Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 09 16

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Historical Commission Minutes July 15, 2009 Page 3 of 4 . Planning Department, City of Louisville - slides from the 1970s and 1980s showing undeveloped areas of Louisville . Monarch High School - yearbook for 2008-09 . Earl Bolton - coffee maker from 1930s and copy of historical 1859 journal of a journey to the Boulder area . David Ferguson - kitchen items, books, and early Polaroid camera from his family . Patricia Seader - matchbook from Colacci's Restaurant . Pat Finleon - six property documents associated with Pasqual and Christina Jacovette . J. Kelly McHugh - baseball glove used in Louisville by his father, Richard McHugh . Ray Smith - Smith photo album; photos and items relating to Ed Smith's Grocery Store; other archival and household items relating to Louisville . Emily Jasiak - historical photo of 1016 Main Street . Debbie Vogelsberg - items relating to the James family, including historical newspapers, business receipts, commencement programs, and historical photos C. Louisville Historian - Bridget Bacon gave an update on the next Louisville Historian issues. The Summer issue will have a food theme with the lead article by Harry Mayor. The Fall issue will have the theme of the history of Miners Field, with articles by Sean Moynihan and Bridget. D. It was noted that the Museum saw a high number of visitors in June, at 282. E. Bridget Bacon said that in response to a request from the Colorado Historical Society, she assembled a list of Italian surnames that historically appeared in Louisville, and asked if Commission members had any additions. She also asked if anyone knows of the location of the bell that was in the school building that is now the Center for the Arts. Last, she brought to the attention of the Commission that a book by Dick Kreck has been published about the Smaldone crime family of Denver who engaged in activities in Louisville several decades ago. IX. Committee Reports: A. Spring Historical Program: approximately 60 people attended the Historical Program on Italians of Colorado at the Center for the Arts. B. Volunteer Brunch: Sally Burlingame noted that there was very good feedback from the attendees. C. Taste of Louisville: It was reported that the Museum was very busy during its Open House during A Taste of Louisville. 126 people visited that day. Bridget Bacon noted that it was the first year in her experience that the Museum was adequately staffed with volunteers to help all of the visitors. She thanked the Commission members and other volunteers who gave their time. D. Oral history Project: Dustin Sagrillo stated that the group has done two tapings with Dave Ferguson and Bob Enrietto. Bridget Bacon noted that she and the group will be having another meeting on Aug. 7 at 9:00 am to discuss more interviews. She mentioned the costs associated with the interviewing: one DVD copy for the interviewee, one DVD copy for the Museum, and one copy to go on archival DVD (and to go on the City server). The original tapes are to be