Here is a brief estimate on materials and supplies we will need for the TAHS archives:
Newspaper Boxes:
appx. 90 boxes @ $20/ea/ = $1800 - UPDATE: PURCHASED 50 BOXES IN JULY, 2007 WITH MONEY RECEIVED FROM THE TAMPICO LIONS CLUB!!
Newspaper Sleeves (plastic sleeves for individual pages of newspapers. We have many of these that were folded in quarters for so long that they have torn into 4 pcs)
Size: 22x30 5/pkg.
100 sleeves @ $20/pkg of 5 = $400. GOAL REACHED!! PURCHASED IN JULY WITH $$$ RECEIVED FROM TAMPICO LIONS CLUB!
Purchase microfilm of Tampico Tornados from state (allowing us to store originals and keep from being "manhandled")
$33.50/ea (holds several years on one m/f)
Appx. 15 rolls @ $33.50/ea. = $492 (could be a few more rolls - need to check)

Micro-film Reader/Printer: Estimate of $3,000 ball-park. It would be nice to have one that reads both micro-film and microfisch.
Printer/Scanner/Copier DONATED BY LES NIEMI!!
Digital Camera - DONATED BY LES NIEMI!!!

Camcorder

Computer - new We have a nice, new monitor and the keyboard and mouse are doable, but the rest is just too antiquated and doesn't even have a word processor! RECEIVED from "anonymous"!!! THANK YOU - GIA!!!! (smile and wink)

Note: The TAMPICO LIONS CLUB has donated $1000 towards our goals!

Thank you for any consideration you may give this. Pass the word!

Denise

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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society

Last Edited on 22-Jan-2008 5:42 AM

A scanner? On its way? That is so wonderful. What a marvelous way to start my day! You are so wonderful and always so good to us. I can't thank you enough, but when my husband wakes up, he will thank you even more! (He's the one that lugs my copier/scanner back and forth to the historical society - smile).
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society

Last Edited on 31-Jan-2007 5:08 AM

It's my pleasure to help you out for all the incredible work you have done to make this one of the best historical and genealogical websites out there.

Les

Ps - Thank your husband for all of his support (including this strong back); this site is certainly a team effort lead by both of you!

You give me far too much credit - it is great folks like you and Bob and Melva and others that make these great contributions that make the site so great!
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society

You all can never know how appreciative I am for these wonderful donations. To see our Family Library/Research Center continue to develop the way it has over the past couple of years is a "dream-come-true" for me. I still have to pinch myself to make sure this is all happening. THANK YOU!!!!
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society

The top floor is where the Tampico Tornado newspapers are archived, so you can imagine how scared this makes me!

So, I am adding this to the "Wish List". The Lions club had donated money to be used specifically for archive materials for the storing/preserving the Tornado newspapers. However, we may now need to use that towards a new roof. It wouldn't cover the cost of a new roof completely and it would deplete our funds for storage boxes and sleeves for the newspapers. Oh, it is such a vicious circle, isn't it?

Your monetary donations towards this goal will be greatly appreciated. If you can't send money, send more "buckets." (smile)
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society

Last Edited on 25-May-2007 6:12 AM

Just a little "trivia":

The United States Marine Corps

United States Marine Corps EmblemThe United States Marine Corps adopted the motto, Semper Fidelis in 1883, on the initiative of Colonel Charles McCawley (January 29, 1827 – October 13, 1891), the 8th Commandant of the Marine Corps.

There were three mottos prior to Semper Fidelis including "Fortitudine" (meaning "with courage") antedating the War of 1812, which was a nod to the British Royal Marines, "Per Mare, Per Terram" ("by sea, by land") and, up until 1843, there was also the motto "To the Shores of Tripoli". "Semper fidelis" (Meaning "Always faithful") signifies the dedication and loyalty that individual Marines are expected to have for "Corps and Country", even after leaving service. The Marines frequently shorten the motto to "Semper Fi."

"Semper Fidelis" is also the title of the official march of the United States Marine Corps, composed by John Philip Sousa in 1889. Sousa was director of the United States Marine Band ("The President's Own") when a replacement for Hail to the Chief was requested, but later rejected. Sousa considered it to be his "most musical" march. It was prominently featured in the movie A Few Good Men. Lyrics to the march were written by Charles Burr and can be found on Wikisource.
On the United States Marine Corps Seal, the eagle of the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem holds a ribbon emblazoned "Semper Fidelis".
Semper Fi is the first book in the The Corps Series by W.E.B. Griffin.
Semper Fi has also been quoted on various episodes of the TV series NCIS by the main character Leroy Jethrow Gibbs

U.S. 11th Infantry Regiment
Semper Fidelis is the motto of the U.S. 11th Infantry Regiment. The coat of arms in which it appears was approved in 1920.

Semper Fidelis!
http://www.semperfimarine.com/
The Official Motto of the U.S. Marine Corps is Semper Fidelis, Latin
for "Always Faithful". Until 1871 it was "First to Fight",
a motto that still very much applies! Through the years, Marines have greeted Fellow Marines with "Semper Fi", "Semper Fi, Mac" or "Semper Fi Marine" !

Thank you Andy for thinking of us and helping make our TAHS a better place.

Denise

A local lady, familiar with grant writing is helping us search for a resource as well. If you have any connections or knowledge of a resource to help us, please contact me or our president, Joan Johnson. Joan can be reached by email at garyjoan@thewisp.net or 815-438-7581. I can be reached by email at tahs@thewisp.net.

Pllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaassee!!!!! Help if you can. This is important. (I bet if every person reading this sent in a few dollars, we would reach our goal!)

You have all come through for us in the past and I know we can do it now.

Denise

Last Edited on 26-Jul-2007 7:11 AM

Price: $1.00 ea. or 6 for $5.00
Please include a note that money is for 50/50 drawing.
Thanks for any support you can give us.
P.S. We archive the Tampico Tornado Newspapers upstairs and we have some serious leaks right now. Please help us save these treasures (Tampico Tornado was published from 1876-1966). Part of the ceiling tiles were removed because of the constant leaking and damage. Yesterday, there was a dead bat on the floor, which obviously came in through this opening in ceiling. PLEASE! Help us get our roof! I don't "do" bats!! (smile/wink)
Hamburger helper is offering free grants. They have posted our request and ask for folks to "post a comment" in our support. It's a great way to help us and it won't cost you anything but a few minutes of your time:

Click here to leave comment for our request for grant from Hamburger Helper

Last Edited on 15-Aug-2007 7:53 PM

I have been working on piecing some of our very old Tampico Tornado newspapers together. We ordered some archive-safe sleeves to put each page in, but have used them all and need more. Once I get them pieced together in protective sleeves, we can have them microfilmed! I will post some new information on the INS (IL newspaper project) shortly.

In the meantime, here is what we need:
Product Nbr Description Qty Price Ext. Options
NS2230 Sleeves Newspaper 3 Mil Melinex 22W x 30"H Pkg 5 $21.25 (pkg-5) $425.00

I'm sure we will need more than that eventually, but I don't want to be "piggy" about this. ;>) They are such a wonderful product. The sleeves have a static that helps keep the newspaper stuck in place. This is quite helpful, especially when we are piecing itty-bitty pieces together. Some of these old papers are so brittle, they just dissintigrate the second you touch them. It is so important for us to get them protected AND microfilmed. Which leads to the other itmes on our "wish list." Microfilm/fisch reader/printer, as well as purchasing microfilm rolls at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library - $33.50/roll.

We need to get the Tornado newspapers that the state does not have microfilmed as well as purchase the ones they do have on microfilm. Then we can safely archive the original newspapers. Before we can get those old papers microfilmed, we need to get them in protective sleeves and pieced back together. Follow? (smile)

So, if you are in a philanthropic mood, keep us in mind! This is YOUR history we are trying to save!
Thanks - I'll be back to grovel more later!
Denise

So, if you have been sitting there scratching your head, thinking, "Gee, I would LOVE to send the TAHS a new computer, but don't have a clue as to what they need. . ." Voila! Question answered! (smile)

THE ABOVE HAS BEEN DONATED! THANK YOU-THANK YOU-THANK YOU!!!
Denise

Last Edited on 26-Oct-2007 7:22 AM

Received microfische reader from Andy Hinton

Received $500 cash donation from Mr. Chuck Connors in memory of his BURDEN family (in-laws) to be used towards the roof fund.

Please note that not all donations go through me, so I am not aware of all of them. I know there have been many more cash donations made, but do not have a list compiled as yet.

UPDATE ON NEEDED ITEMS:
Camcorder - This would be used for our cemetery walks and guest speakers at meeting. Also, for interviews with our local citizens.(low priority on this)

Purchase microfilm of Tampico Tornados from state (allowing us to store originals and keep from being "manhandled")
$33.50/ea (holds several years on one m/f)
Appx. 15 rolls @ $33.50/ea. = $492 (could be a few more rolls - need to check)(Medium-high priority)

Micro-film Reader/Printer: Estimate of $3,000 (new) ball-park. It would be nice to have one that reads both micro-film and microfisch AND prints. We currently have a m/f reader on loan from the Reagan Birthplace and Andy Hinton has donated a m/fische reader. (this is good to have because Ebay offers local Whiteside records on fische often and very inexpensively). We need at least one reader that prints. (Medium-high priority)

GAYLORD ARCHIVE PRODUCTS:
Product Nbr Description Qty Price Ext. Options
NS2230 Sleeves Newspaper 3 Mil Melinex 22W x 30"H Pkg 5 $21.25 (pkg-5) $425.00 - Hard to believe, but we have used up the first set of sleeves we purchased with the money the Lions Club donated. We will need to purchase these several times. We use these to piece together some of the old Tampico Tornado newspapers. Some are so fragile and deteriorated, they look like jigsaw puzzles. Itsy-bitsy pieces fall off every time you open the box they are in. These Milex sleeves are wonderful - they create a static electricity, which helps hold the pieces on the sheet as we try to get the page all together. Keep in mind, each edition of the paper was 12 pages. Not all of papers are in such poor condition, but there are quite a few. Some are editions that only we have - not held by state library or anywhere else. (high priority)

Donations towards the Roof repair if we don't win the grant from Hamburger Helper.com (HIGH priority)

We are doing great, thanks to all of your help and support. THANK YOU for helping us preserve our history.
Denise

Last Edited on 26-Oct-2007 7:24 AM

Unfortunately, we were NOT awarded the grant. So, it is back to square one. We have raised a little over $3000 from fund-raisers and donations. But it is just a dent in what is needed - $13,000 for the two roofs (they are connected). We are scheduled to have it done in early spring 08, but we have to pay them right away.

So, if anyone else knows of any other grants or other sources for us to get the much-needed roof for our building, please contact me.

Last Edited on 20-Nov-2007 4:35 AM

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that we can find a way to pay for the roof replacement at the historical society.

I cannot stress how important this is. We don't have the "big bucks" behind us like Dixon has. We are supported entirely by membership dues, gift shop purchases and your wonderful donations. Through many fund-raisers, matching funds with RNA and individual donations, we have managed to raise almost half of the $13,000! We still NEED your help. Spread the word to anyone who may have an interest in Tampico's history.

Respectfully and graciously submitted,
Denise McLoughlin

SUPPLIES NEEDED
WISH LIST: Archive-safe boxes to store our Tampico Tornado Newspapers - Appx. 90 boxes needed. Estimated cost: $1800
RECEIVED: $1000 from the Tampico Lions Club. Purchased 50 boxes in July.

WISH LIST: Mylar sleeves for individual pages of newspapers that are deteriorating. We need 12 sheets per newspaper edition. Estimated cost: $400 for 100 sleeves.
RECEIVED: We were abe to purchase 100 sleeves with the remainder of the money received from the Tampico Lions Club. Both the boxes and the mylar sleeves were purchased at a significant sale price.

WISH LIST: Printer/copier/scanner for Family History Library
RECEIVED: New printer/copier/scanner from Les Niemi

WISH LIST: Digital camera for TAHS functions.
RECEIVED: Digital cameral from Les Niemi

WISH LIST: Micro-film/micro-fisch reader/printer for viewing and/or printing the Tampico Tornado newspapers.
RECEIVED: Micro-fisch reader from Andy Hinton

WISH LIST: CPU (computer) for Family History Library
RECEIVED: CPU from "anonymous"!

WISH LIST: The TAHS website be paid for another year.
RECEIVED: The Village of Tampico has paid for our website through Oct. 2009!

WISH LIST: $13,000 for roof repair (replacement)
RECEIVED: We have saved about half of the money needed through matching-fund raisers with the RNA and generous monetary donations from organizations such as Tampico Community Building and many individuals, including the Connors, Thompson and the Cassens families. THANK YOU ALL so much!

The Roof Replacement is the number one priority at this time. Work is scheduled to begin this spring, contingent on payment. We will be reapplying for the "Hamburger Helper" grant and will continue to plan fund-raisers.

WISH LIST: 1a.: Purchase the micro-films of the Tampico Tornado Newspapers from the IL State Library. 1b. Get our 1876-1881 copies of the Tampico Tornado Newspapers microfilmed.
RECEIVED: We have been notified by the IL NEWSPAPER PROJECT that we will be a part of their national project. They will send a courier to pick up our copies of these papers, microfilm them AND give us a copy of the microfilms.

OTHER ITEMS STILL NEEDED:
Of course, the roof replacement is the priority. Without it, not much else matters.

Once we have accomplished the goal of acquiring enough funds for the roof project, we will continue our quest for appropriate archiving materials and other items for storing, preserving and/or displaying our historic items.

We continue to need:
Microfilm/fisch reader/printer (we have readers, we need one with a printer)
More mylar sleeves for the deteriorating newspapers
Purchase microfilms of the Tampico Tornado Newspapers - about 12 or 13 films, @ $33.50 ea.
Assorted preservation maintenance-type items, such as sprays for newspapers, gloves, museum-quality glass for picture frames.
Metal filing and storage cabinets.
Museum Display tables or glass cases

If you are local, we could use your help:
Volunteer to work 3 hours on Sat or Sundays, April-October, 2008 (I usually work both days upstairs in the Family History Library, but it would be helpful to have someone working downstairs as well).
Volunteer to clean downstairs of museum (dust, vacuum, clean restroom, etc.)
Volunteer to be on committee to publish a newsletter (probably a quarterly publication)
Volunteer to be a speaker at one of monthly meetings or suggestions for a speaker. Shirley Lester has suggested a "Murder Mystery Dinner" and there seems to be a great interest in this idea. We will need volunteers to help with this plan.
We REALLY NEED a bathroom installed upstairs in the Family History Library! We have a nice empty room with access to plumbing. We just need a stool and sink and someone to install them. Currently, we have to go downstairs (a bit of a jaunt, especially if you wait too long, giggle), go outside to enter the downstairs area to get to the bathroom in the back of the building! Every year, this seems to be a bigger project for me and our patrons! (smile)

Many thanks to Geri Cassens, Jerrie Schindel and Denise Mickelson for their help in organizing our files and displays.

A big "Thank You" to TheWisp for providing internet service to us for our Family History Library. www.thewisp.net

The above mentioned "thank yous" are off the top of my head. I appologize for not being able to mention everyone. NO donation is insignificant and it is always appreciated. Even the $5 or $10 donations for transcriptions, etc. are very appreciated and you would be surprised how quickly they add up. I bet if everyone that visited the site sent in $10, we would be able to achieve ALL of our goals and have $$$$ to spare! I thank you all for every dime or time you have given.

Last Edited on 23-Jan-2008 7:44 AM

We are currently selling tickets for a 50/50 drawing to be held at our March 25th meeting. Proceeds go towards the roof fund. Contact Joan Johnson: 815-438-7581, or garyjoan@thewisp.net

Thank you all who have so generously donated towards this cause. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
Denise

http://www.myhometownhelper.com/ViewProject.aspx?id=38685

Here is our request as posted on their site:
Tampico, IL
Send To A Friend
Roof Replacement for Historical Society/Library
Name of organization
Tampico Area Historical Society
Amount requested
$10,000
Project
The Tampico Area Historical Society is situated in Whiteside County, Illinois. It is the birthplace of R. Admiral Jos. M. Reeves, president Ronald Reagan (the only president born in IL) and is home-town to Mrs. Hugh Downs (Ruth Shaheen).
This building and its “companion” building, which share a common wall, were built in 1877. Both buildings have housed many types of businesses through the years, but currently are home to our local library and area Historical Society. In 1982 they were included in the National Registry of Historic Places. Once nearly destroyed by fire and scheduled for demolition, it sat in waiting for its demise. However, the small community of less than 800 gathered and pooled their resources and efforts to restore the buildings. Years later, the patches and temporary fixes for the roof are no longer adequate. Buckets pepper the floors with every rainfall.The repair requires extensive work to repair & replace appropriately. This building archives over one hundred years of the history of its pioneers and almost one hundred years of their historic newspapers, published from 1876-1966. All of this is endangered. Its contents are irreplaceable. This mighty little community has once again rallied and held fund raisers to help defray the cost of this repair. But the job is too great for us to do alone. It is our hope that Hamburger Helper will help us help ourselves to preserve our history and this country’s history for many generations to come. _______________________

HH asks that we inform folks of this request and ask them to post a note of encouragement and support in the "Comments" section of the site. Follow the detailed instructions:
Add A Comment In Support (fill in boxes with name/email/dob), write a brief (400 words or less) comment in COMMENT box, scroll down further to the "Site Terms", read through, scroll down to "accept" box, check box, click on "Add Your Comment." To date, we have 22 signatures/comments. We had about 51 last time. I hope to pass the mark this time. I don't know if it really matters to HH, but it is a way of spreading the word for our cause.
A BIG THANK YOU to all that have posted. Your support is so appreciated!!!!!!
Denise

Last Edited on 20-Mar-2008 7:26 AM

We fell a little short, but supplemented from our operating funds. That left us about $700 in the hole (had some additional expenses w/roof) and of course the chair lift to the research library, and upstairs museum stopped working. We tried to do without it, but it is so needed so we had it repaired. They sent us a bill for $600!!! I can't believe it. I understand our Maintenance Committee was working with the company to reduce the charges somewhat.

Once again, we are trying to plan some type of fund raiser(s) to help replenish our account, especially with those winter bills just around the corner. We are open to any suggestions!

I have been trying to price micro-film readers/printers to view our Tampico Tornados at some point. First we need to purchase the films after they film them for the IL Newspaper Project. So far, it seems to be about $7,000.00 for a new one. It has been suggested that I should check with local universities and larger libraries for their cast-offs. This will need to go upstairs in our research library - and I would hate to lug it up there only to have it "die" shortly afterward. If you know of any grants or organizations that may be able to help with our larger expenses on our Wish List, please contact me. Thanks!
Denise
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society

Last Edited on 12-Sep-2008 11:09 AM

Hi friends,
Just an informational message regarding the upstairs plumbing bill which was received. It comes to a total of $1,414,39.
Joan

Hi,
Since the Historical Society is REALLY SHORT of money, we will have a 50/50 drawing to bring in a quick "small" amount to help out. Tickets will be $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 and I will have some available at the Historical meeting on this Tues. nite. Drawing will be Feb. 10. Anyone wishing to sell some, or to purchase some, please contact me. 815-438-7581 or 815-622-8705.
Thanks,
Joan

I hope I am not out of line by posting this, but I don't know how to convey this any other way. We are one of the few FREE websites that offers all that we do. I have fought for that forever! Our membership is only $10 (single), $15 (family) or $50 for business, & $50 lifetime for 50 or older. My argument to the Board of TAHS and to the Village of Tampico is that people will voluntarily donate or join because they WANT to, not because they HAVE to. Well, memberships are NOT pouring in..... Please, please...I know these are tough times, but if you can possibly spare the $10 membership, it would really help and prove my argument! There will be new people coming into office at the Village. They may not choose to continue to pay for this site. Help me show them that we are worth it and note on your donation or membership that you are joining BECAUSE of the WEBSITE! Thanks. I'm finished groveling and apologize for doing it.
Denise
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society

Last Edited on 8-Jun-2009 8:45 AM

NEWSPAPER SLEEVES
LA-NS1624 16x24" (1-19) $15.59/pkg of 5 (20+) = $12.69/pkg of 5

NEWSPAPER BOXES
LA-NB19252 19x25x2 1/2 (1-9) $21.89, (10+) $19.55, (50+) $15.15

Thank you
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society

Last Edited on 27-Jun-2009 5:53 AM