Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2018 05 16

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Historical Commission Minutes March 7, 2018 Page 2of4 A. Approval of Deeds of Gifts from donors - The Commission decided to approve the following 6 donations: 1. Rosemary Rippeth: photos, scrapbooks, and documents relating to Louisville from the estate of Marion Thirlaway. 2. Beryl Rippeth: Four books that belonged to longtime Louisville teacher Lydia Morgan. 3. Louisville Water Treatment Division: historical documents and ledgers relating to the S. Boulder & coal Creek Irrigating Ditch Co. 4. Linda Knight: items relating to the Johnson and Wilson families of Louisville, including receipts and payroll statements from local mines. 5. Laurinda Sturr: program for a 1955 dance recital in Louisville. 6. Shirley Bodhaine: four original historic photos relating to Louisville. B. Advice sought on donations of other artifacts being offered: Bridget asked for advice on one item. The Hecla Mine Casino was torn down recently, and Lauren Trice retrieved two original windows from the building. They could be an interesting feature to display in a new museum building, particularly given their authenticity and connection to an important part of Louisville labor history. The Commission advised that the windows be retained. Bridget will present the Deed of Gift for formal approval at the next Commission meeting. C. Museum Coordinator's written report: In addition to her written report, Bridget reported that Becky Campbell is the interim department director overseeing the Library. The new Deputy City Manager will oversee the Museum during the interim. It is anticipated that there will be a national search for the new Library & Museum Director using a search firm. On the same day as the Harney-Lastoka event, there is also an event to bring people from Denver via History Colorado to visit Louisville for the day. Anne Robinson is going to give them a walking tour and they will tour the Museum; the event is for 40 people with more on a waiting list. Summer walking tours will be given by Diane Marino and Jason Hogstad. 68 people came for the most recent Art Walk. Bridget now plans 30 programs / year. Tomorrow a visit by Bridget to Frasier Meadows, probably to be attended by about 50 people, for the same program as presented at Anthem for about 200 people. On March 15, Doug Conarroe will speak about the coal giants, the companies owning the old coal mines, linked to his book on Lafayette. Paula asked about videotaping this and other talks. Dave Lee will start putting the 10 oral histories on Channel 8. City of Louisville Louisville Historical Museum 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303-665-9048 (phone) 303-335-4550 (fax) www.louisville-library.org