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Archives and History Program Center Opens

We did it! On Saturday, September 19, 2015, the Nation’s Capital Archives & History Program Center in Honor of Diane Tipton opened in Frederick, Maryland. We had guests from the Heart of Pennsylvania and Central Maryland Archives Committees, county and state political leaders, and over 100 members of Nation’s Capital. For those of you who…

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Every visitor receives a Center patch.

We did it!

On Saturday, September 19, 2015, the Nation’s Capital Archives & History Program Center in Honor of Diane Tipton opened in Frederick, Maryland.

We had guests from the Heart of Pennsylvania and Central Maryland Archives Committees, county and state political leaders, and over 100 members of Nation’s Capital.

For those of you who couldn’t make it, here is a virtual tour of the facility.

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Entrance area.
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Main exhibit area includes a council map.
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Main exhibit area from rear of Center.
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Old badges are displayed atop old shop posters.
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Publication storage and workroom. The Center previously was a field office.
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More publications and storage.
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Cookie display in the old kitchen.
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There’s even a display in the restroom.
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The uniform room is compact, but includes storage, a desk, and an iron and ironing board behind the door.
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A wall-track hanging system allows us to rotate pictures and displays.
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The purse display is extremely popular.

Diane Tipton was president of the council from 2008 to 2014 and is a devoted friend of the archives. We thank her for making this Center a reality!

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Former council president Diane Tipton with some of the day’s uniform models.
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Nation’s Capital CEO Lidia Soto-Harmon and I after the dedication.

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12 responses to “Archives and History Program Center Opens”

  1. Liz Shatto Avatar
    Liz Shatto

    Congratulations! When is the center open to the public? I was sorry to miss your opening event, but would like to visit and introduce myself.

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    1. Ann Robertson Avatar
      Ann Robertson

      We must! How about a private tour next Wednesday or Thursday, perhaps 11 am?

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  2. sfokid1949 Avatar
    sfokid1949

    I hope that you included info about all the Girl Scout Senior Roundups! Very important part of our History! Thank You for all you do…

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    1. Ann Robertson Avatar
      Ann Robertson

      Our next exhibit at the Council Headquarters will be on the Roundups! We should install it on October 28. Thanks!

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  3. Jean Maassel Avatar
    Jean Maassel

    So sorry I had to miss this. It looks so fresh, and so informative! Keep up the good work!

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  4. Christie Crahan Avatar
    Christie Crahan

    The Heritage Committee of Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles are thrilled by this great accomplishment and wish every success…and, yes, we are very envious but oh so proud of you.!

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    1. Ann Robertson Avatar
      Ann Robertson

      Thanks Christie!

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  5. Nancy Corbin Avatar
    Nancy Corbin

    Wonderful! Congratulations on opening such a great facility.

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  6. Arielle Masters Avatar
    Arielle Masters

    Very nice! I was hoping there’d be an official museum at some point. Congrats on this accomplishment, everyone who got it going 🙂

    Is there a list that can be linked here of specific items Council is looking for, to add to the museum’s collection? I saw one somewhere a few years back, I think.

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    1. Ann Robertson Avatar
      Ann Robertson

      We are in the process of compiling a “wanted” list and hope to publish it soon. Thanks!

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  7. Sue Belden Avatar
    Sue Belden

    WOW!!! What a wonderful accomplishment. I especially like the bathroom display with the toothbrush and make-up display. Clever!! You gave me some ideas for us to display. Thanks. Nations Capital has always been a leader with the Archives ideas. Congratulations.

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