Old Art Building | Leelanau Historical Museum

1989.40.07

Announcement, Civic. White cardboard with black printing. "Institute of Leisure - Leland August 3-24..." 14 July 1966.

Record Type: Archive

2002.39.01 - The Leelanau Follies, We Made Our Own Fun

A benefit for the Leelanau Historical Society held at the Old Art Building in Leland, Michigan on June 29-30, 2002.

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2002.39.03 - Paper fan

Paper fan with "The Leelanau Follies, We Made Our Own Fun, Saturday, June 29th, 2002" and an image of a photograph titled, "A Picnic Celebration - Omena" on the back. A benefit for the Leelanau Historical Society held at the Old Art Building in Leland, Michigan on June 29-30, 2002.

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2005.06 - Sleeping mouse

Ivory colored woven cotton fabric with black stitching for eyes, nose and paws; Bristle wiskers; 8" yarn covered wire tail.

Record Type: Object

2005.12.06 - Plein Air Painting & Wet Art Auction

Newsletter for the Plein Air Painting & Wet Art Auction at the Leelanau Historical Museum, August 7, 2005. Participating artists include Deborah Ebbers, Mary Fuscaldo, Edee Joppich, Richard Kooyman, Melanie Parke, Fred Petroskey and Gene Rantz.

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2006.04.05 - Old Art Building

Newsletter for the Old Art Building in Leland, Michigan, Volume XIII, No. 1 - November 2006. Includes events, the winter 2007 programs, donors and contributers, board member directory, etc.

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2006.05.04 - J. Ottis Adams: An American Impressionist in Leelanau

Advertisement for the 2005 Leelanau Historical Museum exhibit, "J.Ottis Adams: An American Impressionist in Leelanau" which showcased Leelanau paintings by one of America's foremost early 20th century artists, June 18th - August 7, 2005. Image of a drawing done by Petroskey. The poster lists two associated shows: "Revisiting Views of Leelanau" July 16 - August 7, 2005 - A Gallery Sale of new work by ten artists who, like Adams, are inspired by Le...

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2006.05.07 - "The Leland Heritage Celebration,"

Poster advertisement for "The Leland Heritage Celebration" held on September 16, 2006. The event was sponsored by the Leelanau Historical Museum, the Leland Chamber of Commerce and the Old Art Building. The poster lists events including the Fourth Annual Wood Boats on the Wall at the Leelanau Historical Museum, Leelanau Landforms - Geology in Art at the Old Art Building, Van's Garage: Leland Classic, Fishtown Fest and Manitou Island Transit Histo...

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2008.18.11 - Old Art Building

See 2008.18.11a

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2008.18.11a - Old Art Building

Caption for 2008.18.11 image

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2008.18.18 - Leland Landmarks: Past is Present

Description of exhibition

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2010.03 - "Whaddaya Give?"

Program for "Whaddaya Give?" A musical production inspired by the tales of the Roen Auction. This was a spring fundraiser for the Leelanau Historical Society. The performance was held at the Old Art Building in Leland. Written by Anne-Marie Oomen, Produced by Rose Hollander, Directed by Scott Craig, Music by Patrick Niemiste, Louan Lechler and Paul Koss.

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2015.08.01 - CD of info on Maro the Magician

Information about Walter Truman Best, who became known as Edward Maro, "The Prince of Magic." He was known as a great magician, musician, artist, and shadowgraphist. This CD holds many articles and magazines about Maro: Comments from press in articles who admire Maro's work, an article that describes the restoring process at Maro's gravesite, a 1997 magic magazine that explains Maro's family life, a magician newspaper known as "Mahatma" which dis...

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2024.28.08 - Letter

A letter from Sally Reahard to Sally Biggs about an addition to the Old Art Building

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