Thank you Ellen and Elizabeth. You may also be interested in these additional materials and information.
Information on registering your support during the state's public comment period (open until July 22): http://bit.ly/1LAZrFj
"Our Opinion: Don't shutter Illinois' natural, cultural history" from this past weekend's Springfield State Journal-Register: http://www.sj-r.com/article/20150627/OPINION/150629564/
The letter signed by AAM and additional national, regional and state organizations in support of the Illinois State Museum and opposing the proposed closure: http://www.aam-us.org/docs/default-source/advocacy/support-ism-letter-6-12-15.pdf
Updates are also being shared over @AAMers and @LottLaura on Twitter.
Thank you, Ember
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Ember Farber
Assistant Director, Advocate Engagement
American Alliance of Museums
Washington DC
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-30-2015 09:27 AM
From: Elizabeth Bazan
Subject: Illinois State Museum
Thanks for your post, here is an update on the process that is currently unfolding.
Public hearing scheduled on possible Illinois State Museum closure
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| Public hearing scheduled on possible Illinois State Museum closure |
| The public will have a chance to comment on the possible closing of the Illinois State Museum.A hearing of the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability has been scheduled for 4 p.m. July 13 in Room 212 of the Capitol Building. |
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Elizabeth Bazan
Assistant Curator of Education
Illinois State Museum
Springfield IL
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-15-2015 04:32 PM
From: Ellen Endslow
Subject: Illinois State Museum
Has anyone else heard about this? It seems to have flown under the radar. FYI for those interested in signing petitions, there is an FB page "Save the Illinois State Museum."
Illinois State Museum closing would be devastating, advocate says
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| Illinois State Museum closing would be devastating, advocate says |
| The potential closing of Illinois State Museum facilities in Springfield and other locations would cause far more than a loss in tourism in those areas, the chairman of the museum's board says. Grants, sharing of collections with other institutions, and accreditation would all be at risk, Guerry Suggs of Springfield said. |
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Ellen Endslow
Director of Collections/Curator
Chester County Historical Society
West Chester PA
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