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September 6, 2019

NEWS FROM LOCAL HISTORY SERVICES

Pianos and Victrolas (Indiana Historical Society)

SO THIS BOX COMES IN …Sept. 16 – Washington: Daviess County Museum. Learn the steps in processing incoming donations toyour museum from the time they show up on your doorstep until you’re ready to store them. LEU creditsavailable. $20; $15 IHS member; $10 Local History Partner. REGISTER

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INDIANAHISTORICALSOCIETYSPOTLIGHT NEWSFrom the Colts tothe SpeedwayBomber: The Papersof Judge WilliamStecklerThe Judge William E.Steckler Collectionincludes materialsfrom his time onvarious judicialconferencecommittees, files ofnotable cases,correspondence, somephotographs, an oralhistory transcript, andthe judge’s compiledspeeches, papers andopinions.

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Red Cab Inc. (Indiana Historical Society)

THIS WEEK: BOARD TERM LIMITSIn addition to being a best practice, setting limits on the length of time a board member can serve isbeneficial for your organization. Board term limits allow your board to change as organizational needschange. Term limits also give your organization the opportunity to develop a more diverse and inclusiveboard. Your circle of supporters grows as board members leave the board (but continue their support)and new members begin their board service. For further reading, check out these articles fromGuideStar, BoardSource and BoardEffect. Each week, we’ll share a best practices tip for museums and history organizations. If you have a question about this orother tips, or if there’s anything you’d like to hear more about, please contact us atlocalhistoryservices@indianahistory.org.

WHAT WE'RE READING THIS WEEK

EVENTSLayering Recuerdos:Unearthing Indiana’sImmigrant PastThrough a LatinoPresentSept. 12 –Dr. Sujey Vega willtalk about therecuerdos – memories– of Hoosier Latinosand the relationshipsbetween Mexican andnon-Mexican residentsin small-town Indiana.Free; registrationencouraged.

Going Out, Digging In– Mounds State ParkSept. 14 –Anderson: MoundsState Park. Exploreearthworks created bythe Adena-Hopewellpeople and learn themore recent historythat archaeologists areuncovering. $25; $20members.

JOBS

Mrs. Stallard Working in the BondDrive Office (Indiana HistoricalSociety)

LOCALIntermittentHistorical InterpreterRichmond –Levi Coffin StateHistoric Site.

REGIONALChief CuratorMilwaukee,Wis. –Harley-Davidson

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Roselyn Richardson with Puppies (Indiana Historical Society)

AUDIENCE & COMMUNITYWelcoming Service Dogs to Your Museum(AAM)

FUNDRAISINGHow to Keep Your Donors Giving Year After Year: Seven Revealing Factors You Need to Know(GuideStar)

LEADERSHIP & INTERACTIONStepping Out of Silos: 5 Things That Are Everyone’s Job in Cultural Organizations(Know Your Own Bone)

How to Bring Out the Best in Others(Leadership Freak)

3 Simple Habits to Improve Your Critical Thinking(Harvard Business Review)

MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIAMarket Your Impact – A Quick Guide for Nonprofits on How to Create Awareness, Build Buzz, andGain Credibility Through Storytelling(GuideStar)

Powerful Opening Lines to Help Museums Grab Attention Online(MuseumNext)

MUSEUMSDon't Be an RFP Weasel – On Creating Ethical Requests for Proposals

Museum.

Director ofExhibitionsSt. Louis, Mo. –Missouri HistoricalSociety.

Field ServicesCoordinatorClinton, Mo. –Missouri Main StreetConnection, Inc.

NATIONALDirectorCharles City, Iowa –Floyd CountyHistorical Society.

DirectorFort Smith,Ark. –Fort Smith Museum ofHistory.

Executive DirectorAsheville, N.C. –Western NorthCarolina HistoricalAssociation.

Executive DirectorCanterbury,N.C. –Canterbury ShakerVillage.

Curator/ VolunteerCoordinatorBuffalo, Minn. –Wright CountyHistorical Society.

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Museums & Truth. The Truth is, there is More Than one Truth!(MuseumNext)

PRESERVATION, COLLECTIONS & HISTORYLearn About Documentary Filmmaking: How to Research a Documentary Film with Tips and Advicefrom Ken Burns(MasterClass)

British Museum to Display Hundreds of Thousands of Archived Artefacts in New Storage Facility(The Art Newspaper)

22 Weird Jobs From 100 Years Ago(Mental Floss)

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Exercise Class at the Independent Turnverein (Bass Photo Co. Collection, Indiana Historical Society)

FREE WEBINARSSingle Days of Service: Make 'em Work!Sept. 10 – Learning Center. Learn how to create meaningful work that can be completed in a single dayby a large group of diverse volunteers.

Steps You Can Take Immediately to Diversify Your Board and Major Donor BaseSept. 11 – GrantSpace. Learn practical methods for identifying and approaching diverse major donor andboard prospects who share a passion for your organization and mission.

Environmental Monitoring for Museums: The BasicsSept. 19 – Texas Historical Commission. Learn how the museum environment can impact collections, aswell as how to go about engaging in an environmental monitoring program.

Practical Book RepairOct. 3 – Connecting to Collections Care. This webinar will cover basic book structure, damageassessment, cost effective decision-making regarding repairs, appropriates supplies and techniques forbasic repair.

ONLINE TRAININGEnd-of-Year Fundraising OnlineSept. 12 – The Fund Raising School. Explore the current landscape of online giving and learn digital

College Park, Md. –National History Day.

Museum DatabaseAdministratorNew York, N.Y. –New-York HistoricalSociety.

INTERNSHIPSPaid DigitizationInternshipAuburn, Ind. –Auburn CordDuesenbergAutomobile Museum.

Paid ArchivesInternshipMinneapolis, Minn. –General MillsCorporate Archives.

Paid SpringInternshipRichmond,Texas –George RanchHistorical Park.

ORPHANSCORNER

Do you have an itemyou would like todonate to an Indianamuseum or nonprofit?We'll list it here! Email us theinformation and we'lllist it for you!

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strategies you can implement right now to propel your end-of-year fundraising efforts. $19.74.

Strategies for Oversized CollectionsSept. 17 – NEDCC. Learn about good practices for caring for oversized materials in your collections,including those made of paper and textiles. $45.

Introduction to Financial ManagementSept. 30 through Oct. 27 – AASLH. This four-week course provides an accessible, clear, and even funintroduction to financial concepts. $250; $150 members.

ONSITE TRAININGAssociation of Midwest Museums and Michigan Museums Association Joint ConferenceOct. 2 through 5 – Grand Rapids, Mich. Take part in a wide variety of sessions and networkingopportunities at the 2019 Joint Conference.

FUNDING AVAILABLE

1903 Aerial View of English Hotel and Opera House (Bass Photo Co. Collection, Indiana Historical Society)

SIA Foundation Capital Projects GrantsApply by Sept. 30 – SIA Foundation, Inc., a charitable foundation of Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.,is committed to making gifts to qualifying 501(c) 3 organizations or entities within the State of Indianathat will improve the quality of life and help meet the needs of our residents.

Historic Preservation FundApply by Oct. 4 – Indiana Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology. Funds are available forarchitectural and historical projects, archaeological projects, and acquisition and development projects.

RESOURCES

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Texaco Station in flood, 1937 (Bass Photo Co. Collection, Indiana Historical Society)

10 Steps to Mitigate Natural Disaster DamageThis toolkit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation compiles the essential steps you can takebefore and after the storm to minimize impact to historic structures.

National Resource Guide for Disaster PreparednessThis guide from CCAHA assists institutions in the preparation of their own Emergency Telephone List andin the selection of emergency supplies and equipment to have on-site.

Hurricane Resources 2019As the 2019 hurricane season intensifies for its peak activity, personal safety comes first, but if you havetime, protect your family treasures by following NEDCC's advice with these tips.

IN THE NEWS

Spyro Gyra Interview (Indianapolis Recorder Collection, Indiana Historical Society)

Changes Afoot for Indiana Author AwardsThe Indiana Authors Awards will be expanded in 2020 as a biennial awards program. Indiana Humanitiessays the goal of the changes is to bring more attention to the work of Indiana authors and showcase thestate’s literary community. (Inside Indiana Business)

DHPA Awards 15 Grants to Indiana Communities

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The Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology has awarded 15 federal grants for historicpreservation and archaeology in Indiana communities totaling more than $454,000. (DNR)

'See You Again Someday' Historical Marker Placed for Ryan WhiteThe Ryan White Indiana Historical Marker Dedication was held on Aug. 30 at Hamilton Heights MiddleSchool in Arcadia. (Kokomo Tribune)

Main-Street Modern: How Columbus, Indiana, Became a Design CapitalThe small Midwest city, known for its modern architecture, makes it feel fresh and lived-in during abiennial festival. (CityLab)

Historical Marker Installed for Iconic Photographer Frank HohenbergerOn Aug. 29, Hohenberger’s contribution to the preservation of Brown County history and culture wascemented in downtown Nashville. (Brown County Democrat)

EVENTS AROUND THE STATE

Race Against Time (Indiana Historical Society)

Miami Indian Heritage Days – Miami HarvestSept. 7 – Fort Wayne: Chief Richardville House, 1 to 4 p.m. learn about edible and usable plants andmaterials with Dani Tippmann. Admission applies.

Think Like an Archaeologist!Sept. 7 – Bloomington: Monroe County History Center, 1 to 3 p.m. Explore artifacts and researchrecords reflecting different cultures in Indiana’s past. Please RSVP.

A World in Motion: Travelers and Tourists in Ben-HurSept. 12 – Crawfordsville: General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, 7 p.m. Dr. Howard Miller will discusssignificant ways in which he has re-examined some of his original perceptions of Ben-Hur.

Diggin’ Marshall County: A ‘Mammoth’ Discovery!Sept. 13 – Plymouth: Marshall County Museum, noon to 1 p.m. Retired science teacher Bill Snyder willshare his collection of rare & unusual artifacts uncovered during archeological digs.

Cemetery Preservation & Restoration LectureSept. 13 – Bloomington: Monroe County History Center, 6 p.m. Nationally-recognized cemeteryrestoration specialist Jason Church will discuss cemetery preservation and restoration.

DNA Discussion GroupSept. 14 – Greenwood: White River Branch, Johnson County Public Library, 10 a.m. to noon. CentralIndiana DNA Interest Group staff will moderate a roundtable discussion on genetic genealogy topics.

Revitalizing Historic Places: Indiana Landmarks’ Annual Meeting 2019

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Sept. 14 – Indianapolis: Indiana Landmarks Center. Celebrate the Year in Preservation, elect newdirectors, and honor winners of the Williamson Prize and Servaas Memorial Awards. Free for members.

Using AncestryDNA ToolsSept. 17 – Carmel: Carmel Clay Public Library, 1 to 2 p.m. Learn how to use AncestryDNA’s new toolsthem to solve mysteries.

Memories AliveSept. 21 – Rensselaer: Weston Cemetery, 3 p.m. Join the Jasper County Historical Society for acemetery walk where costumed reenactors will portray eight people buried in the cemetery. $10; $5children.

Pickle Me 2: Let’s Make a DillSept. 22 – South Bend: Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, 10 a.m. to noon. Join the MichianaJewish Historical Society to discover the art of pickling. Free.

Memory WalkSept. 23 – Bloomington: Monroe County History Center, 10 to 11 a.m. Spark up a conversation with yourloved one living with dementia on a guided gallery tour.

Chew on This: Who Belongs Here?Sept. 24 – Multiple Locations in Indiana. Join Indiana Humanities to share a meal and fun yet in-depthconversation with other curious Hoosiers.

Cedar Farm: An Historic Preservation Day TripSept. 28 – Departing from the Monroe County History Center, Bloomington. Jump onto a luxurypassenger bus and travel to one of the remaining antebellum properties in the state of Indiana. $45; $40members.

Heritage DaySept. 28 – Franklin: Johnson County Museum, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience history through Pioneer andCivil War re-enactors, demonstrations of traditional crafts and plenty of hands-on activities. Free.

Genealogy DayOct. 12 – Franklin: Johnson County Museum, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year, the focus will be on exploringcemeteries as a genealogy resource, and weather permitting, there will be a tour of Greenlawnafterwards. $10; includes lunch.

Miniatures by CandlelightDec. 7 – Carmel: Museum of Miniature Houses, 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy the collection of fine scale miniatures,holiday decorations and special holiday exhibits.

EXHIBITS

L. E. Morrison & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana (Indiana Historical Society)

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The Many Paths to Monroe: Family Portraits from the Permanent CollectionThrough January 2020 – Bloomington: Monroe County History Center. See a collection of familyportraits from throughout our county’s history that tell of the triumph and tragedy of the people thatleft a mark on this community.

Crossroads: Change in Rural AmericaIndiana Humanities is bringing this Smithsonian exhibit to six Hoosier communities from September 2019to June 2020. Crossroads explores many themes that resonate with Hoosiers today, including identity,land, community, persistence and managing change.

Sept. 7 through Oct. 20 – Dillsboro Aurora Public Library Oct. 26 through Dec. 8 – Salem Washington County Historical Society Dec. 14 through Jan. 26 – VernonJennings County Historical Society Feb. 1 through March 15 – BristolElkhart County Historical Museum March 21 through May 3 – North ManchesterCenter for History May 9 through June 21 – New HarmonyHistoric New Harmony

Our Favorite HobbiesSept. 11 through Jan. 5 – Carmel: Museum of Miniature Houses. The exhibit features scenes of ourfavorite pastimes – everything from gardening to fishing.

Indiana Historical Society Traveling Exhibits Around the StateIndiana organizations can borrow professional-quality traveling exhibitions on a variety of topics fromthe Indiana Historical Society. See an exhibit at this location:

The Golden Age: Indiana Literature (1880-1920)Through Sept. 29 – La Porte: La Porte County Historical Society Museum Hoosiers and Their Hooch: Perspectives on ProhibitionThrough Sept. 29 – Culver: Culver-Union Township Public Library A Perfect Likeness: Care and Identification of Family PhotographsThrough Oct. 3 – Clinton: Clinton Public Library

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