There was a superb project done here in Toronto by two museology students
who are now both working in the field: Judy Koke (Evaluator, Denver Natural
History Museum) & Sue Pointe (Education Officer, McMichael Canadian Art
Collection, Kleinburg, Ontario).  They worked with the Multicultural History
Society, teens at a inner city high school, and seniors in their
neighbourhood.  The teens gathered and recorded the histories of these
seniors (all new Canadians) and their experiences coming to Canada.  The
result was an exhibition on the MHS and the Royal Ontario Museum. An article
on the project was published on Muse, the journal of the Canadian Museum
Association. It truly one of the best examples of this type of programming
that I've seen.  If you're interested in contacting these individuals just
let me know.





At 03:09 PM 8/24/98 -0700, you wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I am developing an intergenerational program for the California Historical
Society, San
>Francisco targeting high school students and seniors.  The program will
include oral
>histories, and the final product will be a small exhibit in the education
space by the front
>door developed by the students and seniors reflecting the theme.
>
>
>I am interested in hearing from other educators about their experiences
with this type of
>program.  How many students did you serve?  Did you use an advisory
committee? What
>were the strengths and the challenges? What types of acknowledgements did the
>students/seniors receive at the end? (ex. memberships, gift certificates?)
>
>Any information and/or stories will be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thank you for your time,
>
>Leah Schroder
>Education Department
>California Historical Society
>
>
Kelly McKinley
Education Department
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