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Heritage Fortune (1997) Inc.

Artifacts Always Needed

The acquisition of artifacts is a often a long slow process. While the group is in possession of a number of things, new acquisitions are always welcome. Heritage Fortune Inc. will accept items on seasonal or indefinite loan periods as well as donated items. Photographs and all printed documents can be copied if desired. Credit will be given for each item loaned or donated. If you have items, please contact the group first to avoid unnecessary duplication.

     **furniture made in 1907-1917 in John E. Lake's factory, Fortune
     **furniture/appliances made from flour/apple/pork/beef barrels
     **household items - cooking gear, china, cutlery, glassware
     **birth, marriage, death certificates, school report cards, etc. of prominent citizens
     **wills, land deeds
     **documents written by residents of Fortune
     **old letters written by Fortune residents while serving overseas in War
     **any old letters telling of events that occurred in the town
     **navigational tools
     **fishing gear
     **clothing, especially any item made from flour sacks
     **crafts - quilts, lacework, knitted or woven items, needlepoint, hooked/braided rugs
     **charts, maps and land surveys
     **small farm implements (rakes, hoes, pitch forks, shovels, axes, etc.)
     **carpentry and woodworking tools
     **photographs, the older the better
     **school yearbooks, newsletters, bulletins, programs, etc.
     **old school books ... a 'slate' would be terrific
     **church bulletins, newsletters, bulletins, etc.
     **paintings and drawings
     **ornaments and figurines
     **unpublished written work such as stories, essays, poetry, memoirs, etc
       (we will transcribe, print and provide one copy of each item for the contributor)

Not every item classed as an artifact is listed here. If you have something you think might be of relevance, please contact the group. They have resources to help determine the significance of all acquisitions.

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