1 MUSEUMS American Academy of Achievement Museum Sponsor: American Academy of Achievement Contact: Wayne R. Reynolds (310) 457-8052 P.O. Box 4089, Malibu CA 90264 Develop a museum designed to bring to life the history of the 20th century by honoring individuals who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of excellence. Its goal is to help visitors unlock their own personal potential for achievement. American Bicycle and Cycling Museum Project Sponsor: American Bicycle and Cycling Museum Contact: Sandra Vaillancourt (916) 455-6251 P.O. Box 161839, Sacramento CA 95816 Create a museum which will recognize, preserve and promote the bicycle's place in history. Archives of Contemporary Poetry: Pacific Rim Pacific Basin Sponsor: Archives of Contemporary Poetry Contact: Steven S. Kushner (415) 621-2423 218 Laussat, San Francisco CA 94117 Operate a multi-use literary research facility and function as a working historic archive devoted to recorded poetry. Arts in Corrections Program Sponsor: Lakshan Art Consultancy, Co. Contact: Judy Buckman (415) 386-3156 550 Lake St. #103, San Francisco CA 94118-1229 Establish a permanent gallery/museum for the State of California's Arts in Corrections Program which provides prison inmates with training in the arts. Bay Area Miniature Museum Sponsor: Richard and Rhoda Mesker (415) 435-9234 6 Pelican Point, Belvedere CA 94920 Establish a museum which will be devoted to showing the best of the miniature world. Cartoon Art Museum Sponsor: Cartoon Art Museum Contact: Valerie Cox (415) 546-3922 665 Third St., San Francisco CA 94107 Relocate and continue to provide programs and exhibits on a wide variety of cartoon art, including animation, comic strips, comic books, magazine panels and other cartoon art forms. Crissy Field Aviation Museum Sponsor: Western Aerospace Museum Contact: Janice Adams (510) 638-7100 8260 Boeing St. North Field, Box 14264, Oakland CA 94614 Depict the history of aviation at Crissy Field, U.S. Army aviation, and elsewhere. It would display aircraft, artifacts and other materials related to these subjects, have a significant educational program with docents serving as hosts, and would work with area schools and universities. Golden Gate Institute for Indigenous Cultures Sponsor: National Indian Justice Center Contact: Joseph A. Myers (707) 762-8113 McNear Bldg, #7 4th St. Suite 46, Petaluma CA 94952 Create an institute whose centerpiece would be a California Indian Museum that would house indigenous art, archive, and training programs for tribal cultural centers. The museum will educate the public on the price paid by natives people for the establishment of the Presidio and other military outposts. It will also provide a forum for native peoples from both hemispheres and the Pacific Islands. A service unit would be an International Law and Policy Center for Indigenous Peoples to protect and enhance indigenous cultures through research, training, and study. Hispanic American Military History Preservation Society Sponsor: Hispanic American Military History Preservation Society Contact: Comandante Marco J. Gonzalez (510) 237-0249 1050 36th St., Richmond CA 94804 Potential interest in setting up a museum in the Presidio dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of the Hispanic military experience in America; or involvement in capacities to be defined. International Whaleboat Museum and Interpretive Center Sponsor: Bay Area Whaleboat Rowing Association Contact: Roger L. Peters (415) 274-0516 41 Sutter St. Suite 1620, San Francisco CA 94104 Proposes to use the former Fort Point U.S. Coast Guard Station to create a whaleboat museum (whaleboats were used by the historic Life Saving Service), establish whaleboat construction, maintenance and storage facilities, preserve historic aspects of fixed seat rowing, and provide a meeting place for members and others. Japanese Americans In World War II: An Interpretive History Center Sponsors: National Japanese American Historical Society and Military Intelligence Service Society Contact: Rosalyn Tonai (415) 431-5007 1855 Folsom St. #161, San Francisco CA 94103 Create facilities that emphasize the Japanese-American experience during World War II in relation to the Presidio. The two main elements are the history of the Military Intelligence Service's secret language school at the Presidio which recruited Japanese Americans and deployed them during the war and the occupation of Japan; and the Presidio's and Army's role in the implementation of Executive Order 9066 which placed Japanese-Americans in concentration camps during the war. Museum of the City of San Francisco Sponsor: Museum of the City of San Francisco Contact: Jack Frantz (415) 928-0289 2801 Leavenworth St., San Francisco CA 94135 Proposes a facility in addition to its existing one. The Museum presents the historic, cultural, and ethnic heritage of San Francisco and the Bay Area, and also serves as a resource for researchers. Museum of the Pacific Sponsor: California Historical Society Contact: Michael McCone (415) 567-1848 2099 Pacific Ave., San Francisco CA 94109 Presentation of a concept paper for a museum that reflects the history of the West. Options include a museum dedicated to the Western Expansion and centered on the Presidio's history as headquarters of the Army of the West. Alternately, the museum could focus on Native American, military history and San Francisco Bay Area history. Native American Basket Display Sponsor: Clarke Memorial Museum Contact: Claudia Israel (707) 443-1947 240 E St., Eureka CA 95501 Display a collection of local Native American baskets. Old San Francisco! A Living History Sponsor: The Living History Centre Contact: Ryan Brandenburg (415) 892-0937 P.O. Box B, Novato CA 94948 Recreate and present first-person interpretive programs based on 19th century San Francisco through special events and pageants. Provide year-round educational programs for schools, and establish an international training center for first person interpretive skills. Paper World Sponsor: Paper Source Contact: Wallace Dawes (213) 387-5820 1506 West 12th St., Los Angeles CA 90015 Establish a museum to display the history of the process of making paper. Presidio Family Festivals Sponsor: Bay Area Discovery Museum Contact: Diane B. Frankel (415) 332-9646 557 East Fort Baker, Sausalito CA 94965 Museum staff proposes to work with community organizations, schools and other museums and arts groups to organize and coordinate environmental, seasonal, art and science festivals. San Francisco Computer Museum Sponsor: Frederic Davis (510) 526-5555 251 Columbia Ave., Kensington CA 94708 Create museum and research space related to the history and future of computers. San Francisco Craft and Folk Museum Sponsor: San Francisco Craft and Folk Museum Contact: J. Weldon Smith (415) 770-0990 Fort Mason Building A, San Francisco CA 94123 Proposes relocation. The museum offers an annual schedule of six to ten exhibitions accompanied by lectures and demonstrations for the public. It also collects craft and folk art research materials. San Francisco Fire Department Satellite Museum and Restoration Workshop Sponsor: St. Francis Hook and Ladder Society Contact: John Grimes (415) 775-2279 P.O. Box 26383, San Francisco CA 94126 Proposes a satellite museum for its historical collection of hand-drawn, horse-drawn and motorized fire apparatus, memorabilia, and book collection. The group also proposes a restoration workshop for refurbishing its collection. Spanish-California History Research Center Sponsor: Los Californianos Contact: Donald G. O'Sullivan (415) 368-4510 P.O. Box 1693, San Leandro CA 94577-0169 Assist visitors in researching early California genealogy and history, maintain exhibits, artifacts and library, and house extensive collection of early California land grant and population records based on those once maintained by the Franciscan Padres of the California missions. Women's Heritage Museum Sponsor: Women's Heritage Museum Contact: Jeanne Farr McDonnell (415) 321-5260 1509 Portola Ave., Palo Alto CA 94306 Provide public education and exhibits, host conferences, and conduct other programs related to international women's history. .