Report on the Progress and Condition of the Illinois State Museum of Natural
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book encapsulates the progress and conditions of the Illinois State Museum of Natural History from 1913 to 1916. Over this time, the museum expanded its collection through donations, purchases, and field expeditions—not only increasing its specimen count but also diversifying its range of offerings for the public to enjoy. The author details not only the increase in space but also the enhanced installations, such as cases and pedestals, that facilitated improved organization and presentation of the natural history collection. This book is not only a fascinating account of the museum's growth during this period but also highlights the growing recognition of museums as valuable institutions for preserving and exhibiting our natural and cultural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Report on the Progress and Condition of the Illinois State Museum of Natural
- Author
- A. R. Crook
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1332961606
- ISBN 13
- 9781332961603
- Seller catalogs
- Geology
Explore a landmark Illinois museum’s multi-year effort to refresh exhibits and educate the public.
This edition details how the Illinois State Museum of Natural History expanded display space, reorganized collections, and improved visitor engagement during the 1913–1916 period. It highlights new cases, refined mounting, and a shift toward simpler, more thoughtful presentations for birds, fish, mammals, minerals, and eggs-and-nests. The work emphasizes accessibility and clarity, using modern exhibit design to help visitors understand Illinois’ natural history.
Highlights you’ll encounter in the book include a careful overhaul of bird and fish displays, updated mammal arrangements, and a focus on placing background and labeling in a way that lets objects speak for themselves. It also documents generous gifts and purchases that fortified the mineral collection, as well as educational materials like guidebooks and topographic maps that supported public learning.- A substantial expansion of display space and streamlined case design that makes it easier to view specimens.
- Re-mounted birds, fish skeletons, and mammals arranged to tell natural history as a connected story.
- New eggs-and-nests cases and careful labeling to help visitors learn at a glance.
- Notable mineral acquisitions and significant gifts that broaden the collection’s breadth and depth.
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