Acknowledgments

Dear Erika, Dannyl, Amanda, and the Illinois State Museum Team,

On behalf of the History 486 Class at the University of Illinois Springfield, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable assistance, expertise, and support during our recent class project, and virtual exhibit, Exhibiting Asia. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity in sharing your time, access to the Collections Center, and expert guidance. Your collective knowledge and dedication have significantly impacted our work positively.

Throughout the project, Erika Holst, Dannyl Dolder, and Amanda Bryden provided expert advice, ensuring our team had the right resources and direction. We thank you for all your assistance and knowledge. 

Please accept our sincerest thanks for your unwavering support, which has significantly contributed to the project's success. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the Illinois State Museum and the Collections Center for granting us access to their outstanding facilities and resources. Your commitment to preserving and promoting Illinois's cultural and natural heritage is commendable, and we feel honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate with such a prestigious institution. We look forward to the possibility of future collaborations and hope that in the future, we can reciprocate the kindness and generosity you have shown us.

Once again, thank you for your time, expertise, and dedication. Your assistance has been a gift, and we are immensely grateful for your contribution to our project. So, from all of us:

Warm regards,

History 486 Class

University of Illinois Springfield