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

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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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