Correspondence, 1995-1996

File — Box: 1, Folder: 48

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

These materials consist of the files of the Pasaquan Preservation Society, as well as a few relating to the Marion County Historical Society Pasaquan Preservation Committee. These records fall into the following broad categories: Board of Directors (meeting agendas, minutes, etc.); Collection Management (loans, sales, donations and exhibitions of Martin's artwork); Correspondence; Donors; Estate of Eddie O. Martin; Events; Finances (audits, statements, expenses, etc.); Grants; Insurance; Membership; Publications; Publicity; and Site Management (repairs, maintenance, restorations, etc.). In addition to the textual materials, there is a large group of photographs, slides, films and other audio/visual materials, as well as a large group of newspaper and magazine clippings.

Dates

Other: 1995-1996

Full Extent

From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Processing Information

These letters include information about the transfer of ownership/control from the Estate of Eddie O. Martin first to the Marion County Historical Society and then the Pasaquan Preservation Society, thank-you notes for tours of Pasaquan, donations, requests to film, invitations to St. EOM/Pasaquan related events, art exhibitions, celebrations, cooperation with other historical sites, greeting cards and other official and non-official matters. Many were written to Gwen Martin, a long-time member of the Marion County Historical Society and of the Pasaquan Preservation Society. She frequently served as a tour guide at Pasaquan. In addition to those to Gwen Martin, many are addressed to Fred Fussell and Dr. John Rogers.