Donate an Artifact
HistoryMiami is currently soliciting donations of teen-related artifacts from the 1930s through 1990s for the upcoming Teen Miami exhibition set to open in September 2012. We are in need of the following items:
Teens and War
- Draft cards from Vietnam or WWII vets ...who entered the war right after high school
- Black arm bands worn by students and vets to protest the Vietnam War
Teens and Diversity
- Textbooks and/or other artifacts from segregated high schools (Mays, Booker T. Washington, Carver, Dorsey)
- Football (1940s-1960s) artifacts
Teen Consumerism
- Nintendo video game console
- 1990s clothing for African-American teens
- 1950s clothing for Anglo girl
Teens and Music
- Photos and memorabilia for Miami Sound teen groups (The Antiques, Coke, etc.)
All potential donations must have been used, made or owned by a teen in Miami. To discuss donating or loaning items, please contact Chief Curator Joanne Hyppolite or call: 305-375-1599.
