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American
Historical Collections
The Mathers Museum holds several significant collections of
American/Indiana historical material. These include artifacts documenting
home textile industries, carpentry, stoneworking, and the business records
of a Bedford, Indiana, blacksmith shop, ca. 1930-1960. The Museum also
has several collections of American Folk Art.
In addition, the Mathers Museum holds several collections of historical
photographs. These include images by Charles G. Shaw of Bloomington, ca.
1900-1935, and the Elizabeth Bridgwaters and John Drake collections
documenting Black community life in Bloomington, ca. 1900-1990. The
Mathers Museum also has a small collection of railroad photographs.
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