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While the museum’s special exhibitions are planned years ahead, displays are much smaller in scope, usually limited to a case or two in one of the museum galleries. They provide the opportunity to highlight the museum’s collections and honor anniversaries and special events in the Stockton community. |
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 Animal Prints: Illustrated Books for Children July 6 - August 24, 2008 John James Audubon’s work during the first half of the 19th Century increased interest in natural history and elevated the quality of animal representation in print. This mini-display showcases the zoological images found in Victorian children’s literature. The books were intended for young readers but the images are of a quality enjoyable to all ages. |
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 Weird Science: Medicine from the Past June 17 - August 19, 2007 This mini-display reveals some of the most surprising medicinal treatments advertised and prescribed to Stocktonians from the 1880s to 1930s. |
 Dog Days of Summer: Historic Images of Man's Best Friend June 3 - September 9, 2007 The love affair between man and his canine companion is nothing new. A Pomeranian, bulldog, poodle, sheepdog, terrier and plenty of other mutts are featured in this archival mini-display of Stocktonians and their dogs. |
 Spring Outdoors: Revisiting Victory Park March 25 - June 24, 2007 Take a look back at some of the changes Victory Park has seen over the years and learn more about Stockton's favorite playground. |
 Whimsical Winters: Photographs of Snow in Stockton January 7 - March 18, 2007 The Central Valley is known for its mild winters, and snow is a rare sight. But this mini-display in the museum arcade will present photographic evidence that Stockton has known true white winters, even if only for one day at a time. |
 Ralph O. Yardley: Stockton's Hometown Illustrator October 8 - December 31, 2006 While the Leyendecker exhibition celebrates the illustrator who captured the attention of the nation, a mini-display will celebrate Stockton’s own illustrator: Ralph O. Yardley. More >> |
 Day of the Dead Ofrenda / Día de los Muertos Ofrenda October 22 - November 12, 2006 The Hull Gallery will again host an ofrenda to honor the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos. This year's will be in memory of longtime Stockton resident Loretta Reynoso Alaniz, created by her three daughters. More >> |
 Letters from Home: The Stockton Homefront in WWII June 25 - August 6, 2006 Letters written to Stocktonian Thomas Ferrari during his time as a soldier in WWII. They include information about how Stockton was changing and life on the College of the Pacific campus. More >> |
| Rotary At 100: The Stockton Connection February 23 - March 26, 2005 To honor the centennial anniversary of Rotary International, The Haggin has worked with local Rotarian Stan Thomas to create a display featuring photographs and other Rotary International memorabilia, primarily from the collection of Cliff Dochterman. More >> |
 Bounding Into Spring: Postcards from The Haggin Museum Archive February 27 - March 26, 2005 The museum has organized a number of displays of Christmas and New Year’s postcards over the past several years. This spring, for the first time, it will offer a display that focuses on vintage postcards sent as Easter greetings. Roosters, chicks, rabbits, and lambs are among the frolicking springtime animals that grace these cards. More >> |
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