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RLP 377: Visiting the Cassia County Historical Society and Museum

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Sep 29, 2025
Discover the treasures hidden in local historical societies and museums! Hear how a visit to the Cassia County Historical Society in Idaho unveiled family tributes and pioneer stories. Explore intriguing museum features like a detailed topographic map, a World War II exhibit highlighting local soldiers, and captivating displays of farm tools and vintage clothing. Plus, learn about the significance of preserved scrapbooks and how they enrich genealogical research. This enlightening journey sheds light on the importance of local history in uncovering your family's past!
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ANECDOTE

Family Scrapbooks Reveal Lost Clippings

  • Diana Elder found multi-page scrapbook clippings about her Uncle Ted Kelsey at the Cassia County museum.
  • She discovered unique items like a Chamber of Commerce tribute not preserved by her family.
ANECDOTE

Log‑By‑Log Cabin Preserved And Donated

  • Nicole Dyer and Diana describe their great-grandfather Edward Raymond Kelsey's pioneer cabin donated to the museum.
  • The cabin was disassembled log-by-log, moved to the farm, then donated and now displays schoolhouse artifacts.
INSIGHT

Maps Give Spatial Context To Family History

  • The Cassia museum uses an original interactive topographic map to show pioneer trails and county geography.
  • Such physical exhibits give spatial context to migration, settlement, and local family stories.
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