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Reconstructing Historical Demography in New Haven
A Work in Progress I want to reconstruct the historical racial demography of New Haven with the longer-term goal of connecting it with patterns in Medical Institution of Yale College student housing and the location of institutions like the hospital. (The Medical Institution has since become the Yale School of Medicine.) Today, housing in New… Continue reading
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Final Internship Reflections: Bridging the Gap Between Museum Practice and Historical Learning
As I look back on my internship at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, I am deeply appreciative for the invaluable insights and experiences it has provided me. Because of my internship, I am much more aware of how museums operate behind the scenes, from the meticulous planning of exhibits to the… Continue reading
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Internship Reflections
During my internship at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, I’ve learned about the role of the digital public humanities in a large museum setting. One of the most striking aspects of this experience has been the collaborative nature of the projects I’ve been involved in. Working with various teams, including communication… Continue reading
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Can we bring Historical Thinking to Museum Exhibits?: An Internship Update
My internship at the National Museum of African American History and Culture has provided me with firsthand experience with creating historical exhibits, specifically with the “In Slavery’s Wake” (ISW) exhibit. However, as I reflect on my experiences and compare them to my coursework in the GMU Digital Public Humanities certificate program, I realize that the… Continue reading
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Internship Update #4
Now that I’m more than halfway through with my internship at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, it’s interesting to look back and think about where I started and what I’ve learned since. When I started my internship, I thought of exhibit building as a mostly intellectual exercise done by a small… Continue reading
