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Local History Webinar Opportunities
No need to travel, log on from your home computer!
Presented free of charge by the
Wisconsin Historical Society Field Services - Local History Program
All Local History Webinars start at 10:30 am and conclude by 12:00 pm.
Webinars will be recorded and available for viewing afterwards.
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Wednesday, April 11, 10:30 am
Presented by Krista Barry who has worked as Curatorial Assistant at the Wright Museum of Art at Beloit College, and Collections Manager the Beloit Historical
Society, where she currently serves as a member of their collections committee.
One of the most essential, and yet invasive, procedures performed on a museum object is applying a label. Numbering systems link an object to its record using
a unique identifier, or catalog number, making those numbers fundamental for effective collections management. This session will introduce participants to the proper supplies and methods for marking a range of materials commonly found in museum collections.
Participants will learn to identify safe and effective marking materials and techniques. They will also receive handouts for future reference, including a list of recommended supplies.
Upcoming Webinars:
Wednesday, April 25
Exhibiting Historical Clothing & Textiles
Presented by Carolyn Jenkinson, NEH Project Coordinator for the Frances Bristol Collection and Archive at the Logan Museum of Anthropology
This session will introduce safe and economical ways to exhibit historical clothing and textiles in small museums with limited staff and resources. Participants
will receive a general introduction to textile fiber properties, fabric identification, and common causes of damage in museum display environments. Participants will also learn to identify appropriate (and affordable) mounting materials and methods for the
display of a wide range of flat and 3-D textile objects-from slant boards and Velcro mounts for historical flags and quilts, to creating or modifying mannequins for historical garments.
Restoring Mount Vernon's Historic Windows
Presented by Steve Stuckey, Architectural Conservator, George Washington's Mount Vernon
Caring for Ornamental Iron in Historic Cemeteries
Presented by Jason Church, Materials Conservator at the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training in Natchitoches, LA
Historic Preservation Law in Wisconsin
Presented by Attorney John Decker and Architect Dan Stephans
Wednesday, May 30
Caribbean Volunteer Expeditions
Caribbean Volunteer Expeditions (CVE) is a nonprofit organization which recruits volunteers to work on preservation projects for local Caribbean agencies, such
as National Trusts, Historical Societies and museums.
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Wondering how a webinar works?
A webinar is a computer class using the internet to connect the presenter with the audience. If your computer has high-speed
internet and a speaker you can take part. You will hear the presenter on your speaker and see the presentation on your screen.
Can't make it at the scheduled day/time?
Register and after the live webinar you will be sent a link
to view a recording.
Contact Rick Bernstein with
questions
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