The Chandler Museum collects materials documenting the history of Chandler, including but not limited to: photographs, books, manuscripts, architectural drawings, clothing & accessories, furniture, textiles, household items, agricultural tools, paintings, prints, documents, paper ephemera, periodicals, manuscripts, recordings, and microform.
When considering an item for the collection, the Museum reviews its ability to care for the item, the item’s condition, and the item’s relationship to the City of Chandler.
Option 1: Email photographs and information on the item (maker, date, previous owner, etc.) to Sarah Biggerstaff. The collections staff will review and respond as soon as possible. You will be notified of the Museum’s decision within 30-90 days.
Option 2: Bring your item to the Chandler Museum during public hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m; Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Staff will help you fill out a Temporary Custody Receipt. This form records information about the potential gift until the Museum determines if the item will be accepted. You will be notified of the Museum’s decision 30-90 days after the completion of the Temporary Custody Receipt.
The Museum will send you a Deed of Gift to sign and return within 90 days of acceptance. An extra copy of the Deed of Gift will be included for your records. If the signed Deed of Gift is not received within 90 days, ownership of the item will be transferred to the Museum without restriction or condition.
The Deed of Gift is a formal and legal agreement between you (the donor) and the Museum that transfers ownership of and legal rights to the donated item. Ownership of intellectual property rights (ex: copyright) will also be legally transferred by the Deed of Gift.
The Museum will contact you to pick up the item within 30 days during public hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m; Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. If not picked up, the Museum will dispose of the item via methods detailed in the Temporary Custody Receipt.
Thank you for your interest in donating an object to the Chandler Museum’s collection. Questions? Contact Sarah Biggerstaff at 480-782-2877.