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June 5, 2020
INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY STATEMENTON PROTESTSOur country and the State of Indiana are now being reminded of our morethan 400 year-long and deep history of systemic racism and oppression ofBlack Americans. The Indiana Historical Society stands with the Blackcommunity against racism and the killing of unarmed Black citizens.
History is critically important. It has the power to unite us in our ongoingdesire to build a better future. By listening, learning and striving tounderstand, we will continue to hold conversations about our history and howthat history has shaped our current world. Without change, our state, nation,and society will not be able to overcome the weight of its own violent andracist history.
The Indiana Historical Society is committed to be a valuable resource bydocumenting, preserving and sharing our state’s history, from allperspectives, and in all its complexity. We hope that everyone will continueto help guide us in providing knowledge of the past and working to build amore just and equitable society in the future.
#BlackLivesMatter #IndianaHistory
UPDATES FROM LOCAL HISTORY SERVICES
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- LHS Updates - Diversity and Equity Resources - What We're Reading - Training - Funding - News & Info- Around Indiana (Online) - IHS Spotlight - Jobs
INDIANAHISTORICALSOCIETYSPOTLIGHT
Annual AwardsNominateoutstandingindividuals andorganizations fortheir work inIndiana historytoday.Nominations aredue July 3.
Honoring ThoseWho “Make”HistoryEach year, wehonor the workbeing done byIndianahistorians,teachers,librarians,
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10 Mile March for Freedom, 1964 (Indianapolis Recorder Collection, Indiana Historical Society)
RESOURCES FOR DIVERSITY AND EQUITY FROM OURLENDING RESOURCE CENTERIndiana history organizations can borrow these and other books from ourLending Library for up to four weeks at no charge, and we'll mail them to you.Email [email protected] to request a resource.
A Practical Guide to Museum Ethics by Sally YerkovichInterpreting African American History and Culture at Museums andHistoric Sites by Max van BalgooyInterpreting Difficult History at Museums and Historic Sitesby Julia RoseInterpreting Immigration at Museums and Historic Sitesby Dina A. BaileyInterpreting LGBT History at Museums and Historic Sitesby Susan FerentinosPlaying Ourselves: Interpreting Native Histories at HistoricReconstructions by Laura PeersRecruiting and Retaining a Diverse Staff edited by Sara DubberlyUnderstanding and Implementing Inclusion in Museumsby Lara-Edythe Coleman
MUSEUM BOOT CAMP VIRTUAL WORKSHOPJune 23 to July 2: Our Museum Boot Camp has gone virtual! During four 75-minute Zoom webinars over two weeks, we’ll cover four museumfundamentals: management; collections; audiences; and fundraising. All foursessions are included in one registration! $30; $25 IHS members; $20 LocalHistory Partners. Register by June 20. REGISTER HERE
DIVERSITY AND EQUITY RESOURCES FORHERITAGE ORGANIZATIONS
museumprofessionals andothers.
Summer YouthBook ClubSparkexcitementaround readingwith virtualSummer BookClub for youthages 9-13. Register by June12.
VIRTUALEVENTSJune 6:Writing andPublishing YourFamily HistoryLearn how todetermine ifyour work isready forpublication, theeditorial process,how to locatepublishingopportunitiesand more. $10;$5 members.
June 11:History HappyHour: IndianaYouth GroupIndiana YouthGroup (IYG) isone of the oldestorganizations ofits kind in thecountry, creatingsafe spaces andfosteringcommunity forLGBTQ+ youthfor over thirty
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NAACP Freedom Rally March, 1963 (Indianapolis Recorder Collection, Indiana HistoricalSociety)
See the “Talking About Race” web portal launched by the National Museumof African American History and Culture to help people explore issues of race,racism and racial identity.
Museum leaders who want to do better can take these steps for DEAI.
Read statements from major U.S. museums about the George Floydprotests. (ARTnews)
Find Welcoming Guidelines for Museums from the LGBTQ alliance of theAmerican Alliance of Museums.
See articles on diversity and museums from MuseumNext.
WHAT WE'RE READING THIS WEEK
Executive Committee, Flanner House Guild Tea, 1946 (Indiana Historical Society)
REOPENING MUSEUMS
years. Free.
June 11:Illegal to BeYou: GayHistory BeyondStonewallJoin IHS andotherSmithsonianAffiliates for aconversationabout anexhibitioncurrently at theNational Museumof AmericanHistory. Free.
June 15:Love Indy:BicentennialTriviaJoin us as wehighlight ourcity’s heritageand learn newcity facts alongthe way. $5.
JOBS
Mrs. Stallard Working inthe Bond Drive Office(Indiana HistoricalSociety)
LOCALPresidentIndianapolis:IndianapolisMotor SpeedwayFoundation.
ExecutiveDirectorSouth Bend:The HistoryMuseum.
REGIONALExecutiveDirectorEphraim, Wis.:EphraimHistoricalFoundation.
Director ofExhibitionsPittsburgh, Pa.:Carnegie Museum
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See this planning toolkit on museums and social distancing. (CCD andSmartify)
Considerations for mask policies at museums. (AAM)
Here’s a big update on what will make people feel safe visiting culturalsites again. (Colleen Dilenschneider)
Navigating fear as museum doors open. (Leadership Matters)
AUDIENCE & COMMUNITYGet to know Generation Z, now on the cusp of adulthood and facing anuncertain future. (Pew Research Center)
FUNDRAISINGHow to build donor relationships in a virtual world. (Fired Up Fundraising)
LEADERSHIP & INTERACTIONHow to speak up when it matters at work or in any situation. (HarvardBusiness Review)
Here are 6 ways nonprofits can build loyal business partnerships.(Bloomerang)
MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIAHow to start a nonprofit podcast in 6 steps. (Classy)
MUSEUMSMuseums and research libraries see huge spikes of DIY historians as peoplehelp transcribe papers. (The Washington Post)
NEED A BREAK?Look at these ethereal photographs by Nigerian-American PhotographerOghalé Alex that emphasize the tension between movement and inaction.(Colossal)
Listen to music with NPR.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
of NaturalHistory.
ExecutiveDirectorOklahoma City,Okla.:OklahomaHistoricalSociety.
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Thurgood Marshall and Daisy Bates, 1957 (Indianapolis Recorder Collection, Indiana HistoricalSociety)
FREE WEBINARSJune 9: Heritage Tourism and Museums: Collaborating for Success – Findways to collaborate locally and regionally to improve the visitor experience atyour museum. (Texas Historical Commission) June 9: Putting Your Supporters First: Improving the Donor Experience –Learn actionable steps nonprofit organizations can take to improvecommunications with donors. (Nonprofit Learning Lab) June 10: Advocating for Collections During Challenging Times – Learn howto advocate internally to secure resources and funding for collections care.(Connecting to Collections Care) June 10: Creating Virtual Fundraisers that Entertain and Engage Donors –Hear from nonprofits about their success creating fun and entertaining virtualfundraising events. (Mobile Cause)
FUNDING AVAILABLE
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NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, 1981 (Indianapolis Recorder Collection, IndianaHistorical Society)
Indiana Main Street Organizations can apply by June 15 for a PreservingWomen’s Legacy Grant for projects that commemorate Indiana women’shistory. (Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial)
Young civic innovators ages 19 to 35 can apply by July 12 for an EmergingCity Champions fellowship and micro-grant to enhance public space,mobility and civic engagement in specific communities – in Indiana, those citiesare Gary and Fort Wayne. (John S. and James L. Knight Foundation)
NEWS & INFORMATION
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Paul Fowlkes, Photographer, ca. 1950 (Indiana Historical Society)
Indiana Humanities announced the distribution of more than $500,000 inoperating support to 74 organizations across Indiana through CARES Grants.
See an infographic on Indiana Main Street’s return on investment in 2019,including numbers of jobs created, dollars spent on renovating buildings andmore. (Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs)
EVENTS AROUND THE STATE
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Christamore Day Campers, 1984 (Indianapolis Recorder Collection, Indiana Historical Society)
Indiana State Museum (Indianapolis)Kids can do summer camp at home with Camp in a Box kits filled withsupplies for fun activities.
Marshall County Historical Society and Museum (Plymouth)Join a virtual brown bag on June 12 to learn about the 1893 Chicago World’sFair, and download the Time Travel Scavenger Hunt to find buildings aroundMarshall County.
Miller House, Newfields (Columbus)Take a virtual tour to see Alexander Girard’s use of color in the mid-centurymodern home.
Ruthmere Museum (Elkhart)Join Tea Time with Ruthmere on Facebook on June 11 to learn about clothesfrom Ruthmere’s collection.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (Vigo County)Explore a treasure trove of historical architecture and artifacts on thegrounds this historic district.
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