Scientist Emil O. Deere

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Article -- 1976 September article by Lindsborg resident Mrs. Betty Hanson -- noting growth of County Museum after receiving College Museum collections
- 10 years after the move -
​ "Lindsborg, Kansas -  Little Sweden, U.S.A."
published by
​ "Antique & Collectors Mart" Wichita, Kansas

- Note paragraph 5 regarding Bethany College Museum Collection contributions -

The museum began as a small collection housed on the first floor of the Smoky Valley Roller Mill. The present rustic building, built in 1968, now houses 11,000 items in realistic displays. In addition to local private donations of family heirlooms, the museum has received the 300 item Udden Indian Collection, the 900 item Emil O. Deere Pioneer Collection, and the Bethany College, Natural History Collection, giving a record of the untamed – – present and prehistoric.

Beside the pioneer rooms: parlor, dining room, kitchen, post office, and general store, one can view a collection of over 200 pieces of barbed wire, quilt blocks and other handicrafts, a children’s toy display, a Fensk Stuga (cottage) with authentic Swedish costume on manikins and other fascinating relics.

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