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Beaver Island Historical Society receives additional museum objects (1960)

Also July 1960 Historical Society museum additions

Draft — sources verified, prose evolving

TypeEvent
WithinBeaver Island
ErasModern era

Summary

The Beaver Island Historical Society reported receiving a child cradle, an old ox yoke, a handmade model of an old sailing vessel, and an Indian ax in July 1960.

Evidence and limits

The notice names the objects but does not provide accession records, object dates, provenance, or a complete donor list.

Open questions

  • Do the Society’s accession ledgers identify the objects, donors, and present locations?

See also

Sources

  1. Beaver Beacon, July 1960, Historical Society notice.
    Reports the Society receiving a child cradle from Mr. and Mrs. Nackerman, an old ox yoke said to be one of two used on the island, a handmade model of an old sailing vessel, and an Indian ax. It does not provide accession numbers, dates, or cultural provenance for the objects.