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2nd Quarter  2007 Newsletter
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January and February mornings were a busy time for Museum staff for they  were devoted to annual tours for Coshocton City Elementary School students. In the first grade, students are introduced to all the galleries and the culture each represents. As students progress through the grade levels they receive a more in-depth look into each gallery’s offerings: Ohio and local history, Native American life and experiences, Asian art and culture. Tour information follows the benchmarks indicated in the Ohio Social Studies curriculum. It is our intention to foster in students an on-going awareness of the world’s peoples and cultures, and a curiosity about how their lives in contemporary society have been impacted by others as well as how their actions influence future generations.  

Jan. 23 moms, dads and kids from The Coshocton County literacy group spent time at JHM enjoying a light supper, participating in a scavenger hunt and then creating a related art project.

Dick Hoover generously presented several programs related to our vintage toy exhibit. Toy Talk, geared for adults, highlighted the history of comic book or mechanical toys. For Child's Play, kids showed up on a Sat. morning with parents or grandparents in tow. A special evening was also spent with Bigs and Littles from Coshocton Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Mr. Hoover used a different tack for the younger set, explaining the types of energy used to generate movement in a variety of toys from his personal collection. Young and "mature" audiences alike were fascinated to observe the toys as they spun, tottered and va-rooooomed! We are grateful to Dick for carting all his toys to the Museum again and again and AGAIN!

The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum Foundation

In the summer of 2006 The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum Foundation initiated a special gifts campaign for preservation and exhibit support to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the museum. Prospective donors were invited to participate by adopting an artifact or a special preservation project. The generous response of 33 donors provided $18,840 in sponsorship for needy artifacts.

Donors and Designated Artifacts

Dorothy F. Taylor ? American Indian Gallery exhibit case
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum Foundation ? Chinese jade collar and case
David R. Schooler ? The Pope-Gosser china case
The Baker Family Trust ? The currency case
John J. Snyder II ? American dolls
Joan Gross, Brian & Ann Dunlap, Carol and Bill Freund, Mary E. Emler ? American quilts
SanCast, Ralph D. Wisenburg, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Ashcraft, Mr. and Mrs. James R.
Gauerke, Dan and Kelly Erb ? Paper and photographs
Tom & Sharon Sutton, Jacobs Vanaman Agency, Jacqueline D. Broderick ? Special gift to a special child

Donors of Gifts for Preservation Support

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Bluck
Elizabeth B. Clary
S.C. Clow
Mary E. Emler
Jeanne Falk
C. William Gill
John and Barbara King
Nancy Lapp
Lincoln Elementary School
Edwin F. Mulligan
Sue Ames Osenar
Tracy I. Renfrew
Dan and Maxine Scot
Marion and Tim Sutton
Sharon and Tom Sutton
Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Timmons
Vincent and Marilyn Wiley
Fred Workman

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