376 p. illus. (part col.) ports. (part col.) col. maps. 29 cm.
Contents
Chapters: New England - Atlantic gateway - Appalachian frontier - The old South - The great river - Lakes and prairie - The great plains - The Spanish southwest - The farthest frontier.
Summary
"A pictorial history of America in terms of the places where history was made--places that you can visit today. The book is divided into nine geographic sections, each abundantly illustrated with rare photographs, eyewitness paintings, drawings, engravings, and sketches." [from the publisher]
Kenneth L. Ames, Barbara Franco, and L. Thomas Frye, editors.
ISBN
0761989323 (alk. paper)
Place of Publication
Walnut Creek, CA
Publisher
AltaMira Press, published in cooperation with the American Association for State and Local History,
Date of Publication
c1997.
Physical Description
viii, 336 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
American Association for State and Local History book series
Notes
Originally published: Nashville, Tenn. : American Association for State and Local History, c1992.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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
Summary
"Ideas and Images presents eleven case studies, walking you through the process of developing interpretive history exhibits. Learn how to identify and build new audiences, work with consultants and experts, cope with institutional change, present temporary and permanent exhibitions, and experiment with new subjects, design techniques and media." [Amazon.com]
"The American people have come to expect that certain public buildings-like state capitols, county courthouses, and historic landmarks-will have brief historical sketches to enrich visits to them. This book will help individuals develop such guides. Readers will also gain an awareness of the significance of public places in the life of a community." [from Amazon.com]
