Nina Thomas is the manager of the Westerville History Museum, which is part of the public library system in Westerville, Ohio. In this episode, Nina discusses her academic and professional background, life as a museum manager, the nature of the museum’s public outreach efforts, and what a museum manager might look for in job applicants.
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Westerville History Museum
Clint Smith, How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America (Little, Brown, 2021) - recommended by Nina
Philomena Cunk - recommended by Nina
Jennifer Schuessler, “As Historians Gather, No Truce in the History Wars,” New York Times, January 8, 2023 - recommended by Rob
Researching Puerto Rican History: Deirdre Lannon - Senior Lecturer, Texas State University
Scott Black - Historian, Southern New Hampshire University
Karen Sieber - Humanities Specialist, McGillicuddy Humanities Center, University of Maine
Adam Lehman - Assistant Professor, Guilford Technical Community College
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Shenetha Solomon - Consultant, Researcher, and Teacher
ICOFOM 2020 Annual Assembly
Theoretical Museology in US and Tribal Contexts Symposium - Panel III: Theoretical Museology and the Functions of Museums in the Community
Theoretical Museology in US and Tribal Contexts Symposium - Panel II: Theoretical Museology and Ethics
Theoretical Museology in US and Tribal Contexts Symposium - Day 2 Opening Remarks and Keynote Addresses
Theoretical Museology in US and Tribal Contexts Symposium - Panel I: Understanding and Teaching Museology
Theoretical Museology in US and Tribal Contexts Symposium - Day 1 Opening Remarks and Keynote addresses
Teaching History: Sarah Estee - Adjunct Instructor, Southern New Hampshire University
Teaching Careers for Historians: Gregory Robinson - Adjunct Instructor, SNHU
Journalism Careers for Historians: Larry Tye - Author and Director, Health Coverage Fellowship
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Richard Driver - Assistant Professor, McLennan Community College
Policing a Free Society: Demilitarization and Defunding the Police
Policing a Free Society: The Death of George Floyd
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