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Public History Newsletter Spring 2014

Wright State University CORE Scholar Public History Newsletter Public History Spring 2013 Public History Newsletter Spring 2013 Public History Concentration Follow this and additional works at: https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/public_history_news  Part of the Public History Commons Repository Citation Public History Concentration (2013). Public History Newsletter Spring 2013. . This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the Public History at CORE Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in Public History Newsletter by an authorized administrator of CORE Scholar. For more information, please contact library-corescholar@wright.edu. Gallery Guide by gathering infor-mation from Wright State’s Anthropology Department.  Pro-ject Manager, Sarah Aisenbrey  coordinated the work of all the teams and filled in whenever and additional hand was need-ed. These are just a few in-stances of how the students came together to create a suc-cessful exhibit. The  exhibit explores the experi-ences of the peoples of the Pacific Islands and the impact that WWII had on their cultures.  These experiences are illustrat- This spring, Public History students in the Historical Interpretation and Exhibits class designed and installed, Impact of WWII at the Boonshoft Museums of Discovery. They held an opening reception on Thursday, April 18.  Throughout the semester, the four-teen students in the course planned, researched, and designed the exhibit. The Instructor, Lynn Hanson, allowed the students to choose which job they would preform in putting the exhibit together.  The positions were: Project Manager, Research and Label Copy, Photographs and Arti-facts, Graphics, Event Planning, Media Relations and Budget, and Education. In July 2012 I was hired as a Park Guide at Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. From the beginning I was intrigued by a vacant space behind the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, our visitor center located in the heart of the Wright-Dunbar Business District in Dayton.  The chance to transform this underutilized area came last fall when Judi Hart, Education Specialist at Dayton Aviation, offered a grant writing opportunity after I had expressed interest in learning these skills. (Continued on Page4) I m p a c t  o f  W W I I :  C u l t u r a l  O b j e c t s  o f  t h e  P a c i f i c  I s l a n d s  I N S I D E  T H I S  I S S U E :  A  Day in the Life Of... 2 Alumni News 3 Note From the Director 3 Impact of WWII (Cont.)    4 Public History Skills  at Work (Cont.)    4 2013 Symposium 5 Spring Field Study 5 Student Awards 5 Spring 2012 Graduates 6 P u b l i c  H i s t o r y  S k i l l s  a t  W o r k :  C a s e y ’ s  E x p e r i e n c e s  w i t h  G r a n t    Spring 2013 Volume 6, Issue 2 D E P A R T M E N T  O F  H I S T O R Y  W R I G H T  S T A T E  U N I V E R S T I Y  Public History Newsletter The exhibit space Vacant space behind the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center Back Row: Rebekkah Mulholland, Victoria Penno, Sarah Deffinger, Jason  Swiat-kowski, Zach Moore, Kyle Yoho,  Seth Marshall, Adam Greaser, Marcus Man-chester,  Heather Miller, Lynn Hanson. Front Row: Emily McAlhany, Kaitlyn Goss, Sarah Aisenbrey, Dawne Dewey, Jessica Cromer  The students soon got comfortable in their own positions and were quick to help each other when other groups became overwhelmed. This provided students with an understanding of the require-ments for each position and instilled teamwork.  Seth Marshall (Research and Label Copy) helped secure artifacts for the exhibit.  Kyle Yoho (Photographs and Artifacts) played a big role in editing the Label Copy.  Kaitlyn Goss (Photographs and Artifacts) contributed to the I am honored to be fea-tured in the segment. I have always enjoyed read-ing about what other fel-low graduates are doing nationwide and am proud to be a part of the growing WSU Public History Alum-ni. I departed the program with skills and tools that I utilize everyday thanks to the wonderful SC&A staff, adjunct faculty, and Histo-ry Dept. I can’t thank eve-ryone enough! I work as Curator of Collec-tions at the Elkhart County Historical Museum (ECHM) and proudly “wear many hats” at my institu-tion. My job responsibili-ties include roles such as collections manager, reg-istrar, archivist, research assistant, volunteer man-ager, librarian, tour guide, or whatever else is need-ed depending on the day. My position is new and was jointly handled by staff in the past. In addi-tion to the new structure at the ECHM, the current staff is only the second wave of trained profes-sionals and we are work-ing hard to bring the mu-seum and its operations into the 21st century.   I am learning tremendous-ly about the diversity of not-for-profit structures, partnerships, and the im-portance of governance. For example, I am em-ployed by the Elkhart County Parks Department who operates the facility, but the collections are entrusted to the Elkhart County Historical Society (ECHS). The ECHM is lo-cated in north-central Indi-ana, what is referred to as Michiana, about five miles south of the Michigan bor-der and 100 miles east of Chicago. The institution is unique locally in that it maintains a local history library, an archival reposi-tory, and houses a large three-dimensional collec-tion. The museum has nine permanent and two rotating temporary exhibit galleries.   At the beginning of every week, the staff meets and reviews schedules, dis-cusses upcoming pro-grams, events, or special events, meetings, pro-jects, and exhibits. From there my duties vary from day-today based on the upcoming needs. Despite the many hats I wear, pro-cessing and cataloging collections, rehousing, recataloging, meeting with donors, lenders, and bor-rowers, and making 2D and 3D objects accessible through exhibits, pro-grams, and exhibits are my primary responsibili-ties.  Since arriving in 2011, I have been working on several major projects. I am working with the Elkhart Public Library who is currently adding our library catalog to their on-line catalog system. Addi-tionally, the staff and I have been developing a new website (which is in progress), and I am con-tinuously adding new finding aids to our small but growing number of collection guides (www.elkhartcountyhistory.org). Our most recent project that is coming to a close this week is the grand opening of our new local history library and special collections read-ing room. I was responsi-ble for the move and or-ganization of the primary and secondary sources. This project was the final step to the extension of a 2500 sq. ft. state-of-the-are storage annex.  I am very fortunate to be a part of a unique and prosperous organization.  My responsibilities vary and no two days are the same,   A  D a y  i n  t h e  L i f e  o f …    L i z  H a e u p t l e  P a g e  2   but this also gives me the freedom to be creative and focus on projects of my choosing and areas of interest. I continue to learn and grow everyday with much thanks to WSU and the professional com-munity of Dayton for help-ing me to achieve this step.          -Liz Liz Haeuptle and with two representatives (kneeling) from the Indiana Historical Society's Local History De-partment who are dropping off a traveling exhibit enti-tled Endangered Heritage . Liz is a  2011 graduate of the Public History Program.  Archives” session.  Liz Haeuptle (2011), Curator of Collections at the Elkhart County Historical Museum, attended the Midwest Archives Conferences and participated, as a panelist, in the session: “Always Look A Gift Horse in the Mouth: Dealing with Problematic Gifts.”   Mel Glover (2009) was brought on as a full-time Curatorial Technician by the Clark County Heritage Soci-ety.  He had previously been part-time.  Andrea Green Burton (2008) is the new Adult Services Coordinator for the Auglaize County Public District Library System, based in Wapa-koneta, OH.  Her main responsibil-ity is a new, county-wide program-ming initiative for adults.  Chris and Andrea Burton (2007 and 2008)  welcomed their second daughter, Laurel Marye, on Decem-ber 10, 2012, at Miami Valley Hos-pital.  Her big sister, Shiloh, is 2 1/2.  Collette Hill-McDonough (2006) was brought on as an employee by the Kettering Foundation.  She had pre-viously been a contractor.  Mark Benbow (1983) was granted tenure at Marymount University.  He teaches US History and Public Histo-ry.  He has been working at Mary-mount University since 2007.             A l u m n i  N e w s  N o t e  F r o m  t h e  D i r e c t o r :  D a w n e  D e w e y  P a g e  3  V o l u m e  6 ,  I s s u e  2  Jeremy Katz (2012) started work-ing as Archivist for the Cuba Fami-ly Archives at the Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta, GA.  Some of his duties include provid-ing reference services, processing collections, identifying archival material to include in exhibits, and developing archives oriented pro-grams.    Tricia McEldowney (2012) started a new job at the J.M. Smucker Company in Orrville, OH.  Her new position title is: Assistant, Corpo-rate Archives.   Misti Spillman (2012),  who works for The Ohio Historical Society as a Central Ohio / Region 6 Local His-tory Corps (AmeriCorps) Member, attended the Midwest Archives Conference.  As a panelist, she presented at the “(Fateful) Light-ning Round Panel: The Civil War in “Peeps in Flight” Orville and Wilbur wish you a happy spring! Congratulations and farewell to our Spring 2013 graduates! It was great to see you walk forward to accept your diplomas on Saturday at the Nutter Center. Thank you to Sarah “Sam” Mikell for all her hard work this year being my GA.  You will be missed! And thank you to all of the public history faculty who worked so hard to make the first year of semesters a success. We survived! As you can see by the stories in this newsletter, our students and alumni are doing some pretty amaz-ing things. We will celebrate this success with a 40th anniversary cele-bration in 2014. The date and details will be announced soon. Have a great summer everyone!  Grant writing is an essential skill for public historians and I am grateful for these learning opportunities early in my career. It demands focused, well-written arguments, and the creativity to develop worthwhile projects. I have learned to concisely communicate broad ideas to community members and supervisors in order to acquire let-ters of support. This will be an exciting year at the park, and I look forward to a busy summer coordinating with teach-ers, art professionals, and outdoor spe-cialists to make this project a reality. I would like to thank Judi Hart for serving as a supportive mentor during this pro-cess. In March 2013 I wrote another grant titled “From Bike to Flight: Riding the World’s First Airfield.” The park was awarded $6,880 from the National Park Foundation for this project.    I m p a c t  o f  W W I I   ( C o n t i n u e d  f r o m  P a g e  1 )  P a g e  4  V o l u m e  6 ,  I s s u e  2  The experiences of the American soldiers, stationed in the Pacific, have been con-sidered alongside those of the Islanders, to create an exhibit that is both thought-ful and profound. The artifacts and images used in the ex-hibit come from all over.  The students   Inspired by Dayton’s appreciation for the arts and the rich feeling of com-munity in this city, I envisioned the unused urban parcel transforming into a community space with art, flow-ers, and benches for public enjoy-ment. This idea came to fruition in the form of a grant titled “From Alley to Gallery: A Youth Art Experience in Day-ton, Ohio.”  The grant focused on providing a ho-listic arts experience for Dayton Public Schools’ students, including field trips and art supplies to create original pieces for exhibition in the proposed art space. In addition, the grant asked to fund the beautification of the area. The National Park Foundation award-ed Dayton Aviation $10,825 in the form of an Impact Grant to implement the project.     collaborated with the Cincinnati Museum Cen-ter, the Clark County His-torical Society, the Ohio Historical Society, the Ohio National Guard, and the Wright State Universi-ty Special Collections and Archives.  From uniforms and weapons to stuffed birds and lava bombs, the arti-facts in the exhibit tell the story of the impact of World War II on the Pacific Islands. Sarah Aisenbrey reflected on her expe-rience: “The experience of setting up an exhibit was one of the most chal-lenging in my career to date, but it was also one of the most rewarding.  I was P u b l i c  H i s t o r y  S k i l l s  a t  W o r k :     C a s e y ’ s  G r a n t  W r i t i n g  E x p e r i e n c e s  ( C o n t i n u e d  f r o m  P a g e 1 )  Casey Huegel will graduate in  December of 2013   Setting up for the exhibit opening Graphics and images are used throughout able to recognize the skills of my colleagues and let them shine.. Lynn Hanson was a great help and none of it would have been possi-ble without her!”      Sarah Mikell—Received the School of Graduate Studies Excel-lence Award for Outstanding Graduate Student in the Public History Program. Casey Huegel—was awarded Outstanding History Department Graduate Student by the College of Liberal Arts. Graduate Retention Scholarship Awards  were received by Jessica Cromer, Casey Huegel, and Kyle Pitzer. Phi Alpha Theta Inductees: Linda Collins, Jessica Cromer, Seanne Finley, Adam Greaser, Taylor Hoffman, Stephanie Keen, Victoria Penno, Karis Raeburn S p r i n g  F i e l d  S t u d e n t  A w a r d s  A n d  A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s  P a g e  5  V o l u m e  6 ,  I s s u e  2   Six students, led by adjunct instructor, Chris Wydman, spent a weekend  discover-ing the history of Pittsburgh.  Highlights of the trip were the behind the scenes tours at The Heinz History Center Museum, the Heinz History Center Archives.  The group also took the Duquesne Incline up to Mt. Washington, and visited the For Pitt History Museum, Fort Pitt Blockhouse, and the Andy Warhol Museum. Left to Right Back:   Sarah Aisenbrey, Victoria Penno, Casey Huegel, Sarah Mikell, Dawne Dewey, Jessica Cromer. Left to Right Front: Karis Raeburn, Seanne Finley 2013 Public History Graduate Symposium Wright in Your Own Backyard: Exploring and Presenting  Controversy in Public History dent presentations and posters  The event gives students a chance to prac-tice their public speaking skills while showing of their accomplishments in the program.   Working with Dawne Dewey and the National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA), the student planning committee was able to secure the Senior Curator of Aeronautics at the National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian Institu-tion), Dr. Tom Crouch, as keynote speak-er.  In his address, Dr. Crouch discusses his own experiences with displaying controversial ma-terial in a museum setting.  After his talk, Dr. Crouch spent time mingling with the audience and giving advice to students. Ten students presented their work in three panel sessions and one poster session.  These ses-sions, covering Education and Exhibits, The Politics of People: Reconsidering Historical Signif-icance, and Cultural History: Media in a Changing World, were moderat-ed by community professionals.  A second guest speaker, Mark Holbrook, gave a theatrical performance on Civil War pho-tography as Matthew Brady. The event was well attended and support-ed by the community.  Additional support came from the College of Liberal Arts—Dean’s Office and the History Department at Wright State University  Symposium Committee: Linda Collins, Kaitlyn Goss, Sarah Mikell, Dawne Dewey, Adam Greaser, Kyle Yoho (not pictured)  Carrying on the tradition, the students made the 2nd Annual Public History Sym-posium a great success! The Symposium is very much a student project.  It is planned by students, staffed by students, and features stu-Dr. Tom Crouch  C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s   2 0 1 3  S p r i n g  G r a d u a t e s  Linda Collins Elizabeth Dardis Kasey Eichensehr Seanne Finley Adam Greaser (Summer) Lauren Hamer Taylor Hoffman (Summer) Stephanie Keen Diana Mercer (December, 2012) Sarah Mikell (Summer) Noel Rihm Leona Sargent (Museum Certificate) Sarah Staples (Archive Certificate) The mission of the Public History program at Wright State University is to prepare professionals who are well-grounded in knowledge of historical content, professional training and hands-on experience.    Department of History Wright State University 370 Millett Hall 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy. Dayton, OH 45435 (937) 775-3110  Dr. Carol Herringer  Chair, History Department  Dr. Carol Herringer, Dr. Chris Oldstone-Moore Directors, History Graduate Program  Dawne Dewey Director, Public History Program  Sarah Mikell Public History Graduate Assistant, Newsletter Editor Doing Public History the “Wright” Way since 1974. http://www/wright.edu/cola/Dept/hst/pubhst/index.html Left to Right:  

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