Hi Jan.  I've done a lot of this kind of stuff, and I'm in Atlanta.
Basically, I'd say phenolic resin signs from Fossil or similar, and maybe
some simple furnishings, perhaps with period artifacts (or reproductions)
behind bars (!) so they won't disappear.  There are actually some strong
reasons NOT to air-condition these kinds of historic spaces  - and to use
the elements themselves (heat, bugs, moisture) to give a living-history
sense/ verisimilitude about what it was really like to be there.  (just
don't expect to put any paper or textile artifacts in there).  If someone
wants to call me I'll be happy to give a bit of free advice.

 

Faye Goolrick

Certified Interpretive Planner

Interpretive Exhibit Planning & Writing

Atlanta, GA

404-316-1974

www.goolrickinterpretivegroup.com

 

 

 

From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Help with exhibit in historic property

 

I'm helping a local non-profit group who have rennovated an old jail
building in the center of the town envision what a display that explores the
town/building's history could look like. The space is not well climate
controlled, but there is some money to sink into panel construction/sturdy
display materials. Its also not secure, but they would like to display some
related artifacts. 

Has anyone worked on a project like this? And if so, do you have
recommendations on best materials to use for panels/display? Or suggestions
for vendors to use for these products? Any help would be appreciated. Thank
you!

Jan Levinson
Outreach Archivist
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
University of Georgia Libraries

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