UNBOXED: Conserving History

JANM’s Collections department provides a glimpse into the conservation process of one of its most cherished artifacts: Bob Uragami’s Boy Scout drum. Learn of the drum’s storied history, and uncover some of the work that happens behind-the-scenes to care for the unique artifact. Image credits: Scouting Scrapbook, Japanese American National Museum, Gift of Robert Uragami, 2003.86.1; Boy Scouts of America Troop 64 drum, Japanese American National Museum, Gift of the Robert Uragami Family, 2007.41.1; Boy Scout group portraits, Japanese American National Museum, Gift of Robert and Rumi Uragami, 99.2; Amache Boy Scout photographs, Joe McClelland, WRA photographer, National Archives and Records Administration Learn more about JANM's permanent collection here: https://blog.janm.org/2020/06/03/insi... http://janm.org/collections UNBOXED: With over 100,000 objects in JANM’s permanent collection, every artifact has a story to tell about the people, places and events from America’s past and the Japanese American experience. Unboxed is a series of short videos that highlight the artifacts and stories in JANM’s collection. --- The work of the museum is made possible by the generous support of JANM's members and donors. Become a member (http://janm.org/membership) or consider making a tax-deductible gift so that we can continue to maintain and preserve JANM’s Collection as well as other important projects in support of our mission: http://janm.org/donatenow. Your support makes a difference. Thank you! Japanese American National Museum 100 N. Central Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012 http://janm.org