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Grand Canyon Rafting
Grand Canyon Rafting: Colorado River & Trail Expeditions
Check out this great video that was shot during one of our trips in 2013 by Tony Fannin, and put together by GOPRO from 30 hours of footage.
The Colorado River trip through the Grand Canyon is the best-known rafting expedition in the world. For nearly 300 miles the river flows freely through a mile-deep gorge of ever-changing views and vistas, revealing the history of the earth in its multi-colored layers of rock. The rapids are legendary, ranging from playful "riffles" to "big and splashy" to "absolute thrilling!" Side canyon hiking and off-river exploration will take you to places of wonder and delight where you can play in waterfalls, swim in turquoise pools, stand amazed upon scenic overlooks, or relish the cooling shade of hidden grottos.
Our Grand Canyon rafting equipment consists of custom-built 37-foot motorized rafts, 18-foot rowing rigs, and 16-foot paddle rafts. We offer deluxe motorized expeditions through the entire Grand Canyon from Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry. Our non-motorized rowing and paddle trips start at Lees Ferry and end at Whitmore Wash. All of the trips include roundtrip transportation from Las Vegas.
Shorter Grand Canyon rafting trips are available on a limited basis for those who wish to hike into or out of the Grand Canyon in conjunction with their rafting trip or participate in our Grand Canyon Ranch and Raft trips which helicopter in at Whitmore Wash. Passengers on Upper Grand Canyon trips depart at Phantom Ranch and hike nine miles up to the South Rim. Lower Grand Canyon trip participants hike nine miles down from the rim to the river to start their trip near Phantom Ranch. Hiking in and out of the Grand Canyon is very strenuous. Hikers must be experienced and in good physical condition. Ranch and Raft expeditions begin at Whitmore Wash and travel through the lower 90 miles of the Grand Canyon ending at Pearce Ferry.
If running the famous rapids of Grand Canyon, hiking through hidden side canyons, playing in clear desert pools and waterfalls, and taking the magnificent views in aboard our comfortable rafts sounds like fun to you, look no further than our Grand Canyon rafting trips on the Colorado River.
Grand Canyon whitewater rafting is for those who love adventure in the heart of nature. The most famous place to experience this thrill is in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Going with the flow of the river and enjoying the thrill of the waves and whitewater is a must have experience. To make this experience a reality look no further than Colorado River & Trail Expeditions - CRATE - a premier outfitter offering the best Grand Canyon rafting trips in the industry.
We make your trip to the Grand Canyon and Arizona landscapes most memorable and ensure that you enjoy all the fun of the most exciting river rafting expedition ever with our thrilling rafting trip packages.
The mighty Colorado River with her canyons and tributaries has captured the hearts of many. For those who are passionate about river rafting, the river indeed has a lot to offer. Apart from the Grand Canyon rafting trip, you may choose from our expeditions through various Canyon ranges along the Colorado River or the Green River (or both!) in Utah, or the Tatshenshini-Alsek River system in Alaska. These include:
• Cataract Canyon Rafting – Colorado River
• Desolation Canyon Rafting – Green River
• Westwater Canyon Rafting – Colorado River
• Rafting in Alaska and Canada - Tatshenshini Alsek Rivers
We also organize one day rafting tours near Moab on the Colorado and Green River. These trips include options for inflatable kayaks and a hard hulled whitewater dory.
CRATE's rafting trips in the Grand Canyon are all-inclusive. Guests are only responsible for bringing their personal gear. We supply deluxe camping gear including Cots, Wiggys Made in the USA clean sleeping bags, chairs, tents, ground tarps, and foam pads. Our guides are experienced, knowledgeable, and the most personable and friendly in the rafting industry. Our three meals a day are healthy, taste good, we have vegetarian options, and there is an abundance of food. We can also cater to special food needs including gluten-free options. In addition CRATE supplies plenty of snacks during the day.
The services of Colorado River and Trail Expeditions as a tour operator have been appreciated by numerous travel agencies along with a large number of adventure enthusiasts and water sports gurus from across the globe. We offer a wide variety of trip itineraries to suit the plan of your trip and provide the most exciting Grand Canyon rafting trips for individuals, groups and/or travel agents. What's more, we even provide customized rafting expeditions to cater to special needs or food requests.
To learn more about what's in store for you on these exciting river expeditions read on!
Grand Canyon Rafting – Colorado River
The Colorado River begins in the high and pristine Rocky Mountains of Colorado. After meandering its way across the state, the river enters some of the most spectacular white water rafting destinations in USA, including the Grand Canyon. Very few rivers in the world have the mystique and excitement of the Colorado River. The wild, immense rapids along with the incredible canyon scenery make a trip down the Colorado high on every river runner's and rafting enthusiast's wish list. Rafting on its waters is certainly a must have experience and your first encounter may be the beginning of a never ending addiction. You can travel the Colorado River aboard our custom designed 37 foot raft propelled by a quiet 4-stroke outboard motor or opt for an oar or paddle trip. Grand Canyon rafting trips are our most popular expeditions and cover a range of 280 miles from Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead.
The Highlights
The Grand Canyon radiates both excitement and serenity. Without a doubt, it is one of the most incredible geological wonders on our planet. While rafting through the white waters of the river, you get the most majestic views of the Canyons. The home to some of the most awesome whitewater in North America, the Grand Canyon of Colorado is also the home to some of the most striking and precious desert gems reached by off-river side canyon hikes in the world. A river rafting trip is only way to explore some of these amazing waterfall grottoes and scenic wonders. The Grand Canyon Rafting Expeditions organized by Colorado River and Trail Expeditions combine thrilling world-class whitewater rafting excursions with time for exploration within the Canyon.
Have the greatest rafting adventure of your life!
Our past guest claim over and over that their rafting trip changed their lives. At CRATE, we believe in letting our clients have the real experience of embodying the gigantic and multifaceted character of the Colorado River, the life-blood of the Grand Canyon, and be overwhelmed by the unique feeling that it offers to those who undertake rafting in its mighty waters. In addition our Grand Canyon rafting expeditions are made extra special by all of the off-river hiking and exploring we do. Our trips are great for adults and kids over 12 years old.
Unlike other outfitters who provide Grand Canyon rafting trips to hoards of people, we limit our rafting expeditions to fewer guests and strictly believe in avoiding a crowded adventure trip. Additionally, we maintain a stringent guide to guest ratio to ensure that every client who wishes to go on a rafting trip gets proper attention and is adequately informed about the geology, natural history, river history, and archaeology pertaining to the rafting voyage. CRATE's trips are the right length to allow plenty of time for off-river hiking and exploring. We at CRATE offer long duration rafting trips that span 8-14 days as well as shorter rafting trips that last 3-5 days to suit every schedule and every requirement.
Most river runners segregate the Grand Canyon into upper and lower sections for rafting and both offer great rapids and breathtaking scenery. The Upper Grand Canyon stretches between Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch - a distance of 87 miles. This offers 19 major rapids and is usually covered in three to six days. On the course, you may stop for a swim in the sparkling blue waters of the 'Little Colorado' - a major tributary of the river. This section you may also hike to the Nankoweep Indian Ruins, which are featured on the USA Grand Canyon quarter. This trips end at Phantom Ranch, and rafters hike out of the canyon via the Bright Angel Trail with a hiking guide.
The Lower Grand Canyon rafting section runs from Phantom Ranch down to Whitmore Wash or Lake Mead and takes 6-8 days. The two largest rapids in the Grand Canyon Crystal and Lava Falls are on this section. Also the famous Deer Creek Falls and Havasu Canyon are on this section of the river. These trips generally take 6-8 days.
The last section of the Grand Canyon is the section from Whitmore Wash to Lake Mead we offer trips here that include a night at the Bar 10 ranch on the North Rim followed by 2-3 days of rafting. This is a great adventure package trip that includes a helicopter ride into the Grand Canyon.
Hiking off-river from the Colorado River can take you to the crystal clear creeks where you will see some of the most beautiful waterfalls. You can also venture through the hidden Canyons to uncover evidence of ancient inhabitants concealed from most Grand Canyon visitors.
On each rafting expedition, the tour guides from Colorado River and Trail Expeditions will try to camp at the perfect spots where you can relax under the starry skies and enjoy healthy dutch oven cooking. For all rafting expeditions we carry a full outdoor kitchen set-up to make you great meals. The comfortable sleeping bags, foam pads, cots, and tents ensure that you relax fully well to rejuvenate yourself for the next day's adventure.
Our rafting equipment consists of custom-built 37-foot motorized rafts, 18-foot rowing rigs, and 16-foot paddle rafts. We offer deluxe motorized expeditions through the entire Grand Canyon from Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry. Our non-motorized rowing and paddle trips start at Lees Ferry and end at Whitmore Wash. All of the trips include roundtrip transportation from Las Vegas.
The Grand Canyon Rafting Trips organized by Colorado River and Trail Expeditions are planned to give you the experience of unique adventure and an opportunity to view some of the most legendary and breathtaking landscapes of North America. We have been organizing exciting trips for thousands of our clients since 1971. Our friendly and helpful guides ensure that you enjoy your rafting trips to the fullest and are well versed with the geology, ecology and history of the areas.
Join us for an exhilarating rafting trip that will not only recharge your life but will also give you a string of memorable moments to remember and cherish for a lifetime!
Along with the Grand Canyon Rafting, we also offer Cataract Canyon Rafting, Desolation Canyon Rafting and West Water Canyon Rafting in the state of Colorado and Utah, as well as exciting rafting expeditions in Canada and Alaska.
To book your rafting trip, call us now on 1-800-253-7328.
Your call will be promptly answered by one of our team members – we do not keep our clients waiting and always give individual attention to their requirements. You will never have to go through a series of 'press number' instructions to reach us. We can also help you plan for birthday and anniversary celebrations on your rafting expeditions.
If you prefer to write, our e-mail is: email@example.com
We would love to hear from you and give you a real taste of the most exciting river rafting trips ever in North America!
|PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to meet the demand for rafting trips in the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service has imposed a "no repeat" rule. Visitors may not take more than one Grand Canyon river trip, commercial or private, in the same calendar year. The rule will be strictly enforced. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notice, please contact our office. This service is operated by Colorado River & Trail Expeditions, Inc., a Concessioner under contract with the U.S. Government and administered by the National Park Service. The Concessioner is responsible for conducting these operations in a satisfactory manner. Prices are approved by the National Park Service. Please send comments to: Superintendent, Grand Canyon National Park, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023.
Deluxe Grand Canyon Motor Trip
Colorado River - Entire CanyonLees Ferry to Lake Mead
Meet in Las Vegas, Nevada
Travel down the Colorado River aboard our custom-designed 37-foot expedition raft propelled by a quiet 4-stroke outboard motor. The price includes round-trip motor coach transportation from Las Vegas. Note: In addition to regular camping gear, sleeping cots are provided on the deluxe motor trips.
|CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: Aug. 23-30
Add $12 park fee
9-Day trips may include an exchange of some passengers at Phantom Ranch on the 4th day.
Natural History Expedition. An emphasis on Grand Canyon geology and off-river hiking to unique eco-zones and archaeological sites.
Add $12 park fee
May 2-12 - TOM TILL PHOTOGRAPHY WORK SHOP AND RAFTING EXPEDITION - Limited to 10 Participants
Experience the Grand Canyon from top to bottom with award-winning landscape photographer, Tom Till. The trip includes two land sessions and 9 days of rafting down the Colorado River. There are two scenic flights over the Canyon, overnights at Marble Canyon Lodge and Bar Ten Ranch on the North Rim, and a helicopter ride out of the Canyon on the last day of the rafting trip - providing incredible photographic opportunities.
Add $12 park fee
|11-Day Motor
April 21-May 1 SPRING HIKING & RAFTING SPECIAL
The focus is on off-river hiking and exploration. Special early season rate.
Add $12 park fee
Deluxe Grand Canyon Motor Trip with Helicopter Take-Out at Whitmore Wash
Lees Ferry to Whitmore WashMeet in Las Vegas, Nevada
The trip ends at Whitmore Wash with a helicopter ride out of the canyon and a charter flight to Las Vegas.
This trip ends with a helicopter take out at Whitmore Wash the 8th morning
Grand Canyon Rowing & Paddle Expeditions
Colorado River - Complete TripLees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
Meet in Las Vegas, Nevada
The price includes pre-trip motor coach transportation from Las Vegas to Lees Ferry, end of-trip helicopter transfer from the river, and scenic charter flight back to Las Vegas.
|11-Day Paddle
July 26-Aug. 5
All participants paddle full-time in 6-8 person paddle rafts. A motorized support raft carries all of the gear and supplies.
Add $12 park fee
|11-Day Rowing Paddle option
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: Aug. 13-23, Sept. 6-16
Oar trip in 18-foot rafts rowed by guides. Totally non-motorized. Paddle raft is available on a rotation basis.
Add $12 park fee
|14-Day Rowing
|No dates are available at this time.
Upper Grand Canyon Expeditions
Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch
Meet in Las Vegas, Nevada
The price includes transportation from Las Vegas to Lees Ferry to begin the river trip. When the river trip ends at Phantom Ranch on the 4th day, participants hike 9 miles from the river to the South Rim. End-of-trip transportation is not included, but we provide you with information about various options. Please contact us for more information.
April 11-14, May 3-6, May 10-13, May 24-27, Aug. 23-26
Add $12 park fee
April 21-25 - SPRING HIKING & RAFTING SPECIAL
The focus is on off-river hiking and exploration.
Add $12 park fee
|5-Day Paddle
July 26-30
Paddle only with motor support.
Add $12 park fee
|5-Day Rowing
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: Aug. 13-17, Sept. 6-10
Rowing with optional paddle raft.
Add $12 park fee
Lower Grand Canyon Motor TripsPhantom Ranch to Lake Mead
Meet at Grand Canyon South Rim
Hike 9 miles from the rim to Phantom Ranch to begin the river trip. The price includes end-of-trip motor coach transportation to Las Vegas.
May 6-11, May 13-18, May 27-June 1, Aug. 26-31
Participant pays park entry fee at South Rim
April 25-May 1 - SPRING RAFTING & HIKING
The focus is on off-river hiking and exploration.
Participant pays park entry fee at South Rim
Hike In, Raft the Grand Canyon, Helicopter Out
Colorado RiverPhantom Ranch to Whitmore Wash
Hike into the Grand Canyon. Raft through the heart of the Grand Canyon. Ride the biggest Grand Canyon Rapids. Hike to some of the best sites. Helicopter out at Whitmore Wash. This trip offers plenty of time for hiking and exploring.
April 14-18
Participant pays park entry fee at South Rim
July 30-Aug. 5
Paddle only with motor support.
Participant pays park entry fee at South Rim
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: Aug. 17-23, Sept. 10-16
Rowing with optional paddle raft.
Participant pays park entry fee at South Rim
Click on an item to learn more about our Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting Trips
Should you choose a motorized trip you will travel aboard a 37-foot motorized raft. Each raft accomodates about 12 passengers plus crew. Generally there are two rafts on each trip. We feel our motorized rafts are the best in the Grand Canyon. They are roomy and comfortable. In between rapids you can walk around, lean back on the side tubes, or even stretch out on the flat deck area at the front of our rafts. These boats carry everything you will need for the entire trip.
Our 18-foot row rafts accomodate 4-5 passengers plus the guide who rows the boat.
Our Paddle Rafts hold 6-8 passengers plus a guide who steers the raft. On our "Paddle Trips" guests paddle all of the time, on our "Rowing Trips" a paddle raft is available on a rotational basis.
A Dory is available on many of our Grand Canyon rowing trips. A Dory holds 2-4 people and gives a great ride through the rapids.
To many people the off-river hiking is as spectacular as the river corridor itself. We specialize in off-river hiking on all of our river expeditions. We are certain you will see places on our expeditions most river travelers miss.
Upon arrival, each participant will be given a large water-proof bag for clothing and personal items. Another water-proof bag will contain your provided sleeping bag, foam Paco Pad, and a large plastic ground tarp. Our water-proof bags are 30 inches high and have a diameter of 14 inches.
Each participant will also receive an ammo can. It is always readily accesible during the day and is the best place to keep sunscreen, cameras, notebooks, etc.
Our Kitchen includes everything we need to make delicious food. Dutch Ovens, Fire Pans, Propane Stove, Tables, Drink Coolers, and Under-Table Tarps to help us "Leave No Trace." Our boats carry everything we need for the entire trip.
Cots are provided for all guests on our "Motorized Rafting" expeditions.
Our sleep kit includes a fresly laundered sleeping bag. Our sleeping bags are made in the USA by Wiggy Inc. Wiggy also makes sleeping bags for the US Airforce.
We supply tents from Kelty & ALPS, but generally the night sky is so spectacular that most people want to sleep out under the stars.
We supply camp chairs on all of our rafting expeditions.
A handwash device is set-up at lunch and in camp. It is mandatory for guests to wash hands before meals and after using the bathroom.
One of our toilets is always enclosed by a roomy yellow tent. It allows privacy as well as a place to change your clothes.
Our specially designed toilet makes the fear of using camp toilets go away. It is the most sanitary and clean toilet ever to be used on an outdoor expedition. It has a fly proof lid and utilizes a special chemical along with specially designed plastic bags that allow it to be set-up clean everyday. It has the ability to hold solid waste as well as urine. Along with the toilet, Lysol and toilet paper are always located inside the tent.
Speak with a Grand Canyon Rafting Expert
We've done our best to design a website that is informative and easy to use, but we realize you may still have some questions. If that's the case, please call our office and get the information you need right away. Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They have been on all of the river trips offered by our company and can speak to you from experience. You won't have to press a sequence of buttons, and there's even a good chance one of our owners will answer the phone directly and assist you.
Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. We also check for messages over the weekend. Call us at (800) 253-7328.
We try to respond to email in a timely fashion, and so if it's more convenient for you to send us a note, just use this link: email@example.com.
Grand Canyon Photos
Grand Canyon Rafting (Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead)
- View from the Unkar Hill Top Ruin
- Riding Lava Falls Rapid
- Dory in the Middle Granite Gorge
- Playing in the Little Colorado River
- Elves Chasm
- Another Awesome Day on the Colorado River
- Now This is Camping
- Crystal Rapid in a Rain Storm
- View of the Inner Gorge at Hermit Rapid
- Bighorn Sheep Drinking along the Colorado River
- CRATE's Motorized Raft after an Exciting Rapid
- Hiking to an Amazing View at the Nankoweep Granaries
- Experience the Thrill of a Paddle Raft in Grand Canyon
- Boats Tied Up During Off-River Hike
- Grand Canyon Inner Gorge
- Time to Think at the Nankoweep Ruins
- What an Amazing Day on the River
- Above the Little Colorado River
- Specter Rapid Gives a Nice Cool Down From the Summer Sun
- Blue Water of Havasu Creek after Hike to Lower Beaver Falls
- Side Canyon Flash Flood
- Marble Canyon Rapids on a Dory
- Camping at Kwagunt Beach
- Off River Hiking is Amazing
- Chuckawalla in the Rocks at 75 Mile Canyon
- Enjoying the River
- Elves Chasm Pool
Upper Grand Canyon (Lee's Ferry to Phantom Ranch)
- Swim in the Little Colorado River
- Vasey's Paradise
- Grand Canyon Inner Gorge
- The Beautiful Cliffs of the Upper Grand Canyon
- Time For Lunch and a Hike
- Endangered California Condor
- Hiking out of the Grand Canyon from Phantom Ranch
- Taking in the Grand Canyon
- Lucky Rafters Witness Rim Falls
- Camping on a Beach Above the Little Colorado River
- Floating Peacefully Between Rapids
- Time to Camp
- Celebrating the 4th of July River Style
Lower Grand Canyon (Phantom Ranch to Lake Mead)
- Running the Rapids
- Elves Chasm
- A Nice Camp After an Adventurous Day
- Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting
- Finding a Chair Amongst the Rocks
- Enjoying the Cool Clear Water of the Colorado River
- Hiking into the Grand Canyon
- Riding the Swollen Rapids of the Colorado River after Rain
- Fun at Havasu Canyon
- The Top of Deer Creek Falls
- Morning View of the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon Raft & Ranch (Stay at the Bar 10 Ranch and then Raft from Whitmore Wash to Lake Mead)
- Horseback Riding, Skeet Shooting, ATV Rides........
- Pumpkin Springs
- Sleep in a Covered Wagon at the Bar 10 Ranch
- Riding the Motorized Raft Down the Colorado River
- Hiding in the Rocks
- Unloading after a flight from Las Vegas to the Bar Ten Ranch
- Setting up Camp on a Ranch and Raft Trip
- Beautiful Scenery Abounds
- Oar Boats Challenge a Rapid in the Lower Granite Gorge
- Bar 10 Ranch Accomodations
- Cots and Tents for a night of camping in the Grand Canyon
- Paddle Rafts Require Precision and Teamwork
- Bar Ten Entrance
- Horseback Riding
- Big Horn Sheep
- Travertine Falls
- A Helicopter Brings Guests From the Ranch to the River
- The Night Sky


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A special group of students will take part in the final exercises at the University of Virginia this weekend. The difference - they are younger than most of their peers after they fast-tracked their education.
This year, 84 graduates will accept their diplomas after only three years or less at UVA. The university says these early graduates are part of a growing trend, and for the first time ever at this weekend's final exercises, they're being honored in a special way.
To her fellow third-year students, Amber Osinga's new graduation garb is a bit of an enigma.
"It's always hard explaining it to people. Like when people ask what year you are, it's hard to explain that I'm a third year but I'm also graduating," said Osinga. "I just thought, I'm going to get this done, and head on out."
UVA Senior Vice Provost Milton Adams says the rising number of early graduates can be traced back to a couple of different factors.
"We have always had a few students, but the numbers of students this year are about three times what they were say six or seven years ago," said Adams.
Poor economic conditions are pressuring more cash-strapped students to graduate early. Many students are also coming in to UVA with more college credits than ever before.
"They're arriving to us better prepared, more advanced in their studies, and so we should really take advantage of that," said Adams.
This year - for the first time ever - UVA is taking an extra step to honor its fast-track grads - awarding them unique, orange graduation stoles to commemorate their achievements.
"They've worked hard, they've accomplished a lot, and I think President Sullivan wanted to recognize that," said Adams.
"I'm proud of myself and I'm ready to move on, so I myself would recommend it," said Osinga.
As if that wasn't enough, 11 early graduates will also receive master's degrees in their chosen field of study, thanks to the 3+1 Program. It allows students to finish a bachelor's degree in three years, followed by a one-year master's program.
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Sometimes just getting access to healthcare services can make the difference between life and death.
On Saturday the NAACP and Peoria Progressive Golf Club will host a free health fair.
NAACP President Don Jackson joined News 25's Ashley McNamee with more on the event.
Free Health Fair
NAACP Office
Saturday, October 12
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.


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How statically linked programs run on LinuxAugust 13th, 2012 at 4:44 am
In this article I want to explore what happens when a statically linked program gets executed on Linux. By statically linked I mean a program that does not require any shared objects to run, even the ubiquitous libc. In reality, most programs one encounters on Linux aren't statically linked, and do require one or more shared objects to run. However, the running sequence of such programs is more involved, which is why I want to present statically linked programs first. It will serve as a good basis for understanding, allowing me to explore most of the mechanisms involved with less details getting in the way. In a future article I will cover the dynamic linking process in detail.
The Linux kernel
Program execution begins in the Linux kernel. To run a program, a process will call a function from the exec family. The functions in this family are all very similar, differing only in small details regarding the manner of passing arguments and environment variables to the invoked program. What they all end up doing is issuing the sys_execve system call to the Linux kernel.
sys_execve does a lot of work to prepare the new program for execution. Explaining it all is far beyond the scope of this article – a good book on kernel internals can be helpful to understand the details [1]. I'll just focus on the stuff useful for our current discussion.
As part of its job, the kernel must read the program's executable file from disk into memory and prepare it for execution. The kernel knows how to handle a lot of binary file formats, and tries to open the file with different handlers until it succeeds (this happens in the function search_binary_handler in fs/exec.c). We're only interested in ELF here, however; for this format the action happens in function load_elf_binary (in fs/binfmt_elf.c).
The kernel reads the ELF header of the program, and looks for a PT_INTERP segment to see if an interpreter was specified. Here the statically linked vs. dynamically linked distinction kicks in. For statically linked programs, there is no PT_INTERP segment. This is the scenario this article covers.
The kernel then goes on mapping the program's segments into memory, according to the information contained in the ELF program headers. Finally, it passes the execution, by directly modifying the IP register, to the entry address read from the ELF header of the program (e_entry). Arguments are passed to the program on the stack (the code responsible for this is in create_elf_tables). Here's the stack layout when the program is called, for x64:
At the top of the stack is argc, the amount of command-line arguments. It is followed by all the arguments themselves (each a char*), terminated by a zero pointer. Then, the environment variables are listed (also a char* each), terminated by a zero pointer. The observant reader will notice that this argument layout is not what one usually expects in main. This is because main is not really the entry point of the program, as the rest of the article shows.
Program entry point
So, the Linux kernel reads the program's entry address from the ELF header. Let's now explore how this address gets there.
Unless you're doing something very funky, the final program binary image is probably being created by the system linker – ld. By default, ld looks for a special symbol called _start in one of the object files linked into the program, and sets the entry point to the address of that symbol. This will be simplest to demonstrate with an example written in assembly (the following is NASM syntax):
section .text
; The _start symbol must be declared for the linker (ld)
global _start
; Execute sys_exit call. Argument: status -> ebx
mov eax, 1
mov ebx, 42
int 0x80
This is a very basic program that simply returns 42. Note that it has the _start symbol defined. Let's build it, examine the ELF header and its disassembly:
$ nasm -f elf64 nasm_rc.asm -o nasm_rc.o
$ ld -o nasm_rc64 nasm_rc.o
$ readelf -h nasm_rc64
ELF Header:
Magic: 7f 45 4c 46 02 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Class: ELF64
Entry point address: 0x400080
$ objdump -d nasm_rc64
nasm_rc64: file format elf64-x86-64
Disassembly of section .text:
0000000000400080 <_start>:
400080: b8 01 00 00 00 mov $0x1,%eax
400085: bb 2a 00 00 00 mov $0x2a,%ebx
40008a: cd 80 int $0x80
As you can see, the entry point address in the ELF header was set to 0x400080, which also happens to be the address of _start.
ld looks for _start by default, but this behavior can be modified by either the --entry command-line flag, or by providing an ENTRY command in a custom linker script.
The entry point in C code
We're usually not writing our code in assembly, however. For C/C++ the situation is different, because the entry point familiar to users is the main function and not the _start symbol. Now it's time to explain how these two are related.
Let's start with this simple C program which is functionally equivalent to the assembly shown above:
int main() {
return 42;
I will compile this code into an object file and then attempt to link it with ld, like I did with the assembly:
$ gcc -c c_rc.c
$ ld -o c_rc c_rc.o
ld: warning: cannot find entry symbol _start; defaulting to 00000000004000b0
Whoops, ld can't find the entry point. It tries to guess using a default, but it won't work – the program will segfault when run. ld obviously needs some additional object files where it will find the entry point. But which object files are these? Luckily, we can use gcc to find out. gcc can act as a full compilation driver, invoking ld as needed. Let's now use gcc to link our object file into a program. Note that the -static flag is passed to force static linking of the C library and the gcc runtime library:
$ gcc -o c_rc -static c_rc.o
$ c_rc; echo $?
It works. So how does gcc manage to do the linking correctly? We can pass the -Wl,-verbose flag to gcc which will spill the list of objects and libraries it passed to the linker. Doing this, we'll see additional object files like crt1.o and the whole libc.a static library (which has objects with telling names like libc-start.o). C code does not live in a vacuum. To run, it requires some support libraries such as the gcc runtime and libc.
Since it obviously linked and ran correctly, the program we built with gcc should have a _start symbol at the right place. Let's check [2]:
$ readelf -h c_rc
ELF Header:
Magic: 7f 45 4c 46 02 01 01 03 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Class: ELF64
Entry point address: 0x4003c0
$ objdump -d c_rc | grep -A15 "<_start"
00000000004003c0 <_start>:
4003c0: 31 ed xor %ebp,%ebp
4003c2: 49 89 d1 mov %rdx,%r9
4003c5: 5e pop %rsi
4003c6: 48 89 e2 mov %rsp,%rdx
4003c9: 48 83 e4 f0 and $0xfffffffffffffff0,%rsp
4003cd: 50 push %rax
4003ce: 54 push %rsp
4003cf: 49 c7 c0 20 0f 40 00 mov $0x400f20,%r8
4003d6: 48 c7 c1 90 0e 40 00 mov $0x400e90,%rcx
4003dd: 48 c7 c7 d4 04 40 00 mov $0x4004d4,%rdi
4003e4: e8 f7 00 00 00 callq 4004e0 <__libc_start_main>
4003e9: f4 hlt
4003ea: 90 nop
4003eb: 90 nop
Indeed, 0x4003c0 is the address of _start and it's the program entry point. However, what is all that code at _start? Where does it come from, and what does it mean?
Decoding the start sequence of C code
The startup code shown above comes from glibc – the GNU C library, where for x64 ELF it lives in the file sysdeps/x86_64/start.S [3]. Its goal is to prepare the arguments for a function named __libc_start_main and call it. This function is also part of glibc and lives in csu/libc-start.c. Here is its signature, formatted for clarity, with added comments to explain what each argument means:
int __libc_start_main(
/* Pointer to the program's main function */
(int (*main) (int, char**, char**),
/* argc and argv */
int argc, char **argv,
/* Pointers to initialization and finalization functions */
__typeof (main) init, void (*fini) (void),
/* Finalization function for the dynamic linker */
void (*rtld_fini) (void),
/* End of stack */
void* stack_end)
Anyway, with this signature and the AMD64 ABI in hand, we can map the arguments passed to __libc_start_main from _start:
main: rdi <-- $0x4004d4
argc: rsi <-- [RSP]
argv: rdx <-- [RSP + 0x8]
init: rcx <-- $0x400e90
fini: r8 <-- $0x400f20
rdld_fini: r9 <-- rdx on entry
stack_end: on stack <-- RSP
You'll also notice that the stack is aligned to 16 bytes and some garbage is pushed on top of it (rax) before pushing rsp itself. This is to conform to the AMD64 ABI. Also note the hlt instruction at address 0x4003e9. It's a safeguard in case __libc_start_main did not exit (as we'll see, it should). hlt can't be executed in user mode, so this will raise an exception and crash the process.
Examining the disassembly, it's easy to verify that 0x4004d4 is indeed main, 0x400e90 is __libc_csu_init and 0x400f20 is __libc_csu_fini. There's another argument the kernel passes _start – a finish function for shared libraries to use (in rdx). We'll ignore it in this article.
The C library start function
Now that we understood how it's being called, what does __libc_start_main actually do? Ignoring some details that are probably too specialized to be interesting in the scope of this article, here's a list of things that it does for a statically linked program:
- Figure out where the environment variables are on the stack.
- Prepare the auxiliary vector, if required.
- Initialize thread-specific functionality (pthreads, TLS, etc.)
- Perform some security-related bookkeeping (this is not really a separate step, but is trickled all through the function).
- Initialize libc itself.
- Call the program initialization function through the passed pointer (init).
- Register the program finalization function (fini) for execution on exit.
- Call main(argc, argv, envp)
- Call exit with the result of main as the exit code.
Digression: init and fini
Some programming environments (most notably C++, to construct and destruct static and global objects) require running custom code before and after main. This is implemented by means of cooperation between the compiler/linker and the C library. For example, the __libc_csu_init (which, as you can see above, is called before the user's main) calls into special code that's inserted by the linker. The same goes for __libc_csu_fini and finalization.
You can also ask the compiler to register your function to be executed as one of the constructors or destructors. For example [4]:
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
return 43;
void myconstructor() {
myconstructor will run before main. The linker places its address in a special array of constructors located in the .ctors section. __libc_csu_init goes over this array and calls all functions listed in it.
This article demonstrates how a statically linked program is set up to actually run on Linux. In my opinion, this is a very interesting topic to study because it demonstrates how several large components of the Linux eco-system cooperate to enable the program execution process. In this case, the Linux kernel, the compiler and linker, and the C library are involved. In a future article I will present the more complex case of a dynamically linked program, where another agent joins the game – the dynamic linker. Stay tuned.
|Or just read the source, if you're brave.
|Note that due to our static linking of the C runtime into c_rc, it's quite large (800 KB on my 64-bit Ubuntu system). Therefore we can't just easily look at the disassembly and have to use some grep-fu.
|This is true for glibc 2.16.
|Note that the constructor executes printf. Is this safe? If you look at the initialization sequence of __libc_start_main, you'll see that the C library is initialized before the user's constructors are called, so yes, it's safe.
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Welcome to Le Douce Ambiance (sweet atmosphere), an oceanfront, custom-built vacation home on the beautiful north shore of Maui.
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Parquet Courts is a guitar band through and through. "Sunbathing Animal" maintains that devotion even as bands of their disposition become rarer and rarer.
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Researchers at the NIH say they've developed what is actually a two part vaccine that could provide immunity from all strains of the virus. The first shot uses DNA to prime the immune system, the second is a booster shot using the regular flu vaccine formulation.
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There was quick reaction on Wednesday over comments from Governor Bob McDonnell about allowing school officials to carry firearms on campus.
School security has become a major issue since the mass shootings in Connecticut.
When hosts on the WTOP radios' "Ask the Governor" segment asked Governor McDonnell about allowing school employees to have guns on campus, his response supports the idea.
"I think we should have a discussion about that," he said. "If someone had been armed, there would have been an opportunity to stop the person from coming into the school."
There was immediate reaction to the governor's comments, including from state senate democrats.
"To arm teachers, to arm principals who don't come to the school system with that skill set and perhaps in some cases not even that mindset, I think is a flawed policy," said State Senator Donald McEachin, (D) Henrico.
Right now Virginia law states no firearms are allowed within 1,000 feet of a school. In counties like Chesterfield and Henrico, the only people armed on school campuses are resource officers who are trained police officers.
According to Henrico School's Department of Safety and Security, every middle and high school has a resource officer but some high schools have two including Highland Springs, Varina and Henrico
In Henrico County, there are also security officers hired by the school district.
"One enforces the law, the other enforces the code of conduct," said Christine Bailor, coordinator for HCPS Safety and Security.
We asked State Senator McEachin if an educator has a concealed weapons permit, should they be allowed to carry it on a campus.
"I'm not convinced that just by virtue of having a concealed weapons permit is trained for all the possibilities and all the circumstances that can arise from a crazed gunman invading a school," he said.
The governor says this topic will be part of an ongoing discussion.
"Don't react when you're emotional because you're policies may not be right, but get to the bottom of what works," Governor McDonnell said.
Supporters of the governor's comments echo his reasoning that with the proper training an attack could be prevented. The governor's office says we could be hearing more about the school safety task force Thursday.
Governor McDonnell isn't the only one who supports arming school personnel, Texas Governor Rick Perry has called for it as well.
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Arsenic trioxide is a cancer medication. Arsenic trioxide interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
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Zooey Deschanel To Play 'Coal Miner's Daughter' On Broadway
Loretta Lynn made a special announcement during her performance at the Grand Ole Opry this week. She revealed plans for a Broadway musical adaptation of Coal Miner's Daughter. Adding to the excitement, Loretta brought Zooey Deschanel on stage and told the audience she will be the star of the show.
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The reveal of actress/singer Zooey to play the role was similar to how, years ago, Loretta introduced another actress who portrayed her. CBS News reported that Loretta told the crowd "I don't know if y'all remember when Sissy Spacek was with me. I brought her out here with me. She about fainted. We both fainted. She went on to do the 'Coal Miner's Daughter,' and you know from there. Well, there's a little girl back stage that's going to do the play of 'Coal Miner's Daughter' on Broadway."
Zooey told the crowd that "this is a great honor for me," adding "this is my hero." The duo then traded off on verses on the 1970 hit, Coal Miner's Daughter.
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Zooey Deschanel is currently the star of the TV show New Girl and has starred in feature films including Elf, (500) Days of Summer, and Yes.
She also sings as part of the indie-pop duo She & Him, with singer/songwriter M. Ward.
The theatrical production of Coal Miner's Daughter is still in the very early stages of development. The producers attached, Fox Theatricals and Scott Sanders Productions, have been behind the Broadway hits Legally Blonde, The Color Purple, Red and Thoroughly Modern Millie.
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From the Morning Bible Readings
Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to thee, when my heart is faint. Lead thou me to the rock that is higher than I; for thou art my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. Let me dwell in thy tent for ever! Oh to be safe under the shelter of thy wings!
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Posted by Minnie B on 25th May 2012
My engagement ring arrived last week and we are absolutely in LOVE with it. Everything about the stone is just so perfect and the craftmanship is superb. I knew of the reputation of BTD and Asha stones before I ordered but never did I think the finished product would be so stunning until I saw it with my very own eyes.
The cut of my Asha asscher stone is magnificent - The clarity and depth in subdued lighting is excellent and it really does have that 10 mile deep look to it. I love the hall of mirrors effect and the way the elogated facets are so crisp and well alligned. In bright indoor/sun light the long rectangular steps come alive with intense rainbow colours while the smaller facets around the four corners sparkle up with bright white light.
I prefer that elegant glisten of this cut over the crushed ice look of the round brilliants or princess cuts. The geometry of this beautiful stone is just so much more interesting and it is so perfectly encased with the clean symmetical design of the Cartier repro setting.
If anybody out there is sitting on the fence about buying this ring or Asha stones I would not hesitate to reccomend them. My ring and the asscher stone really holds its own when compared to my real diamond ring and totally outsparkles my colleagues' average cut diamonds!
Posted by soshell00 on 20th Jun 2011
My boyfriend proposed yesterday and I just love my 1922 Cartier! He paired this setting w a 6.5mm Light Ceylon Blue Sapphire. Everyone has been telling me how beautiful my ring is. I cant wait to look at this ring 50 years from now cuz I know it will be just as beautiful!
Posted by Unknown on 30th Jul 2010
"Thank you so much for the Cartier ring....not only was it amazing to look at, the time it took
for you to get it to me was incredibly fast. Great buying experience AAA+++.
You've got a customer for life....my wife absolutely loves it and has received several compliments
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Posted by Unknown on 29th Jul 2010
Thank you so much, the ring is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! The Asscher stone
is STUNNING. I was worried it wouldn't be "sparkly" enough, but it is just
perfect and so brilliant. My husband and I both admired it for at least an
hour after receiving it. The beveled Tiffany solitaire setting is gorgeous
and such excellent quality and the low-profile setting is just what we
envisioned. You have made a believer out of both of us!!"
Posted by Unknown on 25th Jul 2010
"I would like to toot the horn of the BetterThanDiamond.com customer service. I have to admit
my fiance and I were a little nervous about ordering my engagement ring online without seeing
it or trying it on. Christine Wright, the person who receives your email
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your ring online...don't! You can always receive a reply back.
As for my ring, I got the Cartier Reproduction with a Flanders instead of Asscher. It is absolutely
perfect. I have gotten so many compliments on it, but more important than that, I am so happy
that I get wear this ring for the rest of my life. It's breathtaking.
Thank you Better Than Diamond for giving me a way to have a gorgeous ring at an amazingly
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Modern civilization began right here in the Tigris-Euphrates river valley. Also known as the Fertile Crescent or Mesopotamia, this is the place where, six thousand years ago, agriculture, writing and mathematics were brought into widespread use.
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When northern Europe was still lurking about in slimy cold stone castles playing chess, the Middle East was enjoying the flowers of poetry, luxurious craftsmanship, music and literature. In fact, the Renaissance in Europe was partly inspired by stories brought back from the middle east by travelers along the trade route.
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ANDERSON, Ind. — While many college students are enjoying their time off and taking a break from classes this summer, many others are still working their tails off undergoing internships to prepare themselves for future employment.
Anderson University student Mackenzie Scholte is interning at the Sagamore Institute, a political think tank in Indianapolis, where she's one of six research interns, each working on their own projects.
An unpaid internship, Scholte said they get to pick their own hours and that she decided to go with 40. She "wanted to get the most out of it."
Is it a bit of a bummer not to have a summer vacation? Yeah. Scholte's from Michigan and loves to be outside, near the water, but she wants to learn what she can to be a good employee, she said.
"I definitely understand why students don't want to intern in the summer," she said, "but I just want to get ahead and get the most experience I can."
Having the ability to "devote all your time to one thing is really helpful," she said.
Plus, there'll be vacation time later, she added.
Scholte said it's a great idea for students to take an internship because "there's just so much more competition" in today's market and a degree of some sort is necessary.
That experience is what employers are seeking.
Sagamore isn't Scholte's first internship. A political science and economics major, she worked on a month-long campaign during election time.
Each experience is an invaluable one that provides networking opportunities and the chance to learn if the job is something someone wants to do for the rest of his or her life, she said.
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You have the choice of several repayment plans, and your loan servicer will notify you of the date your first payment is due. If you do not choose a repayment plan, you will be placed on the standard repayment plan. Most Direct Loan borrowers choose to stay with the standard repayment plan, but there are other options for borrowers who may need more time to repay or who need to make lower payments at the beginning of the repayment period.
If you have multiple federal education loans, you can consolidate them into a single Direct Consolidation Loan. This may simplify repayment if you are currently making separate loan payments to different loan holders, as you'll only have one monthly payment to make. There may be tradeoffs, however, so you'll want to learn about the advantages and possible disadvantages of consolidation before you consolidate.
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Councilman-at-Large Bill Greenlee introduced the measure Jan. 24.
Council passed the legislation last session but Mayor Nutter ultimately vetoed it.
Greenlee, who led the effort last session with Council President Darrell Clarke, said he initially was apprehensive about the measure but ultimately saw its value.
"When it first came up, I thought it put too much pressure on businesses, but the more I talked to people, I realized it was a public-health issue," he said.
The measure would allow employees at Philadelphia companies with 12 or more employees to earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, capping the earned hours at 56 per year. Businesses with five-11 employees would be required to give their workers up to 32 hours of earned paid sick leave per year. Businesses with fewer than five employees would be exempt from the law.
Among the stipulations of the measure, employees could take the paid time off to care for a same-sex partner.
The legislation is nearly identical to that of last session, although this version also allows for protections for victims of domestic violence.
Greenlee said employees of the housekeeping and restaurant industries are the ones who often work most directly with the public but are typically not granted paid sick leave.
"I think the overriding factor to me is the health and fairness of it; the priority of the individual themselves, their coworkers and the public," the councilman said.
Greenlee said a paid sick-leave bill was launched in San Francisco with no significant hindrance to businesses.
With the recent flu epidemic, Greenlee said many Philadel-phians have been unable to stay home and take care of their health because of the lack of paid time off.
"If you are sick, it is often a dilemma. They think, is this going to make a difference if I can pay my bills this week?" he said.
Out attorney Sherrie Cohen was involved in the coalition to advance the legislation last session, lobbying for the bill, participating in rallies and speaking at a press conference with leaders from LGBT organizations.
Cohen said the bill is especially important for LGBT people.
"It respects and protects our families by allowing us to take leave to care for our partners and children," she said. "For example, some people in our community who already have earned sick time cannot use it to care for their life partners; the earned sick-leave bill would ensure that people could use earned sick leave to care for life partners."
Cohen noted that more than 40 percent of the city's private-sector workers, or about 210,000 people, do not have paid sick days.
"As a result, people are forced to go to work when they are ill because they cannot afford to lose pay or to risk losing their jobs," she said.
Greenlee said the bill has helped educate Philadelphians about the realities many local workers face.
"I've even had people in my neighborhood who said it was a good idea. People had no idea that a lot of individuals do not have paid sick leave. I think it will be the social-justice issue of the next decade and will have Philadelphia more out and front," he said.
Greenlee introduced the measure with eight cosponsors. The bill will need nine votes to pass and 12 to stave off a potential mayoral veto.
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Whether you're an avid art collector or a novice interested in learning more about the Louisville art scene, the Louisville Visual Art Association (LVAA) is hosting the perfect event for all art enthusiasts.
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New six-channel controller for gas detection receives Class I, Div. 2 approval
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The MC600 Multi-Channel Controller from General Monitors, designed for monitoring combustible and toxic gases, is now available for Class I, Division 2 applications in hazardous environments. Featuring a microprocessor-based design, the modular unit offers reliability, flexibility and value-added economy in gas detection systems. It provides continuous gas monitoring when equipped with the company's gas sensors/transmitters, and is designed to protect people, equipment and facilities in hazardous environments. The controller features a corrosion- and weather-resistant Type 4X housing that is configured with mounting brackets. An optional onboard 115/230 VAC power supply is also available and provides Class I, Division 2 classification.


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The University of Connecticut has named North Andover native and Boston College assistant coach Mike Cavanaugh, who helped guide the Eagles to four national championships, as its head men's hockey coach.
The 45-year-old replaces Bruce Marshall, who took a medical leave of absence in November and resigned in January after 25 years at Connecticut.
Cavanaugh starred for North Andover High in both football and hockey, later playing both sports at Bowdoin College.
Cavanaugh takes over UConn program that is making the transition from a non-scholarship program in the Atlantic Hockey conference, to one of the nation's top hockey conferences, Hockey East.
Cavanaugh, who spent 18 seasons at Boston College, got the job over two other finalists; David Berard, who led the Huskies to a winning season as their interim coach, and former Denver coach George Gwozdecky, who won two NCAA titles in 19 years with the Pioneers.
We will have more on Cavanaugh, who played football for his father, Mike Cavanaugh Sr., in tomorrow's Eagle-Tribune.


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Playbill.com's feature series Their Favorite Things asks members of the theatre community to share the Broadway performances that most affected them as part of the audience.
This week we spotlight the choices of two-time Tony and Emmy Award winner Bebe Neuwirth, who won a 1997 Tony Award for her acclaimed portrayal of jazz-age killer Velma Kelly in the hit revival of Chicago, returned ten years later as merry murderess Roxie Hart and is now playing Matron "Mama" Morton for an eight-week limited engagement through March 9.
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Doesn't your favorite doll deserve an afternoon out? The Vermilion County Museum Society is calling all dolls — of all sizes, ages and styles — and their owners to enjoy "Tea for Two, Your Doll and You." The program will start at noon Oct. 16 at the museum, and will feature a luncheon with dainty food and a presentation about doll collecting and the art of dolls.
Speaker will be Julia Furman of Cary, Region 10 director of the United Federation of Doll Clubs, Inc. Region 10 covers Illinois and Wisconsin.
"I think people will enjoy this," museum Director Sue Richter said. "We've been having fun looking up information on dolls."
People are invited to bring their favorite dolls, which will have their own seating area. The bite-size food (just right for dolls) will be provided by Applewood Foods Catering. Seating is limited to 50-60 people.
This is the first time for the doll program, which is being held as part of Arts Month.
Furman, whose job is to promote doll collecting, will give a short talk about the federation, which promotes appreciation, education and preservation of dolls. Then, she will distribute inventory sheets so owners can examine their dolls to determine their age and background, if they don't know that information already.
She said, "I'm not a professional dealer or appraiser, but I hope to be able to help with the identification of dolls."
She also will have books, photos and dolls on display.
A collector all of her life, Furman said she has hundreds of dolls at her home. One of her first dolls was a 1957 Shirley Temple doll by Ideal.
The museum also will display part of its doll collection — including a large Shirley Temple pushing a smaller one in a buggy.
Richter said she and the staff have been learning a lot about dolls while setting out the collection, adding, "We're finding fascinating information."
For example, the manufacturer's name is often on the doll clothes, rather than the doll itself. So, people could have trouble finding out who made the doll if they don't have the original clothing.
The museum has several dolls collected by Grace Fenton, a local teacher, during her travels around the world in the 1930s. The ethnic or character dolls include a papier-mâché Gandhi doll made in Poland in 1933; Eskimo dolls with authentic hair and fur coats; and Chinese, Spanish and Moroccan dolls.
There's also a pre-1875 fashion doll with wooden hands and feet, still in its original dress. Another unique doll from the late 1800s was used by dress makers to give a woman an idea of what the finished version would look like. That doll has a kid leather body, ceramic hands and feet, glass eyes and human hair, and it's stuffed with sawdust.
The display includes three baby dolls from the late 1800s that were owned by Mary Butcher Mauerman.
Other dolls include: two of the Dionne quintuplets and their doctor, along with a fan featuring the quints from a drugstore in Covington, Ind.; a 1961 Barbie doll (with a "bubble" haircut) and Ken from Richter's personal collection; a celluloid Hitler bodyguard (celluloid was banned in the late 1950s because it's highly flammable); a 1965 Vogue Baby Dear; and a 1973 Fisher Price Baby Ann.
"Some of the dolls (on display) have been loved to death," Richter said.
The museum's display on the second floor will be up through Christmas.
Seating is limited. Reservations must be made and tickets paid for by Wednesday. Visa and Master Card are accepted.
Tickets are $20 and are available at the Vermilion County Museum, 116 N. Gilbert, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information or to reserve a ticket, call the museum at 442-2922.