Girl Scout Exhibit Open

In honor of the 100^th Anniversary of Girl Scouting, we are exhibiting “Girl Scout Uniforms through the years.” The exhibit is now open and will run though  March. It features Girl Scout and Adult uniforms from the 1920s through today.

The Girl Scout exhibit is free, but visitors are encouraged to visit the rest of the museum as well. Admission is $3 for adults $1.50 ages 13-18 and $.50 for kids 12 and under. The exhibit will be open during the Scout fishing derby Saturday, February 4th.

If you don’t have a Girl Scout in your family or neighborhood, stop in and connect with local Girl Scouts who would be happy to sell you cookies – starting February 14th.

Legacy Grant!

Legacy grant awards were announced yesterday. PCHS was awarded $81,391 to replace and upgrade our heating system. Thank you Minnesota Voters!!

Fixing our failing heating system will protect our artifacts from the extreme temperature changes that take place when the heat periodically shuts off throughout the winter. It will also make it considerably more comfortable for staff, volunteers and visitors now that we’ll be able to maintain consistent temperatures.

Other Pope County organizations were also successful. The County received $152,655 to restore the North Entrance to the Courthouse and the Ann Bickle Heritage House received $18,810 to re shingle the roof of the historic house.

History of the Legacy Fund: In November 2008, Minnesotans passed the clean water, land, and legacy amendment to the Minnesota Constitution.  As a result, over the next twenty-five years, 3/8 of one percent of the state’s sales tax will be dedicated as follows:
33 percent to a clean water fund,
33 percent to an outdoor heritage fund,
14.25 percent to a parks and trails fund, and
19.75 percent to an arts and cultural heritage fund

Proceeds from the arts and cultural heritage fund “may be spent only on arts, arts education and arts access and to preserve Minnesota’s history and cultural heritage.”

View the entire list of recipients.

Girl Scout Uniforms wanted

We are creating an exhibit of Girl Scout uniforms to be on display in February and March 2012 in honor of the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting and the annual Scout Fishing Derby. We have several uniforms in the collection and on loan from the 1950s to today. If you have Girl Scout uniforms that you would be willing to loan to the museum for February and March, please contact Ann at the museum 320-634-3293.

Wrapping up 2011

As the year rolls to an end, we invite you to make a 2011 contribution to the Pope County Historical Society’s roof fund. Since announcing the fund drive in October we have received $60,000 toward our goal of $160,000 to repair damage sustained in a late summer storm.
Write your check today and drop it in the mail to the Pope County Historical Society, 809 South Lakeshore Drive, Glenwood, MN 56334. Keep a solid roof on our heritage!

Roof damage and downed tree - August 1 storm.

Holiday Hours

We will be closed Christmas Eve Day and New Year’s Eve Day.
So, we’ll be open today through Dec 23, Dec 28-30 and resume our regular Tues – Sat Hours on January 3rd.

If you have family in town that would really like to visit the museum and archives over the holidays, please call us at 320-634-3293 and we can make arrangements.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us here at the Pope County Museum.

Technology!

I was thrilled today to make use of Google’s ability to search by a photo instead of text.

The museum recently received an antique child-sized mannequin from Chuck Bullock. The mannequin was found in the basement of Johnson & Bullock men’s clothing store – it was there from previous owners of the building. It is a great addition to our collection and will be used to display some of our vintage clothing. It is just perfect for clothing display as there are no arms or stands to fight with. The bottom of the mannequin is weighted down by heavy metal shoes. This one is a size 6 and is a match to the size 4 mannequin given by the Bullocks years ago.

As usual when we receive new items, I did a Google search to find more information. In this case, I was mostly trying to find the approximate date the mannequin was made.

Sadly, “vintage mannequin” and “antique mannequin” did not find anything like the one from Mr. Bullock. BUT – when I uploaded a photograph of the mannequin along with the key words, I found a site with photos of a similar mannequin from the 1850s!

It is doubtful that ours is that old as there were no shops in Glenwood in the 1850s, but it gives me a rough idea that our mannequin is from the mid to late 1800s.

I think Google image search will become a valuable research tool for me in the future as I encounter “mystery” objects or don’t know the correct keyword to use for searches. It is great how modern technology can help us learn about the past!

UPDATE

After digging further in our own files, we found that  the building that housed Johnson & Bullock’s store was built by Monroe Zalkind in 1917. It was always used as a clothing store. The mannequin in question then must have come to Glenwood some time after 1917.
Here is a brief history of the clothing store on that site:
Sam Zelken owned a men’s clothing store from 1917 to 1933.
1933 -  St. Clair, Crumb & Irgens owned the shop
In 1969 it was sold to Victor Johnson and Charles Bullock who owned the store until Vic’s death in 1996.

Open House a Success

Whew – we had so many visitors to our Holiday Open House on Saturday, we are just now catching our breath! What a fun day!

It was great so see so many friendly faces checking out the Minnesota on the Map exhibit, the regular museum exhibits and all the baskets on the silent auction.

We raised $4000 on the silent auction and added several new annual and lifetime members to our roster. Thank you everyone!

Thanks also to: all the wonderful cookie bakers for the goodies, Dick & Erma Sievertson for providing entertainment and the children of Ann & Any preschool for their artwork.

Merry Christmas from the Pope County Museum!
Staff: Merlin Peterson, Jackie Gartner & Ann Grandy
Interns: Gloria Sieben, Stacy McCurdy & Katarina Menze
Board Members: James Mason, JoAnne Peterson, Corbin Corson, Cody Rogahn, Chris Nelson, Margaret Claeson, Jack Demorett, Suzanne Vold & Mary Smith

Special thanks to our basket donors:
A&W
Affordable Floor Covering
American Diversity Business Solutions
American Solution for Business
Ann Grandy
Bobbers Marine
Boudin Art
Bremer Bank of Starbuck
Brownie’s Tire Service
Cedar Inn Motel
Central Square
Charter Communications
Cinema 9
Curves of Glenwood
David & JoAnne Peterson
David Lent
Doo-wop Coffee Shop
Eagle Bank
Eagle Insurance Agency
First National Bank of Starbuck
Franny’s
Glacial Hills Elementary School
Glacial Printing & Office Supply, Inc.
Glacial Ridge Fitness Center
Glacial Ridge Health Systems
Glenwood Fleet Supply
Glenwood State Bank
Glenwood State Bank Real Estate
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Hair Mix
Hampton Inn & Suites
Harry’s Barber Shop
Hatchery Bar & Grill
Hilltop Lumber
Holiday Inn, Alexandria
Holland’s Floral & Greenhouse
Isdahl Hardware
Jackie Gartner
Jim Schroeder
Kadejan Market
Kar Kraft Body Shop
Karen Kirckof
Lakeside Restaurant
Little Angels Consignment Shop
Lundebrek Auto Repair
Luanne Tanis – Personal Trainer
Marian Pladson
Mary Kay – Wendy Testa
Mary Smith
Midwest Machinery
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Twins
Minnewaska Insurance
Minnewaska Liquor
Minnewaska Meats
Minnewaska Wellness & Fitness
Nancy & Bob Gandrud
Norwex – Janet Beckwith
Nutcracker Café
Pamida
Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake Pizza
Peters Sunset Beach & Golf Course
Photo Magic & Magic Memories
Phyllis Sorenson
Pizza Ranch
Pope County Tribune
Rapid Response Plumbing, Heating & Air
Red Horizon
Samuelson Drug Store
Scotwood Inn
Starbuck Chamber of Commerce
Starbuck Construction, Inc.
Starbuck Locker
Starbuck Telephone Company
Starbuck VFW Auxiliary
State Farm Insurance
Stoen’s Hydrostatic Service Inc.
Studio Royale
Tastefully Simple – Jodi McGinty
Terry Elsey
The Little Store
The Valley Troll
TJ’s Alterations & Tailoring
Tom’s Food Price
Touch of Class Bridal & Floral
Wendy Zander

And our Volunteers throughout the year:
Jim Schroeder
Phyllis Sorenson
Pat Dalager
Margaret Claeson
Howard Opdahl
Mary Smith
Harvey Peterson
Claire Ryken
Kathy Clausen
Peggy Hofarth
Carol Serrin
Jack Demorett
Bonnie Stock
Jack Morris
Doris Morris
Char Zimmerman
Bob Robards
Losi Maher
Peggy Metz
Carol Cheeseman
Todd Gylsen
Eric Westburg
Arnie Pederson
Dave Cooley

Books ready!

The Tribe of Pezhekee is available in Hardcover or Softcover on-line. Visit our bookstore to order. We’ll have limited quantities of the softcover available at the museum before Christmas. Call 320-634-3293 to reserve your copy today!

Busy Busy

We now have 112 items on the silent auction and so many visitors have stopped in we have hardly had a chance to sit down. AND the kitchen is full of goodies for the bake sale tomorrow. Samples of the goodies as well as coffee and punch will be served in the afternoon.

See you tomorrow!

Silent Auction is Up and Running

Twas a month before Christmas and all through the museum
the baskets were waiting – you just gotta see ‘em.

The baskets were wrapped by staffers with care
in hopes that the bidders soon would be there.

The Board had been busy, the volunteers too
getting the baskets all ready for you.

Please come in and see them, they’re all though the hall,
The party is Saturday – come one and come all.

Yes indeed – the baskets are ready for bidding. Stop in any time this week – we are open 10-5. The official Open House is Saturday 1-4. We’ll have goodies to eat, goodies to buy and the bidding will end on the 110 baskets.
There really is something for everyone – from bow hunters to scrap bookers. There is a 6 x 12 ft area rug, a decorated Christmas tree, a Hurdy Gurdy, fresh baked goodies, quilts, works of art, office supplies, picnics, ice fishing events and toys. There are gift certificates for oil changes, dinners, movies, lodging, hair cuts, furnace inspections and more. We hope you’ll stop in and see us.

All proceeds benefit the Pope County Museum.

Here is a list of the baskets and items on display:

Golf Gift Basket
Includes: Fleece blanket, 2 water bottles, 2 golf towels, 6 golf balls & 1 dozen tees in a collapsible bucket.
Donated by Charter Communications

Norwex Gift Basket
Includes: Envirocloth for chemical free cleaning, spirisponge, spirinetts, hand pads and a car wash mitt.
Donated by Janet Beckwith, Norwex Consultant
$60 value

Timberwolves package
Includes Large T-shirt, mini basket ball and Crunch bobble head.
Donated by the Minnesota Timberwolves
$75 Value

Fleece Starbuck Coat XXL
Donated by Samuelson Drug
$25 Value

Hurdy Gurdy musical table
Give it a crank to see what it does.
Donated by David Lent
Priceless original work of art

Tastefully Simple Bundle
Includes: Classy Chocolate Pound Cake, Bountiful Beer Bread, Potato & Cheddar Soup Minx and a $25 Gift Card.
Donated by Jodi McGinty
$45 Value

Coffee Time Basket
Includes: 2 holiday mugs, 12 oz bag of Velvet Hammer Blend Coffee Beans, 12 oz bag of Colombian Supremo Coffee Beans, a bag of chocolate covered espresso beans, 2 biscotti.
Donated by Dave’s Doo-wop Coffee Shop
$40 Value

Toy John Deere Gravity Wagon
Donated by Midwest Machinery
$22 Value

Toy John Deere 1953 Model 70 Tractor
Donated by Midwest Machinery
$46 Value

Toy John Deere 1952 Model 50 Tractor
Donated by Midwest Machinery
$24 Value

Baseball Bat “Bombat”
Donated by Isdahl Hardware
$25 Value

Boxed Desk Set
Donated by The Little Store
$22 Value

Warm & Cozy Gift Basket
Includes: Super soft blanket, Christmas book, candle, saltwater taffy and bath bar.
Donated by the Nutcracker Café
$70 Value

First Aid Kit
Donated by Glacial Ridge Health System
$15 Value

12 Embroidered Dish Towels
One for each month of the year
Donated by Nancy and Bob Gandrud
Priceless

Baby Quilt
Donated by Nancy and Bob Gandrud
Priceless

Grandparent Basket
Includes: classic cartoon videos and snacks.
Donated by Joanne and Dave Pederson
$50 Value

Mary Kay Makeup Gift Basket
Includes: Timewise night solution, Timewise matte-ware foundation, eyeliner, liquid lip color, and two eye colors.
Donated by Wendy Testa
$86 Value

Vikings Gift Basket
Includes: Blanket, mugs, football and snacks.
Donated by American Solutions for Business

Full Sized Quilt
Donated by Marian & Frank Pladsen
Priceless

Golf Package
Includes: 18 holes of golf w/ cart, XL T-shirt, balls & tees.
Donated by Peters’ Sunset Beach Resort
$100 Value

Christmas Tea Party Basket
Includes: Cookies, Cocoa, Music, Candle, Plate & Napkins.
Donated by Touch of Class Bridal & Floral
$50 Value

Sharp Printing Calculator
Donated by Glacial Printing & Office Supply
$70 Value

Heritage Days Keepsakes
Includes Large T-shirt, Photo Trivet, Mug & Coin purse.
Donated by Starbuck Chamber of Commerce
$37.50 Value

Hair Mix Basket
Includes: Phyto Organics Shampoo, Conditions, Designing Liquid and Shine Spray.
Donated by Jeanne Mix

 Aromatherapy Rock Garden
Includes: Lavender Pillow mist, body wash, body lotion and candles.
Donated by Little Angles Consignment Shop
$28 Value

Vtech Cordless Telephone
Donated by Starbuck Telephone Company
$35 Value

Café Valencia Coffee Maker
Donated by Starbuck Construction, Inc.

Coffee Time Set & Gift Certificate
Includes: Tray, cup, candle, microfiber dish towel and $10 Gift Certificate.
Donated by The Valley Troll
$42 Value

Area Rug with Binding
Will cut and bind up to 6 x 12 feet.
Donated by Affordable Floor Covering

 Sweatshirt
Maroon Glacial Hills Elementary School Sweatshirt – XL
Donated by Glacial Hills Elementary School
$25 Value

Deer Hunter Scent-Free Basket
Includes: Scent Free Spray & Refill, Liquid & Powder Scent Free Laundry Detergent, Buck Urine Scent, Scent Drag and Odor Mask.
Donated by Minnewaska Insurance Agency
$50 Value

Minnesota Twins print – signed by Tony Oliva
Donated by the Minnesota Twins
$50 Value

Preserve Basket – 4 available
Includes Pickled Beans and Chokecherry, Wild Grape and Plum Jellies.
Donated by Terry Elsey
Priceless

Wildlife Décor Basket
Includes: Table Runner, Thermometer, Photo Frame, Crock & Dip Mixes.
Donated by Eagle Bank
$88 Value

Pizza Basket
Includes: Pizza Cutter, Cheese Topping, Crushed Pepper Topping and a Free Pizza.
Donated by Papa Murphy’s
$24 Value

Christmas Tree
Includes all the trimmings!!
Donated by Wendy Zander

Bird Lover’s Basket
Includes: bird feeder, bird seed, suet and suet holder.
Donated by Mary Smith

Fish Batter Mix
For use after successful ice fishing!
Donated by Mary Smith

Tastefully Simple Basket
Includes: Potato and Cheddar Soup, Artichoke & Spinach Dip and Wild Rice Soup Mixes.
$24 Value

One Month Membership
Donated by Glacial Ridge Fitness Center
Also includes a wellness calendar from American Diversity and a home made ornament from Mary Smith.
$30 Value

Golf Basket
Includes: 1 dozen Titleist golf balls, tees and golf supplies
Donated by State Farm Insurance
Value $45

Picnic Basket
Picnic cooler with thermos, travel mug and bag from Bremer Bank.
Stop at Kadejan Market to pick up some organic fruits and vegetables for your picnic with this $15 Gift Certificate.
$40 Value

Toy Tractor
Versatile 935 Model from Red Horizion
$22 Value

30 Minute Photo Session
Donated by Studio Royale – Lynae Beckwith
Display your photos with this frame from American Diversity
$55 Value

Road Trip Basket
Includes: Atlas from State Farm Insurance, a travel mug, golf balls and notebook from American Diversity.
Keep your car running smoothly with a $58 tire alignment from Kar Kraft and a $35 oil change from Lundebreck Auto Repair.
$120 Value

Pizza Basket
$15 Gift Certificate to Pizza Ranch
Pizza cutter from State Farm
$20 Value

Road Trip Bundle
Includes: Atlas from State Farm Insurance, a $58 tire alignment from Kar Kraft and an oil change from Brownie’s Tire Service.
$100 Value

Cheese Basket
Cheese tray and cheese knives from American Diversity. then get cheese and other goodies at Tom’s with this $25 gift certificate.
$45 Value

 Office Supply Basket
Includes: Calculator, notebook, crayons, flashlight, pens & letter opener from American Diversity. Use the $15 Pamida gift card for more office supplies.
Value $25

Concert Tickets to Mary Beth Carlson Concert
Saturday, December 10^th at 7:30
Donated by Central Square
Plus – have dinner before the concert with $20 in gift certificates to Lakeside
$80 Value

4 Movie Night Packages
Enjoy a movie at Cinema 9 in Alexandria with buy one Adult ticket and get one free coupon.
Stop at A&W in Glenwood for a sweet treat with $10 in gift certificates!
$20 Value each

 Heart Basket
Tuck your precious treasures in this heart-shaped porcelain box and pamper yourself with scented lotions.
Donated by Ann Grandy and Mary Smith
$40 Value

Retired Party-lite wrought iron Barrington candle stand with candle snuffer and Peppermint jar candle.
Donated by Ann Grandy and Mary Smith
$40 Value

Ornament Tree
$ 40 Value

Beautiful Amaryllis bulb donated by Mary Smith.
$40 Value

Activity Basket
Keep the kids busy over Christmas Break with this activity book donated by Ann Grandy. Pick your favorite projects and get the supplies from Pamida with this $15 gift Card.
$25 Value

Starbuck VFW Basket
XL t-shirt and orange visor from the Starbuck VFW and a $10 Gift Certificate Donated by Franny’s.
$35 Value

Party-lite retired Chateau taper holder and lamp kit.
$30 Value

Wall mounted memo holder and $10 gift certificate to Lakeside.
$20 Value

Meat Basket
Kentucky grilling sauce and $20 gift certificate to Minnewaska Meat.
$30 Value

Candy & Candle Basket
Box of burbon chocolates and a scented jar candle.
Donated by Mary Smith
$25 Value

 30 Minute Photo Session
Donated by Studio Royale – Lynae Beckwith
$50 Value

 $25 Gift Certificate
Donated by Bobber’s Marine

3 Furnace Inspection Certificates
Donated by Rapid Response Plumbing, Heating & Air conditioning
$100 Value each

$20 Gift Certificate
Donated by Minnewaska Meats

Two Night Stay in Two Room Suite
Donated by Cedar Inn
$200 Value

Overnight Stay at Casino Hotela and $25 gift certificate to the restaurant.
Donated by Grand Casino Mille Lacs
$125 Value

 $20 Gift Certificate
Donated by Photo Magic

Gift Certificate for one men’s haircut – 2 available
Donated by Harry’s Barber Shop

Gift Certificate for a 3 hour kid’s pool party for up to 10 kids
Donated by Hampton Inn, Alexandria
$100 Value

 Gift Certificate for a one night stay in double room
Donated by the Scotwood Inn
$72 Value

Gift Certificate for a free movie ticket with the purchase of an adult movie ticket.
Donated by Cinema 9, Alexandria

 Gift Certificate for a one night stay.
Donated by Holiday Inn, Alexandria

Gift Certificate for a one night stay and breakfast.
Donated by the Hampton Inn, Alexandria

Gift Certificate for $20 worth of holiday cookies
Donated by Karen Kirkof

$15 Gift Certificate
Donated by the Hatchery Bar & Grill

 $15 Gift Certificate
Donated by Kadejan Market

$25 Gift Card
Donated by Glenwood Fleet Supply

Bicycle Clock
Donated by Glenwood State Bank Real Estate
$40 Value

Curves Membership Basket
Includes 1 month membership to Curves, diet & exercise journal, shopping list, measuring spoons, bread clip, socks and reusable shopping bag.
Donated by Curves of Glenwood – Kim Olson
$65 Value

 Serve up the Holidays with this large assortment of Tupperware containers
$100 Value

 4 different Guatemalan Coffee Basket
Donated by Jack and Karen Demorett
Baskets include one bag of ground Guatemalan Free Trade coffee, and various other goodies such as mugs, candy, knit hat, potholders etc. Each basket different.
$20 Value – each

 Pot Holders Set of 4
Donated & Made by Phyllis Sorensen
These darling set of 4 handmade potholders will spruce up any table while entertaining.
$ 20 Value

 Wellness Basket
This basket contains a One Month Membership Gift Certificate to Minnewaska Wellness & Fitness, a 2012 monthly planner, potholder, mirror, and measuring spoon.
$ 15 Value

 Handyman Basket
Includes a NAPA baseball cap, 2 carpenter pencils, pencil sharpener, a $25.00 Gift Certificte to Hilltop Lumber, & letter openers.
$40 Value

 Scandinavian Basket
Basket Includes Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa Mixes, Spiced Cider Mixes, Melkesjokolade (chocolate candy bars), One Loaf of Homemade Bread, 1 Jar of Rommegrot, 2 Dozen Rosettes, 4 Dozen Spritz Cookies.
(the baked items will be available on Saturday in the kitchen after the bidding is over ask for them please).
$100 Value

 Entertainment Basket
Basket Includes Bridgestone Golf Balls a 3 pack, One Month Membership to Minnewsaska Wellness & Fitness, 6 inch ruler, keychain, letter openers, journal for your thoughts & a potholder.
$35 Value

 Crafters Starter Basket
Basket Includes Birdhouse Scrapbook Transfers, apple balls, close pins, candy canes, & light lantern ornaments and a spool of red bead ribbon.
$15 Value

Handmade Paper Art
Set of three snowman two are 5×7 and one is 4×4 framed Donated by “Boudin Art” Handmade by Sha Boudin.
$30 Value

Handmade Paper Art
Set of Two Wreaths, 4×4 framed,
Donated by “Boudin Art” Handmade by Sha Boudin.
$20 Value

 Wooden Ski Decoration (Green)
Can be hung outside on your front door.
Donated and Handmade by Cedric Zemke
$15 Value

 Wooden Ski Decoration (Blue)
Can be hung outside on your front door.
Donated & Handmade by Cedric Zemke
$15 Value

Wooden Angel set of Three
Perfect for Christmas decorating in any room.
Donated & Handmade by Cedric Zemke
$15 Value

Wooden Evergreen Tree Birdfeeder Set of Two
Hung outside and place Peanut Butter in the holes, for the birds to perch.
Donated & Handmade by Cedric Zemke
$ 10 Value

Commemorative Plates
Glenwood Lutheran Church, Glenwood, MN
1866 – 1966 Centennial of Glenwood, MN
$10 Value

Ice Fishing expedition
Spend and afternoon or evening out in the fish house. Equipment and snacks provided.
Participants must have valid fishing licenses.
Priceless

Bottles of Wine
Donated by Minnewaska Liquor
$25 Value