Donate Artifacts

The Museum collects objects, photographs, documents of all kinds, oral histories, and books that help to tell the story of Alachua County and the surrounding areas. If you wish to donate or have images/documents you’re willing for us to scan, please fill out the Donor Questionnaire below.

All potential donations are evaluated by our Collections Committee to decide if they fit within our collection. We only want to accept items that we are able to properly care for and that help us to better tell the story of Alachua County and the surrounding areas.

Thank you so much for considering us as a home for your valuable piece of history!

Donor Name(required)

Object Name(required)

How long have you owned the object/materials?

If other, please explain.

Do you have documentation for proof of purchase?

Yes No

From whom did you acquire it? (Name, Relationship, Place)

Were there any previous owners? Please give as much detail as possible

Are there any documents (photographs, letters, bill of sale, newspaper article, etc.) related to the item that you would like to include in the donation, or allow the museum to copy?

If the object is a photograph or painting, please describe the subject of the image – identifying any people, places, dates, etc.

Who made the object?

Where was the object made?

When was the object made?

What materials is it made of?

Did you perform any repairs or make any changes to it while it was in your care? If yes, please explain.

How was this object used?

Who used it?

Where was it used?

When was it used?

Do you have any personal memories or stories about the object that you would like the museum to know?

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