Artifact Storage Condition Improvement

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$112,655
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Pope County Historical Society
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2016
End Date
November 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Pope
Pope
Project Overview

To provide better storage conditions, allowing for greater public access to objects in the collection.

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$112,655
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,637
Direct expenses
$115,292
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org

Measurable Outcome(s)

Our measurable outcomes were:
*Completion of procurement process - measured by change in status. We did complete the procurement process. Our records are available upon request.

*Completion of Building Modifications - These were done on time in preparation for the delivery and construction of the compact shelving system.

*Meeting Museum Standards - Change in status

The new storage system is installed and approximately 3000 items have been moved into secure, archival housing. The remainder of the 3D objects will remain on exhibit. There is space available for us to continue to accept objects into the collection as well as to rotate items from exhibit into storage.

Artifact locations have been updated in Past Perfect. We can produce a list of exactly which items are in the new storage area with their location down to the exact drawer or shelf. 2772 objects are in the compact storage system and 334 are in newly created art and oversize object storage. There are additional unprocessed negatives, ledger books, aerial photos and 3D items in the new storage spaces as well. Cataloging them is an on-going process.

*Quarantine space developed - Change in status

Completion of quarantine area development in reclaimed storage space.
All collection artifacts have been removed from the small closet and placed into new storage system. The space is designated for incoming artifacts only.

*Workshop space converted - Change in status

Former storage space is being rededicated to collection management space for cataloging, cleaning, and conservation work. This is ongoing.

*New exhibit space developed - change in status and knowledge. (Long Term Goal)

Reclaimed exhibit space currently being developed into new exhibits. Visitors learn different aspects of Pope County History. We have already hosted one temporary exhibit in the new space. One of the local churches celebrated their 150th anniversary and created an exhibit that drew many new visitors to our building in June and July.

Source of Additional Funds

Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org

Recipient Board Members
Mary Smith, Corbin Corson, Suzanne Vold, Cody Rogahn, Dave Lent, Neil Lageson, Pauline Opdahl, Beth Snider, Gene Stark
Project Manager
First Name
Merlin
Last Name
Peterson
Organization Name
Pope County Historical Society
Street Address
809 South Lakeshore Drive
City
Glenwood
State
MN
Zip Code
56334
Phone
320-634-3293
Email
popecountymuseum@gmail.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000