Tom Mix Memory Lives On

Dear Editor:

Your recent article, "Losing a Piece of Local History, indicated that the memory of Tom Mix was lost with the sale of the Mix homestead. On the contrary, Tom Mix's memory is alive and well at the Cameron County Historical Society's Little Museum in Sterling Run.

For 35 years, the museum has housed a significant collection of memorabilia, personal artifacts, family history, movie stills, books and more. Next season, visitors to the museum will be able to enjoy some of Tom Mix's movies as a way to introduce the King of Cowboys to new generations of people.

Presently, a CD is available with over 1,500 photos of Tom Mix and other early movie cowboys. The Historical Society will be keeping Mix's memory alive for decades to come.

As stewards of Cameron County's history and heritage, the Historical Society is proud to be able to make this collection available to the public. The museum is open until the end of October this season on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

There is no charge to visit the museum. However, donations are appreciated.

Michael Wennin Board of Directors

Cameron County Historical Society