The Museum of Teaching and Learning (MOTAL) and its collaborators bring their exhibit A Class Action: The Grassroots Struggle for School Desegregation in California- Mendez et al v. Westminster et al to Orange County. Collaborators include OCParks, the Center for Oral and Public History, California State University, Fullerton, the Orange County Department of Education, the Orange County Historical Commission and Chapman University.
According to Dr. Greta Nagel, president and founder of the Museum of Teaching and Learning, “We are excited to find an outstanding museum to showcase our exhibit, but as with everything else, we are seeking funds to make the home and classroom sets appear as it did in the 1940s.” Dr. Nagel said, “We have been collecting artifacts for three years, but still have a ways to go to make everything accurate. But even with so many people and organizations helping us, we are still in need of approximately $60,000. Some of these funds would also be used for a traveling trunk show to reach as many students as possible.”
Dr. Nagel further said, “Our goal is to educate and inspire the thousands of school children in Orange County and this premier exhibit is one of many we plan for the future. We have included our financial wish list below and hope that our organization provides for the youth of our country, and will inspire the philanthropic community to participate with use on this worthwhile and educational project.”
If you would like more information on how you or your organization can support this outstanding historical reenactment, please contact Dr. Nagel directly at (714) 813—4221 by email at nagel@motal.org or check out the new website at www.motal.org.
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