The HRC thanks Rebecca Martin, Volunteer and Tour Coordinator at The National Archives and Records Administration, for serving as guest author for the following entry. Rebecca has coordinated volunteers at the National Archives, the Litchfield Historical Society, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. The following post shares tips and insights originally presented during her 2010 American Association for State and Local History Annual Meeting session in Oklahoma City, "Using Resources Wisely: Training and Evaluating...
The HRC thanks Karin Peterson, Museum Director for the State Historic Preservation Office, Department of Economic and Community Development, for serving as guest author for the following entry. Karin is responsible for the oversight of four state museums: Henry Whitfield State Museum in Guilford; Old New Gate Prison & Copper Mine in East Granby, Prudence Crandall Museum in Canterbury and the Sloane-Stanley Museum in Kent. At a time when the "success" of a museum...
The HRC thanks Rachel Quish, Administrator and Collections Manager at Wethersfield Historical Society, for serving as guest author for the following entry. In addition to Rachel's daily administrative and curatorial duties, as a young professional in a medium-sized institution, she is charged with improving the Society's Web and social media presence. Rachel also serves as Vice President for the Greater Hartford Association of Historic Houses and Museums. The caretakers of museums, historical societies and...
