Local History Newsletter Digest: Collections and Exhibits...

The following article was originally printed in "The Blue Earth County Historian" Fall 2012, Volume 19 Number 4. Reprinted with permission from Blue Earth County Historical Society.

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Exhibit Fabricator
Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul MN, seeks Exhibit Fabricator II. Deadline: December 19, 2012.

Manager of Information and Visitor Services
Carl & Mary Koehler History Center, Cedar Rapids IA, seeks part-time Manager of Information and Visitor Services. Deadline: Thursday December 20, 2012.

Curator of Textiles
Minneapolis Institute of Arts seeks Assistant or Associate Curator of Textiles. Deadline: December 31, 2012.

Librarian
The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis MN, seeks Curator of Books (Librarian). Deadline: January 15, 2013.

Director
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) seeks Director, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum. Deadline: January 28, 2013.

Director of Public Information
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison WI, seeks Director of Public Information.

Facilities Technician
American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis MN, seeks Facilities Technician. Position open until filled.

Executive Director, Individual Giving
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) seeks Executive Director, Individual Giving.

Director of Collection and Exhibition Management
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago seeks Director of Collection and Exhibition Management.

Venue Change
Kandiyohi County Historical Society, Willmar MN, announces that due to construction at KCHS, the traveling exhibit "Commemorating Controversy: The Dakota-U.S. War of 1862" has been moved to the Willmar Public Library, December 11-21, 2012.

Open House
Blue Earth County Historical Society, Mankato MN, announces that the historic R.D. Hubbard House will be open December 15-16, 2012, 1-4 p.m. Admission: $5; free for BECHS members. Call 507-345-5566 for more information.

Smithsonian Exhibition
Winona County Historical Society, Winona MN, announces that they will host the Smithsonian Institution's traveling exhibit "The Way We Worked," December 15,2012 through January 26, 2013 at the History Center. Join them for an opening reception December 17, 2012, 5-7 p.m. Call 507-454-2723 for more information.

Book Sale and Signing
Washington County Historical Society, Stillwater MN, invites the public to the Warden's House for a sale and signing of locally published books, Saturday December 15, 2012, 1-5 p.m. Among many offerings, Hank Sampson's Heritage Series on CD will be available. Call 651-439-5956 for more information.

Art Walk Program
Blue Earth County Historical Society, Mankato MN, hosts T. Carter, artist of the "Dakota 38 Quilted Dance Shawl," Thursday December 20, 2012, 5-7 p.m. This program is in association with the "Discover the Dakota Culture & Heritage" series. Contact Shelley Harrison, 507-345-5566, for more information.

Tweeting the Civil War
Follow Minnesotans as they tweet about their experiences during the Civil War in real-time, 150 years later. The reenactment begins on January 1, 2013.

Spin-In
Bring your wheel and wool Saturday January 26, 2012, 1-4 p.m. to the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, Moorhead MN, for an afternoon celebrating the ancient art of spinning. The Spin-In is open to all who want to learn more about the ancient art of turning fiber into yarn. FREE and open to the public! Call 218-299-5511 for more information.

Fireside Chat: Sisters in Crime
Hennepin History Museum, Minneapolis MN, hosts members of the local mystery writers' group "Sisters in Crime"Saturday January 26, 2012, 2 p.m. to discuss getting started, doing research, dealing with writer's block, group critique, revising a manuscript, and the journey to publication. Call 612-870-1329 for more information.

• LGBT or allied student
• Resident of Minnesota or attending a qualifying Minnesota academic institution
• Enrolled in a post-secondary program for the following fall academic term
• Not a current PFund board member or partner of a current PFund board member

"Pangea: Cultivate our Cultures" Festival was hosted November 17, 2012 by the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County at the Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead MN. The festival celebrates the community's diverse traditions and cultures with a local, multi-ethnic showcase of music, dance, culinary arts, and children's activities.

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