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Story 06: The Big Move
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| Archive Title: 06. The Big Move - Chapter
By Mike Spock Download |
| Archive Title: A Joint Venture- Article
Date Original: 09/1980 Description: This article focuses on the architectural side of the museums. From renovation of the old wool warehouse to fit the museum layouts, to what each museum brought to the table for its visitors. Museum News shares the story of how the two shared more than just space, they shared ideas. Creator(s): Museum News - publisher Keywords: audience cross servicing; museum collaboration; warehouse renovation; Boston community relations Download |
| Archive Title: A Slice of City in the Cross Section- Article
Date Original: October 1979 Description: Featured in the in-depth article, is the "remarkable participatory exhibit called City Slice". The exhibit features city lights, cables, working manholes, and of course the centerpiece which is a house that is sliced, showing what houses look like when stripped down. It also goes into the new Museum Wharf exhibit and has many great pictures. Creator(s): American Institute of Architects - publisher; Craig, Lois - author; Rosenthal, Steve - photographer Keywords: architectural driven exhibits; audience retention; interactive exhibits; Sylvia Sawin curator Download |
| Archive Title: Agnes at Work- Photograph
Date Original: To Be Entered Description: Agnes at work in behind-the-scenes in BCM. Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum Keywords: Agnes; staff collaboration; audience retention; making education fun Download |
| Archive Title: American Indian Day- Flyer
Date Original: March 7, 1982 Description: A festival of games, music, crafts and demonstations celebrating and featuring Native Americans Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum Keywords: Gladys Widdiss, Joe Johns, Lavinia Underwood, Wampanoag, Cherokee, Creek, Native Americans, activities, multi-cultural Download |
| Archive Title: An Affordable Waterfront Site- Interview
Date Original: February 25, 2010 and January 17, 2006 Description: Dan Prigmore, who eventually took over the moving project's finances, and David Burnham, a museum trustee, are interviewed about what ended up being the Museum Wharf and how at first glance in 1968, the site was in a relatively secluded area, but had potential. David Burnham talks about his connections that ultimately lead him to the Museum Wharf. 5:03 Creator(s): David Burnham - interviewee; Dan Prigmore - interviewee; Mike Spock - interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer Keywords: adaptable real estate; South Boston location; real estate prices; expansion; institutional stability Download |
| Archive Title: Anne Butterfield and Duncan Smith Interviews- Working Script
Date Original: September 9, 2006 and October 10, 2006 Description: Anne Butterfield, a BCM campaign assistant, and Duncan Smith talk about the tactics they used to persuade people that the newly chosen Museum Wharf site was a viable option. Creator(s): Anne Butterfield- interviewee; Duncan Smith - interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer Keywords: Museum Wharf; viability; museum environment; recruiting lunches Download |
| Archive Title: Anne Butterfield, Duncan Smith, John Stebbins, and Ben Schore Interviews- Working Script
Date Original: September 9, 2006, October 10, 2006, June 18, 2007 and October 19, 2005 Description: Anne Butterfield, Duncan Smith, John Stebbins, and Ben Schore are featured in this interview detailing their experiences with each other and how their collaborative meetings set the tone for the project. Creator(s): Anne Butterfield - interviewee; Ben Schore - interviewee; Duncan Smith- interviewee; John Stebbins - interviewee; Mike Spock- interviewer; Carol Yourman - videographer Keywords: non-profit leadership; meetings; collaboration; problem solving Download |
| Archive Title: April at the Boston Children's Museum- Flyer
Date Original: To Be Entered Description: The days in which BCM was host to activities and performances are listed as well as informational highlights. Creator(s): Boston Children's Museum Keywords: entertainment; performances; activities; educational Download |
| Archive Title: Atlas Stores- Photograph
Date Original: June 1977 Description: This photo shows the side of the Museum Wharf building exterior, looking upward. The phrase, "Atlas Stores" can be seen, and refers to past lives the old warehouse has had. Creator(s): Merrill, David - photographer Keywords: Atlas Stores; Museum Wharf; warehouse repurposing; community engagement Download |