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>Topics of the day:
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> 1. Who was Professor Cameron
> 2. Student request for information
> 3. Historical Maps of Pennsylvania
> 4. Careers
> 5. Education
> 6. Lipstick on a quilt
> 7. Corporate art collections
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>Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 09:40:12 -0500
>From: Jarrod Diels-Roll <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Who was Professor Cameron
>
>Hello Listers.
>
>I have a document-identification question for those of you interested in
>such things:
>
>Our historical society in Brunswick, ME has a one-sheet broadside printed to
>look like a newspaper. At the top of this sheet is printed "Prof. Cameron's
>Receipts. 1865". Under that, in
>smaller letters, is "Grocers, Merchants, Manufacturers, Mechanics, Farmers,
>&c." The body of the paper consists of several "receipts" or recipes for
>oil, vinegar, candy, etc. There is no publisher information included.
>
>Using our archives, we researched the name/business "Cameron" and could not
>find any info about it, so I don't think he was a "local" (from the
>greater-Brunswick area). I suspect that this was a regional or national
>publication sent to appropriate businesses to post on their walls.
>
>Does anyone know anything about this document or have any ideas about what
>it could be?
>
>Jarrod Diels-Roll
>Curator
>Pejepscot Historical Society
>Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
>Skolfield-Whittier House Museum
>
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>Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 14:49:27 -0500
>From: lk0717 <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Student request for information
>
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>Hello fellow listers:
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>I have been investigating graduate programs around the country and have =
>identified three that suit my needs and interests. My interests are in =
>the curation of American or European decorative arts. I have identified =
>the programs at Parsons School of Design and Bard College. These two =
>have specific programs in decorative arts and have MA & Ph.D. =
>components. Only programs with a Ph.D. component are being considered. =
>I am aware of the recent discussion on the list about the need for a =
>doctoral degree--I have decided for now that I will pursue the advanced =
>degree. =20
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>The other program is at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. This =
>program has a MA/Ph.D. (combined) in Art History and Museum Studies. =
>Would this type of program also be appropriate for decorative arts?
>
>All the programs have different admission requirements. Some require =
>the GRE exam, some reading proficiency in two additional languages, so =
>just acquiring the admissions prerequisites is tough. I don't want to =
>waste my time if I hear from the museum community that a particular =
>program in not useful.
>
>I have a strong academic record, great academic and professional letters =
>of recommendation, and three semesters to go to finish my BA degree.=20
>
>I am seeking input from people who know about these schools or programs, =
>comments about the track I am proposing, and overall recommendations. =
>Also suggestions for internships.
>
>Your professional opinions and recommendations would be greatly =
>appreciated!
>
>My e-mail address is [log in to unmask] if you whish to respond =
>confidentially.
>
>Thanks for your time.
>
>Michael Katzberg
>Student
>School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation
>Roger Williams University
>Bristol, RI
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><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>The other program is at Case Western =
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>History=20
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><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>All the programs have different =
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><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I have a strong academic record, great=20
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>three=20
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><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I am seeking input from people who know =
>about these=20
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>overall=20
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><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Your professional opinions and =
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><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thanks for your =
>time.</FONT></DIV></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Michael Katzberg</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Student</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>School of Architecture, Art and =
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><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Roger Williams University</FONT></DIV>
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>Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:06:22 -0500
>From: Harold Cramer <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Historical Maps of Pennsylvania
>
>Hello:
>
>The web site Historical Maps of Pennsylvania has been greatly expanded and
>now has its own domain and a new web address at http://mapsofpa.com .
>
>Anyone interested in Pennsylvania history may want to take a look.
>
>Yours truly,
>Harold Cramer
>
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>
>Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 17:06:28 -0500
>From: Stephen <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Careers
>
>I am a MBA student who works full time in a National Science Center. My
>question is this what are some things that I could do to make it easier for
>me to get a job once I get out of grad school. I enjoy working in a museum
>as I would imagine all of you do. I just need some pointers on what kind of
>things I could do to make my resume look better there by furthering my
>career.
>
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>
>Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 23:40:20 -0500
>From: N & A POWELL <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Education
>
>I believe a similar discussion re what could be termed "academia vs applied
>studies" appeared within the last few months and might accessed in the
>lists' archives.
>
>I have an MA in history museum studies and 25 years museum experience,
>including some with modern & contemporary art. It seems that most history
>museum professionals don't have my "double" background which includes art
>and art history, as well as history/material culture. For what it's worth,
>this is my opinion, based on my experience and observations.
>
>If Sienna wants to work as a curator in an art museum with contemporary art,
>she definitely needs an MA and most probably a PhD in art history/theory,
>get real used to using slide libraries, and get some experience working in a
>university art gallery or other art museum along the way. If she wants to be
>print maker, get a MA in studio arts. If she wants to work in a history
>museum, an MA is sufficient. If she wants to work in a historical society, a
>PhD will be preferred.
>
>On another note, I have seen a perfectly good, or fine, collection of
>material culture/art related items designated to be deaccessioned and the
>collection reformed because the administrator, who no doubt is a fine person
>and well trained, saw it through art & design eyes, and apparently didn't
>have the training or knowledge to understand it as a historical/material
>culture collection. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be much "cross
>training" for reasons of academic territory, etc. This discussion could go
>on endlessly, so I will end here.
>
>Nancy Powell
>Executive Director
>Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion
>Philadelphia, PA
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Sienna Brown <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2000 11:29 PM
>Subject: Education
>
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>This may have been discussed into the ground so I apologize if you are all
>>sick of this question, I'm new to the list. I am a recent grad with a BA in
>>Art History. I currently have a good museum job. Despite my good job now I
>>know I need to go to grad school but I don't know if its better to get my
>MA
>>or my Ph.D. My ultimate goal is to be a curator and my interests are in
>>modern and contemporary (mostly contemporary) art and print making. Do any
>>of you have any ideas at to whether an MA or a PhD is better for my career.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Sienna Brown
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>Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 22:18:07 -0500
>From: N & A POWELL <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Lipstick on a quilt
>
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>Try calling the conservation department at the Philadelphia Museum of =
>Art.
>
>Nancy Powell
>Executive Director
>Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion
>Philadelphia, PA=20
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> Date: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 12:56 PM
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> A board member has asked a safe way of removing lipstick from a =
>1920s cotton quilt (a family possession). Any suggestions would be most =
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> Candace Perry
> Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
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><DIV><FONT size=3D2>Nancy Powell</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT size=3D2>Executive Director</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT size=3D2>Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion</FONT></DIV>
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> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thanks, listers</FONT></DIV>
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>Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 22:15:50 -0500
>From: N & A POWELL <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Corporate art collections
>
>NACAM is the National Association of Corporate Art Managers. The curators at
>Seagram's in New York City could put you in touch with the organization.
>There is a directory which is available either on-line or on CD. It is no
>longer issued in hard copy.
>
>Nancy Powell
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Barbara Brooker <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Friday, January 05, 2001 12:30 PM
>Subject: Corporate art collections
>
>
>>I am interested in investigating career opportunities in corporate art
>>collections. If anyone has any tips, experiences, or pointers to
>>information sources about this area I would appreciate any info.
>>Specifically is there a directory or similar source listing corporations
>>with art collections?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Barbara Brooker
>>
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