Correspondence on Indian Relic Preservation and Museum Development in 1935
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence on Indian Relic Preservation and Museum Development in 1935
- Date Created:
- 1935-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47
- Description:
- The text discusses the importance and challenges of small history museums, particularly those maintained by historical societies. It emphasizes the need for convergence of activities such as collecting, preserving, exhibiting, illustrating, and educating to create successful museums. The text also highlights the interest of the public in history and the potential for historical societies to capitalize on this interest. It mentions the value of properly arranged displays of historical material and the role of museums in social betterment. The text also includes correspondence between Dr. Arthur Parker and Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the preservation of Indian relics and museum displays.
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0000, Box 24B, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 10 Pages
