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Fall 2018 • Vol. 2, Issue 16 Traveling exhibit honors children’s impact he stories of ordinary chil- dren who faced extraor- Tdinary circumstances can inspire children today to fight discrimination and intoler- ance. The Power of Children: Making a Difference, a new exhibition now showing at the Sioux City Public Museum, explores the lives of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White and their impact in making a positive differ- ence in the world. The exhibit will be on display through January 6, 2019. Organized by The Children’s The impact of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White is showcased in the Sioux City Public Museum’s current traveling exhibit. Photo credits: Anne Frank, May 1942 (AFF/AFS); Museum of Indianapolis, Ruby Bridges, 1960 (Donated by Corbis); Ryan White, c. 1987 (© Kim Komenich) The Power of Children has been made possible through original artifacts, and hands- thoughts of a better future. NEH on the Road, a special on interactive displays, visitors Despite her death at a con- initiative of the National will get to know each child’s centration camp in 1945, Endowment for the Human- story, and immersive environ- the power of Anne’s words ities. It has been adapted ments will bring them into the continues to reach millions and toured nationally by spaces where each child felt through her widely published Mid-America Arts Alliance. safe. diary. (continued on the The Power of Children en- Because of her Jewish heri- inside back cover) courages children and fam- tage and faith, Anne Frank ilies to explore problems of spent two years hiding from isolation, fear, and prejudice, the Nazis in an annex behind by giving a personal face to her father’s office in Amster- Inside: three major issues of the 20th dam during World War II. century: the Holocaust, the Anne dreamed of becoming FY 2018 Civil Rights movement, and a writer, and while in hid- the AIDS epidemic. Through ing she kept a diary about Annual Report audio-visual presentations, her fears, experiences, and The Sioux City Public Museum collects, preserves, and interprets cultural and social history with an emphasis on Sioux City and the region. GRAND OPENING Experience the history of Sioux City like never before! You are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the new Sioux City Public Museum. Explore state-of-the-art interactive displays, engaging permanent exhibits, rare Sioux City artifacts and so much more. Please join us on this history-making day as we present ÒOur New MuseumÓ to the community. WHO: Sioux City Public Museum WHAT: Grand Opening Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: 607 4th Street Director’s Report by Steve Hansen here did the The answer is quite simple as our history and facilities with we have an incredible and so many guests and look W summer go? talented group of employees forward to offering an even and a very large contingent broader range of activities in The Sioux City Public Museum of dedicated and hardwork- the coming months. and Sergeant Floyd River ing volunteers. I am remind- Museum & Welcome Center ed of this daily. Team work is One of our yearly goals is for enjoyed another great the Museum and Welcome summer season with an I truly enjoyed Center to be known as desti- incredible amount of activity sharing our history nation attractions where visi- and visitors. Summer camps, and facilities with tors will enjoy themselves in a classes, tour groups and so many guests... welcoming atmosphere and music on the Museum learn something along the Plaza were just a few of the the key to our success and I way. We need your help to highlights that kept our staff am very proud to be part of continue reaching this goal and volunteers busy. Add this team. and making a little of our a car show, the Lewis & own history along the way. Clark encampment on the As you read the following riverfront and a full schedule pages, I think you will agree Thank you everyone for your at the Peirce Mansion and that we experienced anoth- support and wishing you the you might ask how were we er fun-filled history-making best for the Holidays. able to do so much? year. I truly enjoyed sharing Volunteer Spotlight Harold Canny arold Canny says he is fun experience,” says Harold. “a long-suffering victim “I just polish the apple.” Hof ‘collectavitius.’ This disease creates a desire to A retired Sioux City schools collect collectibles.” educator, Harold knows a thing or two about polished Frequenting flea markets, apples. After graduating auctions, and garage sales from the University of is a characteristic of his af- Northern Iowa, he and his fliction, according to Harold. late wife raised four children. However, he doesn’t expect Public Museum’s move to a He was active in Siouxland any sympathy as his eclectic new downtown site, which Youth Athletics and as a bell personal collection is so no- would also house its archives ringer for the Salvation Army. table it has been featured in and collections. Work began Siouxland Life magazine. on restoration of the historic Now Harold is one of the Peirce Mansion to its Victori- driving forces behind the It’s this life-long devotion to an-era origins soon after the Peirce Mansion’s quarterly history that led Harold to join move. open house events. He is the Sioux City Museum & busy promoting the Holiday Historical Association board “Everyone is friendly and Open House on December more than 10 years ago. At eager to help - all possess a 2, a free annual event for the time, staff and volunteers positive attitude and they the public with refreshments, were planning the Sioux City make a visit to the Museum a music, and a visit from Santa. Sioux City Museum & Historical Association ANNUAL REPORT Fiscal Year 2017 – 2018 • July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Sioux City Public Museum The fiscal year started out with the Museum providing a truly out of this world educational experience. The Solar Left: The Museum’s space at Park(ing) Day downtown Eclipse view- showcased Hot Fudge Hound ing event while staff gave out free ice cream. on August Right: Young Jedis practiced their skills on the Museum Plaza. 21, 2017 packed the Museum In-house exhibits featured schools, and local politicians Plaza. Hundreds of people local topics, while a variety were just a few of the topics lined up to receive free glass- of traveling exhibits had a explored last year. The audi- es provided by the National broader scope. Exhibit-relat- ence participation has been Park Service and the Mu- ed programming added a remarkable with great ques- seum. After the supply of local perspective. tions and discussion about glasses ran out, Museum staff the topics as well. helped attendees create The History at High Noon pinhole viewers out of unique series continued to attract Museum staff and volunteers materials to view the eclipse audiences with an appreci- continued to offer quality safely. It was a truly memora- ation for local history. Nick- school programming for ble community event. names, neighborhoods, high teachers and students on field trips. Tours and outreach Attendance/Service Statistics were developed to target specific topics and elemen- Sioux City Public Museum – 38,894 tary curriculum, resulting in Number of educational programs nearly 100 tours offered. Children – 50 School – 87 Adult – 32 Outreach – 48 Education staff developed Guided adult tours/programs – 5 Total number of educational programs – 222 high quality and fun summer programs on a variety of Sgt. Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center – 20,434 topics. These young scien- Outreach, Research, and Peirce Mansion – 5,874 tists, bakers, engineers, artists, Jedis, or astronauts explored TOTAL – 65,202 new (and some old) ideas. The Sioux City Public Museum collects, preserves, and interprets cultural and social history with an emphasis on Sioux City and the region. Volunteers The Museum is tremendously appreciative of its volunteers in Education, the Archives, Welcome Center, Peirce Mansion, and serving on boards. Ninety-nine active volunteers compiled 7,455 hours during the last fiscal year. They are a valued and integral part of the Museum. Volunteers: Helen Anderson, Jim Ander- The passion, enthusiasm and good nature of the Museum’s amazing volunteers was on son, Wyman (Andy) Anderson, Jeanine display at the 2017 Volunteer Dinner, which included the first Trivia Night for volunteers. A Ashmore, Keith Ashmore, Glenn round of “Stump the Chumps” let volunteers pose some real head-scratchers for the staff. Barnett, Mike Berger, Michele Boykin, Patt Brenden, Calvin Buchanan, Jeff Joan Hanson, Mary Heck, Bev Hinds, **Ben Nesselhuf, Jeff Olson, Barb Philips, Burke, *Harold Canny, *John Carter, Alex Julius, Jim Jung, Donald M. Tom Plaza, Bonnie Quade, Ty Quade, Rosie Chicoine, Carmen Cobb, Elaine Kingery, Ruth Kingery, Liz Koele, Ric Rita Rose, Randy Rumelhart, Carolyn Cogdill, **Katie Colling, Ron Colling, Krommenhoek, Rosie Kuehne, Schmith, *Joan Schurtz, Anne Shaner, Jill I. Collins, Mark Custer, Noel D’cruz, Brandy Langley, Taylor Lawrence, Nancy Shulenberger, David Sitzmann, **Amy DeGroot-Hammer, Jessica Wendy Lego, Hob Lessman, Grace Lexie Sprague, Marge Swanson, Karen Dekker, Mary Dermit, *Don Duzik, Terry Linden, Wayne A. Lindgren, Camille Tagatz, Eric Turner, Eduardo Valencia, Duzik, **Janet Flanagan, Kathy Lydon, *Connie Macfarlane, Doug Kate Vlaanderen, Nathan Votek, Sue Fliginger, **Priscilla Forsyth, Ginger Macfarlane, Mary Macomber, Waples, Jackie Warnstadt, Megan France, Gregory Giles, Jerald Goehring, Carmen Major, Sandy Mansfield, Warren, Shirley Watson, Allan Wells, James L. Goff, *Russ Gondek, *Terry Patrick McKeever, Phyllis McMillan, Bonnie West, Carmen White, and Gottburg, *Jody Graham, Mary Helen *Marc Mozak, *David Nelson, Don Danny Whitlock.
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