This sounds like a collection that might be of interest to the Gilcrease Museum Could I find out more about it, please?

Best wishes,

Bob

Robert B. Pickering, PhD

Director of Curatorial Affairs & Public Programs, Gilcrease Museum;

Director, Museum Science and Management, University of Tulsa

1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd

Tulsa, OK 74127

(918) 596-2706 Office

(918) 596-2770 Fax

(918) 805-4780 Cell

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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kevin Clutter
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:27 PM
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] collection looking for a home

Dear Ms. Van Vreede:

I am not a museum or institution but, I might be interested. I have an interest in traveling entertainment. I have given talks and papers on the House of David, this religious colony had among other things bands and musical groups that toured the country. Also, I have become interested in early border radio. These early border blasters featured a wide range of quacks, freaks, frauds, and assorted nuts who performed music skits, and other entertainment. If interested, give me more details, I look forward to talking with you. If it makes you feel better, I plan on leaving my various collections, books, and note to a museum or other institution. As, I am single I plan on ensuring the future of my accumulation of historical material.

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From: Maria VanVreede <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wed, Aug 28, 2013 9:59 am
Subject: collection looking for a home

Greetings, all -

A donor to my institution is helping an aging cousin find a home for a collection of Native American themed vaudeville material. From the description and pictures he sent me, it certainly sounds like a fun group of items.

Here’s his story, as related to me:
“My Mom’s Aunt married a man who was a Sioux Indian, and in the 1920s the couple had a vaudeville show with the Indian theme. He was Chief Little Elk and she was Princess Little Elk. They were quite successful and even toured in Australia. Over the years, my cousin has collected much of their vaudeville memorabilia; costumes, pictures, etc.”

If anyone is interested, please get in touch with me at [log in to unmask] and I’ll be happy to share the pictures, or put you in touch.

Maria K. VanVreede
Collections Manager
National Model Aviation Museum
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 E. Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
765-287-1256, ext 508

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