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43separate wing for historic volumes and archives. Half of the second floor is home to a marvelous natural history museum straight out of the 19th century, and a waterway transportation display, complete with professionally produced audiovisuals. Of course, all this was quite interesting, and we had scrutinized it in some depth on previous visits. But on this day, we were here to see an area that%u2019s usually inaccessible.As Frank unlocked the garret door, we followed closely behind, holding our breath. Then, as we passed through the doorway, I let out a squeal of delight and John gasped. It was absolutely wonderful! John said it was just how he imagined a museum%u2019s attic should be. There was a cabinet covered in stone and plaster heads, some, perhaps, of once notable community leaders. There were handmade spinning wheels, aged dental equipment, taxidermied beasts and birds, cases of ancient books, old chairs, antique musical instruments, globes, old farming tools. All was softly illuminated by the dim light filtering through small gable windows, and a few bare incandescent bulbs. %u201cTake photographs of whatever you like, but watch out for the spiders,%u201d Frank warned.Undaunted, but alert for spiders, John took photo after photo. Then, hearing the ringing of a brass bell on the front door (which indicated someone was entering the building), we gathered our gear, and headed back downstairs. Frank locked the attic door and, with quick steps, made his way to the foyer to see who had arrived. As we reentered the high-ceilinged lobby, John put his gear away and we thanked our host. How grateful we were for this special excursion into the Institute%u2019s hidden upper storerooms. %u2014LBAttic (Working Men%u2019s Institute), New Harmony%u2014Posey Co. (580-15) Attic (Working Men%u2019s Institute), New Harmony%u2014Posey Co. (580-11)