Fall 2016 • Vol. 2, Issue 11 “Virtual Collections” website is launched “We were very pleased to The Museum’s Virtual Collec- receive a Gilchrist Founda- tions is an “online museum” tion grant to turn the vision of with something for every- having the collection more one; for both people in Sioux available to the public into City who visit the museum a reality,” said Steve Hansen, frequently and people from Museum Director. out of town who might be interested in Sioux City and The new Virtual Collections website front To showcase the Museum’s its history, but not able to visit page features rotating images of artifacts. collections online like larger the facility. ver want to see what institutions is a major under- the Sioux City Public taking requiring many hours “We wanted to have a mix EMuseum has in its exten- of staff time. Fortunately, of artifacts from the perma- sive collection? With more intern/volunteer Haley (Brees) nent gallery and from the ar- than 60,000 objects, over one Aguirre had the right experi- tifacts in storage that people million photographic images, ence; her thesis for the Uni- may never see,” said Aguirre. and 3,600 linear feet of ar- versity Honors Program at the (continued on page 2) chival materials, only a small University of South Dakota fraction of the collection is was a website exploring his- Inside: on display in the permanent tory through the use of vari- FY 2016 annual report gallery. ous objects. Sioux City is first stop for national touring exhibit he new touring exhibition, historical A Photo Album of records TIreland, emerges from may have an ongoing democratic overlooked. archive that is a celebration of ordinary and extraordinary A Photo Album histories, viewed from the of Ireland perspective of private made its individuals and families. From national debut the earliest photographs at the Sioux City taken in the 1850s to the Public Museum Curator of History Matt Anderson prepared the advent of the digital era in November. exhibit, A Photo Album of Ireland for display. in the early 1990s, these The Museum images reveal details about was previously the starting Prints, which was on display how people lived, worked, point for the touring exhibit, July through August this year. and gathered that official Wandering Spirit: African Wax (continued on page 2) 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 Virtual Collection (continued from page 1) The Virtual Collections web- Market, which explores Sioux- the famous to the obscure, site organizes objects how land’s agriculture and Sioux such as the crash of United they are displayed in the per- City’s meat industry, and Flight 232 to the now-defunct manent gallery, into broader About Town, which explores neighborhood of Highland collections that share a com- different Sioux City neigh- Park. mon theme. borhoods. In each of these categories, 20 objects were Virtual Collections website The ten collections on the selected. To view, go to website are further grouped www.virtualcollections. into three larger categories: The website currently show- siouxcitymuseum.org Where We Are, Who We Are, cases 203 objects, about half or follow the link from the What We Do. The collections from the permanent gallery “Research & Collections” include Population Patch- and half from storage. These tab at work, exploring Sioux City’s artifacts tell unique stories www.siouxcitymuseum.org. diverse population, Farm & about Sioux City history, from Exhibit (continued from page 1) “Exhibits focusing on cultural to the unheralded Rev. Dr. Eric Scott, Outing with friends, heritage strike an emotional efforts of an County Donegal, chord with our visitors, anonymous family 1926; 2 13/16 x 3 13/16 inches, ink jet print; whether it was the wax prints photographer; A © Scott Family Collection. that reminded a young Photo Album of man of his native Ghana or Ireland presents the Briar Cliff multicultural the people’s students who honored their account of history Mexican heritage through that is at once a Day of the Dead altar,” personal and said Steve Hansen, Museum powerful. Director. The exhibition Taken as a whole, A presents an extensive range organized by ExhibitsUSA Photo Album of Ireland’s of digitized images from in partnership with Culture collection of more than 120 early Ambrotype portraits Ireland. photographs creates a rich and informal Box Brownie tapestry of images that tells images through to 35mm The curator of the exhibit, of the triumphs and turmoils documentary photographs Trish Lambe of Ireland, will be in the life of a nation. From and Polaroid images. The visiting December 14-15 for everyday scenes of pastoral overall exhibition design special exhibit programming. picnics, holiday celebrations, concept emulates that The Reception & Gallery Talk and parlor portraits to of a family photo album. and History at High Noon snapshots documenting presentation will highlight the impact of The Troubles This exhibition was organized what inspired the exhibit, in the North; from joyful with support from Culture how the images were wedding parties to solemn Ireland’s International assembled and how it was funerary processions; from Culture Programme to curated. the documentation of Irish celebrate Ireland 2016. It historical sites by the world- was curated by the Gallery The exhibit will be on display renowned Shackleton family of Photography, Dublin, and through January 8, 2017. Sioux City Museum & Historical Association ANNUAL REPORT Fiscal Year 2015 – 2016 • July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 Sioux City Public Museum Left: IPTV’s Dan Wardell and the Cat in the The 5th anniversary of Hat. Center: Construction on the exterior of the Sioux City Public the building. Right: Irving Elementary’s La Perla Tapatia dance group. Museum’s grand open- ing in its state-of-the-art Even as the past was cel- downtown facility was a ebrated, new programming highlight of FY16. provided opportunities to reach new audience. One of The other milestone was the biggest additions was the the 25th year of the Dia de los Muertos/Day of Sioux City History Proj- the Dead Celebration. Along ects exhibit showcasing the This year’s exhibit featured 83 with a display of altars, a knowledge and creativity projects from students in 14 family event featured danc- of local 4th grade students. participating schools. ers, crafts, and face-painting. FY16 Temporary Museum Exhibitions June 13 – September 6, 2015 November 21, 2015 – March 6, 2016 Short-term Exhibit Saturday in the Park: When Quality Was Higher than October 24 – November 7, 2015 Rockin’ for 25 Years Price: Martin’s, Davidson’s and Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Pelletier’s September 5 – October 18, 2015 Dead Altars For All the World to See: March 19 – May 15, 2016 In partnership with Irving Elementary Visual Culture and the Sioux City History Projects Struggle for Civil Rights June 17 – August 7, 2016 Photographic Display ExhibitsUSA touring exhibit Backstage Pass: Baron Wolman March 8 – June 26, 2016 September 26, 2015 – March 6, 2016 and the Early Years of Rolling Stone Sioux City Symphony Orchestra You are the Curator ExhibitsUSA touring exhibit 1916-2016 The Sioux City Public Museum collects, preserves, and interprets cultural and social history with an emphasis on Sioux City and the region. Director’s Report by Steve Hansen Time for Reflection! Welcome goals that we thought we Goal #3 – With a larger to this annual report and could achieve and main- space and more centrally thank you for continuing to tain with a new museum located, we could offer more be a strong supporter of the facility. Below you will find programs, more tours and a Sioux City Public Museum. As these goals, and as you read wider range of exhibits both we celebrate our 5th year at through this newsletter I will permanent and temporary. our downtown location we let you judge if you believe should take time to review we are meeting our goals. Goal #4 – Our desire was to our progress not only at our become a community meet- main location, but also with Goal #1 – With a new facility ing place and a cultural the Sgt. Floyd River Museum we would serve more people destination not only for our and Welcome Center and and extend our reach to residents but also guests visit- the Peirce Mansion. We beyond our traditional com- ing our community. have accomplished much munity. during the past 5 years and I As we share the progress truly believe we will continue Goal #2 – With new archi- of the past year with you, I to have an increasing impact val and collection areas we believe you will agree that in our community in the com- could expand our collection, we have met our goals and ing years. maintain it in a more envi- continue to improve. With- ronmentally sound location out your support our success Seven years ago when we and display more artifacts would not be possible. Thank were promoting our capital and expand our educational you again and I hope you will campaign, we had four key efforts. visit our locations soon.