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SOUTH ARKANSAS OIL AND TOURISM

SOUTH ARKANSAS OIL AND TOURISM. EL DORADO WELCOME CENTER. ARKANSAS OIL AND BRINE MUSEUM. BY: TONYA CORLEY. ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF NATURAL RESOURCES MISSION STATEMENT

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SOUTH ARKANSAS OIL AND TOURISM

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  1. SOUTH ARKANSAS OIL AND TOURISM EL DORADO WELCOME CENTER ARKANSAS OIL AND BRINE MUSEUM BY: TONYA CORLEY

  2. ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF NATURAL RESOURCES MISSION STATEMENT The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources mission statement is to collect, preserve, educate and exhibit Arkansas’ natural resources with particular interest in petroleum and brine used for bromine extraction. Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

  3. SERVICES 10,000 SQ. FT. EXHIBITION SPACE 1,000 SQ. FT. TEMPORARY GALLERY SPACE OUTDOOR OILFIELD EXHIBIT WITH WORKING UNITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS-YOUTH/ADULT PRESERVE ARTIFACTS AND ARCHIVAL PIECES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS LIBRARY-RESEARCH CENTER MEETING ROOMS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GIFT SHOP EDUCATIONAL CLASSES/SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS UNDERSEA DIORAMA Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

  4. SPECIAL SERVICES Educational Programs Presentations on a regular basis Facebook Website Special Exhibits-Future dinosaur exhibit Festivals-Chautauqua Lecture Programs Films Field Trips Workshops Picnic Area Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

  5. POPULATIONS SERVED Worldwide Visitors Target Visitors-usually within a 60 mile radius Public Schools Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

  6. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE GOVERNOR DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND TOURISM STATE PARKS DIRECTOR ARKANSAS PARK OPERATIONS REGIONAL SUPERVISORS-APPROXIMATELY 10 COUNTIES SUPERINTENDENT-PAM BEASLEY ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF NATURAL RESOURCES 8 FULL-TIME POSITIONS/2 PART-TIME POSITIONS Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

  7. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Pam Beasley-Superintendent Ms. Beasley has a Masters in Museum Studies and Anthropology from the University of Arkansas. She also has a History/Anthropology degree. Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

  8. DIVERSITY Wheelchair Accessible Free to all patrons Accommodates all ages Provides tourist information Offers Professional Development For Educators Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

  9. SURPRISES This museum has grown from a small idea with a desk in the Chamber of Commerce offices to a large museum that is the true representation of the oil and brine industry in South Arkansas. The museum continues to grow each year with new exhibits being added. There are many programs presented every year for students to participate. There is also a huge gift shop that carries unique gifts as well as books and informational items. Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

  10. Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

  11. EL DORADO WELCOME CENTER MISSION STATEMENT The mission of a Welcome Center is to achieve a positive impression of Arkansas by assisting the traveling public in a knowledgeable manner, in order to enhance and extend their visit and to maximize economic benefits to Arkansas. Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

  12. SERVICES SPECIAL SERVICES Maps Brochures Restrooms Picnic areas Information Desk Wheelchair accessible Kioskes (computer) State Parks brochures Arkansas Tourism Info. Website Grills Rock Collection Exhibit Brine Exhibits Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

  13. POPULATIONS SERVED Patrons of all ages Visitors from other states: 15-20 per day at times Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

  14. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING There is no special training required but the employees must have experience dealing with the public. They are state employees. Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism State Employees G. L. “Gil” Gilbert Manager El Dorado Welcome Center Tonya Corley LIBM6320 Spring, 2012

  15. DIVERSITY SURPRISES Wheelchair Accessible Free to All Patrons Accommodates all ages Provides Tourist Information It was surprising how attractive the visitor’s center was and at the number of people who were visiting in the short time of the interview. It was extremely informative.

  16. REFERENCES Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources. Brochure. Copies in possession of author. Beasley, Pam. (2012, February 9). Interview by Tonya Corley [Personal Interview]. Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, Smackover, AR Corley, Tonya, (Personal Photographs). February 9, 2012. Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources. Corley, Tonya. (Personal Photographs). February 9, 2012. El Dorado Welcome Center. Gilbert. (2012, February 9) Interview by Tonya Corley [Personal Interview], El Dorado Welcome Center, El Dorado, AR.

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