lead the presentation, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, from
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Homeowners,
business owners and those interested in historic
preservation and architecture are invited to attend
these important workshops at the General Lew Wallace
Study and Museum. Members of the Lew Wallace Study
Preservation Society or Historic Landmarks Foundation of
Indiana can attend for $15 a session or $55 for the
series. Non-members can attend for $25 a workshop
or $90 for the entire series. Inquiries about
memberships to the Lew Wallace Study Preservation
Society can be made at (765) 362-5769.
To register for
the Winter Preservation Workshop Series or for
individual workshops, contact the General Lew Wallace
Study and Museum at (765) 362-5769 or email info@ben-hur.com. Information/registration
brochures will be mailed upon request.
Registration is limited to 15 participants per
session.
Midwest
Archives Conference Annual Meeting
The
Midwest Archives Conference annual meeting in
Louisville, Ky., is just around the corner with a
registration fee of just $50. The meeting will
convene at the colorful Brown Hotel (www.brownhotel.com) with rooms at $125 per
night. The theme “Racing Toward the Future (While
Distilling the Past)” will encourage a re-evaluation of
the field, including topic such as the relevance of
archives in the digital world, Archives 2.0, preserving
complex digital objects, new methods for engaging users,
change management and personal life balance. With
tracks focusing on archival basics, program management,
and digital technology, the program promises a dynamic
and fast-paced tone for what will be a
thought-provoking, perspective-changing
conference. Pre-conference workshops will address
beginning arrangement and description, project
management, preservation of photographic collections on
a limited budget, and managing electronic records (in
partnership with ARMA). When not attending
sessions, enjoy theatre, music,dining, and tours of the
best of Louisville and Kentucky. First-time
attendees can apply for a scholarship; the application
is available at the Web site and must be submitted by
Feb. 1. Visit www.midwestarchives.org/2008Spring/
for more
information.
Upstate History
Alliance Online Courses
Registration is now
open for the 'Spring Session' of online courses offered
by the Upstate History Alliance. These online courses
are offered through UHA's Distance Learning Program.
Distance Learning is a way in which you can access
quality professional development opportunities
completely using the internet. Students will have access
to a dedicated, interactive web site that will have
email links to the course instructors, and links to view
weekly assignments which are designed to be directly
relevant to your organization. Detailed course
descriptions are listed below.
The cost to
participate in one of these 4-week online courses is
$25for UHA members, $40 for non-members. Or you can sign
up to participate in a series of all four, beginning
with Basic Care of Paper on Feb. 11, 2008 and ending
with Introduction to Reformatting which begins on May 5,
2008. The cost to participate in the complete series is
$90 for UHA members, $150 for non-members.
For more
information, and to register, please visit www.upstatehistory.org/services/OnlineLearningCommunities.html
or call the UHA office at
(800) 895-1648.
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Basic
Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based
Materials
Feb. 11 - March 7,
2008
Curriculum developed by Michele Phillips
This
4-week online course will provide an introduction to the
factors effecting the preservation and care of
paper-based materials. Building on this knowledge,
participants will then learn about appropriate
techniques for handling and storing collection materials
and recommended sources for supplies. Instruction in
basic conservation techniques for surface cleaning and
mending paper-based materials will be
provided.
Climate
Control for Small Institutions
March 10
- April 4, 2008
Curriculum developed by the Patricia
Ford
This 4-week online course will allow
participants to explore the issues that need to be
considered when planning for climate controls including
monitoring, testing, environmental analysis assessments,
long-range planning, systems design, construction
support and operations training. Low cost-low tech
solutions will be offered and discussed, providing
participants with the background knowledge to assist
them in making informed decisions that can be
implemented at their own institutions.
Conservation
and Preservation of Photographs and
Albums
April 7 - May 2,
2008
Curriculum developed by Gary Albright
This
4-week online course will first provide an overview of
factors effecting the preservation and care of
photographs. The various photographic processes will be
reviewed and techniques for identifying each
photographic process will be supplied. Appropriate
handling and storage materials, as well as sources for
supplies will be covered. The course will also address
the issue of when the original format or album format
can be maintained or when re-housing should be
considered.
Introduction
to Reformatting
May 5 - May 30,
2008
Curriculum developed by Toya Dubin
This
4-week online course will provide participants with
current, essential information for those who are
responsible for the management of paper-based,
photographic, audio and video collections that are
seeking to create, manage and preserve digital assets.
Participants completing this course will be better
equipped to make informed choices regarding management
of their digital projects/ programs.
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Please
confirm events specifics with sponsoring organization,
especially if traveling any distance.
Wells County Historical
Society Annual Meeting on Feb. 4
The
Wells County Historical Society Annual Meetig and Dinner
will be held Monday, Feb. 4, at the meeting room of the
Wells County Public Library. Dinner will be at
6:30 p.m.. The cost for dinner and an exception
program is $15 per person. Reservations are due
Jan. 28.
The Society is please to have
Gib Young, professional interpreter, appear as Theodore
Roosevelt. He has appeared at Mr. Rushmore and
Devil's Tower National Monument, as well as for The
Indianapolis Hob-Nob, the National Wildlfe Services, and
Daimler-Chrysler.
Call (260) 824-5443 or (260)
824-2866 for reservations by Jan. 28.
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Historic Preservation
Education Grants
The Indiana Humanities
Council and the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
invite nonprofit organizations or schools to apply for
Historic Preservation Education Grants. The funds
support educational programs related to historic
structures (especially buildings) in
Indiana.
Eligible projects include
lectures, workshops, conferences, the production of
audiovisual materials, and heritage or cultural tourism
programs. Educational print materials such as walking
tour brochures, guides to historic homes, and curriculum
units constitute eligible projects as well. The grants
are made possible through support from the Historic
Landmarks Foundation and the National Endowment for the
Humanities in Washington D.C.
One-third of the grants will be
reserved for qualified projects that are aimed at
developing K-12 curriculum materials. Upon
completion, the curriculum materials should be
distributed by the sponsoring organization and may also
be made available to teachers through programs of the
granting agencies.
Grants of up to $2,000 may be
requested; the annual deadline is March 3, 2008.
For full information, contact Nancy Conner, (800)
675-8897, ext. 128, or check the website at www.indianahumanities.org.
The History Channel
Announces the Launch of the 2008-2009 Save Our History
Grant Program!
The History Channel is proud
to support the preservation of local history across the
country. To date,The History Channel, in partnership
with AASLH and the Rockefeller Brothers fund, has
awarded over 1 million dollars to fund 109 preservation
projects across the country. This year, the Save Our
History program will again award grants of up to $10,000
to fund partnerships between history organizations and
schools or youth groups on projects that teach students
about their local history and actively engage them in
its preservation. History museums, historical societies,
preservation organizations, historic sites, libraries,
archives, and other historical organizations are all
eligible to apply.
To read descriptions of past
Save Our History grant projects and to apply for a
grant, visit www.saveourhistory.com. The grant application will be
posted in January 2008 and is due Friday, June 6, 2008.
We encourage you to partner with a school or youth group
in your community and apply for a Save Our History
grant! AASLH members can also sign up for a free
trial of The History Channel Magazine by visiting
historychannelclub.com!
2008 CARE Fellowship
Awards Announcement
The Committee on
Audience Research and Evaluation (CARE) of the American
Association of Museums (AAM) will be offering two CARE
Fellowships for the 2008 Annual Meeting of AAM. The
fellowships are for $1,000 each, awarded to two
individuals (one student and one non-student) interested
or active in the field of audience research and
evaluation. The monies must be used to attend the 2008
AAM Annual Meeting in Denver. The CARE Student
Fellowship is restricted to currently enrolled
students at a recognized university/college. The
CARE Museum Professional Fellowship is restricted to
museum professional not currently enrolled as a
student.
Eligibility:
Fellowship
applicants must….
* Be a current, paid member of CARE
at the time of application
* Be relatively new to the
museum field (in their first five years)
* Have never
previously attended the AAM Annual Meeting
Fellowship
recipients must….
* Attend the CARE Business Meeting
at the Annual Meeting
* Attend the CARE Evening Event
at the Annual Meeting
* Attend the CARE Issues
Luncheon at the Annual Meeting
* Visit the CARE
marketplace/poster session
Preference will be given to
those who are presenting at the Annual Meeting; either
in a panel session or presenting a poster (one type of
presentation will not be weighed more heavily than the
other). The deadline is Friday, Feb. 1,
2008. To apply, please send a Word attachment with
the information below to Keni Sturgeon at kenis@missionmill.org.
Name:
Address:
Which
Fellowship you are applying for: Student or
Non-Student
Institutional Affiliation (if
any):
Current Title (if applicable):
Email
address:
Phone number:
Do you plan on presenting
at this year's Annual Meeting?
What experience do you
have in audience research/evaluation?
Why would you
like to attend the Annual Meeting?
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In Your
Neighborhood
Local History Services staff
will be available for short consultations at the sites
below. Feel free to call in advance about issues you are
facing or just drop in to ask a question or share a
success story with us.
Wednesday, Jan. 16,
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Greensburg-Decatur
County Public Library
1110 E. Main St.,
Greensburg
(Discussion will include large-item
storage)
Thursday, Feb. 7,
noon to 1 p.m.
Studebaker Museum
201
S. Chapin St., South Bend
Tuesday, March 18, 1
to 2 p.m.
Vigo County Historical
Society and Museum
1411 S. Sixth St., Terre
Haute
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American
Association for State and Local History Invites
Nominations for 2008 Leadership in History Awards
Program
The American Association for
State and Local History (AASLH) invites
nominations for the 2008 Leadership in History
Awards. Now in its 63rd year, the Awards
Program is the most prestigious national
recognition for achievement in the preservation
and interpretation of local, state, and regional
history. AASLH initiated the Awards Program
in 1945 to establish and encourage standards of
excellence in the collection, preservation, and
interpretation of state and local history
throughout America.
The AASLH Leadership
in History Awards Program recognizes exemplary
work completed by state or federal historical
societies, institutions or agencies; regional,
county or local historical societies, institutions
or agencies; specialized subject societies in
related fields such as oral history, genealogy,
folklore, archaeology, business history, railroad
history, etc.; junior historical societies;
privately owned museums or foundations;
individuals; and organizations.
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Thomas J. Trimborn
Art Exhibition "Encounters with Lincoln" at The
Lincoln Museum Store
From Jan. 11 to
June 13, 2008, The Lincoln Museum Store is
sponsoring an exhibition of a unique collection of
evocative Abraham Lincoln images by Thomas
Trimborn. Mr. Trimborn's work portrays
Lincoln from an artist's point of view. Abraham
Lincoln was indeed a multidimensional man, and
these portraits tell us his story - about the
melancholy Lincoln, the extraordinary thinker, the
avid reader, the lonely leader, the humorous
storyteller and more. As Lincoln authority Harold
Holzer states, you will find a Lincoln "that few
artists have dared to imagine", a Lincoln that is
"captured...moving beyond the constraints of
photographic models."
The original works in this
exhibit, reproduced in his book Encounters With
Lincoln: Images and Words published by the Truman
State University Press, tell the Lincoln story
anew in a way that continues to inspire.
Trimborn's book, the original art, and a limited
selection of prints of his work will be available
for sale in the Museum Store.
The Lincoln Museum is
located at the corner of Clinton and Berry Streets
in downtown Fort Wayne. The Museum is open
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and
Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. For more information,
visit www.TheLincolnMuseum.org
or call (260)
455-3864.
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The Faces of
Lincoln: Creating the Image (Part
2)
Now At the Workingmen's Institute
in New Harmony
This exhibit investigates
the ways that photographers, printmakers and
cartoonists tried to influence public opinion
about Lincoln by altering his appearance and by
placing him in make-believe situations.
As an
attorney, Abraham Lincoln portrayed himself as a
man of the people who had lifted himself from
humble beginnings. When he became a presidential
candidate, he continued to refer to his poor,
humble, unschooled youth, both because it was at
least in part true and because it made him seem
more like the common Americans who would vote for
him. However, Lincoln also made efforts to shape
his image into an appropriately presidential one.
Photography played a major role in shaping
Lincoln’s image. In fact, Lincoln claimed a
photograph by Mathew Brady made him
president.
Despite the authentic
nature of photography, these images were
susceptible to change. Developers such as Brady
could remove flaws to present a more “refined”
Lincoln. The lithographers who copied these images
for newspapers and magazines could and did change
them at will, sometimes at Lincoln’s expense.
Detractors turned Lincoln’s common man image into
one of an unrefined bumpkin and therefore
emphasized less attractive features.
Tell Me A
Story
Now At the Honeywell Center in
Wabash
This exhibit, first
showcased at the Indiana Historical Society's
grand-opening celebration, is comprised of images
from the society's 1999 annual photography
contest.
Framed photographs combine
with descriptive text by the photographers to
portray Hoosier life and history in Tell Me A
Story. Stories of the Feast of the Hunters' Moon,
the Old Sycamore, and the Tornado of '98 are just
a few of the many you will find in this traveling
exhibition. The contest included entries from all
parts of the state and involved photographers of
all ages.
Auto Indiana:
Celebrating the Automobile in
Indiana
Now At the Bartholomew County
Public Library in Columbus
From Elwood Haynes's early
machine to today's numerous parts manufacturers,
this exhibition examines the role of the
automobile in the Hoosier state. Indiana was one
of the leaders in automobile production until the
1930s, when Detroit emerged as the nation's
technological and industrial giant. Eighty-eight
Indiana cities and towns have either had
automobiles manufactured or assembled in their
communities and approximately 523 automobiles,
trucks, motor-cycles and cyclecars can claim
Indiana production or assemblage. The exhibit
focuses on such topics as Haynes's life and career
as an inventor in Kokomo, an early assembly line
at the Revere Motor Car Corporation plant in
Logansport, samples of the Studebaker
Corporation's advertising literature and the
automobile's effects—both positive and negative—on
society.
These traveling
exhibits are on loan from the Indiana Historical
Society. For more information about the IHS
traveling exhibit program, go to www.indianahistory.org/LHSand click on
“Traveling Exhibition.”
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Jefferson County
Museum Educator is O’Bannon Heritage Award
Winner
JoAnne Spiller, a museum
educator with the Jefferson County Historical
Society in Madison, Indiana, is the recipient of
Historic Southern Indiana’s 2007 Frank and Judy
O’Bannon Heritage Enrichment Award, given to an
individual who is an exemplary model of community
education through such activities as community
heritage, heritage/cultural tourism, historic
preservation and historical interpretation in the
HSI region, which includes 26 counties in southern
Indiana.
Spiller was nominated for
the award by Joseph D. Carr, director of the
Jefferson County Historical Society. He wrote,
“With her enthusiasm and creativity, she has led
our educational programming into regional
leadership. She is a well-known advocate for local
heritage. As our only paid educator, she has
recruited countless volunteers, young and old, and
her programs reach hundreds of children every
year.”
Those programs include
a week-long summer history camp for elementary
school children with daily themes such as Native
Americans, immigrants, industry and the
development of the area; two-hour in-school day
camps in elementary schools; school programs for
grades two through five; the Heritage Days
Festival, during which fourth graders visit area
museums; girl and boy scout museum trips; an
annual Children’s Art Exhibit; and a campaign that
raised $25,000 for a children’s gallery in the
Historical Society’s Heritage Center.
Spiller received a check
for $1,000 and a plaque at HSI’s annual meeting,
held at the Leora Brown School in Corydon,
Indiana. Historic Southern Indiana is a regional
outreach program of the University of Southern
Indiana.
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Collections
Assistant, Minnetrista,
Muncie
Minnetrista (www.minnetrista.net) is seeking a part-time
Collections Assistant to assist the archivist and
collections manager in day-to-day activities of
the department, including, but not limited to,
processing object and archival collections;
handling, moving and storing objects and archival
material; conducting inventories; scanning;
photography and researching
collections.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's
degree in American or public history, museum
studies or a related field or substantial work
completed toward such a degree. Completed
internship in museum collections preferred. This
position requires the following: demonstrated
organizational skills, planning and project
management skills; proficiency with technology
including database management, scanning,
digitization, Microsoft Office products and
digital photography; experience doing research
using primary and secondary resources; excellent
communication skills, both oral and written;
ability to work both independently and as part of
a team; ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50
lbs. PastPerfect collections management software
experience preferred. Must have a valid driver's
license and be willing to travel.
Send resume to Terri
Hutchison, Director of Human Resources,
Minnetrista, 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN
47303 or to thutchison@minnetrista.net.
Visitors Center
Manager, Cantigny Park, Wheaton,
Illinois
Manage the Visitors Center
within the guidelines established by the Director
of Visitor Services. Responsible for day-to-day
operations of the Visitors Center Gift Shop,
Gallery, Theater and Medill
Room.
Responsibilities
1.
Manage the operation of the Visitors Center Gift
Shop
2. Assist in the hiring of staff needed to
effectively manage the Visitors Center Gift
Shop
3. Train Gift Shop and Custodial
staff
4. Schedule the Visitors Center staff in
an efficient manner
5. Maintain proper cash
controls in the Gift Shop
7. Order merchandise
and maintain proper inventory for the Gift Shop in
conjunction with established budgetary
guidelines
8. Conduct monthly inventories of
the Gift Shop
9. Actively seek revenue
producing opportunities by scheduling and
overseeing group functions associated with the
Visitors Center Medill Room and Gallery
10.
Manage the Cantigny Birthday Party Program
11.
Assure the Visitors Center is maintained in a
clean and orderly manner
12. Assure that
correct and timely information is disseminated to
Cantigny's visitors
13. Recruit, train and
schedule Visitors Center Volunteers to perform
kiosk duties
14. Participate in an on-going
professional development program with the guidance
of supervisor
15. Perform other duties as
assigned
Requirements
1.
Bachelors degree in related field
2.
Supervisory experience
3. Gift Shop Management
experience
4. Must be self-directed, creative,
energetic, flexible, and organized with excellent
communication skills.
5. Able to work weekends,
evenings and select holidays
6. Valid Illinois
driver's license
7. Must become trained in
First Aid, C.P.R. and Automated External
Defibrillator. Must maintain valid
certification
Please submit your resume
on line at MTFResumes@McCormickTribune.org
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Saving Seymour
Stories: Tales From the First 50
Years
The Seymour Museum Inc. has
published a small Seymour history as the first in
a series of publications to save stories from
Seymour's past and to help raise funds for work on
the city's new museum.
Saving Seymour
Stories: Tales From the First 50 Years retold
by Charlotte Sellers for the Seymour Museum Inc.
is available for $19.99 plus $5 shipping and
handling, payable to Seymour Museum Inc. Orders
may be mailed to Charlotte Sellers, Jackson County
Public Library, 303 West 2nd Street, Seymour IN
47274. Purchase orders are welcome. Questions may
be addressed to Sellers, the Jackson County
Historian, at (812) 522-3412 x256 or csellers@myjclibrary.org.
This 52-page publication
is not a complete history of the times. It follows
the lives of five individuals and their families
who were greatly involved in Seymour's development
during those 50 years and relates tidbits of their
daily lives often excluded from more formal
histories. The tales are from government records,
newspapers accounts and other relevant
documents.
Minnesota
Historical Society Produces Exhibits and Storage
Materials Handbook
This handbook is
intended to serve as a frequently consulted desk
reference for exhibits projects managers, exhibits
designers and curators, sites managers, and
various collections curators whose
responsibilities include storage, exhibition, and
handling of museum, library and archival
collections. It provides a ready source of
information on the materials that have been tested
and reviewed in the Daniels Objects Conservation
Laboratory over the past decade following current
conservation guidelines and protocols. Background
definition information on generic materials is
included. The intent and goal of this handbook is
to provide guidance for planning so that
preservation of the collections will be
maximized.
Download a PDF version of the
handbook at www.mnhs.org/preserve/conservation/reports/exhibits_handbook.pdf.
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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
Coordinator, Local History Services, at col@indianahistory.org or 450 W. Ohio St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46202.
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COMMUNIQUE ONLINE is provided for
the benefit of local historical societies and museums
throughout Indiana. It is e-mailed to a subscriber
list maintained by the Local History Services department
of the Indiana Historical Society.
Anyone
may subscribe. This is a free
publication.
To be
added or removed from the mailing list, simply e-mail col@indianahistory.org
or call toll
free (800) IHS-1830.
News
releases from local societies are welcomed and may be
faxed to (317) 234-0427, e-mailed to the above address
or mailed to
Local
History Services, Indiana Historical Society, 450 W.
Ohio St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Please visit
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