Neosho Arts Council asks for public assistance in saving Camp Crowder mural

Recently the Neosho Arts Council discovered a mural designed and painted by an unknown soldier who was passing though the camp for training before deploying overseas. Sadly, portions of the mural remain only in their early stages of a detailed sketch, as duty called the artist was forced to answer before he was able to complete the painting.

For decades this mural has been hidden away and almost lost to history. Now, over half a century later this work of art by an American solider is in need of protection and preservation. We need your help to save this mural so that future generations can learn about Neosho’s role in American History.

The following work is needed to ensure this mural survives:

• Removal from current location
• Create new structural support
• Repairs to original wall board the mural is painted on
• Clean with tested surfactant
• Restoration of paint
• In-paint losses with conservation grade raw pigments
  Preservation treatment and UV varnish