The National Depression Glass Assocaition, Inc. [NDGA] was founded in 1974 when a small group of collectors, dealers, and show promoters met during glass show across the nation.  Their intent was to form a non-profit corporation to band togehter people of like interest, glass enthusiasts.  The associaiton became a 501 (c) (3) non profit corporation in 1975 in the state of Missouri and later in 2010 became listed as a Foreign Non-Profit in the State of Kansas when they opened the National Museum of American Made Glass in Wellington, Kansas.   

The organization's focus has always been dedicated to:

• Preserving American-Made Glassware maufacutured in the three decades centered on the " Great Depression" (20's, 30's, 40's).

• Sharing the history of the companies who manufactureed it.

• Providing a forum for members to exchange ideas and information on topics related to American-Made Glassware.

• Disseminating educational information with an emphasis on reaching younger generations through our yearly convention, museum and community outreach programs.

The assocaiton is govenered by an elected twelve (12) member Board consisting of four (4) Officers and eight (8) Directors-at-Larger all spellout in the By-Laws.  They meet monthly by Zoom.  They appoint a panel of not more than nine (9) members called Museum Trustees who oversee the day-to-day opeation of the museum and makes recommendations to the board regardings its needs and support.

Membership can be obtained upon completion of a written application accompanied by a donation to the Annual Fund Drive (multiple donation levels to choose from).  Membership runs from January 1st through December 31 of each year and can be renewed annually.  learn more at www:NationalDepresiionGlassAssociation.com