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Collections |
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Our collections – which now include more than 50,000 objects and more than 200,000 images –illuminate the cultural history of the Coos region and south coastal Oregon. The collections provide core materials for many of our services, including exhibits, research, presentations, and educational programs. Only a fraction of our collections are exhibited at any one time to guard against damage from prolonged exposure to light or accidental contact. Information about items not on exhibit is readily available through our computerized catalogue and research requests. |
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Donating Objects and Images |
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Items that illuminate any aspect of Coos regional history may be eligible for donation to the museum. “Commonplace” objects and images are as important as those that may reflect a unique event, individual or perspective. If you are considering donating an item, our Collections Manager will be happy to arrange a time to meet either at the museum or wherever any large or heavy item may be stored. You will be given a receipt acknowledging our possession of your item while it is being evaluated by the Accessions Committee, and any donation will be formalized with a Girt Agreement. We are not permitted to pay for any appraisal or to estimate the value of your item. For further information please call our Collections Manager. |
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Image Scanning |
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If you would like to keep your historically important photographs for your descendants, consider having the images scanned at the museum so that researchers can study those electronic copies. We return the original unaltered photo(s) to you along with a CD of the image(s). You will be asked sign a release of the copies for use by the museum. Please contact the collections manager for further information. |
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Research Resources |
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The museum’s collections include artifacts, images, and archival material relevant to Coos regional history, dating from pre-history through the 1970s. We also maintain a research library. To help you get started, please consult our timeline and links to other sites of interest to researchers. Our collections are managed through a computerized database (PastPerfect). Museum staff can locate detailed information, descriptions, and thumbnail images of objects, images, archives, and research library information without inflicting wear and tear on objects. Subparts of the database are in various stages of development thanks to our dedicated volunteers. |
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Request research assistance
We’re happy to assist amateur and professional historians with requests for research or requests for photographs.
Upon receipt of a request for research or a request for a photograph, together with the initial fee (fees below) museum staff will compile the requested information. You will be notified, usually within two weeks, when results are ready for your review. Review can be accomplished in person or by e-mail or U.S. mail.
Copies of photographs or photographs of objects are available for an additional charge. Special arrangements are made for educational uses.
The fees below help us cover the costs of this service:
Research up to one hour: $5.
Research after 1st hour (if authorized by requester): $10/hour.
