This week I received notice that the Mayor and Los Angeles City Council are planning to layoff Susan Ogle, the Director of ‘the Drum,’ sometime between now and July 1st.
I quote from Loran Bures’ message; Commander, Gen. W. S. Rosecrans Camp No. 2; Department of California & Pacific; Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War:
“On the eve of the Civil War Sesquicentennial (150th anniversary), it is, at best, short-sighted to eliminate the only full-time, onsite staff member of the only truly tangible connection that Southern California has to the Civil War, and California’s contribution to save the Union. It would be next to impossible to find someone as knowledgeable and dedicated to the Drum Barracks as Susan Ogle. The next several years will bring many opportunities to present and remind the people of Southern California and beyond about the sacrifices made by our ancestors to save the Union . The Drum Barracks is the natural focal point for many of these activities.
Most likely the Drum Barracks would be consolidated under the Director of the Banning Museum . Needless to say we are concerned with the prospect of the Drum being only "slightly" managed. The prospect of not having the artifacts supervised full time is inconceivable.”
James F. Ramsey, Co E, 13th Mass; at the Drum
There is a connection to the 13th Mass at the Drum Barracks. Long time
If You Want to Help
I’m passing on Commander Bures’ plan of action for those concerned. If you would like to help keep Susan on at the Drum here is what you can do. Time is of the essence, the layoff could happen as soon as February 19th.
I’m passing on Commander Bures’ plan of action for those concerned. If you would like to help keep Susan on at the Drum here is what you can do. Time is of the essence, the layoff could happen as soon as February 19th.
Write a personal letter to each of the following City officials, expressing your concerns about the pending layoff of Susan Ogle as the Director of the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum and its impact(s).
First email your letter, and then send it by U.S. Mail. If you belong to a Civil War group mention it. Please note that phone calls and emails are simply counted - they do not take note of your specific comments. Letters are the most effective and have the most impact, unless they are form letters, which again, are simply counted.
Janice Hahn
Councilwoman, 15th District
City of Los Angeles
San Pedro CA 90731
(310) 732-4515
Jon Kirk Mukri
General Manager
Department of Recreation and Parks
(213) 202-2633
JonKirk.mukri@lacity.orgMark Mariscal
Superintendent, Pacific Region
Department of Recreation and Parks
Since the Drum Barracks and the land it sits on is the property of the State of California , except for the north portion of the parking lot which is owned by the City of Los Angeles , and is a California Historical Landmark, we should also voice our concerns with our state legislators. It is leased to and operated by the City of Los Angeles .
To find your State Assembly member and Senator visit:
Out of Staters:
The following two legislators’ districts include the Drum Barracks, but it is best to write your own state legislators first. If you are not a resident ofCalifornia , I would still encourage you to write to the following two legislators.
The following two legislators’ districts include the Drum Barracks, but it is best to write your own state legislators first. If you are not a resident of
Jenny Oropeza
Senator, 28th District
(310) 318-6994
Warren Furutani
Assemblymember, 55th District
(562) 989-2919
Los Angeles County Residents:
If you are a resident ofLos Angeles County , also please write a letter to Supervisor Knabe. I know that this is a City of Los Angeles decision, but the Drum Barracks is located in his district, and he takes an active interest in everything that is happening in his district.
If you are a resident of
Don Knabe
Supervisor, 4th District
822 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
(213) 974-4444
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