Hi all,
I have received enough materials for 10 hangers so far! That's a good start! Only 90 to go! I am confident we can do this by the end of October. The need is great and will be so appreciated by the museum. Visit the blog often as I have much more information coming. October is going to be a busy month!
Back soon!
Angie
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
The Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
Hello all!
I found these facts regarding the museum especially interesting.
The Memorial and Museum officially opened on Memorial Day, May 30, 1938 and as of today.....it is still not air conditioned! To store the artifacts in a facility that is not climate controlled is a difficult task at best. There are some things in the works to generate funds for air conditioning, as I understand.
Also, the windows in the museum are not UV protected. We all know what kind of damage UV rays can do to textiles. They are working on this issue as well.
We can't save the world all at once....that's why we're making hangers. The hangers will help protect the uniforms in the collection. Wire hangers do permanent damage to fabrics. In St. Louis humidity with no Air conditioning, wire hangers would rust, would they not?
These are details that stood out to me....please visit www.stlsoldiersmemorial.org for more information.
Have a great day!
Angie L.
I found these facts regarding the museum especially interesting.
The Memorial and Museum officially opened on Memorial Day, May 30, 1938 and as of today.....it is still not air conditioned! To store the artifacts in a facility that is not climate controlled is a difficult task at best. There are some things in the works to generate funds for air conditioning, as I understand.
Also, the windows in the museum are not UV protected. We all know what kind of damage UV rays can do to textiles. They are working on this issue as well.
We can't save the world all at once....that's why we're making hangers. The hangers will help protect the uniforms in the collection. Wire hangers do permanent damage to fabrics. In St. Louis humidity with no Air conditioning, wire hangers would rust, would they not?
These are details that stood out to me....please visit www.stlsoldiersmemorial.org for more information.
Have a great day!
Angie L.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT
On October 14, 2010, the Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall will be in Arnold, MO. The wall will remain here through October 17, 2010. To coincide with this event, on October 4, 2010, the Jefferson County Library- Arnold Branch will welcome a display from the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in St. Louis. The display will contain items from each branch of the military. On October 15, 2010, the library's sewing class will learn how to make padded hangers to store some of the hundreds of uniforms at the museum. There will be a presentation by representatives of the museum on this day as well. After the sewing class, any extra materials will also be given to the museum to continue this worthwhile project. Between now and the end of October, our goal is ONE HUNDRED HANGERS FOR HONOR, or at least enough materials for this quantity.
Check back with this blog often to stay informed as plans are completed with definite dates and times! Any plastic hangers (old or new), quilt batting, and 100% cotton muslin you can spare would be appreciated! Please bring these items to the Information Desk at the Arnold Branch of the library at 1701 Missouri State Road, 63010.
Thanks!
Angie L.
Check back with this blog often to stay informed as plans are completed with definite dates and times! Any plastic hangers (old or new), quilt batting, and 100% cotton muslin you can spare would be appreciated! Please bring these items to the Information Desk at the Arnold Branch of the library at 1701 Missouri State Road, 63010.
Thanks!
Angie L.
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