Edward Justus Parker: From Elgin, Around the World, and Back Again
When you were a kid, did anyone ever tell you that unless you do X you will never amount to ...
Becoming A Part of History: Why the Census is Important
Written by Jean Crockett, Museum Archives Aide If you find yourself asking why you should spend the time completing ...
A Soldier’s Tour de France
Professional sports are only one industry affected by the global coronavirus pandemic. Currently, hundreds of professional cyclists, coaches, and support ...
Bearing Witness
When the shelter in place order began in March, my family and I relished our daily walks with the dog. ...
Actions Speak Louder than Words
Written by Amy Sparks, Registrar In the van, on our way to a homeless shelter, Major Cheri Hobbins ...
A Fearless Church
Minneapolis, MN Prayer Walk, June 2, 2020. Images courtesy Northern Division. Written by Jolie Diepenhorst, Curator The world is ...
A New Chapter in Doughnut Day History
This oh so tasty annual event is generally said to have begun over 80 years ago on June 6, ...
The Last Best Friend – The Salvation Army’s Offer of Hope
Babies, officers and advisory board members sit in front of the Omaha, NE Booth Memorial Home and Hospital, c. 1920s. ...
Unmasking an Experience during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by Amy Sparks, Registrar I find I often use objects to navigate, understand, and reflect on life. While I ...
A Million Acts of Kindness
“One of my favorite things in the collection is this photo (shown above) from WWII. It represents such a volatile ...
