View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 08:39 Post subject: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
I found myself in Appleton, Wisconsin this morning, preparing to present an award for bicycle friendly business to Kimberly Clark Corporation. Appleton is the home of the late John F. Barlow, a famous mineral collector. I had asked my host to drive me past Barlow's home last night and got a decent night time shot, hoping not to scare the current owners!
After my bicycle presentation and bike ride with 400 Kimberly Clark employees as well as the CEO, I found I had a little bit of time, before flying home to Texas, to go see some of Barlow's pieces in the University of Wisconsin.
We had called ahead and a wonderful fellow, Gary Richards, met us there. Seems he knew who I was and wanted to show me around.
Getting my photos organized and am about to post a few....
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 09:26 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
I had only half an hour, sadly, so my photos are a bit rushed.
Description: |
There is a Barlow Planetarium there also. |
|
Viewed: |
31036 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
31031 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 09:29 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
...
Description: |
Gary Richards is the Museum Educator, his official title, and he was just wonderful giving us stories and history of the area, of John Barlow, etc. |
|
Viewed: |
30997 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
31009 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30986 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30997 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
31003 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
31024 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 09:37 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30983 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30997 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30981 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
31009 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30985 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
My bicycling friend, Rob Gusky, set up this appointment as a surprise for me! He was driving me around and we were heading to the airport right after this visit. |
|
Viewed: |
30951 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 09:41 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
...Some of John Barlow's donated pieces.
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30987 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30989 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30981 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30971 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30985 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30997 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30980 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 09:45 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30979 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30953 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30946 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30973 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30966 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30961 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Rob seemed to be enjoying these historic stories, after all he lives in the area! |
|
Viewed: |
30983 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30966 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30971 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30970 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30970 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 09:49 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30915 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30881 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30874 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 09:52 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30844 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30882 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30881 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30892 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30895 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30895 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30934 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 10:03 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30838 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30845 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30842 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30887 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30843 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30850 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 10:06 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30814 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30800 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30811 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30869 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30838 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30824 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30825 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30828 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 10:09 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30835 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30844 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30831 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30832 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30824 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30868 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30835 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30866 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 12:42 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30795 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30763 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30735 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30712 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30753 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30776 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30746 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30787 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 12:45 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30792 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30775 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30741 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30763 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30796 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30748 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30741 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 12:48 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30732 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30704 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30703 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30744 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30743 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30754 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30710 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30716 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 12:53 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
...
Description: |
The book we use so often, to see examples from various locations. |
|
Viewed: |
30662 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 13:02 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
I wish I had more time, Mr. Richards had a fun and witty way of telling stories about the miners and mines, and he was a friend of Mr. Barlows too. Speaking of which, my friend lives right down the road from Barlow's home, when he was still alive and living there....so he drove me by at night, this is the photo I managed to take. Hoping not to scare the current residents!
Thanks for viewing my photos and write up, cheers! Gail Copus Spann
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
30664 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 13:06 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
P.S.
I joined the Weis N Miners mineral club while there. I think it's nice to support groups when they are so good at making an effort to keep the stories and fun going!
Also, the address for the Weis Earth Science Museum is
1478 Midway Road
Menasha, Wisconsin, 54952
920-832-2925
920-832-2674 fax
https://www.weismuseum.org
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Jordi Fabre
Overall coordinator of the Forum
Joined: 07 Aug 2006
Posts: 4905
Location: Barcelona
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 14:35 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
I'm always admiring the astounding capacity of Gail to improve this Forum with large, well documented, topics of any kind of things.
One more time: thanks Gail! ;-)
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
vic rzonca
Joined: 18 Nov 2008
Posts: 820
Location: MA
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 15:06 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
Right Jordi. Nice Gail.
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Don Lum
Joined: 03 Sep 2012
Posts: 2869
Location: Arkansas
|
Posted: May 25, 2013 17:04 Post subject: Re: Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA |
|
|
Thank you, Gail.
_________________ hogwild |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|