Music Memoirs

Music Memoirs

by | Oct 12, 2025 | Curator Stories

The Elliott Museum’s Swiss music boxes, roller organs, and Regina music boxes allow us to imagine their world with sound. Mr. H. B. Bessey and his wife Sue stand at the heart of one of the warmest stories connected to the Elliott Museum’s collection of mechanical...
The newspaper is such a valuable resource

The newspaper is such a valuable resource

by | Jul 16, 2025 | Curator Stories

If you are a student of history, the newspaper is such a valuable resource. Far from the days of going to the library to sort through the microfiche, today’s newspaper research is easier than ever although it comes with a paid subscription, like everything these days....
A Collection Of Works By Roger Vail

A Collection Of Works By Roger Vail

by | May 30, 2025 | Curator Stories

We are the lucky stewards of a collection of works by Roger Vail. Roger Vail’s life was a whirlwind of adventure, hardship, and artistic triumph. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he ran away at 15, determined to see the world. Through a kaleidoscope of professions—entertainer,...
A Defense of Fishermen

A Defense of Fishermen

by | May 30, 2025 | Curator Stories

Came across this interesting account today and wanted to share it. It all started with the find of a book in our Lawyer’s Books collection… A Defense of Fishermen by Former President Grover Cleveland. This book complies a series of articles written by President...