Collections - New Additions to Actual Museum
This section will showcase some of the items we are accepting into the collections. Many are being accepted for future use in the re-creation of the living accommodations of the German, Polish, Italian, Irish, Hungarian, Lebanese/Syrian, Ukranian, and other ethnic groups who immigrated to the United States in the mid to late 1800's and settled in, created families, and did the work which made the city the Lumber Capital of the World and an industrial center of distinction until the 1960's. We envision the re-creation of a home with a living room as one ethnic group would have decorated it, the clothing they would have worn, their religion's influence on their life, etc.; a kitchen of another group; a bedroom of another group; etc. We hope to show the life of the youngsters, their schooling, their recreational pursuits, their roles in their churches, etc. Many of our residents served our country in the military so there will also be a representation where appropriate of a family's honored soldier or veteran.
The North Tonawanda History Museum has received word from Heritage Preservation: The National Institute for Conservation, in Washington, D.C. that the Museum has been determined eligible for the 2006 Conservation Assessment Program (CAP). The Museum will be allocated $6,540 to hire a professional conservator to assess the Museum's collections and a preservation architect to assess the facilities for the future Museum home. Assessors will meet with Museum staff and volunteers, as well as with members of the Board of Trustees, so that everyone will play a part in the CAP assessment and will be invested in carrying out the assessor's recommendations. The Museum will need to match the grant with $610.
Heritage Preservation’s Conservation Assessment Program is supported through a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is an independent federal grant-making agency dedicated to creating and sustaining a nation of learners by helping libraries and museums serve their communities.Latest Items Added: 10/01/06
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These 6 images are of women employees of Remington Rand's printing plant on Sweeney Street during World War II. These ladies worked on the 3rd floor and were making folders. Thanks to Jane Dziomba for identifying the location in which the women worked. |
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Above: Elnora Woodward, machine operator, and Mary Wamenanik. |
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Above: Angie Grasso at work. Below: Helen Richter and Viola Siedinski at work. |
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