Historical Precedents for Public History Overseas: The Power of Exporting History-Making Models

Joana Arruda, Independent Historian

Proposal Type

Panel

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  • Seeking Additional Presenters
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  • Government Historians
  • Preservation
Abstract

This panel will explore past and present examples of American cultural institutions that collaborated internationally in public historical contexts. In the post-World War II period, several governmental and nongovernmental organizations such as UNESCO, ICOMOS, and the National Park Service Division of International Affairs were formed to work together on the newly constructed idea of World Heritage and offered technical assistance overseas. Read More

From War to Fire – Critical and Practical Views on Museum Interpretation and Engagement

Brian Failing, Executive Director, Aurora Regional Fire Museum

Proposal Type

Panel

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  • Seeking Additional Presenters
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Memory
  • Museums/Exhibits
  • Place
Abstract

Our culture is shaped by both public history and collective memory, allowing the public to interact with the past in the present. Read More

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Government historians cannot save everything, be it historical documents or an old building, but they are often called upon to separate the historic “wheat” from the just plain old “chaff.”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

When History Isn’t Optional

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
Abstract

While Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches have documented their activities over centuries,  compiling their voluminous history is permissive and could be halted at any time.  Read More

Working in a Classified Environment

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
Abstract

In contrast with most public historians, government historians frequently find themselves working in one of a wide variety of classified environments.  Read More

Document Dumps in the 21st Century: How Leaks and Hacks Could Change Historical Research

Constantin Eckner, PhD Researcher, University of St Andrews

Proposal Type

Roundtable

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  • Seeking Additional Presenters
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Archives
  • Digital
Abstract

My topic is the phenomenon of leaks and hacks in the 21st century, as this phenomenon could change the way historians can and will conduct research when confidential documents are available soon after they have been authored. Read More

Saving Underrepresented Voices: Failures & Successes of Diversity in Oral History

Matthew Coody, Executive Director, New York Preservation Archive Project

Proposal Type

Panel

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  • Seeking Additional Presenters
  • Seeking Specific Expertise
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Inclusion
  • Oral History
  • Preservation
Abstract

We propose a panel discussion that explores the failures and successes of initiatives working to document underrepresented voices across America today. Read More

Public Histories of Poverty

Ethan Sribnick, Consultant, Adjunct Professor, Montgomery College

Proposal Type

Roundtable

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  • Seeking Additional Presenters
  • Seeking Specific Expertise
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Consulting
  • Inclusion
Abstract

As a consultant, I have been engaged in writing institutional histories of social welfare and advocacy organizations that have focused on the needs of the poor and dispossessed. Read More

New Arenas for Proactive Public Historians

Rebecca Bush, Curator of History/Exhibitions Manager, The Columbus Museum

Proposal Type

Roundtable

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  • Seeking Additional Presenters
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Civic Engagement
  • Inclusion
Abstract

This roundtable seeks to highlight the experiences of public historians who are proactive in their communities in sometimes unexpected ways. Read More

Creating Metadata for your Digital Project

Steven Rossio, City Historian, Portage District Library

Proposal Type

Structured Conversation

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  •  Seeking Additional Presenters
Related Topics
  • Archives
  • Digital
Abstract

The topic I wish to present focuses on the effective creation of metadata in digital projects.  The discussion will include such things as types of material (both on-line and book form) available for creating the metadata, knowing how far to take the research and when to stop.  Read More