Record #:

2726

Author(s):

Williams, Robert L.

Abstract:

Founded in 1961 by Lily and Bud Schiele, the Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Gastonia contains over 10,000 items, dating from pre-history to the present, and schedules activities like Indian dancing.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 55 Issue 8, Jan 1988, p8-11, il

Subject(s):

Museums--Gastonia; Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium (Gastonia)

Record #:

10728

Author(s):

Williams, Dameron

Abstract:

Since its dedication in 1961, more than 500,000 visitors have viewed the upwards of 5,000 exhibits and displays in the Schiele Museum of Natural History at Gastonia. A planetarium, added in 1967, is currently drawing an attendance of 25,000 persons each year. All of the exhibits were obtained and prepared by the museum's director, Rudolph M. \"Bud\" Schiele, pioneer Boy Scout executive, who is a world traveler, experienced curator, and skillful taxidermist.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 37 Issue 18, Feb 1970, p8-9, il

Subject(s):

Museums--Gastonia