Donating to the Chaffee Historical Society
 

The Chaffee Historical Society collects objects and other materials that document and represent the history and culture of the Chaffee, Missouri community. Also of interest are materials relating to the entire Chaffee community, not just the City of Chaffee

While some of the objects and materials in the museum and library collections belonged to or document well-known people or momentous events in history, much of our collection documents everyday life. The housewife's work dress, the restaurant menu, the manufacturer's catalog and the photographs of family life are all important if they relate to our community. These everyday items are especially significant for our collections if the donor can tell us who used them and when they were used.

The materials that the Chaffee Historical Society seeks do not have to be in excellent condition or look like they have never been used. A well-worn artifact may tell more about our history than does an item that was never out of its box. In addition, an item does not have to be old if the items of recent vintage will be of great importance to the future.

Any item donated (or loaned) to the Chaffee Historical Society is housed in our museum, where it it preserved and made available for display.

To inquire about donating to the collections of the Missouri Historical Society, please contact us by e-mail at chaffeehistorical@gmail.com   Or stop in at our museum (during open hours) and speak with one of our volunteers.

You may be asked to fill out a short form to assist us in documenting the history of your donated item, which will allow us to give proper display and recognition.   Click here to see the form.