Sponsor an Object

We need your help! With over 180,000 objects in our care it takes a lot of time and resources to keep them safe and preserved for the future. With this new program we would like to offer an opportunity to gather support for the collection. Below you will find 10 objects that need some additional time and materials to be in the best conditions. You can help by sponsoring one of these objects to cover the costs of preservation. As a sponsor you will receive a tax deductible receipt, a thank you in our next newsletter, and an update on the care of the sponsored object from our Collections Manager. Sponsorship amounts are based on the cost of preservation materials. If you would like to claim an object for sponsorship call the Museum at 541-967-7122 or email info@armuseum.com

Feature 1 - Timber Carnival Shirt

Sponsored by Darrel Tedisch

This bright orange shirt was worn by Timber Carnival organizers so they could be easily spotted in Timber Carnival crowds.

Needs:

• Wooden Hanger

• Batting

• Stockinette

• Garment Bag

Feature 2- Timber Carnival Competition

Sponsored by Darrel Tedisch

This photo captures a competition underway at Albany’s Timber Carnival.

Needs:

• Polypropylene Sleeve

• File Folder

• Box

Feature 3- History of the Willamette Valley

Sponsored by Donna Meyers

This book was published in 1885 and is over 130 years old.

Needs:

• Folder Stock

• Record Box

• Ethafoam

Feature 4- Grange Melodies

Sponsor for $15

Published in 1891, this songbook was used for performances at the Grand Prairie Grange No. 10, originally located in downtown Albany.

Needs:

• Folder Stock

• Record Box

• Ethafoam

Feature 5- (6) Albany Postcards

Sponsored by Donna Meyers

These six postcards feature views around Albany.

Needs:

• Polypropylene Sleeves

• File Folder

• Box

Feature 6- Fire Helmet

Sponsored by Darrel Tedisch

This helmet was worn by the Albany Fire Department in the 1950’s.

Needs:

• Record Box

• Tissue Paper

Feature 7- Geisendorfer Hotel Organ

Sponsor for $50

Was used in the Geisendorfer Hotel at Cascadia, OR. George Geisendorfer was cured of an unknown ailment by drinking the soda water at the mineral springs in Cascadia. In 1895 he decided to build a resort at the springs. He bought 2 parcels of land, 160 acres of Bletch homestead which contained the present springs and 40 acres from McFarland that joined the Bletch holdings on the east. This organ was purchased to be used for entertainment at the Geisendorfer Hotel and Resort. Was purchased from the hotel in the 1950's for $25.00.

Needs

• Furniture Dollies, rated 1000 lbs

• Furniture Blanket

Feature 8- Beaver Top Hat

Sponsored by Darrel Tedisch

This top hat was made from beaver pelts and was produced by Preston & Co. on Old Bond Street in London, England.

Needs:

• Hat Box Kit

• Ethafoam

Feature 9- Grand Prairie Quilt

Sponsored by Darrel Tedisch

Created by Third Graders at Grand Prairie in 1959 for Centennial.

Needs

• Textile Box Kit

• Acid-free Batting

Feature 10- Hotel Albany Registration Records

Sponsor for $1,100

Hotel Albany registration records (1920s-40s). Roughly 5,952.

Needs:

• Newspaper Sleeves (6,000)

• Print Box (8)