Donate Historic Illinois State Police Memorabilia
The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation’s mission is, in part, to preserve and present the history, evolution, and development of the Illinois State Police. It is to this end the ISPHF has established a Museum to showcase exhibits and collections.
The Museum is currently in the process of being relocated. For more information on efforts, please visit our Museum page.
Guidelines for Donating Memorabilia
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Items must be related to the history of the Illinois State Police, its units and personnel, and affiliated organizations.
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Items may not replicate or duplicate a collection/exhibit already owned by the Museum.
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Donor should provide some history and explanation about the object such as its uses, ownership, etc.
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Must be clean and in working condition.
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Items may not be accepted if the Foundation does not have the necessary storage space.
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Object(s) may not be accepted if the Foundation does not have the resources to restore or maintain it/them.
Museum Collection Curation
The Museum Curator is responsible for accepting, evaluating, assembling, managing, and presenting/displaying collections in the Museum.
The Curator ensures that donated items are inventoried, stored, repaired, or otherwise readied for an exhibit or display and rotates exhibits and displays as appropriate in the Museum.
Donation Form
If you have an item you would like to donate to the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation please fill out the below form that will not only provide us with all relevant contact information, but with additional details of your item so that we can properly identify, catalog and inventory it. Once we receive your submission a board member will be in contact to consult with you in regards to your item.
If you would like to print off our donation form you may download the PDF here. Once completed please email it to us here or mail to:
ISPHF
P.O. Box 2210
Springfield, IL 62705-2210
Upon acceptance of the donated memorabilia, you will receive a tax-deductible donation thank you letter from the Museum Curator with any special disposal information noted.
Items may be displayed on the Foundation website or in marketing materials.