I am working on my dissertation on the Chicago Historical Society and would
welcome some input from the Museum-L community.  Two questions:

(1) Does anyone know if any museums/historical societies are engaged in
exhibitions or public programming that specifically focus on neighborhoods,
ethnic communities, local communities?  CHS is engaged in this very
interesting "Neighborhoods: Keepers of Cultures" project and I wanted to
compare it to similar efforts around the country/world.

(2) Does anyone know if any museums/historical societies have established
Community Advisory Boards either for specific exhibitions or for the
institution in general.  Again, CHS is involved in formalizing a Community
Advisory Council and I want to compare notes.

I would greatly appreciate any information regarding these two related
issues--names, contacts, documents explaining such programs.

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Thank you in advance for your assistance.  I look forward to hearing from
you.

Best,
Catherine Lewis
American Studies Program
University of Iowa