Help us preserve this one of a kind collection of unique and historically significant images captured by Dr. Ernest Withers! Read more
Help us preserve this one of a kind collection of unique and historically significant images captured by Dr. Ernest Withers!
About this project
The fundraising project is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of Ernest Withers' one million-plus images documenting the struggles, triumphs and every day activities of civil-rights activists, musicians and Memphians of all color and social standing.
Phase One's goal is to raise $55,000 which will cover the transfer of this precious collection to a safe and secure location. The status of this unique collection is currently classified as "at risk". Unless, we act now, so much of our history could disappear in a fire, tornado or other disaster.
ALL DONATIONS ARE U.S. TAX DEDUCTIABLE, THE WITHERS COLLECTION MUSEUM & GALLERY IS A 501(C) 3 NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Please click on the link below to learn more about our mission (The preservation of Dr. Ernest Withers' works):
The Withers Archive Presentation 2013
Risks and challenges
The overall scope of the Withers Photograph Collection Preservation Project includes: providing secure, environmentally controlled storage for the currently at-risk photographic negatives and prints included in the collection; cataloging of the collection; and digitization of the collection. The Withers Collection Museum & Gallery will be partnering with Iron Mountain to preserve and provide vastly increased access to this unique photographic collection, and ensure this valuable history is not lost.
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Rewards
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Pledge $10 or more
1 backer
For your $10 pledge you will receive
1 Souvenir Collectable (10 different historical images to choose from 3 categories Music, Civil Rights & Baseball).Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $25 or more
4 backers
For your $25 pledge you will receive
4 Souvenir Collectable (10 different historical images to choose from 3 categories Music, Civil Rights & Baseball).Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $50 or more
2 backers
For your $50 pledge you will receive
All 10 Souvenir Collectable (3 categories Music, Civil Rights & Baseball).Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $75 or more
0 backers
For your $75 pledge you will receive
1 - 4x6 Photo Finish historical image of your choice from the Withers Collection Files or 1 -Activity BOOK "The Picture Taker"
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $100 or more
1 backer
For your $100 pledge you will receive
1 - 5x7 Photo Finish historical image of your choice from the Withers Collection FilesEstimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $150 or more
0 backers
For your $150 pledge you will receive
1 - 5x7 Photo Finish historical image of your choice from the Withers Collection Files and 1 "The Picture Taker" Activity BOOKEstimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $200 or more
1 backer
For your $200 pledge you will receive 1 - 8x10 Photo Finish historical image of your choice from the Withers Collection Files.
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $250 or more
1 backer
For your $250 pledge you will receive 1 - 8x10 Photo Finish historical image of your choice from the Withers Collection Files and All 10 Souvenir Collectable (3 categories Music, Civil Rights & Baseball).
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $500 or more
0 backers
For your $500 pledge you will receive 1 - 11x14 Photo Finish historical image of your choice from the Withers Collection Files.
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers
For your $1000 pledge you will receive 2 - 11x14 Photo Finish historical image of your choice from the Withers Collection Files.
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers
For your $5000 pledge you will receive 2 -16x20 Giclee' historical Fine Art Print of your choice from the Withers Collection Files.
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $10,000
0 backers
For your $10,000 pledge you will receive 4 -16x20 Giclee' historical Fine Art Print of your choice from the Withers Collection Files and/or the Never Seen Before Image release.
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world
Funding period
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