Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 09 21

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HistoricalCommission Minutes July 20, 2011 Page 2of 4 c.David Buchanan: picturesof the Louisville Bachelor Clubin 1908and a rag rugmade by Emma Harris of Louisville. d.Dixie Buckalew: shot firer’s certificate of her father, Richard Parkin. e.Arlene Leggett: photographs of pages from an old Bible from the Leggett familythat includes family history. f.Tom Mudrock: WWII items fromhis father-in-law. g.Marge Turner,descendant of the Carveth family: digital imagesrelating to her familyand the house where they lived in Louisville. The Commissiondecidednot to accept a crusher ball from Alma, CO used to separate mineral from ore in hard rock mining because it is not fromLouisville and is not representative of the kind of mining that took place here. Bridget will encourageits donation to a museum that interprets hard rock mining: Bridget Bacon reported that a donor has signed a deed to donate historical interior decorative woodwork from 641 Main Street, and she will contact the donorto inquire about whether the woodwork could in the futurebe used as part of a Museum building as opposed to being accessioned as part of the Museum’s collection. This deed will be presented for acceptance at a future meeting. Also, Bridget asked for guidance regarding the proposed donation of a quilt made by women associated with the Pleasant View Grange. The Commission decided that the quiltshould be accepted because of its connection with both the agricultural history of our area and women’s history. Bridget Bacon will pursue having the deed signed and it will be presented for acceptance at a future meeting. Questions regarding the Museum Coordinators Report. 2.There were no questions. Bridget shared the following additional items: a.In support of the “Onthe Same Page”program,the Fall Louisville Historian will focus on the Great Depression, the October Brown Bag Lunch will feature family stories from Louisville in the Depression,and there will be a Museum exhibiton Louisville during the Depression inthe Library. th b.To celebrate Boulder County’s 150anniversary,a passport to visit24 Countymuseums(which includes the Louisville Museum) is being created by the County. c.Colorado Hometown Newspapersincluded a historical item forwhich Bridget was interviewed. d.Diane’s first walking tour is the first Saturday in August. th Planning for how to observe the Museum’s 25Anniversary. 3. a.Brown Bag talk with Museum Founders –August 2, 2011 b.Openhours on Saturday, Sept 3. Diane Marino stated that she and Pat Seadermay be able to supplyItalianpizzellesfor that day. c.Labor Day Parade entry. Sean Moynihan will put in the entry and is working on contacting theColoradoVintage Base BallAssociation regarding uniforms. th d.Bannerto commemorate the Museum’s 25anniversary:Jennifer Strandwill find out the City specifications for the bannerand will place the order. e.Reception: The Commission discussed plans to hold a reception for members in September.The Commissionagreed to hold the event on Friday, Sept. 16 from 4:30 –7:00 p.m. at Creative Framing and the Museum. Invitations will be mailed to all membersas well as some City staff and additional supporters. The Commission will ask Wayne Lee and Maggie Snyder to do a book signing at the event. Refreshments will be served at both locations. D.Discussion and Approval of Revised Commission Bylaws .TheCommission voted to adopt the Revised Commission Bylaws that were included in the meeting packet.