Episcopal Diocese of New York Black Presence Project: the Development of a Public Space for Truth Telling
JEAN BALLARD TEREPKA, ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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Traditional Panel
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- Advocacy
- Memory
- Public Engagement
Abstract
This paper explores the on-going achievements and challenges of Episcopal Diocese of New York Black Presence Project, launched in February, 2018. Read More
Philanthropy and Public History
ABBY CURTIN TEARE, GRANTS PLUS
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Working Group
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- Advocacy
- Fundraising
Abstract
In the 2017 Public History Employer Survey, practitioners noted that philanthropy is one of the biggest economic factors impacting the field of public history. Read More
Public Historians on Twitter
LINDSEY WIECK, ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY
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Roundtable
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- Digital
- Public Engagement
- Social Media
Abstract
This panel seeks to highlight and discuss some of the different ways that public historians are using Twitter and other social media to facilitate interdisciplinary discussions related to public history. Read More
Forgotten, Bloody Histories
CHRISTINE SAVOIE, UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
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Traditional Panel
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- Memory
- Oral History
- Public Engagement
Abstract
In this panel, I would like to public historians to discuss bloody histories that are forgotten. Read More
Does the NHPA Need to be Fixed?
MICHAEL BINDER, AIR FORCE DECLASSIFICATION OFFICE
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Point-Counterpoint
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- Advocacy
- Material Culture
- Preservation
Abstract
The demolition of historic properties without any mitigation — and the resultant loss of more of our history — continues despite the existence of the National Historic Preservation Act. Read More
Diasporic Desires: The Role of Public History in Queer API Community Building
GVGK TANG, INDEPENDENT SCHOLAR
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Roundtable
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- Memory
- Public Engagement
- Social Justice
Abstract
History is a lens through which we reflect on and conceptualize our own lives. Read More
Barriers to History: Making History and Historical Research Accessible
SELENA MOON, INDEPENDENT HISTORIAN
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Structured Conversation
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- Advocacy
- Public Engagement
Abstract
This conversation explores the difficulties that those with disabilities may have in conducting and accessing to showcasing their research, from transportation barriers to inaccessible spaces, to lack of digitized materials. Read More
Budgeting for Change
JESSICA KNAPP, JESSICA KNAPP CONSULTING
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Roundtable
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- Labor and Economy
- Reflections on the Field
- Social Justice
- Finance
Abstract
Have you heard public history organizations or their employees use their budgets as an excuse to not include diverse and underrepresented voices, to keep their programming in the past, or to not pay employees what they deserve. Read More
Digital Public History Lab
ABBY CURTIN TEARE, NCPH DIGITAL MEDIA GROUP
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Workshop
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- Seeking Specific Expertise
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
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- Data/Information Management
- Digital
- Teaching and Training
Abstract
The NCPH Digital Media Group is organizing the second annual Digital Public History Lab – a workshop that provides opportunities for collaborative learning and professional networking around digital resources, skills, and strategies for public historians and professionals working in adjacent fields (e.g. Read More
Meet Your Future Career: An American Girl Story
MARK SPELTZ, WELLS FARGO
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Traditional Panel
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- Public Engagement
- Reflections on the Field
- Social Justice
Abstract
Scores of public historians attribute their budding interests that led to studying, interpreting, and preserving the past to the iconic American Girl books and dolls. Read More