Meg Ehr said:

>The Outagamie Museum is developing an exhibit about hairstyles in the
United States during the 20th century.
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>Has anyone ever seen, heard of, or presented anything like this?  If so,
please respond off-list with any ideas, suggestions, or resources

I will surely step in it here, but I have just two questions:
1.  Did this idea grow out of your collections, or out of your
collecting plan?

2.  If so, you don't need our help.  If not, why are you doing it?

Claudia Nicholson
Curator
Museum Collections Department
Minnesota Historical Society
345 Kellogg Blvd. W.
St. Paul, MN  55102-1906
  Tel.:  612/297-7442
  FAX: 612/297-2967
  E-mail:  [log in to unmask]

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>From:  Outagamie County Historical Society[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent:  Friday, March 20, 1998 11:45 AM
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>Subject:       Hairstyles exhibit
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>The basic concept is that styles
>are a means of self-expression (e.g. conformity, rebellion, independence,
>sophistication, etc.), and that various events and influences have changed
>the way that we have expressed certain messages.  We intend for this
>exhibit to be fun and light-hearted, but grounded in solid information.
>
>to
>[log in to unmask]  Your assistance is appreciated!
>
>Meg Ehr
>Curator
>Outagamie Museum and Houdini Historical Center
>330 E. College Ave.
>Appleton, WI  54911
>(920) 735-9370 x105
>