Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 10 21

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Historical Commission Minutes September 16, 2009 Page 2 of 3 VIII. Museum Coordinator's Report A. Deeds of Gifts 1. Mark Leiding - scan of photo of Ethel and Fred Lawrence and their family 2. Vera Taylor - numerous historical items, including a scrapbook from when she graduated from Louisville High School in 1925 and photos, "Lookout" newspapers, and "Cargo" yearbooks from her time as a teacher at Louisville High School 3. Bridget Bacon - flyers from successful 2003 library campaign; flyers and yard sign from successful 2008 historic preservation tax campaign; Pasquini's menu from 2005; and last edition of the Rocky Mountain News in 2009 B. The Commission approved the expenditure of $34.40 for magnetic nametags. C. Purchase of Artifacts for the Museum: Bridget Bacon brought the Commission up to date on the status of unique Louisville related items acquired for the Museum from the estates of Lucille DiGiacomo Gray and her mother, Susie DiGiacomo. The Commission was informed that numerous items, including photos and documents relating to Louisville, from these estates are in the process of being donated to the Museum. The Commission then approved the purchase of additional artifacts for $167.00. IX. Committee Reports A. Smaldone Book Signing: Anne Robinson and Alice Koerner will coordinate with the Cultural Council regarding a joint event/book signing of the book by Dick Kreck about the Smaldone family. B. Fall Festival Booth: There was low turnout at the Museum's booth at Community Park on Labor Day. The Commission discussed the possibilities of in the future moving the booth to the outside the Museum on Labor Day, having a float in the parade, and/or organizing activities for children on the street next to the Museum prior to the parade C. Oral History Project Update: A walk through downtown Louisville with Ed Domenico and several hours of interviews with Louisville residents have been completed. A next step is for DVD copies to be made. In addition to the interviews becoming part of the Historical Museum's archives, in the future the interviews could possibly be edited and shown on Channel 8 or presented as a historical program, or form the basis of a book. D. Book Club: Anne Robinson reported that the next meetings are October 7,2009 with the topic of Colorado biographies; November 4, 2009 with the topic of railroads of the West; and December 2, 2009 with the topic of Louisville history. E. Holiday Home Tour: 1. Anne Robinson is willing to coordinate ticket sales and drop off tickets to businesses, homeowners and hosts; Dan Mellish and Jean Morgan can deliver posters around town; Pat Seader will contact Stan's Auto to place a notice on their sign. 2. New members may sign up for memberships on the day of the home tour for a reduced rate of $10 and $15. 3. Colleen Vandendriessche has lined up four sponsors at the $200 level. It was decided that these sponsors will be given a Business Sponsorship as part of their donation, in addition to publicity and acknowledgement as amHome Tour sponsor.