To Rebecca Leuchak
Re. Women in Museums

In 1986, The Smithsonian ran a conference called
"Women's Changing
Roles in Museums" and at that point there was a Museum Reference Center
bibliography on "Women in Museums".  They have probably updated this by
now.  Also, there was a Women's Council with the following phone number
(202)357-4008.  Hope this is helpful!
Kathrine Walker,
Beach Art Museum, Kansas State


On Sun, 29 Oct 1995, Automatic digest processor wrote:

> There are 21 messages totalling 656 lines in this issue.
>
> Topics of the day:
>
>   1. Marvelous Microbes
>   2. PACIOLI LUCA
>   3. gloves
>   4. Julian Calendar
>   5. Underresented
>   6. Re[2]: Underresented
>   7. Summer Internships?
>   8. Chocolate Museums? (2)
>   9. S'more remarks on campfire cuisine, etc.
>  10. comparative camping exhibits?
>  11. Food for thought
>  12. Multimedia in Europe
>  13. Sharkskin Sword Handles
>  14. Good astronomy exhibits out there?
>  15. Software and scanning (2)
>  16. Women and careers in Museums
>  17. Buildings Exhibit
>  18. ENTRY PRICES & IMAX
>  19. Visitor Service/Guest Relations Managers
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 07:47:21 -0400
> From:    Lois Brynes <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Marvelous Microbes
>
> The New England Science Center [NESC] is developing a rather unusual=20
> new program for our Planetarium. From the perspective(s) of Planetary
> Evolution, we will be visiting inner as well as outer space,
> using a section of our dome as a Microcosmium.
>  NESC, in collaboration with the Margulis Lab at UMass=20
> Amherst,(Margulis=D5 work is AMAZING!!!) is putting together a series of=20
> extraordinary videos=20
> and projection visuals exploring the worlds of microbes. The programs=20
> address ecology and evolutionary biology in the context of=20
> comparative planetology. =20
>
> We are currently seeking funding for a beta phase of this project. NESC=20
> needs to get even an anecdotal sense of level of interest in the Museum=20
> community.=20
> We hope to be able to provide programs (and ancillary teaching /=20
> professional development materials at low cost/no cost. These materials
> focus through outstanding "research" visuals from Margulis' lab.
> =20
> Planetariums would require VCR and/or computer with projector.
> We can also provide programming info. on integrating real-time video=20
> projection of micromates.
> =20
> An actual planetarium is not required,=20
> a large screen theater would do. However, the pedagogic impact of planetary=
> =20
> evolution would be somewhat vitiated.
> Please email me at [log in to unmask]  if you have any interest in learning more=
> =20
> about this project.  Thanks.
>
> Yours, hopefully underresentedly,
> Lois
>
> Lois Brynes
> Deep-Time Associates
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Fri, 27 Oct 1995 17:19:57 MET
> From:    [log in to unmask]
> Subject: PACIOLI LUCA
>
> Hello there
>
> I'm looking for some information about
> the Italian mathematician Pacioli Luca who lived from
> 1445 till 1517.
> If someone knows something about him, please send me an
> E-mail :
>                 [log in to unmask]
>
>                 or
>
>                 [log in to unmask]
>
>
> Thanks !!!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Fri, 27 Oct 1995 18:02:06 -0400
> From:    Craig1708 <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: gloves
>
> About a list of suppliers on the 'NET, gopher the Conservation OnLine and
> see the suppliers list there. I don't have the address here but there is a
> web link to CoOL at:
> http://home.aol.com/DELLERCON
> **************************************************************************
> Craig Deller
> The Deller Conservation Group Ltd
> Geneva, Illinois
> USA
> [log in to unmask]                "Conservators make it last longer"
> http://home.aol.com/DELLERCON
> **************************************************************************
> *
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 11:29:48 -0230
> From:    John Maunder <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Julian Calendar
>
> Can anyone point me to sources for readily converting Julian calendar
> dates to modern dates?
>
> I would PREFER hard copy sources if possible.
>
> Thanks,
>
> JOHN
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> *  John Maunder, Curator of Natural History, Newfoundland Museum
> *  Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, Historic Resources Division
> *  Box 8700, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada  A1B 4J6  Phone: (709) 729-5077
> *  FAX: (709) 729-2179  E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 11:06:51 -0400
> From:    Mary Christine Devinney <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Underresented
>
> Tim,
>
> Your concoction sounds good - for the S'mores of my Girl Scout  days (and
> they are not over) you need graham crackers, marshmellows, and a chocolate
> bar (we usually used one bar of chocolate per Scout).
>
> Roast the marshmellow to a nice toasty brown (some people prefer to burn the
> marshmellow).  Place a piece od chocolate on half a graham cracker, add the
> marshmellow, and top with remaining half of the graham cracker - usually you
> need to use the graham cracker to get the sticky marshmellow off the roasting
> stick.
>
> Eat and enjoy!
>
> While these are best made around a campfire, in a pinch a gas stove works to
> toast the marshmellows :)  Once a friend of mine used the gas stove at the
> school where we where teaching (in Japan) to teach her students about S'mores
> :)
>
> Chrissie
> PS Sorry it has taken me awhile to send this recipe - but my daughter -
> Hannah Margaret - was born on Tuesday the 24th :)  and I've been away from
> the computer (wonder why :)! !)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 11:13:48 -0400
> From:    Mary Christine Devinney <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Re[2]: Underresented
>
> >Y'all are heathens!! (You too Chrissie) Samoas from the >freezer in June?
> >Beats a Snickers Bar anyday. The only thing possibly better >are Do-Si-Dos.
> >And who said Anthropology and Girl Scouts have nothing in >common?
>
> >- Adrienne
>
> Adrienne
>
> If you want a real treat from the freezer in June try freezing Thin Mints
> with some vanilla ice cream in between two of the cookies, like a sandwich -
> yum!  Too bad with all this talk of cookies that orders don't start until Jan
> - I'd bet my troop could sell several boxes because of this tread :)
>
> Chrissie
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 11:16:05 -0400
> From:    Laura McMann <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Summer Internships?
>
> Why don't you try contacting the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Art or
> the Sackler Gallery or even the Metropolitan Museum of Art?
> Both of these organizations have extensive
> internship programs for undergradute students.
>
> Addresses are:
>
> Intern Coordinator              Intern Coordinator
> Freer Gallery of Art            Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
> MRC 707                         Quad, MRC 707
> Smithsonian Institution         Smithsonian Institution
> Washington, D.C. 20560          Washington, D.C. 20560
> Tel: (202) 357-4886             Tel: (202) 357-4886
>
> Internship Coordinator
> The Metropolitan Museum of Art
> 1000 Fifth Street
> New York, NY 10028-0198
> Tel: (212) 570-3710
>
> Also, try looking in PETERSON'S GUIDE TO INTERNSHIPS, avail. in most
> libraries for more ideas.  Be aware that most internships are unpaid and
> if you want to do one for next summer deadlines are SOON!
>
> Good luck!
>
> Laura McMann
> Museum Studies Program
> The George Washington University
> <[log in to unmask]>
>
> On Fri, 27 Oct 1995, Mayuko Kinouchi wrote:
>
> >         I am a junior, majoring in Art History and Asian Studies.  My
> > main focus is in "Japanese Art."  I am looking for internships in the U.S.
> > or in Europe for the summer of 1996.  If any of you who read this message
> > have any information about it, or places to look for those internships,
> > please e-mail me at:
> >                         [log in to unmask]
> >
> >                                 thank you very much!!
> >                                         Mayuko Kinouchi
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 11:22:43 -0400
> From:    Mary Christine Devinney <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Chocolate Museums?
>
> >Seems I heard that Hershey (Pennsylvania) has a museum >re:chocolate?
> >Their web site implies something of the sort:
> >http://www.microserve.net/~hershey/welcome.html
> >(being a chocolate addict, I had to look around once the >subject came
> >up and found this while searching "hershey museum" on the >net)
> >...MMMMM ... time for lunch
>
> I haven't been there in a few years (but my Girl Scouts have :)!) But it
> seems to me that the museum at Hershey Park is more like a theme park ride -
> you sit in a car and are given a "tour" of the factory, not the real factory
> unfortunatly but its a great  ride.  When I was younger (about 4 or 5 maybe)
> my Grandps took us to Hershey Park and we got to tour the real factory, what
> an experience - the smell alone was enough to live for :)  But they stoped
> doing the walking tour of the factory as too many people where sticking
> fingers into the chocolate (or so the rumor goes).
>
> Chrissie (a true chocoaholic, who refuses treatment thank you!)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 11:34:31 -0400
> From:    Mary Christine Devinney <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Chocolate Museums?
>
> Denise Corbett's post (see below) reminded me that there is an Ethel M
> Chocolate Factory in Las Vegas, NV.  They have a walking tour (about 2 - 5
> inutes long) and a great shop.  My Mom, my Mom-in-Law and I went here as a
> "Bridal shower" (while my hubby and his friends went to shoot machine guns as
> his bachlor party.)  Then we went to the Graceland Chapel and got married
> with the Elvis impersonator - this should get us off on another crazy thread
> :) But the Ethel M chocolate factory is a must see if you are in Las Vegas!
>
> Chrissie
>
> >While I don't know if there are any chocolate museums, I do >know that the
> >Hershey chocolate factory in Smiths Falls, Ontario does offer a >self-guided
> >tour of their factory. It begins with an orientation video which >talks
> about
> >the Hershey family, the original factory in Hershey >Pennsylvania and all of
> the
> >good works done by the Hershey family. It culminates in a visit >to the
> >chocolate store which sells all of the most delicious chocolate >you can
> >imagine.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 11:37:42 -0400
> From:    Mary Christine Devinney <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: S'more remarks on campfire cuisine, etc.
>
> Barbara
>
> Did you ever add mini marshmallows to the banana boats, we did and they are
> yummy!
>
> Chrissie
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 11:45:53 -0400
> From:    Mary Christine Devinney <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: comparative camping exhibits?
>
> >Doug, this sounds like a great start for an exhibition concept.  >It could
> >even be developed (should anyone want to !!! ???) to include >the executive
> >style of camping - corporate "retreats" that have an outdoors >element that
> >serves to remind the suited class of basic values and issues, >and/or to
> >foster team-building.
> >I have no idea what sort of foodstuffs go along with such >retreats, but
> >that might introduce a new theme...
>
> Margaret -
>
> I can just see it - the Menu for Camp David (the US presidents retreat in MD)
> Banana Baots and S'mores :)  What fun!
>
> Chrissie
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 12:00:40 -0400
> From:    Mary Christine Devinney <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Food for thought
>
> George
>
> I do not have the citation but I do know that a paper was written about
> conserving chocolate.  I'll see if I can find it for you.
>
> Chrissie
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 12:16:08 -0400
> From:    "Robert A. Baron" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Multimedia in Europe
>
> On         Fri, 27 Oct 1995 Eric Siegel <[log in to unmask]> said:
>
> >   I am always jealous when I hear about European
> >   concern for the arts and cultural heritage. There seems to be much
> >   more of a willingness for government investment in such things.
>
> I wonder whether European support of the arts may somehow be related to the
> sense of nationalism and ethnic continuity found in Europe.  European
> states have histories and identities that recede beyond human and written
> memory and define themselves through mythologies that defy rational
> explanation.  Traditional European populations are less "multi-cultural"
> than in the United States and consequently must feel connected with
> national or ethnic traditions in such a way as to make support for the arts
> seem as if it is a natural continuation of or evolution from whatever they
> traditionally use to define their group identity.
>
> The United States does not any longer have access to its traditional
> mythology of identity.  In the 18th and 19th centuries we were wedded to
> English culture and to aspects of the classical tradition.  Government and
> popular support of building programs, monumental sculpture and painting for
> publicly and privately commissioned works created an ambiance of
> association to European culture.
>
> Things have changed.  It is not simply because we have become a
> multi-cultural community, though that is a factor, but because we have
> rejected as no longer appropriate the exclusivity created when the symbols
> of mass culture are tied to a specific ethnicity or cultural base --
> meaning no more automatic evocations of classical culture for American
> projects.  Finally, we are separate from Europe.
>
> Appropriate, perhaps; but where does this situation put us in terms of
> supporting the arts.  The fragmentation caused by our loss of unified
> cultural associations has created a kind of conglomerate field for artistic
> creation.  Neither ethnic nor national, it is difficult for population
> groups to grasp the products of artistic activity and relate such products
> to their own identities.  Modern creators find their communities in other
> venues that depend upon the patchwork of American life, not upon its unity.
>  So there is no national theme, but rather a cacophony of expressions that
> appeal to the variety within us.
>
> Returning to Eric's lamentation:  I believe that governments will willingly
> support arts when both the people and the government can see in its support
> a continuation of what they believe.   In the United States the blocks of
> voting power and the vocal and economic constituencies no longer
> substantially correspond to the ideals of  American artistic cultural
> communities.  Restated, one can say that the degree of cross-fertilization
> of ideas and ideals among these communities has diminished to the point
> that the conglomerate elements cannot metamorphose into a homogeneous mass.
>  The lack of the symbolic and metaphoric virtues of homogeneity is a severe
> handicap; for without it, popular and governmental support for the arts
> cannot be rationalized or encouraged.  And deep down, as much as we don't
> want to admit it, we all know that this is true.
>
>
> --
> ______________________________________
>
> Robert A. Baron
> Museum Computer Consultant
> P.O. Box 93, Larchmont, NY 10538
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 10:45:26 -0700
> From:    Jack Thompson <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Sharkskin Sword Handles
>
> Len,
> The sharkskin which I have came from Tandy's, but it does not seem to be
> a standard item in their inventory.  It is not stiff, but not what I
> would call supple.
>
> If you only need enough for one or two swords, let me know and I'll give
> you some.
>
> Jack C. Thompson
> Thompson Conservation Lab
> Portland, OR
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
> On Fri, 27 Oct 1995, MOH Library wrote:
>
> > I am looking for cured or tanned sharkskin to repair civil war foot
> > officer's swords for conservation /restoration purposes.I am not certain if
> > this is a Cites Act item ?
> > The leather should have a pebbled grain and is supple not dried out.
> > Does anyone know of a supplier.
> > Thankyou
> >
> > Len Hambleton-Objects Conservator
> >
> > North Carolina Museum of History
> > 5 East Edenton Street
> > Raleigh,N.C. 27601  Fax 919-733-8655
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 12:56:53 -0500
> From:    Patty McNamara <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Good astronomy exhibits out there?
>
> We'll soon be developing a series of new astronomy exhibits here at the
> Adler, and I'd like to know about any good astronomy or history of
> astronomy exhibits that have been developed anywhere in the last 5 years or
> so.  Reply on or off-list, as you wish ...  Thanks.
>
>
> _______________________________
>
> Patty McNamara
> Manager, Evaluation & Project Development
> The Adler Planetarium
> 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
> Chicago, IL 60605                     voice:  312/322-0822
> [log in to unmask]          fax:  312/322-9909
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 15:09:56 GMT
> From:    Shetland Museum Demo <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Software and scanning
>
> In message <[log in to unmask]>
>         Richard Shockley <[log in to unmask]> writes:
>
> > We are also in a postion to within a very short time choose software for
> > collection management. Therefore I hope respondents will post to the list.
> > We are looking at FoxPro and the upcoming release of Filemaker Pro with the
> > thought of building our own.  The other option is of course to buy something
> > off the shelf, such as the Oak Tree product quoted.  We too are using the
> > Mac platform.
>
> > We are interested in integrating as many of our information management needs
> > as possible and this may determine that we move to our own "in-house" system
.
>
> > Richard Shockley, Director
> > Ft Hamilton, Whoop-Up Interpretive Centre
> > Lethbridge AB.  Canada  T1J 4A2
> > voice: 403-329-0444
> > fax: 403-329-0645
> > email: [log in to unmask]
>
>
> Can I suggest that you try STAR, a text management system produced by
> Quadra  Associates, Los Angeles.  We use the system here in our
> museum to catalogue all of the collections; photographs, archaeology,
> social history, books, periodicals, etc, etc. It really can handle
> just about everything we throw at it.  It is used by a vast number of
> museums, libraries, engineering companys,etc, all over the world.
> Their e-mail adress in [log in to unmask]
>
> --
>  Tommy Watt
>  Shetland Museum
>  01595 695 057
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 16:05:51 -0400
> From:    "M. Rebecca Leuchak" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Women and careers in Museums
>
> Dear Museum-Listers -
>
> This is a posting for one of my students who is not hooked up to
> internet...
>
> She is interested in researching women and careers in museums.
> Can anyone suggest bibliography on opportunities, advancement,
> challenges for women, statistics of women to men ratios by
> type of museum, museum department, etc...
>
> Many thanks in advance.
>
> Rebecca Leuchak
>
>
> --
> *****************************
> *      Rebecca Leuchak      *
> *  [log in to unmask]  *
> *****************************
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 17:45:25 -0500
> From:    "Patrick L. Hamilton" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Buildings Exhibit
>
> Hello,
>
> The Science Museum of Minnesota is planning to develop a 5,000 square-foot
> interdisciplinary traveling exhibition and associated programming about
> buildings.  The major themes of this project will be the physical science,
> mathematics, and technology manifest in buildings, the interplay of energy
> and environmental sciences in buildings, and the cultural, sociological, and
> psychological implications of buildings.  These three themes will be woven
> together amongst four major areas of the exhibit:  (1)Great Advances, (2)A
> Balance of Forces, (3)Living, Breathing Buildings; and (4)Where Do We Go
> >From Here?
>
> "Building Buildings" will weave together stories of architecture and
> engineering to examine questions such as how does the massive weight of a
> building resist the pull of gravity?  What are the properties of the
> materials, such as glass and steel, used to construct buildings?  How are
> buildings influenced by the environment (wind, sun, and precipitation), and
> how do they in turn affect the environment?  How and why do buildings change
> over time?  Why do some endure for centuries and others only a few years?
> How do humans and the buildings they create influence and shape one another?
> How are advances in science and technology changing the way buildings are
> designed, constructed and operated?
>
> Your comments and reactions regarding this project would be much
> appreciated.  I would rather not waste scarce time, money, and resources by
> reinventing good exhibit and program ideas that already have been tested and
> perfected elsewhere.  I would be happy to discuss ways in which your
> creativity and hard work can be acknowledged.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Patrick Hamilton
> 612-221-4761, 612-221-4777 (fax)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 18:53:34 -0400
> From:    Laura McMann <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Software and scanning
>
> I've had to use STAR at The Royal Armouries, HM Tower of London and found
> it to be rather archaic and limited for those who were computer novices,
> which was a significant portion of the staff.
> Unless of course Quadra Associates has upgraded the program since the
> early 1990's.
>
> Laura McMann
> Museum Studies Program
> The George Washington University
> <[log in to unmask]>
>
> On Sat, 28 Oct 1995, Shetland Museum Demo wrote:
> >
> >
> > Can I suggest that you try STAR, a text management system produced by
> > Quadra  Associates, Los Angeles.  We use the system here in our
> > museum to catalogue all of the collections; photographs, archaeology,
> > social history, books, periodicals, etc, etc. It really can handle
> > just about everything we throw at it.  It is used by a vast number of
> > museums, libraries, engineering companys,etc, all over the world.
> > Their e-mail adress in [log in to unmask]
> >
> > --
> >  Tommy Watt
> >  Shetland Museum
> >  01595 695 057
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sun, 29 Oct 1995 11:28:14 +1000
> From:    Maria Berry <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: ENTRY PRICES & IMAX
>
> I hope someone out there can help  me.  It's Sunday morning and I'm
> trying to finish a paper for our Council on our proposed IMAX development
> which will be part of our new Museum (opening 2000, $250million plus,
> super-duper etc).
>
> I am doing a comparison of entry prices for Museums with IMAXes.  I need
> to know for as many examples as possible what the Museum entry prices are
> and what the attached IMAX prices are (adult/concession/child).  And if
> anyone should actually be able to tell me the reason for the pricing
> strategy I would be ecstatic.  A couple of places I am particularly
> interested in are the Canadian Museum of Civilization (what are the IMAX
> prices?), the Lousiville Museum of History & Science (what is the general
> entry price?) and the Houston Museum of Natural Science (what is the
> general entry price?).  The more info the merrier.
>
> By the way, I cannot believe that people are so excited by the Heshey
> Museum etc.  It is dreadful tasting chocolate.  A Swiss chocolate factory
> tour we are talking something.
>
> Maria Berry
> Senior Project Manager, Museum Development
> Museum of Victoria
> Australia
> [log in to unmask]
> fax 61-3-9651 6378
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 28 Oct 1995 04:43:43 GMT
> From:    [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Visitor Service/Guest Relations Managers
>
> Museum-L Moderator <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> >---------- Forwarded message ----------
> >Date: Fri, 27 Oct 95 09:18:00 GMT
> >From: Stuart Park <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: Museum-L <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: RE: Visitor Service/Guest Relations Managers
>
>
> >Aharon Yoki, you didn't give your email address in your post.  I am very
> >interested in this question and would be keen to discuss it with you.
>
> >Stuart Park
> >Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa,
> >PO Box 11-566, Wellington, New Zealand.
> >Phone (+64) 4 - 382-6600
> >Fax (+64) 4 - 382-6606
>
> >Email [log in to unmask]
>
> > ---------
> >From: owner-museum-l
> >To: Multiple recipients of list MUSEUM-L
> >Subject: Visitor Service/Guest Relations Managers
> >Date: Wednesday, 25 October 1995 07:57PM
>
> >Looking to contact other ASTC sites and museums in general to
> >confer on general guest issues, staffing, security, customer service
> >issues, etc.
>
> >Please contact by either e-mail or follow-up article if interested!
>
>
> >Aharon Yoki
> >Guest Relations Manager
> >Museum of Science & Industry
> >Tampa, Florida
>
>
> Hello again,
>
> If you didn't get my address it's as follows:
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
> I'm looking forword to hearing from anyone in the museum/science
> center/ aquarium/etc field interested in discussing guest issues.
>
> ------------------------------
>
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