Young Elmhurst Historians Wanted for Annual Ruth Strand Poster Contest

The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation and the Elmhurst Historical Museum invite aspiring young historians to participate in the 2013 Ruth Strand Poster Contest. Children in second and third grade who attend any Elmhurst school are eligible to submit an entry.

The contest recognizes the many gifts of Elmhurst resident Ruth Strand (1904-1999) who was director of the Elmhurst Public Library for 20 years and a founding member of the Elmhurst Historical Museum. The contest has been held since 2000 to honor Strand’s valuable contributions to the Elmhurst community, and especially her devotion to children, history and education.

Poster forms have been distributed to teachers, and interested participants may also pick up forms and contest rules at the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., or download the form from the Historical Museum website.

The subject for the poster contest is any aspect of Elmhurst history, and submissions must feature an original drawing by the student with a brief description. Posters must be submitted using the official contest entry form. All entries must be received at the Elmhurst Historical Museum by 5 p.m. Thursday, May 9.

First-, second- and third-place winners will receive special gifts, and schools with 10 or more participants will receive a $100 donation to their school library. Winners and their families will be honored at a reception at the Elmhurst Historical Museum’s Education Center at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 22. In addition, the contest winners will be invited to march in the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade May 27. Posters will be displayed at the museum throughout the summer months, and winning entries will be exhibited at Elmhurst City Hall.

For more information on the Ruth Strand Poster Contest, visit www.elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457.

Source: Elmhurst Historical Museum