The Castle Rock Museum is taking advantage of the lull caused by
the Fifth Street bridge construction to develop a new exhibit, and
it’s looking for a “few good artifacts” to include, said Lionel
Oberlin, curator.
The project will feature artifacts from World War II, including
photographs, uniforms that represent various branches of the
service and other memorabilia from Douglas County residents and
families who were directly affected by the war, Oberlin
said.
“The ranks of those who serve in the armed forces in the ’40s
are thinning at an increasing rate and it seems now is a good time
to reflect on this period of our local history,” Oberlin
said.
The museum especially needs donations or loans of uniforms other
than enlisted Navy or Army, because the museum already has those,
and any branches where women served in uniform.
The museum is not really looking for weapons, but does need
shoes and accessories.
“I envision the uniforms on mannequins or something to that
effect,” Oberlin said.
It also is looking for photos and accounts of specific events of
an unusual or interesting nature, Oberlin said.
Anyone who has items they wish to share, whether they relate to
the home front or to military service, can call Oberlin at (303)
814-3164.
This exhibit has been in the idea phase for some time, but
Oberlin said he didn’t want to attempt putting it together until
there were enough artifacts to make it interesting.
“All artifacts will be handled and maintained with an eye toward
preservation,” Oberlin said.