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== Presidential Library Status ==
== Presidential Library Status ==
The [[William McKinley]] Presidential Library and Museum is not an officially recognized [[presidential library]] and not managed by the [[National Archives and Records Administration]]. The museum claims to hold the largest collection of McKinley artifacts in the world, however it preserves only a fraction of McKinley's papers. The bulk of material from McKinley's presidency is in the custody of the [[Library of Congress]]. The museum contains a permanent exhibit on McKinley's life and presidency called the McKinley Gallery. <ref>{{cite news |title=Life Portraits: William McKinley |work=American History TV, C-SPAN |year= 1999 |url=http://www.c-span.org/History/Events/Life-Portraits-William-McKinley/10737439853/}}</ref>
The [[William McKinley]] Presidential Library and Museum is not an officially recognized [[presidential library]] and not managed by the [[National Archives and Records Administration]]. The museum claims to hold the largest collection of McKinley artifacts in the world, however it preserves only a fraction of McKinley's papers. The bulk of material from McKinley's presidency is in the custody of the [[Library of Congress]]. The museum contains a permanent exhibit on McKinley's life and presidency called the McKinley Gallery.<ref>{{cite news |title=Life Portraits: William McKinley |work=American History TV, C-SPAN |year= 1999 |url=http://www.c-span.org/History/Events/Life-Portraits-William-McKinley/10737439853/}}</ref>


The decision to adopt a name that includes 'presidential library' in 2004 met with strong criticism from historian [[Richard Norton Smith]] who said, “You can call a tree a cow, but you can’t get milk from it.”<ref>{{cite news|last=Krawzak|first=Paul|title=McKinley library’s name change draws attention|url=http://copleydc.net/copleydc_staff/Krawzak/krawzak_3-21-04.htm|accessdate=21 November 2013|newspaper=Canton Repository|date=21 March 2004}}</ref>
The decision to adopt a name that includes 'presidential library' in 2004 met with strong criticism from historian [[Richard Norton Smith]] who said, “You can call a tree a cow, but you can’t get milk from it.”<ref>{{cite news|last=Krawzak|first=Paul|title=McKinley library’s name change draws attention|url=http://copleydc.net/copleydc_staff/Krawzak/krawzak_3-21-04.htm|accessdate=21 November 2013|newspaper=Canton Repository|date=21 March 2004}}</ref>


== Embezzlement ==
== Embezzlement ==
In February 2010, a former part-time account for the museum, Norman Katz, pleaded guilty to felony aggravated theft. Katz stole over $200,000 from the museum over a five-year period. He agreed to pay $129,000 in restitution. <ref>{{cite news |title=Convicted felon hired to teach accounting at university in Missouri |work=AccountingWeb |year= Nov. 22, 2010 |url=http://www.accountingweb.com/topic/education-careers/convicted-felon-hired-teach-accounting-university-missouri}}</ref>
In February 2010, a former part-time account for the museum, Norman Katz, pleaded guilty to felony aggravated theft. Katz stole over $200,000 from the museum over a five-year period. He agreed to pay $129,000 in restitution.<ref>{{cite news |title=Convicted felon hired to teach accounting at university in Missouri |work=AccountingWeb |year= Nov. 22, 2010 |url=http://www.accountingweb.com/topic/education-careers/convicted-felon-hired-teach-accounting-university-missouri}}</ref>


== Theft from Collections ==
== Theft from Collections ==
[[Barry Landau]], a thief posing as a presidential historian, stole at least one document from the Ramsayer Research Library. The theft was unknown to the library until an item in Landau's possession was discovered with a mark specific to the Stark County Historical Society.<ref>{{cite news |title=Barry Landau Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Stealing Valuable Historical Documents |work=USDOJ: District of Maryland |year= Nov. 22, 2012 |url=http://www.justice.gov/usao/md/news/2012/BarryLandauSentencedto7YearsinPrisonforStealingValuableHistoricalDocuments.html}}</ref>
[[Barry Landau]], a thief posing as a presidential historian, stole at least one document from the Ramsayer Research Library. The theft was unknown to the library until an item in Landau's possession was discovered with a mark specific to the Stark County Historical Society.<ref>{{cite news |title=Barry Landau Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Stealing Valuable Historical Documents |work=USDOJ: District of Maryland |year= Nov. 22, 2012 |url=http://www.justice.gov/usao/md/news/2012/BarryLandauSentencedto7YearsinPrisonforStealingValuableHistoricalDocuments.html}}</ref>


== Accreditation ==
== Accreditation ==
The William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum is not accredited by the [[American Alliance of Museums]].<ref>{{cite news |title=List of Accredited Museums |work=American Alliance of Museums |year= August 2013 |url=http://www.aam-us.org/docs/default-source/accreditation/list-of-accredited-museums.pdf?sfvrsn=8}}</ref>
The William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum is not accredited by the [[American Alliance of Museums]].<ref>{{cite news |title=List of Accredited Museums |work=American Alliance of Museums |date= August 2013 |url=http://www.aam-us.org/docs/default-source/accreditation/list-of-accredited-museums.pdf?sfvrsn=8}}</ref>


== Attractions ==
== Attractions ==

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The McKinley Museum contains several attractions including the Hoover-Price Planetarium, Discover World, Fascination Station, Keller Gallery, Stark County Story (Exhibit)|Stark County Story, Street of Shops (Exhibit)|Street of Shops, McKinley Gallery and Ramsayer Research Library. The site is owned and operated by the Stark County Historical Society, a 501c3 non-profit corporation. It was opened in August 1963 on land adjacent to the McKinley National Memorial and was previously known as the Stark County Historical Center and the McKinley Museum of History, Science and Industry.[1]

Presidential Library Status

The William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum is not an officially recognized presidential library and not managed by the National Archives and Records Administration. The museum claims to hold the largest collection of McKinley artifacts in the world, however it preserves only a fraction of McKinley's papers. The bulk of material from McKinley's presidency is in the custody of the Library of Congress. The museum contains a permanent exhibit on McKinley's life and presidency called the McKinley Gallery.[2]

The decision to adopt a name that includes 'presidential library' in 2004 met with strong criticism from historian Richard Norton Smith who said, “You can call a tree a cow, but you can’t get milk from it.”[3]

Embezzlement

In February 2010, a former part-time account for the museum, Norman Katz, pleaded guilty to felony aggravated theft. Katz stole over $200,000 from the museum over a five-year period. He agreed to pay $129,000 in restitution.[4]

Theft from Collections

Barry Landau, a thief posing as a presidential historian, stole at least one document from the Ramsayer Research Library. The theft was unknown to the library until an item in Landau's possession was discovered with a mark specific to the Stark County Historical Society.[5]

Accreditation

The William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum is not accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.[6]

Attractions

  • Hoover-Price Planetarium (planetarium)
  • Discover World (natural science exhibits)
  • Fascination Station (hands-on technology and science exhibits)
  • Keller Gallery (revolving exhibit space)
  • Stark County Story (exhibit galleries dedicated to the history of Stark County, Ohio)
  • Street of Shops (full-scale exhibit based upon a downtown area in the late 19th century)
  • McKinley Gallery (permanent exhibit of William McKinley artifacts)
  • Ramsayer Research Library (library and archive of Stark County and McKinley material)
  • Gift Shop
  • Auditorium

See also

External links

References

  1. ^ Heald, Edward Thornton (1963). History of Stark County Historical Society, Canton, Ohio : 1946-1963. Canton: Stark County Historical Society.
  2. ^ "Life Portraits: William McKinley". American History TV, C-SPAN. 1999.
  3. ^ Krawzak, Paul (21 March 2004). "McKinley library's name change draws attention". Canton Repository. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Convicted felon hired to teach accounting at university in Missouri". AccountingWeb. Nov. 22, 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  5. ^ "Barry Landau Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Stealing Valuable Historical Documents". USDOJ: District of Maryland. Nov. 22, 2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  6. ^ "List of Accredited Museums" (PDF). American Alliance of Museums. August 2013.
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