I’ve received lots of great
feedback on this issue, thanks folks! Last January we had 0 visitors and we
too would like the time to provide care and attention to our collections and work
on our long list of projects. I think I have some good info to help make the
case to my bosses so, thanks again!
Dollie
From: Museum discussion
list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of laurie williams
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 1:35 PM
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The Historic House Museum I
was Director of in Arizona closed in August for upkeep and repairs. But is the
same idea since January in Arizona is a big tourist time we closed when it was
115 out and nobody in their right mind is out walking and touring.
From: Wesley S. Creel
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Sent: Mon, November 8, 2010 9:45:55 AM
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] closed in Jan?
Good Morning Ms. Boyd,
Historic house museums usually need an annual block of time to do
necessary repairs, cleaning and care of the collections, and other activities,
which are best done when the facilities are closed.
For decades, this museum system’s two historic houses are closed
during the months of January and February for “deep” cleaning of the homes
interiors, annual collections inventory, collection care and condition reports,
and necessary repairs/renovations to the facilities, and sometimes major
conservation projects, such as allowing a conservator to annually have two
months of uninterrupted time -- to surface clean, consolidate, and in-paint an
ornately illustrated ceiling.
Best wishes,
Wesley
Wesley S. Creel
Administrator of Programs
Pink Palace Family of Museums
Memphis, TN
office 901.320.6370
From: Museum discussion
list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dollie Boyd
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 9:26 AM
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Subject: closed in Jan?
Hello all-
I would like some informal feedback regarding how many
historic house museums represented here are closed or open by appointment only
during the month of January. I am putting together a recommendation that we do
this to take to the higher ups.
Thanks in advance-
Dollie
Boyd
Interim
Director
Department
of Museum Program and Studies
Tusculum
College
423-636-8554
1-800-729-0256
ext. 5251
http://www.tusculum.edu/museums/
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