Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 05 07

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Memorandum To: Historical Commission From: Bridget Bacon, Museum Coordinator Date: April 29, 2014 Re: Museum Coordinator’s Report The Spring 2014 Louisville Historian will focus on the popularity of the game of bocce in Louisville, with the lead article by Jennifer Strand. It will be mailed out to members soon. Two recent programs tied in with the Winter 2014 Louisville Historian’s lead article about the th 100 anniversary of the Northern Coal Field war and the battle at the Hecla Mine. The first th was Ron Buffo’s Brown Bag on March 6, which drew about 60 people, and the other was Ron’s April driving tour of sites relevant to the Hecla conflict that had 40 people in attendance. The Louisville History Foundation approved funding for a conservator, Lisa Capano, to clean the antique safe at City Hall. She has been cleaning it and gave a talk/demonstration about th her work on April 25. Former Historical Commission member and current Foundation member Marilyn Hunt has taken extensive photos of the safe before cleaning and during the cleaning process. The City of Louisville has posted a job announcement for a paid cataloging intern to start in June. The intern will catalog historic photos from the Museum’s collection. The Historic Preservation Commission approved funding for a brochure developed by Museum volunteer Becky Harney on the topic of the twelve Louisville buildings that are on the National Register. Anne Robinson and Diane Marino will give walking tours of historic downtown Louisville again this summer. The dates and times will be announced at a later date. Museum Visitors Report (these statistics represent visits to the Museum itself, and not inquiries that come in by email or phone): February visitors: 124; March visitors: 231; YTD: 489.