Preserving the Legacy of Hubert Humphrey (Phase I of III)
To provide better organization of the museum collections, allowing for greater public access to the community's historic resources.
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4,264 three-dimensional objects inventoried, with data entered into PastPerfect
2 major storage areas organized, aisles cleared, lighting and security improved
28 boxes of archival material set for transfer to MHS
3 conversations about Collection with Humphrey family members
1 meeting with first Collection curator, Dr. J.B. Andersen
Our goal was to inventory all three-dimensional objects in our collection and capture basic data on them, including indication of whether those objects had historic significance according to our mission statement. We did successfully inventory virtually all three-dimensional objects (we estimate there may be no more than 50 objects remaining), captured basic data, and made an initial assessment of historic significance. We do recognize that even a bit of rudimentary online research on some objects may reveal new insights into their significance. This work to more fully assess significance continues.
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