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April 26, 2019
NEWS FROM LOCAL HISTORY SERVICES
Camp Fire Girls (Indiana Historical Society)
FREE FUNDRAISING WORKSHOP IN NORTHERN INDIANAMay 6 – Bristol: Elkhart County Historical Museum. This workshop offers an introduction to the principlesof fundraising. Learn about the development cycle and how it applies to local history organizations, aswell as how to build a case for support using your organization’s story to attract new donors, retaincurrent donors and secure larger donations. REGISTER
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IN THIS ISSUE
News from LocalHistory Services
What We're Readingthis Week
TrainingOpportunities
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Resources
In the News
Events Around theState
Exhibits
Indiana HistoricalSociety Spotlight
Jobs
INDIANAHISTORICALSOCIETYSPOTLIGHT
NEWSBe Heard: AsianExperiences inIndianaApr 27 through July27 –In the thirdinstallment of our BeHeard exhibit series,we explore why theAsian communityreached itspredominance inIndiana in the last halfof the 20th century.
Digital Diaries:Wandering OffCourse
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Civil Defense Office (Indiana Historical Society)
AUDIENCE & COMMUNITYSame People, More Visits: What Growing Repeat Attendance Means for Cultural Organizations(Know Your Own Bone)
Ohio Museums Share Ideas for Inclusivity(Cincinnati Public Radio)
7 Essential Tips for Growing Your Nonprofit Meetup(GuideStar)
FUNDRAISINGYou Know Your iPod Donors. Do You Know Your Teapot Donors?(Bloomerang)
3 Ways to Make a Lasting Impression with First-Time Donors(John Haydon)
The One Action Needed to be a Successful Fundraiser(GuideStar)
LEADERSHIP & INTERACTIONMaking Professional Development Work for Small Museums(AAM)
Partnership Power(ExhibiTricks)
25 Beautiful and Profound Haiku About Nonprofit Work(Nonprofit AF)
MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIAThis Open Source Software Could Make Museum Websites More Accessible(Artsy)
2 Mobile Apps that Will Change the Nonprofit Sector(J Campbell Social Marketing)
On knowing when tofollow an unexpectedand interesting storywhen it presents itself– in this casephotographs of MiltonRobinson, an AfricanAmerican veteran ofthe 54th MassachusettsInfantry Regiment.
The Hoosier MotoristCollectionIn this digital imagecollection, you canfind images from allover the statedepicting peoplehaving fun in campers,auto companyexecutives, road signs,travel photos andmore.
EVENTSIndependentBookstore DayApril 27 –We’re hosting authorsand having some funat the Basile HistoryMarket forIndependent BookstoreDay, including booksignings, exclusivemerchandise, gamesand prizes and more.
Pints from the PastMay 16 –Tap into Indiana’sbrewing history withus by tracing the storyof one of our mostpopular lagers –Champagne Velvet.$12; $10 members;$15 at the door.
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MUSEUMSCounty Historical Societies are Bringing Fresh Energy to Yesterday's Stories(Star Tribune)
3D Printing is Quietly Transforming an Unexpected Industry: Museums(Fast Company)
Living Things, With No Bone or Tissue, Pose a Quandary for Museums(The New York Times)
PRESERVATION, COLLECTIONS & HISTORYHistory and Climate Change(AASLH)
How to Use Fire Insurance Maps for Family History Research(Legacy Tree)
What Happens When a World Heritage City Can’t Support Its Own Heritage?(Philadelphia Media Network)
Historian Robert Caro on the Importance of Analog Research in a Digital Age(Popular Mechanics)
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
A Class in Nutrition Visits the Red Cross Clubmobile (Indiana Historical Society)
ONLINESuccessful Volunteer Interview StrategiesApril 30 – VolunteerMatch webinar. Learn about a variety of question types used in volunteer interviewsand strategies for honing your interview skills. FREE.
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Trends for NonprofitsMay 1 – Join a live tweet chat to learn about the power of enabling your nonprofit’s supporters tofundraise on your organization’s behalf. To participate, follow #P2PFundraising beginning at noon ESTon May 1.
Is Your Organization Ready for StEPs?May 1 – AASLH webinar. Hear how the StEPs self-study assessment program can help your organizationcreate a road map for meaningful change. FREE.
Cleaning GravestonesMay 8 – Wisconsin Historical Society webinar. This webinar will address the most common questions and
Mrs. Stallard Working in the BondDrive Office (Indiana HistoricalSociety)
LOCALOperations ManagerWabash –Wabash CountyHistorical Museum.Apply by April 30.
Part-Time SelectionArchivistBloomington –Kelley School ofBusiness, IndianaUniversity.
Director ofDevelopmentEvansville –Evansville Museum ofArts, History &Science.
REGIONALExecutive DirectorPortage, Wis. –Wisconsin SocietyDaughters of theAmerican Revolution.
Executive DirectorMilwaukee,Wis. –MilwaukeePreservation Alliance.
NATIONALEducationCoordinatorMontgomery, Ala. –Alabama Departmentof Archives andHistory.
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give tips and techniques to clean a variety of materials. FREE.
History Relevance Coffee Break with Detroit Historical SocietyMay 9 – AASLH webinar. Take a coffee break to think about the relevance of history. $5; free formembers.
An Introduction to Herbaria and Herbarium PracticesMay 9 – Connecting to Collections Care webinar. This webinar will cover the broad range of taxonomicorganisms that may be housed in a traditional herbarium and what some of the storage options are fortheir many forms. FREE.
Introduction to Financial ManagementMay 28 through June 25 – AASLH Small Museum Pro! online course. This four-week course provides anaccessible, clear, and even fun introduction to financial concepts. $250; $150 members.
ONSITEPreserving U.S. Military Heritage SymposiumJune 4 through 6 – Fredericksburg, Texas. Join the National Center for Preservation and Training andthe National Museum of the Pacific War for a symposium discussing the preservation of United Statesmilitary heritage from World War II to the Cold War. $325; $125 students.
Great Lakes Main Street ConferenceAug. 18 through 20 – South Bend. The conference will explore techniques and practices for downtownrevitalization and economic development in our communities. $75 early bird registration by May 1.
FUNDING AVAILABLE
Tree Transplanting, Richmond, Indiana (Indiana Historical Society)
Collaboration GrantsInquiry due April 30 – Indiana Humanities. Funds are available for Indiana nonprofits to partner withother community organizations to deliver in-depth public humanities programming built around a coreidea or theme.
Innovation GrantsInquiry due April 30 – Indiana Humanities. These grants provide Indiana nonprofits with funds todevelop and implement bold and creative public humanities programs that introduce new ideas, utilizeunique approaches and/or reach underserved audiences.
Humanities Action FellowshipsApply by May 3 – Indiana Humanities. Selected Fellows will receive stipends of $7,500 and have accessto up to $5,000 to support, initiate or highlight public humanities activity in their local regions duringtheir fellowship.
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RESOURCES
Piano Damaged by Tornado (Indiana Historical Society)
MayDay 2019The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation encourages organizations to set aside May 1 toparticipate in MayDay by preparing for disasters and emergencies. Find suggestions, resources and moreon the MayDay site.
Preservation Month and #ThisPlaceMattersMay is Preservation Month, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation has an online toolkit you canuse for This Place Matters, a national campaign that encourages people to celebrate the places that aremeaningful to them and to their communities.
Indiana Memory Digital Public Library of America Seeks Nominations for Advisory CouncilNominations due June 21 – IMDPLA is seeking nominations of representatives from museums, publiclibraries, academic libraries, historical societies and special libraries. All member organizations musthave a signed data exchange agreement on file with the State Library permitting access to IN Memoryand DPLA. Submit nominations to [email protected].
Conservation ProceduresThe Northeast Document Conservation Center shares tips for surface cleaning of paper, protectiveenclosures, conservation treatments, how to choose and work with a conservator, how to removepotentially damaging fasteners from archival documents and more.
IRS Tips for Form 990 FilersIn one month, millions of nonprofits will face the filing deadline for their annual information returns,i.e., IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ, 990, or 990-PF. GuideStar shares tips for 990 filers.
IN THE NEWS
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George White, Printer at the Recorder (Indianapolis Recorder Collection, Indiana Historical Society)
New Research to Show Princeton’s Role in the Underground RailroadLyles Station is getting ten thousand dollars from the visitor and tourism commission for research. Theyare hoping with some help they can get verified as an official stop of the underground railroad. (14News)
Former Museum Building to Get New LifeThe former home of the Vigo County Historical Society and Museum has new owners who are planning toredevelop the property into a bed and breakfast. The Historical Society is in the process of moving theVigo County History Center to its new home in the former Ehrmann Manufacturing Co. building. (InsideIndiana Business)
Indiana Farmers Uncover Ancient Mastodon BonesWorkers installing a new sewer on an Indiana farm made a mammoth discovery last week – 13,000-year-old mastodon bones. (New York Post)
EVENTS AROUND THE STATE
Russiaville, Indiana Dance Band (Indiana Historical Society)
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Project W.E.E.D.April 27 – Delphi: Canal Park, 8 a.m. This event was originally set for April 20 and rescheduled due toweather. Volunteers of all ages are invited to participated in Wabash & Erie Earth Day to clean up thepark, flower beds, gardens and trails.
Linens & Lace TeaApril 27 – Vevay: Jack Sullivan Senior Center, 1:30 p.m. Enjoy tea and savory and sweet delightsserved on fine china, as well as a program featuring guest speaker Debra Slone. $25.
Meet Harriet TubmanApr. 28 – Fort Wayne: Allen County Public Library, 2 p.m. Kathryn Harris will portray UndergroundRailroad conductor Harriet Tubman. Free.
George W. Julian: Champion of the OppressedApril 28 – Indianapolis: Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 2 p.m. Marion County Historian Steve Barnetttalks about the life of George W. Julian, noted statesman, abolitionist and early Irvington resident.Free.
Henry County Historical Society Annual MeetingApril 28 – New Castle: Henry County Historical Society Museum, 2 to 4 p.m. The presentation willhighlight the results of the archaeological survey project at the Wilbur Wright Fish & Wildlife Area.
Inside Historic St. Mary: A Tour of Art and ArchitectureApril 28 – Indianapolis: St. Mary Catholic Church, 5 to 7 p.m. Tour the church and enjoy wine, beer,hors d’oeuvres, music and a presentation by noted architect James T. Kienle.
Networking Event – INSPIRE: Conversations from Outside the MuseumApril 30 – Indianapolis: The Speak Easy. Join AIM to hear about two strategies for engaging people anddiscuss with your peers how these strategies can make a difference at your museum.
Lew, Sue, and Judah Ben-Hur: Victorian Travelers and TourismMay 2 – Crawfordsville: General Lew Wallace Study and Museum, 7 p.m. Dr. Howard Miller will discussVictorian travelers and tourists. Free; please RSVP.
Miami Indian Heritage Days – The Medicine Woman SingersMay 4 – Fort Wayne: Chief Richardville House, 1 to 4 p.m. The Medicine Woman Singers willdemonstrate the significance of drumming, singing and dancing in Miami society. $7; $5 students andseniors.
Hoosier Sports Legends RememberedMay 10 – Plymouth: Marshall County Museum, noon to 1 p.m. Join Historian Bruce Johnson to learnabout sports figures from Indiana that might surprise you.
A Century of Transportation FestivalMay 18 – Delphi: Canal Park,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This outdoor event opens the Canal Boat season andfeatures many various types of transportation that span the century between the 1840s and 1940s.
Care Partner Training WorkshopMay 30 – Bloomington: Monroe County History Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This program is designed forfriends and family care partners to learn to use museum resources to encourage memory sharing andhelp people to live well with dementia. Free.
EXHIBITS
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Indianapolis Power and Light Window Display (Bass Photo Co. Collection, Indiana Historical Society)
Coverlets, Quilts & Samplers, Oh My!April 27 through May 5 – Vevay: Switzerland County Historical Society. See a display of vintage quiltson loan from private collectors in Switzerland County, as well as a traveling exhibit from the AmericanQuilt Study Group, 200 Years of Solid Color Quilts.
Crest and Monroe CountyMay 21 through Aug. 12 – Bloomington: Monroe County History Center. In 1956, Crest unveiled theirtoothpaste to the world. For years prior to the release, scientists at Indiana University created thecavity preventing prototype and used residents as its test subjects. Through Crest advertisements, thisexhibition will tell the story of how IU and Monroe County were involved with a revolutionary invention.
Indiana Historical Society Traveling Exhibits Around the StateIndiana organizations can borrow professional-quality traveling exhibitions on a variety of topics fromthe Indiana Historical Society. See an exhibit at these locations:
Hoosiers and Their Hooch: Perspectives on ProhibitionSee the exhibit at the Dogwood Tour on April 28 at the Rome Courthouse, and then at the PerryCounty Public Library in Tell City through May 28.
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