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Artifact of the Week — December 27, 2018
This Sears 8 mm Cartridge Camera 3_9130 has a reflex-zoom. It was sold in 1964 for $199. It is black with a chrome handle for winding the film. The eye cup is made of rubber. The camera was made in Japan. The 12 page instruction booklet and “kam-ra” bag was donated with the camera but … Continue reading
Artifact of the Week – August 14, 2014
This photo of Bertha Baker, daughter of Gustavus Adolphus Baker and Frances Leale Baker, is from the Harley/Ferguson Collection at Old Independence Regional Museum. The photo was taken around the turn of the century and shows Baker standing with a closed umbrella and suitcase on the dirt street of Batesville. She had just returned … Continue reading
Museum Quiz #1: Can you identify this item?
Can you identify this item from OIRM’s collection? Answer will be given next week. Hint: Item is 12″ by 5″ in size. Item was made in Warsaw, Indiana.
2012 Calendar of Events posted
The 2012 Calender of Events is now posted under Programs/Events on the main web page or click here to view.
2011 Volunteer Luncheon and Awards
Old Independence Regional Museum hosted its Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Monday, December 5, 2011. This annual event honors all of the volunteers who worked at the museum throughout the year. Several of our volunteers were honored with through the Presidential Volunteer Service Award program and received either a bronze, silver, … Continue reading
