2011 Summer Newsletter

URSULINE BOOK PROJECT I f you haven’t purchased a copy of “Journeys of Ur suline, Academy & College of Paola” why don’t you place your order today, lest you forget??? Cost $35.00 + $5 shipping We know that you will enjoy reminiscing the mem ories of many personal stories, scrapbooks and of pictures—the grounds, the campus, the defined architecture of structures, students, neighbors and friends of Ursuline.

MINI MINUTES

April Report on the Civil War project by Wayne John son. The exhibit will open on May 9th. Handouts were made to take to Kansas Sampler at Leav enworth, Ks on May 7 & 8. Discussion on expense of Fog’s car and also of land by John Browns Lookout. Joe Hursey was introduced and he gave his history of experiences and education. He has been volunteering at the museum. It has been discussed with members to find a way to hire him as Director/Curator. May Discussion on using “Quick Books” for our book keeping. Motion made and passed . Bernice Chitwood reported on consigning a quilt of our choice to the Stauth Museum in Montezuma, Ks. For a special display. Discussion on storing our electronic records off site with Carbonite. Motion made and passed to follow through and also close the bank box. Discussion on clearing out the middle room for the art display. Discussion on need for volunteers to give guid ed tours . Joe has signed the museum as a member for Freedom Frontier. Discussion on Civil War exhibits – Mike Gibson is allowing Joe to copy his gr-great grandfathers diary while a prisoner of the Confederates. Discussion on the renter paying for utilities used. Joe is planning on having a presentation to the senior citizens on a monthly basis. Motion was made to redo the membership brochure and passed. Suggestion was made to change our meeting time to evening enabling businessmen and peo ple to come. Motion was made and set for first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the muse um. Passed. Directors will be notified.

These pictures reflect the excellent work of our digital technician, Roger Shipman. Roger is a local Paolan, retired from Taylor-Forge in Paola. His avocation of photography, graphic arts and computer skills have been a definite asset to pro duce this quality book.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Mildred D. Haley, Committee Chairperson

LIBRARY I would like to thank Jeanette (Rigney) and Kent Mey er for the donation of notebooks of genealogy of the Wise family and the Rigney family and farm photos. These will be added to our “Family” shelf. We have quite a listing of family genealogies. Rose Ann Findlen sent us a copy of “Borderland Fam ilies-Always on the Edge” which the primary focus is on the history and genealogy of the Heiskell and Lykins, pioneer families of Miami County. We have been finding some important treasurers of information in that back aisle I have talked about. I am sure we will find more as we finally get to going through it all. We are also planning on a renovation for the library.

Betty Bendorf, Librarian

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