I just want to clarify this project:

I am working *with* them to do the exhibit, so of
course we are willing to be liable for the loaned
objects -- they will be in our gallery.  We are
looking at 2-3 cases at the most.  We are starting
small with them.

Second, this group has been meeting for over three
years and has been incoporated as a 501(c)(3)
organization already.  They have a Board, some money
to hire someone, and lots of big ideas and plans.  It
is within our mission to support them and help in any
way we can.

There is a Stark County connection with Madame Walker,
which is where this idea originated, I am told.

Thank you all for your help!

Kimberly A. Kenney
Curator
McKinley Museum
Canton OH

--- Lana Newhart <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I have to admit that Conner Prairie would not be
> likely to loan to this group without a certificate
> of insurance and a facilities report from someone.
> Since they do not already have an insured building
> of their own it makes providing these things to
> lenders upon request a problem.
>
> However, if your institution is providing the
> gallery space to exhibit, you will also hold
> liability, regardless of the fact that your staff is
> not providing the personnel to oversee the exhibit
> itself.  That means if someone loans to you and (God
> forbid) the gallery burns down, your institution is
> liable for damage/loss.  Is McKinley willing to take
> the responsibility of this?  If so, other
> institutions MIGHT loan.
>
> In the meantime, have them contact the Madame Walker
> Theater (317-236-2099) in Indianapolis IN.  The
> building is one of Walker's factory/warehouses
> converted to a theater and named after her.  You can
> also contact the Indiana State Museum (317-232-1637)
> and the Indiana Historical Society (317-232-1882).
>
> I cannot say they will loan, or that they even have
> objects to lend, but they may be able to help out in
> other ways.
>
> Lana Newhart-Kellen
> Registrar
> Conner Prairie
>
>
> >>> [log in to unmask] 03/13/02 11:03AM >>>
> Seems to me that a group at the planning stage you
> describe would be better
> off steering clear of such a specific topic-is there
> a link between CJ
> Walker and Canton?-not too mention the use of
> borrowed objects, and instead
> concentrate on creating some sort of
> display/exhibition that explains its
> vision, goals, purpose, etc.
>
> Could the group put some of those big ideas on paper
> and find some visual
> way such as conceptual drawings, historical photos
> to further express and
> reinforce its vision. The sooner they start
> "selling" the project to others
> outside their circle, the better.
>
> In situations like the one you describe, I flat out
> remind non-museum folks
> that museums are tough to open and operate and that
> before jumping in they
> ought to seriously discuss and articulate what
> exactly they are hoping to
> do.  After doing so, they can ask the $64,000
> question, "Is a museum the
> right vehicle for our hopes and dreams?"  Even
> putting aside for the moment
> the more sobering question of whether or not they
> can succeed.
>
> Other thoughts?
>
>
>
> Dean Krimmel, Director
> University of Maryland School of Nursing Museum
> 655 W. Lombard Street, Room 502B
> Baltimore, Maryland  21201-1579
> USA
> (tel) 410-706-1502; (fax) 410-706-0399
> (email) [log in to unmask]
> On the web at www.nursing.umaryland.edu
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kimberly Kenney [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 10:20 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Looking for Madam Walker artifacts for loan
>
> Hello all,
>
> We are looking for artifacts that will help tell the
> story of Madame Walker, a beautician who became the
> first female African-American millionaire.  We are
> working with members of the African-American
> community
> who are interested in forming their own museum,
> called
> the African-American Cultural Center and Museum,
> perhaps adjacent to our property.  We are offering
> them an exhibition space to introduce their project
> to
> the community.  There are no museum people in the
> group, so they have big ideas and not a lot of time!
> So we are looking for some artifacts to borrow that
> would help them out.
>
> If you have any suggestions, please let me know on-
> or
> off-list.
>
> Thank you!
> Kim
>
>
> Kimberly A. Kenney
> Curator
> McKinley Museum
> Canton OH
>
>
>
>
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