Michigan History Magazine Receives Honorable Mention at Eddie and Ozzie Awards Banquet On Tuesday, October 9, 2018, Michigan History magazine was recognized as a honorable mention at this year’s Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards, a prestigious publishing awards program. The annual program recognizes the very best in editorial and design and is the most comprehensive of its kind in the industry. In August 2018, the January/February 2018 issue of Michigan History was named one of three finalists for a “Full Issue” Eddie Award in the category of “City & Regional—Midwest.” On October 9, Executive Director and CEO Larry J. Wagenaar attended the awards gala in New York City to accept the recognition on behalf of HSM. UPCOMING OFF-SITE WORKSHOP: Taming the Chaos & Clutter: Collections Management for Small Museums “What numbering system should we use? Where do you write the numbers? How do you apply the numbers, and with what? Is it OK to write on a photograph? What’s that thing called Chenhall’s Nomenclature?” If these questions sound familiar, this is the workshop for you. On Wednesday, October 24, from 1 to 4 p.m., an experienced registrar will demystify museum registration methods and help you catalog collections the right way. Please Note: This workshop will take place at the Luce County Historical Museum, at the Newberry American Legion, 7964 State Highway M123, Newberry, MI 49868. Remote access will NOT be available. Jeep Goes to War In 1940, Karl Probst of Detroit designed a new army scouting car in only two days. The Willys-Overland Company built jeeps, but the army needed so many that Ford Motor Company began to build them, too, and ended up producing 640,000 wartime Jeeps. No one knows how the World War II “Jeep” got its name, but it might be named for the Popeye comic strip character “Eugene the Jeep” or from the Army initials “GP,” which stands for “General Purpose.” Registration for History Skills Boot Camp Ends in 10 Days! Saturday, November 3, 2018 Lansing Community College West Campus Attend a full day of workshops to hone your skills in the areas of historic preservation, managing a site, reenactors and living history, and more! Registration ends on October 29! Visit our website to register online. Download the Boot Camp brochure. The Historical Society of Michigan is our state’s oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan’s rich history. For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at hsm@hsmichigan.org. The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. • Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 • FAX: (517) 324-4370	CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Michigan History and Chronicle! Can you remember a historic event from your childhood that always leaves you smiling? Is there a Michigan business or community that you believe deserves to be showcased? Have you been itching to publish your article about a niche subject in Michigan’s history, but you don’t know where to go? We’re here to help! HSM is currently accepting submissions for both Michigan History magazine and Chronicle. Before you submit, review our writer’s guidelines. All queries should be sent to editor@hsmichigan.org. Upcoming History Hounds™ Sessions: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Wednesday, November 14 with John Beck, Heritage Christian Academy Riding the Rails: The Pere Marquette 1225 Locomotive Wednesday, December 12 with Kevin P. Keefe, Author Check out our website for more. Upcoming Events From Our Members The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History presents “Oakwood Cemetery Tour,” Sunday, October 21, in Saginaw. The Joint Archives of Holland presents “A History of the West Michigan Tourist Association,” Tuesday, November 20, in Holland. The Grand Blanc Heritage Association and Museum presents “Old-Fashioned Christmas,” Monday, December 3, in Grand Blanc. For more calendar events, see our website! Interested in featuring an event or exhibit on HSM’s online calendar and eNews? We are always looking to support our member organizations, and one of the ways we show support is in advertising your events and exhibits. Have an exhibit or event you’d like promoted? Feel free to submit your listing via our online calendar registration form here.
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