Distinguishing “historic” from just plain “old”
Michael Binder, Technical Advisor, Air Force Declassification Office
Proposal Type
Open for discussion/debate
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- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking Specific Expertise
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Government Historians
- Material Culture
- Preservation
Abstract
Government historians cannot save everything, be it historical documents or an old building, but they are often called upon to separate the historic “wheat” from the just plain old “chaff.” Read More
New Directions for National Register Nominations
Steve Mark, Historian, National Park Service
Proposal Type
Workshop
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- Seeking Specific Expertise
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
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- Government Historians
- Material Culture
- Preservation
Abstract
The National Register of Historic Places has served as the linchpin of cultural resources management in the Federal Government since the National Historic Preservation Act was passed by Congress in 1966. Read More
Public History and Hansen’s disease-related memories
Viviane Borges, Doutora, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Proposal Type
Panel
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- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Archives
- Material Culture
- Memory
- Museums/Exhibits
- Oral History
- Preservation
Abstract
The project proposes two lines of action. The first focused on the identification and enrollment of objects related to the leprosarium history and the second on patients commitment to creating the memorial. Read More
Documenting Sorrow: Condolence Projects in the Wake of Violence
Melissa Barthelemy, Doctoral Candidate Public History, UC Santa Barbara
Proposal Type
Panel
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- Seeking Specific Expertise
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Archives
- Material Culture
- Memory
Abstract
This session aims to provide insight and guidance to librarians, archivists, and professors who must develop their own unique response to unanticipated and unthinkable tragedies, such as school shootings. Read More
Salmon Design: Oregon’s Heritage Fish Hatcheries
Rodney Bohner, Graduate Student, University of Oregon
Proposal Type
Panel
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- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Material Culture
- Place
- Preservation
Abstract
In view of their significance in relation to Oregon’s commerce, conservation, recreation, in addition to the fact that many are already, or are nearing, 50 years of age, the need to evaluate fish hatcheries as historic resources has reached certain imperativeness. Read More
Usage as Authenticity at House Museums and Historic Sites
Ted Maust, M.A. Student, Temple University
Proposal Type
Panel
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- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Material Culture
- Museums/Exhibits
- Preservation
Abstract
The Chamounix Mansion in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, has been a youth hostel since 1964. In 1967, the women’s committee undertook the project of decorating much of the ground floor in period furnishings. Read More
Hidden Costs of History
Julie Hawks, Doctoral Student, American University
Proposal Type
Panel
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- Seeking Additional Presenters
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- Material Culture
- Memory
- Museums/Exhibits
Abstract
History museums that portray war tend to focus on brave soldiers and technology without problematizing battle scenarios or revealing how people and environments are adversely affected. Read More
Death and Display, Bodies and Boundaries
Katie Stringer Clary, Public History Instructor
Proposal Type
Roundtable
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- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Civic Engagement
- Material Culture
- Memory
- Museums/Exhibits
Abstract
This roundtable explores the ethics, public reactions, and responsibilities of pubic historians in the display and exhibition of human remains. Read More