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What purpose do Museums serve? When fact-checking is so easy using Google and Wikipedia and YouTube is awash with documentaries, you could be forgiven for thinking, that Museums might be a thing of the past (excuse the pun). But the good news is that we have hundreds of Museums of all shapes and sizes with terrific stories to tell. While the pandemic in 2020/21 was an obvious disruption for Museums, many benefitted from the reorganisation as even basic things like the layout of exhibits and visitor routes had to be designed to be more efficient. https://lnkd.in/egbP2XMR

Juneteenth (June 19th) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.   Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. June 19th officially became a federal holiday in 2021.   I encourage you to read more about Juneteenth here: The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture (si.edu) (See below) Also, here is some of the text from the Emancipation Proclamation:   "That on the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free; and the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authority thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons, and will do no act or acts to repress such persons, or any of them, in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom” Abraham Lincoln     You should know this, but if not, The Emancipation Proclamation did not lead to the Civil War. The Civil War started two years earlier in 1861, primarily over disagreements over slavery, and ended in 1865.

I’m thrilled to share my latest archival project on LinkedIn! Last April, the records of Major General George Samuel Cook were donated to the Fort Lewis Army Museum, and I have been given the incredible opportunity to process these valuable records for the museum! Over the duration of the project, I’ll be sharing… 📕 Preservation and Cataloging: Insights into how I’m organizing, preserving, and cataloging these items for the Fort Lewis Army Museum. 📗 Historical Highlights: Fascinating facts about Major General George Cook’s military career and personal exploits. 📘 Archival Adventures: Details about new discoveries, life lessons, and personal growth through this unique project If you’re passionate about military history, museums, archives, or personal development, stay tuned for more updates! Let’s Connect: What has been one of your favorite projects and what was the most impactful lesson you learned during that project? Share your experience in the comments, I’d love to hear your story! #MilitaryHistory #Musuem #Archives #HistoricalPreservation #PersonalGrowth

Dear HIVE-Friends, Curtin PhD student Taylor Gray is nearing the completion of the first user study of her project – however still she needs some more participants. We have opened up some more times in January:  - 3 sessions on Wednesday 8th January (11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm) - 2 sessions on Wednesday 15th January (9:30 am, 11:30 am) If you or someone you know would be interested to see some amazing visuals at the Curtin HIVE and participate in the study, please register here: https://lnkd.in/gUcma5FY Thanks! ---- Exploring Methods of Presenting Australia’s Maritime Heritage in Museum Exhibitions Are you interested in seeing new ways of presenting Australia’s maritime history in museums? The story of the Australian vessel HMAS Sydney (II) and the German ship HSK Kormoran is a very human story, and holds a significant place in Australian history. The encounter of these two WWII ships resulted in the largest loss of life in any Australian naval battle. Curtin PhD student Taylor Gray is conducting a user study to survey people’s reactions and impressions of different ways of telling significant stories from Western Australia’s maritime history. We are seeking participants to participate in Taylor’s user study. The study will involve viewing several short exhibits regarding the Sydney and Kormoran shipwrecks and giving feedback regarding your experiences. To participate in the session, please register here:          https://lnkd.in/gUcma5FY

📢 Bulk accessioning guidance updated Many thanks to everyone who gave their feedback between August and September. The guidance has been amended and is now available to view on our website. Changes include: ⚪ Simplified language, ensuring the use of plain English throughout. ⚪ Checking that the content responds to common enquiries. ⚪ Replacing ‘your collection’ with ‘the collection’ or ‘collections in your care,’ in line with Spectrum 5.1 and our rethinking cataloguing initiative. ⚪ Reference to accountability. ⚪ Additional references to policy. 🔗 https://buff.ly/4gfhFyR #Museums #Guidance #MuseumDocumentation

Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara: Standing on the front porch of Brumby Hall, the location of the Gone With the Wind Museum, is a lifesize statute of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara, the main characters of the novel Gone With the Wind, written by Margaret Mithell and published in 1936. The setting for the novel is Clayton County and Atlanta, Georgia, during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. https://lnkd.in/gzViTRT5

Here is your Spring Edition of The Cold War Times® newsletter published by the Cold War Museum®

Every artifact tells a story. Our museum storage preserves and protects these artifacts, ensuring they speak as vividly today as they did centuries ago. From ancient scrolls to contemporary sculptures, our systems support optimal preservation conditions and enhance exhibit readiness. Discover how to redefine the future by protecting the past: https://hubs.la/Q02rGJT80

Declaration on the protection of archives, libraries, museums and heritage places during armed conflicts and political instability ICA, ICOM, IFLA & ICOMOS Statement 🏛️ As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 1954 Hague Convention, ICA International Council on Archives, the International Council of Museums (ICOM), the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) express their deep concern about the escalating destruction of life and cultural heritage. 🛡️ The 4 founding organisations of Blue Shield International reaffirm the essential role of #Libraries, #Museums, #Archives and #HeritagePlaces in the survival of societies and the promotion of #Peace in the context of an alarming global increase of armed conflicts. 📃 Read the statement inhere: https://buff.ly/4e46w3c [Available in English, Spanish and French]

This is the fifth and final question you must consider when forming your policy on Object exit. This could either be a standalone document or part of a wider collections management policy. ✍️ 🔗 https://buff.ly/3RZEIDo #PrimaryProcedures #MuseumDocumentation #Museums