In about 1973 Sheila started collecting key rings. The first key ring that caught Sheila Krehbiel’s eye was the Sunflower Savings sunflower logo. After much use the abrasion of keys removed the wording. She picked up another sunflower and vowed to never use it. Other key rings were acquired during travels throughout the United States. Sources include home shows, college and university bookstores, and friends who added to her collection. Sheila is proud to share this extensive collection. She hopes everyone savors a memory of the businesses and their employees represented by these souvenirs.
Kenton’s cap collection took off about fifteen years ago. Like Sheila, he started by purchasing souvenir caps from places they traveled. Being an avid sports fan, Kenton’s special interest is caps collected from events and stadiums or arenas he has visited. He estimates his collection now numbers nearly 250 different caps.
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While visiting the museum to see this exhibit, allow extra time to see the work of artist, Chuck Bonner, which is on display in our Garvey Educational Room. Bonner and his wife Barbara Shelton operate the Keystone Gallery 18 miles south of Oakley, Kansas. The Chuck Bonner exhibit will be up through April 12. There is no admission charged for either of these exhibits.
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