Ideas and images : developing interpretive history exhibits Kenneth L. Ames, Barbara Franco, and L. Thomas Frye, editors

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ames, Kenneth L.

Franco, Barbara, 1945-

Frye, L. Thomas.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Historical museums--United States.

Historical museums.

Historic sites--Interpretive programs--United States.

Historic sites.

United States--History, Local--Exhibitions--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

United States.

Physical Description:

viii, 336 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Nashville : American Association for State and Local History, c1992.

Contents:

Been so long: a critique of the process that shaped "From victory to freedom: Afro-American life in the fifties" / Clement Alexander Price

"The way to independence": a new way to interpret a Native American collection / Peter H. Welsh

Collections and community in the generation of a permanent exhibition: the Hispanic heritage wing of the Museum of International Folk Art / Michael Heisley

"Folk roots, new root: folklore in American life": serious intentions, popular presentations / Mary Ellen Hayward

"Fit for America": how fit for visitors? / Lizabeth Cohen

"Minor league, major dream": keeping your eye on the idea / Tom McKay

Forging a balance: a team approach to exhibit development at the Museum of Florida History / Candace Tangorra Matelic

A priority on process: the Indianapolis Children's Museum and "Mysteries in history" / Cynthia Robinson and Warren Leon

Telling a story: "The automobile in American life" / Carroll Pursell

"Brooklyn's history museum": the urban history exhibit as an agent of change / Michael Frisch

Fueled by passion: the Valentine Museum and its Richmond history project / Lonnie Bunch.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

The Balch Institute Library and Archives.

Other Format:

Online version: Ideas and images.

ISBN:

0942063201 :

9780942063202

OCLC:

25675650