Philadelphia has a outdoor laser/projection show entitled Lights of Liberty.
Info can be found on their web site www.ligthsofliberty.org.
Anne Falasco
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There are 35 messages totalling 1979 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Harry Needham (2)
2. Position Announcement (2)
3. Wealth of pics of flutes, other winds (FWD:Fink)
4. Fellowships in Museum Practice
5. Thoughts on my day of retirement
6. Position Opening: Collections Graduate Internship
7. Friends groups
8. SPNHC Newsletter deadline
9. loan issues (3)
10. Mice, Mouses and critters (6)
11. Job Posting - Archivist
12. Community involvement in exhibit development (5)
13. outdoor video projection (4)
14. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to hear from anyone with
experience commissioning accura
15. Institute One-hour Seminar
16. FDR photo permission (2)
17. E-mail Etiquette (2)
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Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 21:31:38 -0800
From: Kimberly Beach <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Harry Needham
Is it really that difficult to read (or delete)
someone's recollections about a colleague's
retirement? Perhaps we should all relax a little bit
on this list and stop getting so worked up about
trivial matters.
--- David Stanford Gregory
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> At the risk of being rude...why does this type of
> query go to the entire list and not just Harry? [If
> I do not know the answer I have to ask the
> question.]
>
> Theresa McNichol wrote:
>
> > Harry-
> >
> > Just hearing what you will be doing in your
> retirement is making my head
> > spin. I met you on museum-L list and consider you
> a very dear friend. I for
> > one, would like to be kept informed of your
> "small" projects and workshops.
> > You have been a tremendously rich source of
> knowledge, and for me a great
> > source of support. Thanks from the bottom of my
> heart, Harry.
> >
> > Terri McNichol
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 11:23 AM
> > Subject: Re: Harry Needham
> >
> > > Aw, gawrsh!!!
> > >
> > > Thankew. No, I will be very busy. I am doing one
> small project now, am
> > > bidding on two more in the USA, planning
> workshops in the USA, Canada and
> > > (hopefully) UK and Australia, trying to finish
> my marketing package and
> > get
> > > it out to people, reorganize my home office,
> bring my books up to date a
> > > build a shaving horse!
> > >
> > > best,
> > >
> > > Harry
> > > Harry Needham
> > > Canadian War Museum
> > >
> > > [log in to unmask]
> > > (819) 776-8612 FAX: (819) 776-8623
> > >
> > > HOME:
> > > [log in to unmask]
> > > (613) 831-1068 FAX (613) 831-9412
> > >
> > > > ----------
> > > > From: Janice B.
> Klein[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > > > Reply To: Museum discussion list
> > > > Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 11:15
> AM
> > > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > > Subject: Re: Harry Needham
> > > >
> > > > Let me say this publicly: Thank you Harry for
> your presence on museum-l
> > > > and
> > > > in the museum community. You have always been
> a voice of reason, humor
> > > > and
> > > > compassion. I hope you enjoy your
> "retirement" (will you be eating
> > > > bonbons
> > > > and reading romance novels?) and I look
> forward to hearing more from you
> > > > in
> > > > the future.
> > > >
> > > > Janice Klein
> > > > Director
> > > > Mitchell Museum of the American Indian,
> Kendall College
> > > > [log in to unmask]
> > > >
> > > >
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Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2000 13:17:31 EST
From: Mary Ellen Hennessey Nottage <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Position Announcement
HEAD OF EXHIBITS DEPARTMENT
The Autry Museum of Western Heritage seeks an experienced individual to head
its Exhibits Department as the institution renews its commitment to public
service through an ambitious schedule of exhibitions in its permanent and
changing gallery spaces. The head of the exhibits department supervises a
staff of designers, preparators, and carpenters in designing, fabricating
and
installing exhibitions; administers planning and management of projects and
budgets; serves as chief designer in conceptualizing and implementing
visionary approaches to gallery and public spaces and maintaining the
excellent quality of the department's output; and works closely with teams
of
curators, collections managers, educators, etc., in exhibit planning and
development. Position requires a minimum of five years in exhibit
administration and proven success in designing exhibitions from concept
through technical specifications. The Autry Museum is an EOE.
To apply mail or e-mail a resume and letter of interest with salary history
to :
Autry Museum of Western Heritage
Attn: Vice president for Collections and Exhibtions
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2000 08:45:18 -0800
From: Greenwich <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Wealth of pics of flutes, other winds (FWD:Fink)
Dear List:
This remarkable website may have nearly a thousand pics of old
instruments, of flutes, as well as of horns and most other wind
instruments, ranging from ancient, classical, medeival to the present.
Each pic is easily downloadable, and I imagine in common domain if you
want to use any for a flyer, brochure, or just a wealth of information
about instrumental history. Check the "Organology" link on the webpage
and click on flutes (or other categories).
http://perso.club-internet.fr/cjsax/
Click this following webpage and you'll find 3 very interesting pics
of
triple and quadruple ("polyphonic") flutes built to be played by one
person.
http://jean.monange.free.fr/biseaux/bectri/bectri.html
-- Best, Bob Fink
516 Avenue K South
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan., Canada S7M 2E2
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 11:05:16 -0500
From: Bruce Craig <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Fellowships in Museum Practice
The Center for Museum Studies is now accepting proposals for
the 2001 Fellowships in Museum Practice.
Proposals are due February 15, 2000 for projects beginning
in October, 2000.
Each year the Fellowships in Museum Practice program
supports up to four fellows who spend time at the
Smithsonian examining a specific aspect of their work and
reflecting on the concepts that inform it. Through exposure
to Smithsonian resources and collections, fellows can gain
new perspectives and establish new networks that will serve
professional needs for years to come. As you develop your
research proposal, you are encouraged to contact Nancy
Fuller, Research Manager (e-mail: [log in to unmask]) if you
have questions.
Visit our web site at http://www.si.edu/cms/fmp.htm for
more information.
The Fellowships in Museum Practice is a professional
development program dedicated to increasing expertise and
leadership in cultural institutions. It provides experienced
professionals with the conditions needed to undertake
independent research in museum theory and operations at the
Smithsonian Institution. The program gives staff time to
step back from the daily routine and think in-depth about an
aspect of their job and then, to relate that research to the
practical concerns of administrators, professionals, and
policy makers in the field.
The program addresses the gap for appropriate learning
opportunities at advanced levels that focus on issues of
museology. Its long-term aim is to further our knowledge of
the nature of the interaction between museums and public
understanding and participation, and, with those
understandings, to stimulate the creation of tools and
techniques that improve the quality of
museum practices.
The award of a Fellowships in Museum Practice offers
selected individuals financial support and access to
Smithsonian facilities, resources, staff, and reference
collections. The program links participants to a broad array
of literature and resources. Residency at the Smithsonian
provides a challenging setting for fellows to discuss ideas
with a range of specialists in the Washington, DC area,
re-think a plan, explore different approaches, and write
about their findings.
Fellowship proposals are sought that relate directly to
current museum concerns and have potential for application
in daily work. Investigations that are interdisciplinary in
approach and that connect professional practices with the
wider concerns of society are encouraged. The program
welcomes opportunities to work collaboratively with local,
regional, and national
associations; state agencies; and private, not-for-profit
organizations to support projects that have the potential
for advancing the capacity of museums to further their
scholarship and public education roles.
Proposals are due February 15, 2000 for projects beginning
in October, 2000.
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 08:56:44 -0600
From: "Draper, Steven GS11-1CD Museum Dir" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Thoughts on my day of retirement
Harry,
Have a fun in your retirement. I am right behind you 13 more years. You
have to some time mow to visit of our Army Museum in the States.
Preserve the Legend
Steven C. Draper
Director,
1st Cavalry Division Museum
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From: Indigo Nights [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 8:13 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Thoughts on my day of retirement
Congratulations on your retirement, Harry.
On behalf of myself and the other museum afficionados
in the world, may I extend a heartfelt THANK YOU for
all you have done to enlighten the world. Your work
is most sincerely appreciated.
Hurry back to the list, and the best of luck as you
enjoy "the Life of Reilly." Somehow, I have a feeling
you will still be involved.
--- [log in to unmask] wrote:
> Today I close my career of public service which
> began on a part-time basis
> in 1957. I thought I would briefly share my thoughts
> at this moment with
> you.
>
> It is a very difficult time to work in the heritage
> field. For years now,
> we - wherever we live and work - have continuously
> been asked to do more and
> more with less and less. However, I must say that,
> when I began to work in
> museums, I was awestruck by how much museum people,
> working ridiculously
> long hours, for niggardly pay and little
> institutional thanks, accomplished
> so very much. Today, I am just as impressed. What an
> incredible bunch of
> people to work with and how successfully you have
> coped with the
> ever-tightening corporate belt!
>
> We at the War Museum have been very fortunate in
> recent years, as it looks
> like we finally may get a new museum. But even if we
> don't, we have a Chief
> Operating Officer (and acting CEO) who has worked
> wonders to get us more
> funding and vastly improved central services.
> However, few museums have been
> so fortunate.
>
> We in museums and historic sites, are like the
> soldiers in what is surely
> one of the greatest classics of war literature in
> English - or any other
> language - Shakespeare's HENRY V:
>
> "Let me speak proudly. Tell the Constable
> We are but warriors for the working day.
> Our gayness and our gilt are all besmirched
> With rainy marches in the painful field,
> And time has worn us into slovenry.
> But, by the Mass, our hearts are in the trim."
>
> and so it is with all of you.
>
> Thank you for all the help and support you have
> given me in so many ways,
> and I hope I have been able to return some of it.
> Over the past few weeks, I
> have received messages conveying best wishes on my
> retirement from Russia,
> Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, the
> Netherlands, the UK, Australia,
> New Zealand, the USA and across Canada and I am
> deeply grateful - and
> equally humbled by them all.
>
> But I will not really be gone. As soon as John
> Chadwick hooks me onto
> MUSEUM-L from home, I will be back in touch, as a
> consultant to the heritage
> community. You can reach me at: [log in to unmask]
>
> Thanks for everything and my best wishes for
> continued success in the
> future!
>
> Harry
> Harry Needham
> Canadian War Museum
>
> [log in to unmask]
> (819) 776-8612 FAX: (819) 776-8623
>
> HOME:
> [log in to unmask]
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 10:54:18 -0500
From: "Linnea M. Aukee" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Position Opening: Collections Graduate Internship
Mackinac State Historic Parks
COLLECTIONS GRADUATE INTERN
Scope of Duties:
This position will be responsible for inventorying, cataloging and other
general collections work. Duties may also include organization and
cataloging of historic photograph or archival collection material, and
assisting in conservation treatments and research. Position may include a
special project, such as an analysis of a sub collection (depending on the
successful applicants' skills and interests). Other duties as assigned.
Special Requirements:
The position requires the applicant be currently enrolled in a graduate-
level museum, history or related program.
Knowledge and Abilities:
 Background in history, anthropology or related field.
 Education and experience in basic museum practices
 Knowledge of registraral and collections management, policies and
procedures
 Knowledge of computers
 Good work processing skills
 The successful candidate should have experience in museum
inventory=
ing,
object handling, marking and cataloging.
Length of Position: Twelve (12) weeks (June 2000 - August 2000)
Hours of Work:
Generally 40-hour per week position, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. The hours may vary according to park need and may include
occasional weekend and evening work.
Pay Rate: $ 6.50 per hour
Location: Mackinac Island (with occasional duties in Mackinaw City)
Mackinac State Historic Parks has three museum sites: Fort Mackinac
(established 1780), Colonial Michilimackinac (1715), and Historic Mill
Creek (early 19th century). Colonial Michilimackinac and Historic Mill
Creek are located on the mainland at the northern tip of Michigan=92s lower
peninsula, and Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island.
Internship Possibilities: If an applicant needs to complete an internship
to meet credit requirements, MSHP is willing to fill this position as a
paid internship.
Housing: Dormitory-style housing with kitchen facilities may be available
at a cost of approximately $80.00 per month.
Contact:
Linnea Aukee, Registrar or Steven Brisson, Curator of Collections for more
information at 231-243-4100
Application Deadline:
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2000.
Applications postmarked after the February 12th deadline will be evaluated
only if the need of Mackinac State Historic Parks have not been met.
Application Process:
An application and resume are required and must be submitted in order to be
considered for this position. Applications may be requested from Mackinac
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436-4210, e-mailing us at [log in to unmask] or writing us at:
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 08:33:06 -0800
From: Karen Bradford <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Friends groups
Reading all the discussion about friends groups, would someone share an
appropriate conflict of interest statement, please? We are about ready to
start our own.
Thank you.
Karen Bradford
Senior Public Information Representative
Center for Archaeology and Paleontology
University of California, Riverside
http://westerncenter.ucr.edu
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 11:36:23 -0800
From: Christine Chandler <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: SPNHC Newsletter deadline
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Please send meetings and workshops announcements, job postings and articles
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Preservation of Natural History collections. For more information on
collection care and SPNHC visit the society's web page at www.spnhc.org.
Tim
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 09:05:53 -0800
From: Beth Nelson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: loan issues
Apologies if this is a duplicate posting. We have been having some minor
Y2K problems with our e-mail system, and many of our messages got lost in
cyberspace.
I hope the list members can offer us some advice on two questions we have.
(Some background: we are a new museum, not yet open to the public, but we do
have a collection in storage.)
My first question: how do list members handle donors who refuse to terminate
a loan? Some time ago, we accepted a loan of an object. We never picked it
up from the donor, wanting to keep it at his house until we were ready to
put in on display. We have since decided that we do not want the object.
We have given the donor paperwork to terminate the loan, but he has refused
to sign it. Have other curators faced similar problems? How have you
handled them?
My second question: in general, what is the power of curators to deaccession
materials or terminate loans? Do you have the sole authority to do this, or
do you need to take these decisions to any sort of committee?
Many thanks for your help.
Beth Nelson
Assistant Curator and Historian
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
6 Harbor Way #177
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Ph: (805) 962-8404 x4
Fx: (805) 962-7634
E-mail: bnelson @sbmm.org
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:57:28 EST
From: John Martinson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Mice, Mouses and critters
I've heard about a piece of equipment that repels mice and critters with
sound.
We have many outbuildings and log cabins that have the critter problems.
Has
anyone had any success in such things, or is the good old' mouse trap
the best? John Martinson, TITPHP, SLC, UT
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:09:55 -0500
From: "Owen R. Glendening" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job Posting - Archivist
Full-Time Archivist Position
Minnetrista Cultural Center & Oakhurst Gardens is seeking an experienced
archivist who will manage and process archival collections and assist
library patrons at Minnetrista Cultural Center. This position will
actively collect archival and library materials from the East Central
Indiana region.
Set on 35 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, Minnetrista Cultural
Center & Oakhurst Gardens is an indoor/outdoor center offering a wide
variety of exhibits, events and programs. Minnetrista and Oakhurst has
been actively collecting archival material objects relating to the
history and art of East Central Indiana since 1987. Archival materials
include more than 3,600 photographs plus letters, diaries, business
records, advertising materials and items that relate to the object
collection. Particular strengths are Ball Brothers Manufacturing
Company and Ball Corporation records.
Responsibilities include the managing, processing and researching of
archival collections. Providing research assistance and maintaining
library collections. Maintaining information on copyrights and
reproductions. Assisting in exhibit and program development, along with
presenting programs to staff, volunteers and the public. The archivist
will supervise the archives assistant and volunteers.
Successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree in history,
historical administration or library science with at least 2 years
archival experience. A master's degree is preferred. Exceptional
computer skills with knowledge of the museum collections software
program Argus is a plus.
Competitive salary and benefits. Please mail cover letter, resume and
three references (with daytime telephone number) to: Minnetrista
Cultural Center
% Terri
Hutchison, Director of Human Resources
1200 North
Minnetrista Parkway
Muncie, IN
47303
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 13:12:51 -0500
From: "Andreycheck, Cathy" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Position Announcement
Education Chair Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an
experienced museum educator with strong leadership and management skills to
direct the growth and development of the museum's education programs. The
museum is undergoing dynamic change and strategic planning and requires a
creative and visionary education chair to align education goals with museum
mission. The education chair manages a comprehensive program that includes
school programs; docent-led tours; adult, children and family programs;
school and community outreach efforts; an Discovery Room; educational
publications; and the museum's World Wide Web site. the chair is a member
of the museum's leadership team and works closely with exhibits, research,
marketing, and development. Qualifications: minimum of five years museum
education experience in a leadership role; advanced degree in museum
studies, education, or a natural science area; excellent communication,
organization and supervisory skills; experience with educational technology
relevant to museums; familiarity with education theories and trends; strong
budget management skills; enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, and innovative
spirit. Send cover letter, resume, and three references by February 15 to
Human Resources, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, 4400 Forbes Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or fax information to 412.622.5582.
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 10:13:07 -0800
From: Colin Macgregor Stevens <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mice, Mouses and critters
The Grist Mill and Gardens at Keremeos, British Columbia, Canada has
successfully used sonic devices to deter mice. The Site Manager is Cuyler
Page and he may be reached at: [log in to unmask]
Colin Macgregor Stevens,
Curator,
Burnaby Village Museum,
Burnaby, BC, CANADA
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-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of John Martinson
Sent: January 10, 2000 09:57
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Mice, Mouses and critters
I've heard about a piece of equipment that repels mice and critters with
sound. We have many outbuildings and log cabins that have the critter
problems. Has
anyone had any success in such things, ...? John Martinson, TITPHP, SLC,
UT
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:11:16 -0600
From: Shirley Kathryn Woods <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mice, Mouses and critters
We had one in house we had that had a spacious underground basement and I
never saw any critters (mammalian or cockroachian) upstairs--we had it at
the top of the basement stairs leading up into the house.
>I've heard about a piece of equipment that repels mice and critters with
>sound.
>We have many outbuildings and log cabins that have the critter problems.
Has
>anyone had any success in such things, or is the good old' mouse trap
>the best? John Martinson, TITPHP, SLC, UT
>
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 10:50:40 -0600
From: "Dillenburg, Eugene" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Community involvement in exhibit development
Planning WAYYYY ahead...
I'd like to hear from museum people who've worked with their community in
developing exhibits -- planning content, creating messages, etc. My aim is
to put together a session for AAM 2001 in St. Louis. (The deadline for
submitting proposals is coming up quicker than we think.)
I'm especially interested in hearing real-life experiences -- what you
learned when you actually went out and started talking to people; what
practical, hands-on advice you gained from your experience -- rather than
philosophy or justification for the practice.
I'd like to keep this focused on exhibits, as opposed to education,
outreach, programming, audience development, etc. -- all valid and
important, to be sure, but a little off-topic for my purposes.
Feel free to respond on-line or off. Thanks in advance.
Eugene Dillenburg
Lead Developer, Philippine Coral Reef Exhibit
John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Ill. 60605
V) 312 / 692-3136
F) 312 / 939 - 8001
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 14:25:44 -0500
From: Ann Marie Sinfield <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: outdoor video projection
Hello:
We are working on a project that would include a video projection onto the
side of our building. Has anyone been involved in a similar project, or
can you refer me to some places who have done this? I would like to know
how details in other installations have been handled (for example,
security for the equipment, etc.).
Thank you,
Ann Sinfield
Collections & Exhibitions Assistant
University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 South State Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1354
voice: (734) 764-5335
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 13:35:57 -0600
From: Shirley Kathryn Woods <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: outdoor video projection
Check with the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA. They did large scale
video/still shot projections in association with the showcasing of the
Tredegar Iron Works. Contact Teresa Roane at [log in to unmask]
>Hello:
>
>We are working on a project that would include a video projection onto the
>side of our building. Has anyone been involved in a similar project, or
>can you refer me to some places who have done this? I would like to know
>how details in other installations have been handled (for example,
>security for the equipment, etc.).
>
>Thank you,
>
>Ann Sinfield
>Collections & Exhibitions Assistant
>University of Michigan Museum of Art
>525 South State Street
>Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1354
>
>voice: (734) 764-5335
>fax: (734) 764-3731
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 14:39:49 -0500
From: Mail76668 <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: outdoor video projection
Philadelphia is either still doing a light show on buildings or had one this
summer. You might check with the National Park Service to see if they can
provide you with details.
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From: Ann Marie Sinfield <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 2:25 PM
Subject: outdoor video projection
> Hello:
>
> We are working on a project that would include a video projection onto the
> side of our building. Has anyone been involved in a similar project, or
> can you refer me to some places who have done this? I would like to know
> how details in other installations have been handled (for example,
> security for the equipment, etc.).
>
> Thank you,
>
> Ann Sinfield
> Collections & Exhibitions Assistant
> University of Michigan Museum of Art
> 525 South State Street
> Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1354
>
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 11:24:18 -0600
From: "Janice B. Klein" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Harry Needham
>At the risk of being rude...why does this type of query go to the entire
list and not just Harry? [If I do not know the answer I have to ask the
question.]
It's not a rude question, but an interesting one that speaks to the
different ways in which we view the Internet. For many, the Internet is a
place to find information. For others the Internet, and the various
special interest lists in particular, have become another source of
professional support where not just information is shared, but personal
relationships are formed (or continued from conferences or telephone calls).
In Harry's case, the various "thank you's" (mine included) were like
electronic toasts that we would have offered if we had been physically
present at Harry's retirement party. It's just another way of publicly
acknowledging a valued colleague's work.
Hope that helps.
Janice
Janice Klein
Director, Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Kendall College
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 15:34:23 -0500
From: Carol Reid <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Community involvement in exhibit development
Dear Mr. Dillenburg;
A colleague, who also happens to be my wife, passed on your appeal to me
with the thought that I might be able to contribute something to your quest
for information. As the Exhibition Planner at Canada's national military
museum, I have had a little experience in approaching the public to assist
in some of our exhibits. The assistance sought has taken two forms;
a) Request for artifacts.
b) Appeal for family experiences.
The first request is probably one practised by most institutions and can
be most succesful, I find, if the appeal is specific, given plenty of lead
time and has an obvious quantifiable product, ie. an exhibit. People were
absolutely delighted to see " Uncle Frank's tunic " on display and family
word of mouth can quickly increase visitor stats.
The second appeal, for family stories, was tied to a temporary exhibit
we opened a few years ago. Entitled " WE'LL MEET AGAIN, " it covered wartime
romance and separation and consisted of stories surrounding 25 individuals
and their experiences. When we first planned the show we discovered that the
Museum had little material with sufficient background information so we
asked the public. Fearing to solicit too much material and cause
disappointment, we decided to selectively target veterans and their familes
through the vehicle of the Royal Canadian Legion, similar to your own
American Legion of VFW. The result was one of, if not the, most successful
exhibit that I've seen. The public response to these " real " stories was
overwhelming and indicated that such information on artifacts is often only
available directly from the original owner or relatives.
Anyway, I'm a slow typist so please feel free to contact me at (819)
776-8621 if you think that I can be of any assistance. May I wish you the
best of luck with your project.
Sincerely Yours,
Mark Reid.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dillenburg, Eugene [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 11:51 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Community involvement in exhibit development
>
> Planning WAYYYY ahead...
>
> I'd like to hear from museum people who've worked with their community in
> developing exhibits -- planning content, creating messages, etc. My aim
> is
> to put together a session for AAM 2001 in St. Louis. (The deadline for
> submitting proposals is coming up quicker than we think.)
>
> I'm especially interested in hearing real-life experiences -- what you
> learned when you actually went out and started talking to people; what
> practical, hands-on advice you gained from your experience -- rather than
> philosophy or justification for the practice.
>
> I'd like to keep this focused on exhibits, as opposed to education,
> outreach, programming, audience development, etc. -- all valid and
> important, to be sure, but a little off-topic for my purposes.
>
> Feel free to respond on-line or off. Thanks in advance.
>
> Eugene Dillenburg
> Lead Developer, Philippine Coral Reef Exhibit
> John G. Shedd Aquarium
> 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
> Chicago, Ill. 60605
>
> V) 312 / 692-3136
> F) 312 / 939 - 8001
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 15:24:50 +0000
From: Laura Quackenbush <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Community involvement in exhibit development
Dear Eugene-
The Leelanau Historical Museum has just implemented a new advisory
committee that involves community members in exhibit planning. It's
brand new, but I will be happy to share comments as it evolves.
I am also interested in hearing about other museum's experiences.
Laura Quackenbush
Curator
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Leelanau Historical Museum EUR <[log in to unmask]>EUR
http://www.leelanau.com/leemuse/
203 E. Cedar St. - PO Box 246 - Leland, MI 49654 - 616-256-7475
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 13:35:49 -0600
From: Sarah Wood-Clark <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: loan issues
Hi, Beth -=20
First, please forgive me for being picky , but referring to someone who is =
only lending something to your museum as a "donor" is confusing. They =
are the owner and lender of the property, but they are not making a =
donation. I think the confusion of those terms has caused a lot of =
mis-communication between museums and their donors and lenders over the =
years! =20
It seems to me that if the object never entered the museum's doors, even =
if you have a signed loan agreement, you shouldn't need him to sign a form =
to terminate the loan. A signed, dated note by the Curator, Registrar =
or Collections Manager in the loan file or on the original loan agreement =
explaining that the loan transaction never actually took place should =
suffice. That way, if there's ever a question of the object's whereabouts =
it's clear that it was never in your hands. And of course, if you have =
copies of letters that accompanied the forms that the lender refused to =
sign, you have documentation to back it up.
As to your other question, usually a loan is taken in for a specified =
time period and/or purpose. In most museums loans are the result of =
research, exhibit planning and other work that is generally a group or =
team effort. Usually the group or team would have produced a deadline or =
program end date which would indicate that the loan was no longer needed. =
=20
Several yearts ago I gathered a lot of information about deaccessioning =
procedures and nearly all of them involved review of the decision by a =
museum committee, the director, a ommitte of the board , the full board =
or even an external review committee. The curator, however, would be a =
logical staff member to make a recommendation to deaccession something.
I hope some of these comments are helpful.
Sarah Wood-Clark
Museum Registrar
Kansas State Historical Society
6425 SW 6 Ave.
Topeka, KS 66615
(785)272-8681, ext. 407
Fax (785)272-8682
TTY (785)272-8683
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 14:57:58 -0600
From: Sharon Kayne <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mice, Mouses and critters
I'd be so, so interested in the responses you get because we have the
same problem.
Hope you can share the results!
thanks in advance -
Sharon Kayne
Ten Chimneys
Box 225
Genesee Depot, WI 53217
262-968-4161 tel
262-968-4267 fax
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 13:22:06 -0800
From: Rebecca Conner Nemeth <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mice, Mouses and critters
My understanding is that these are of limited use for
critters with exoskeletons since many of them are
deaf...
--- John Martinson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I've heard about a piece of equipment that repels
> mice and critters with
> sound.
> We have many outbuildings and log cabins that have
> the critter problems. Has
> anyone had any success in such things, or is the
> good old' mouse trap
> the best? John Martinson, TITPHP, SLC, UT
>
>
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 13:24:36 -0800
From: Rebecca Conner Nemeth <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: outdoor video projection
I can't recall the artist's name, but a PBS
documentary recently described a similar project. The
man gathered photos or signatures and projected them
onto city buildings and streets in New York and
...somewhere in Europe... I want to say Amsterdam.
--- Ann Marie Sinfield <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello:
>
> We are working on a project that would include a
> video projection onto the
> side of our building. Has anyone been involved in a
> similar project, or
> can you refer me to some places who have done this?
> I would like to know
> how details in other installations have been handled
> (for example,
> security for the equipment, etc.).
>
> Thank you,
>
> Ann Sinfield
> Collections & Exhibitions Assistant
> University of Michigan Museum of Art
> 525 South State Street
> Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1354
>
> voice: (734) 764-5335
> fax: (734) 764-3731
> email: [log in to unmask]
>
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 14:45:08 -0600
From: David Driscoll <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to hear from anyone
with
experience commissioning accura
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to hear from anyone with =
experience commissioning accurate scale models for use in a museum =
setting. As part of a restoration and documentation project, the Corps =
has agreed to produce models of the locks on the Portage Canal in Portage, =
Wisconsin. The canal, completed until 1876, connected the Fox and =
Wisconsin Rivers, providing a continuous waterway from the Great Lakes to =
the Mississippi River.
Since developing museum exhibitry is outside the Corps' usual areas of =
expertise, feedback in the following aras would be especially useful:
1. Is it better to compose a formal bid document (where almost all details =
of materials and technique have been defined in advance) or to work with =
an RFP (where potential fabricators have more leeway to apply their own =
ideas and experience)?
2. How can we access the necessary model-making expertise, either to =
develop reasonable bid specs or to evaluate differing proposals? Is =
hiring a contract consultant useful and/or necessary?
3. Where should we advertise the project to bring it to the attention of =
potential fabricators? Are there specialist publications directed toward =
model-builders? What are the standard venues for reaching museum exhibit =
fabricators?
Please reply on- or off-list to Brad Johnson, St. Paul District, U.S. Army =
Corps of Engineers, [log in to unmask], (651) 290-5250.=20=
David B. Driscoll, Curator of Business & Technology
State Historical Society of Wisconsin
608-264-6571
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 14:53:34 -0600
From: Robin Le Van <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Community involvement in exhibit development
As AAM will be in St. Louis and we are headquartered there, we would like to
know if we may present information about our museum charette program.
How does one get hold of the materials needed to propose a session? Reply
offline, if you like.
Thank you, in advance.
Robin Le Van
[log in to unmask]
-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of Dillenburg, Eugene
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 10:51 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Community involvement in exhibit development
Planning WAYYYY ahead...
I'd like to hear from museum people who've worked with their community in
developing exhibits -- planning content, creating messages, etc. My aim is
to put together a session for AAM 2001 in St. Louis. (The deadline for
submitting proposals is coming up quicker than we think.)
I'm especially interested in hearing real-life experiences -- what you
learned when you actually went out and started talking to people; what
practical, hands-on advice you gained from your experience -- rather than
philosophy or justification for the practice.
I'd like to keep this focused on exhibits, as opposed to education,
outreach, programming, audience development, etc. -- all valid and
important, to be sure, but a little off-topic for my purposes.
Feel free to respond on-line or off. Thanks in advance.
Eugene Dillenburg
Lead Developer, Philippine Coral Reef Exhibit
John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Ill. 60605
V) 312 / 692-3136
F) 312 / 939 - 8001
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 16:14:52 -0500
From: Kelly Feltault <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Community involvement in exhibit development
Eugene Dillenburg
I am a folklorist and oral historian who works on exhibits documenting
and recording community experiences, oral histories, and traditions
through ethnographic practices. I regularly involved the community
members as part of the exhibit team from the beginning and would be happy
to discuss with you my experiences off-line, or if you want more
information on folklore or oral history methodology.
Contact me at: [log in to unmask]
Kelly Feltault
Independent Folklorist and Oral Historian
Ass't Liaison from OHA to AFS
OHA 2000 Workshop Coordinator
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 17:14:02 -0500
From: Elizabeth Donovan <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Institute One-hour Seminar
Institute for Learning Innovation
www.ilinet.org
From: Donovan@ILINET on 01/10/2000 05:14 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
cc:
Subject: Institute One-hour Seminar
Dear friends,
We hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season and a great start =
to the
new year.
It is almost that time again! Our next seminar "Museum Theatre: An Int=
erpretive
Tool in Museums and Outreach Programs," is coming up. Make a note - th=
e date
has changed to Thursday March 2nd. As always we would love to see you =
there.
Please RSVP with name, organization, and city/state for each participan=
t.
Hope to see you there
Elizabeth Donovan
410.268.5149
INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING INNOVATION
Professional Development Seminar
March 2, 2000
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
The New Annapolitan Room, no. 306
801 Chase Street
Annapolis, MD
Museum Theatre: An Interpretive Tool in Museums and
Outreach Programs
Dale Jones, Senior Associate, Institute for Learning Innovation, will l=
ead
participants in examining the development of museum theatre in a varie=
ty of
museum settings. The seminar will include a performance of ?A Sailor's=
Story:
African-Americans in the War of 1812.?
Museum theatre is still foreign territory to many in the museum field, =
but to
those who are practitioners of museum theatre, there is no doubt about =
its value
and its power to educate, transform, inspire and entertain an audience.=
In
this interactive session Dale Jones will examine the history and succes=
ses of
museum theatre and give participants the opportunity to explore the ele=
ments of
creating a successful museum theatre program. Participants will disco=
ver how
to identify interpretive moments for integrating museum theatre into th=
eir
museum and discuss how to design a program based on their site, audienc=
e,
interpretive goals, and resources. The program will also include a pe=
rformance
of ?A Sailor's Story: African-Americans in the War of 1812,? a one-pers=
on play
developed with the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House in Baltimore.
Dale Jones, Senior Associate at the Institute for Learning Innovation, =
designs
innovative learning experiences and conducts research and evaluation at=
the
Institute. He has created museum theatre, living history, hands-on, =
and
interpretive experiences for a variety of museums and organizations, in=
cluding
the Maryland Science Center, Historic Spanish Point, Bermuda Underwater=
Exploration Institute, the Discovery Channel and the DC Heritage Touris=
m
Coalition, the Pleasant Company, Strawbery Banke Museum, and the Civil =
War
Museum. He was formerly Director of Interpretation at the Baltimore Ci=
ty Life
Museums and has a background in folk studies, living history, and theat=
re.
Through the use of living history characters and museum theatre he has =
brought
to life many galleries, historic homes, and oral histories, creating mu=
seum
theatre programs with characters as diverse as African-Americans in the=
19th and
20th centuries, Captain John Smith, early settlers of the frontier, H. =
L.
Mencken, and fictional characters for the Pleasant Company.
Save the Date:
April 13, 2000 Assessing the Impact of Community-Based Programs
Dale McCreedy, M.S., Franklin Institute, Program Director National=
Science
Partnership for Girl Scouts and Science Museums (NSP) and Girls at=
the
Center (G.A.C.), will describe efforts to assess the effect of the=
se
programs on cultivating science interest in girls, adults, and fam=
ilies.
Seminars are offered at no charge. And are held from 4:30-5:30 followe=
d by a
wine and cheese reception. To register or receive more information ple=
ase
contact Elizabeth Donovan, [log in to unmask], or call (410) 268.5149. =
Visit our
website at www.ilinet.org
The Institute for Learning Innovation is a non-profit organization comm=
itted to
understanding and facilitating free-choice learning. We accomplish thi=
s mission
through learning workshops, publications and seminars which make curren=
t
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 15:08:32 -0700
From: Barbara Chamberlin <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FDR photo permission
One of our development team members has pulled a photo of F. D. Roosevelt
off of a personal site he found on the web. Though he is trying to track
ownership of the photo so that we can request permission to use it in a
videotape we are doing, I suspect whoever created the website was not as
thorough.
Any ideas on how I can track the owner of the photo down, or find out if it
is in the public domain?
Many thanks in advance.
Barbara
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Barbara Chamberlin, Media Specialist
Agricultural Communications
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 88003
505/646-5659
fax: 505/646-3513
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 21:38:34 EST
From: Mark Speltz <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: FDR photo permission
1/10/00 8:35 pm
Barbara,
As a freelance historical researcher, I have worked on several museum
exhibitions, brochures and book projects where photographs (and video clips)
need to be tracked down, researched and permissions secured.
My suggestion (if the website owner has no idea where it came from) is to
contact a photograph collection specialist at the Franklin D. Roosevelt
Library in Hyde Park, NY. Their web address is
http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/. Who knows, maybe you'll see the image in
their on-line photo collection, but if not, they have over 130,000 still
photographs and other audio visual materials. Send them a clear fax or mail
them a copy and see if they have it or know of the original source.
As I mentioned before, I work as a freelance researcher and have handled
multiple requests for research and securing permissions requiring constant
correspondence. If your colleagues have a large amount of these requests,
perhaps I can be of assistance. I suggest this because I know it is a
time-consuming task. Please do not hesitate to contact me at the below
information if you would like to talk.
Best of luck with the image search.
Mark E. Speltz
Speltz Research
50 North Fourth Avenue, #9B
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
t 612-337-0733
f 612-332-3575
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 21:24:14 -0500
From: timothy ross <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mice, Mouses and critters
have you tried cayenne pepper? Some nautical paint manufacturers are using
it as an additive in anti-fouling paint--to resist barnical growth on the
hulls of boats. Also di-atomatious ( I really don't know the spelling) is
used as a termite deterent. I hope this is of some use.
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 19:27:52 -0600
From: Susan Tissot <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: E-mail Etiquette
I do not think that David Gregory was out of line when he commented on the
mail posted to this list. In the case of Harry Needham it was very
appropriate for Harry to post his retirement message on the list but the
personal responses to Harry's message should have been sent directly to
Harry, not the whole list. Even more offensive is when authors specifically
state, "reply off-list" and respondents on this list continue to post their
comments to the list rather than responding as the individual instructed.
There are many list-serves who "flame" their respondents for doing just
that. I think we should all exercise a little more e-mail etiquette.
Susan Tissot
Exhibits and Public Program Coordinator
Cowlitz County Historical Museum
Kelso, WA
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Stanford Gregory" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 10:34 PM
Subject: Re: Harry Needham
> At the risk of being rude...why does this type of query go to the entire
list and not just Harry? [If I do not know the answer I have to ask the
question.]
>
> Theresa McNichol wrote:
>
> > Harry-
> >
> > Just hearing what you will be doing in your retirement is making my head
> > spin. I met you on museum-L list and consider you a very dear friend. I
for
> > one, would like to be kept informed of your "small" projects and
workshops.
> > You have been a tremendously rich source of knowledge, and for me a
great
> > source of support. Thanks from the bottom of my heart, Harry.
> >
> > Terri McNichol
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 11:23 AM
> > Subject: Re: Harry Needham
> >
> > > Aw, gawrsh!!!
> > >
> > > Thankew. No, I will be very busy. I am doing one small project now, am
> > > bidding on two more in the USA, planning workshops in the USA, Canada
and
> > > (hopefully) UK and Australia, trying to finish my marketing package
and
> > get
> > > it out to people, reorganize my home office, bring my books up to date
a
> > > build a shaving horse!
> > >
> > > best,
> > >
> > > Harry
> > > Harry Needham
> > > Canadian War Museum
> > >
> > > [log in to unmask]
> > > (819) 776-8612 FAX: (819) 776-8623
> > >
> > > HOME:
> > > [log in to unmask]
> > > (613) 831-1068 FAX (613) 831-9412
> > >
> > > > ----------
> > > > From: Janice B. Klein[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > > > Reply To: Museum discussion list
> > > > Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 11:15 AM
> > > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > > Subject: Re: Harry Needham
> > > >
> > > > Let me say this publicly: Thank you Harry for your presence on
museum-l
> > > > and
> > > > in the museum community. You have always been a voice of reason,
humor
> > > > and
> > > > compassion. I hope you enjoy your "retirement" (will you be eating
> > > > bonbons
> > > > and reading romance novels?) and I look forward to hearing more from
you
> > > > in
> > > > the future.
> > > >
> > > > Janice Klein
> > > > Director
> > > > Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Kendall College
> > > > [log in to unmask]
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 22:51:09 EST
From: "David E. Haberstich" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: loan issues
I'm no lawyer, and not even a registrar, but it seems to me that there is in
fact no loan if an object has not been placed physically in a borrower's
custody. In other words, this seems to be a non-issue. If the would-be
lender refuses to stop wanting to lend you the object, that's his problem,
not yours. All that has happened thus far, if I understand the situation,
is
that an agreement to lend the object was made. If one party or the other
changes his/her/its mind, and the borrower refuses to accept the loan and
sign for it, there is no loan to be terminated. Just forget the whole
thing.
One caveat: Has the would-be lender gone to any trouble or expense in
anticipation of the loan, for which he might try to hold you liable? What
is
his motivation in insisting that the loan take place? Has he advertised the
idea that his object was going to be placed on exhibition in your museum,
and
now he's afraid of embarrassment? You might want to find out what his
problem is and try to smooth it over.
David Haberstich
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Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 20:49:38 -0800
From: Stephen Nowlin <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: E-mail Etiquette
Susan Tissot compressed these thoughts into the cyber mist:
>I do not think that David Gregory was out of line when he commented on the
>mail posted to this list. In the case of Harry Needham it was very
>appropriate for Harry to post his retirement message on the list but the
>personal responses to Harry's message should have been sent directly to
>Harry, not the whole list.
Actually, I enjoyed reading the responses to Harry's announcement, and
when I felt I'd had enough, I just stopped reading messages under that
subject heading. Lists are like a community, and sometimes there are
thoughts that err on the side of being personal but are more meaningful
because they're shared with the whole community. Acknowledging Harry's
retirement announcement in the "public" of the list was more of a tribute
than if it had been done privately.
_________________________________________________________________
S t e p h e n N o w l i n Director, Williamson Gallery
Vice President Producer/Creative Director
Art Center College of Design www.artcenter.edu
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