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MOWER HISTORY SCRIBE Mower County Historical Society Newsletter Winter 2014 MOWER HISTORY SCRIBE Mower County Historical Society Newsletter Winter 2014 Williams American Indian Why was the Williams Collection Returned to Family American Indian Collection On October 22, 2013, the Mower County Commissioners made official the return of the Herald J. Williams American Indian Collection to the descendants of Mr. returned and not kept? Williams. This action was initiated by the Mower County Historical Society as part The mission of the Mower County of their deaccessioning process. The collection was donated to Mower County in Historical Society is to discover, 1969 for exhibit at the Mower County Fairgrounds and contained thousands of American Indian pieces from across the United States and other countries as well collect, preserve and disseminate as an extensive rock and mineral collection. A building was erected to house the knowledge about the history of collection with the stipulation that it would be returned to the family if the County Mower County and relate it to the and the historical society no longer wanted to exhibit it. history of the State of Minnesota. “We are grateful to the Williams family for allowing us to show off the collection Despite the uniqueness of the Wil- these past forty plus years,” stated historical society Executive Director Dustin liams Collection, it did not fit our Heckman. “Many people have come to see the exhibit over the years especially during the Fair. However, the collection did not fit into our future vision so that is mission. A large majority of the why we are returning it. Our collection focus is to acquire Mower County items, items came from outside Mower not items from around the country or world. This collection does not fit that Mower County. In order for the historical County focus.” society to preserve Mower County’s The Mower County Historical Society is planning to remodel the building, that history, items not from Mower County housed the collection, to create space for collections storage. Currently there is a need to be removed to allow space shortage of space for storing collection pieces not on exhibit, which has led to entire buildings being closed off to the public that normally would not be closed. for current and future collecting. (Continued on page 3) In This Issue Collection Decisions p.2 Scrapbook Treasures p. 6 The Collections Corner p.8 Meet Caleb p.10 Minnesota Disasters Traveling Exhibit p.11 Patrons lined the hall of the Administration Building an hour before the bake sale opened for Christmas in the County. This year’s event was once again successful. Mower County Historical Society Board of Directors Glenn Medgaarden, President Ardis Jensen, Vice President Pat Kitchings, Secretary Royce Helmbrecht, Treasurer Don Konken Jackie Holst Terry Donovan Amy Baskin Sue Grove Dean Ulland Diana Witt, Treasurer of the Mower County Historical Society from 2008 to 2013, was presented with the 2013 Leadership Award at the Annual Board meetings this quarter will Meeting in November. be on January 7 (6 PM), February 4, and March 4. All Collection Decisions meetings begin at 7 PM unless otherwise noted. As many of you have already heard or read on the front page of this newsletter, the historical society is returning the Herald J. Williams American Indian Collection to the family of Mr. Williams. I’m sure this is a shock to many. However, this decision was thought out, vetted, and approved in the best interest of the organization. The collection had a time and place to be housed at the historical society and that time has now come to an end. One of the first questions that people have asked is why? This is a valid question. The mission of the Mower County Historical Society is to tell the story of Mower County’s history. This is done through exhibits, programs, research, and artifacts. The Williams Collection contained very few artifacts that were from Mower County or could tell the story of Mower County. So by using the criteria identified in our Mower County mission, the collection did not fit our mission. Outside of the donor, the collection had no cohesive connection to Mower County. This is why the collection was Historical Society deaccessioned and returned to the family, as stipulated by a contract between Staff Herald Williams and Mower County. Dustin Heckman, Another question we get asked is “what does this mean for the rest of your Executive Director collection”? As part of the deaccessioning process, we are scrutinizing the current [email protected] collection for other items that do not relate to Mower County as well as excessive duplicates or items beyond the point of conservation. If an item is not from Mower County, we will try to find an appropriate home for it. For example, if we have an Sue Doocy, item that came from Red Wing, we would work with the county historical society in that area or other educational institutions to transfer the item there, where it can Research & Archives Manager be appreciated more fully and incorporated into the history of that area. As great [email protected] as it is to have 20 examples of the same item, it is only necessary to retain a few quality or unique pieces that are well documented to explain its purpose and interpret our county’s history. Jaimie Timm, Curator collections Some of you may be wondering what is being done to ensure we don’t collect @mowercountyhistory.org items in the future without a Mower County connection? Our collections policy received a major overhaul in 2008 with a strict focus of collecting Mower County related items and a more stringent acquisition process. We have turned away John Morgan, many potential donations due to this. A primary criteria that has to be considered Museum Assistant from in addition to the Mower County connection is whether or not the historical society has the means of physical space and financial ability to care for the artifact in Experience Works perpetuity. If we don’t have the ability to properly house an artifact in an area protected from the elements or to care for it if it needs conservation attention, we should not accept the item. This aligns with museum standards and best (Continued on page 4) 2 Mower History Scribe Upcoming Events February 1 to March 16 Minnesota Disasters traveling exhibit at the Austin Public Library March 18 10 AM Social Concerns: The Grange in Mower County at the Hormel Historic Home Glenn Medgaarden proudly shows off the “Sold Out” sign for the Christmas in the County raffle. All available tickets were sold out a half hour before the drawing! (Continued from page 1) Williams American Indian Collection Rolling Membership According to Heckman, the historical society would like to repurpose a building, if possible, to be designated exclusively for collections storage rather than building Begins January an entirely new building. “In a perfect world, we’d love to build a new structure for collections storage but right now that isn’t feasible so we have to make the best of 1, 2014 our current situation.” Effective January 1, Deaccessioning is planned to continue at the historical society for many more years. Heckman cautions that the Williams collection is a unique case for the 2014, all memberships process. Most artifacts that are removed from the collection will not be returned to will be renewed on a the original donor or their heirs. “When a donor gives us an artifact, the rolling basis. paperwork states that they are transferring ownership to the historical society and Memberships will become relinquishing any claim they had to the item being donated. Herald Williams made a direct contract with Mower County with certain stipulations. That is why we have due the 1st of the month to follow this process for the Williams Collection.” of the following year in which dues were paid. Heckman stated that the historical society still welcomes donations of artifacts. “We won’t stop collecting because history does not stop happening. We have a For example, if you pay more scrutinized process for taking in items than in the past because of the lack of your membership dues space and the ability to take care of items.” on February 20, 2014, your dues will come up The final transfer of the collection to the Williams family will be completed in the coming months. for renewal on February 1, 2015. Thank you to those members who renewed their membership and welcome to our new members! @MowerCoHistory Tweet us your memories of Mower County! Winter 2014 3 Thank you to these donors! Beverly Meyer Pat Kitchings Mower County Township Officers Association Colette Chaffee Jerry Wright Dean & Harriet Ulland Shirley Tapp Vern & Sue Grove Jeanne Poppe Gene & Polly Jelinek Once again the wagon rides in the snow was popular among the attendees at Christmas in Virginia Bissen the County. Gene Noterman Kathleen Sherman (Continued from page 2) Collection Decisions Evans Printing & Publishing practices for collections management as well as museum ethics. We do not Shirley Burney accept items with restrictions. All donations are fully owned by the historical society to be cared for as per accepted collections standards by the museum field. Sweet’s Hotel Restaurant & Lounge A final question that I have received quite frequently is “why do you need SELCO collection storage space? Isn’t the point to exhibit all items all the time?” Plainview Public Library Collection storage space is essential to being able to properly care for items housed at the historical society. Many factors can lead to the deterioration of Carl & Verna Schmidt items including UV light, temperature and humidity fluctuation, and excessive Foundation handling.
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