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In 1994, Ted and Chessie Blakey donated
this silverplated Communion set from the Allen Chapel African Methodist
Episcopal Church of Yankton, South Dakota. Allen Chapel was one of the
first African-American churches in South Dakota. |
The Collection: The museum broadly collects material relating to the
history of South Dakota. The museum collects both the mundane and the
unique. The museum does not generally collect archaeological material or
natural history specimens; these areas are better covered by other
museums in the state. Although the museum's collection is primarily used
for exhibit, it is put to a variety of other good uses as well. For
example, the museum lends objects to other museums from around the
world, and there is a considerable research interest in our collection.
Making a
Donation: If you have an object the museum might want, contact the
Curator of Collections. Describe the object: its size, age,
condition, and history. If you can, send a photograph.
Caveat: No museum has unlimited resources, so prospective gifts
are evaluated carefully to make sure that the objects selected meet the
specific needs of the museum, are authentic and original, and are in
good condition. The museum tries to accept only those objects that it
really needs, and can properly preserve.
Tax Deductions: As a donor, you may be able to take a tax
deduction for all or a portion of the fair market value of your gift.
(Consult your tax advisor for details.) The museum staff is prohibited
from appraising your donation. A local antiques dealer can probably
provide an appraisal for most objects you might donate. If you cannot
have the donation appraised before you send it to us, we will work with
an appraiser of your choosing.
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