Preservation Technology Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the Preservation Technology podcast, the show that brings you the people and projects that are bringing innovation to preservation.
Catherine Cooper speaks with Stephanie, a volunteer at the Jim Henson Boyhood Exhibit, Birthplace of the Frog.
Dr. Catherine Cooper speaks with Dr. Bonnie Clark about excavations of the gardens at the Amache WWII Incarceration Camp
Catherine Cooper speaks with Mary Puckett, associate acquisitions editor at the University Press of Florida
Dr. Catherine Cooper speaks with Gordon Umbarger and Sandra Vicchio about the ongoing building renovations at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Dr. Catherine Cooper speaks with Suzy Eskenazi and Dr. Nicole Herzog about their book "With Grit and Determination: A Century of Change for Women in Great Basin and American Archaeology"
Dr. Catherine Cooper speaks with Sophie Ziegler about the Louisiana Trans Oral History Project
Catherine Cooper speaks with leaders of the Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum about the stories shared and made there.
Dr. Catherine Cooper speaks with board members of the Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum in Cleveland, Mississippi about the creation, purpose and growth of the museum.
Catherine Cooper speaks with Sophie Ziegler and Leah Duncan at the Louisiana State University Library about their work on the Y'ALL initiative to increase the diversity of the Louisiana Digital Library holdings.
Catherine Cooper speaks with Superintendent Chris Collins about the establishment of Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park
Dr. Catherine Cooper, Research Scientist at NCPTT, speaking with Stacie Petersen, Director of Exhibitions and Registrar at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, about the “Why Keep That?” exhibit.
Cory Rogge, the Andrew W. Mellon Research Scientist at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Menil Collection. In this podcast, they talk about Cory’s work examining the pigments and works of Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica
Heidi Swierenga, Senior Conservator at the Museum of Anthropology--frequently called MOA--in Vancouver, British Columbia. In this podcast they talk about MOA's Collections Access Program.
Allison Titman, Executive Director of the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In this podcast they talk about how the pandemic has affected small museums.
Dr. Gina Borromeo, Curator of Ancient Art at the Rhode Island School of Design Art Museum. In this podcast, they talk about Gina’s work on redesigning the RISD Museum’s Egyptian Art exhibit and the museum’s decision to rehouse the mummy, Nesmin, in his sarcophagus.
Today we join Catherine Cooper as she speaks with Dr. Jennifer Kramer, who holds a joint position at the Museum of Anthropology--frequently called MOA--and the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. In this podcast they talk about Dr. Kramer's recent exhibit, “Shake Up: Preserving What We Value,” which explores earthquakes from a variety of perspectives including First Nations narratives and teachings, and the seismic upgrades that the museum will undergo.
Today we join Catherine Cooper as she speaks with Laura McKie, the creator and current director of the Lucy Burns Museum at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia. In this episode they talk about the women who picketed the White House in pursuit of women’s right to vote, and how these suffragists fit into the larger history of women’s suffrage in the United States
Today we join Catherine Cooper as she speaks with Dr. Gina Borromeo, Curator of Ancient Art at the Rhode Island School of Design Art Museum. In this podcast, they talk about Gina’s work on redesigning the RISD Museum’s Egyptian Art exhibit and the museum’s decision to rehouse the mummy, Nesmin, in his sarcophagus.
Jason Church talks to students from the University of Hawaiʻi Hilo. In this podcast, they talk about the students’ cemetery preservation work at Kalaupapa National Historic Park.
Catherine Cooper speaks with Josh Burford and Maigen Sullivan, the co-founders of the Invisible Histories Project. In this podcast they talk about the Invisible Histories Project and their work finding and preserving queer history in the South
Welcome to the Preservation Technology Podcast, the show that brings you the people and projects that are bringing innovation to preservation. I’m Kevin Ammons with the National Park Service’s National Center for Preservation Technology and Training. Today we join Catherine Cooper as she speaks with Allison Titman, Executive Director of the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In this podcast they talk about how the pandemic has affected small museums.
Jason Church talks with students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. In this podcast, they talk about the Hawaiian studies program at University of Hawaii. Speakers: CJ Sweezey,Emma Tanigawa, Jason Church.
Today we join North Dakota State University's Alison Rohly as she speaks with Drs. Stuart Croll and Dante Battocchi. In this podcast, they talk about Dr. Croll's work with conserving modern art and Dr. Battocchi’s work with conserving metal sculptures.
Catherine Cooper speaks with Frank Perez, president of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. In this podcast they talk about the Project's history and role in advocating for the preservation of queer history in Louisiana.
Jason Church speaks with Dominic DeRubis, historic preservation mason at HPTC. In this podcast they talk about Dom‰s career with the National Park Service and how he originally joined up with Williamsport Preservation Training Center.
Catherine Cooper speaks with Jason Church, Chief of Technical Services at NCPTT. In this podcast they talk about his new project scanning and documenting slave and tenant cabins across the United States before this vernacular architectural form disappears.
The Caddos and Their Ancestors Archaeology and the Native People of Northwest Louisiana, Where They Are and Their Place in History: "Our historic records only go back a couple of centuries, but we have evidence of people here for the last 12 to 14,000 years. That, of course, we know most of that time through archaeological research, through the study of the objects, and the alterations to the landscape that people left in the past. It's a different perspective on the past.
Catherine Cooper speaks with Robert Watt, author of People Among the People: The Public Art of Susan Pointâ€,. In this podcast they talk about his new book, and the importance of Dr. Pointâ€,s art in the revitalization of Coast Salish art forms
Guests: David Rau and Matthew Marshall at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Subject: Inception and design of Miss Florence's Palette Trees and their new book highlighting the collection of over 200 artistsâ€, palettes. NCPTT: Catherine Cooper
Jason Church with Cathie Magee and Michiko Adachi Increasing visitor accessibility while preserving the character of the historic landscape.
with David Driapsa and Jason Christensen Increasing visitor accessibility while preserving the character of the historic landscape.
In this second part, Catherine Cooper continues an interview with with Ingrid Neuman at Rhode Island School of Design Museum about silver conservation work on an exhibition called Gorham Silver Designing Brilliance 1850 to 1970.
Catherine Cooper speaks with with Ingrid Neuman at Rhode Island School of Design Museum about silver conservation work on an exhibition called Gorham Silver Designing Brilliance 1850 to 1970.
Jason Church speaks with Kaile Luga and Ka`ohulani McGuire about cultural protocols and working in the cemeteries of Kalaupapa National Historical Park.
with Jack Pyburn, preservation architect at Lord, Aeck and Sargent Jason Church speaks with Jack Pyburn, preservation architect at Lord, Aeck and Sargent. They discuss Pyburn's career influences and current preservation projects.
Today we join NCPTT's Mary Striegel as she speaks with former NCPTT intern Satish Pandey. Satish is currently a professor in the department of conservation at the National Museum Institute, New Delhi, India.
Jason Church speaks with Jimmy Price, historic Red Mason and founder of Virginia Lime Works. In this podcast they talk about how Price helped bring Lime back to masonry in America.
Alex Beard speaks with two objects conservators and a historic preservationist for the National Park Service in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Jason Church speaks with Kacey Hadick, Heritage and Conservation Program Manager at CyArk. In this podcast they talk about CyArkâ€,s Digital Documentation Kits for rapid documentation of endangered cultural sites.
Alex Beard on HHACE and how they are preserving American history Alex Beard as she speaks with several architects, conservators, and historians at the Collections Conservation Branch for the Park Service in the Northeast Region known as HACE.
Jason Church with Michael Smoucha Jason Church speaks with Michael Smoucha about Historic Stained Glass Windows
Jason Church speaks with Thomas Visser about Thomas' new book "Porches of North America."
Jason Church with Kim Samaniego and Lauralee Buchanan NCPTTâ€,s Jason Church as speaks with SCA interns Kim Samaniego and Lauralee Buchanan about their experiences with the Student Conservation Association.
NCPTT's Maggie O'Neill speaks with Chrissy Terry, the Assistant Director of Career and Alumni Success at the Savannah College of Art and Design. In the podcast, they talk about successful strategies for job hunting in the field of Historic Preservation.
Students Rebuild Baboon Damaged Walls Davison Chiwara, lecturer at Midland State University in Zimbabwe, Africa.
Maggie O'Neill speaks with Emily Beck, the manager of interpretation for the Coastal Heritage Society in Savannah, Georgia, as they talk about how to interpret a history spanning three centuries across five different historical sites.
Jason Church speaks with Susan Duhl, an art conservator and collections management consultant. In this podcast, Susan talks about disaster response and preparedness.
Ethan Angelica and Diana Montano talk about how Museum Hack is changing the way we view museums.
Today we join NCPTT's Maggie O'Neill as she speaks with Stephanie Nelson and Leah Edwards at the Olmstead Center for Landscape Preservation in Boston, MA. In this podcast, they will discuss Stephanie and Leah's work with the National Park Service's Cultural Landscapes program and their past internships at NCPTT.
Modern Problems with Early Motoring: The Replica Ford Quadricycle Alex Beard speaks with conservation technician Andrew Ganem and former performance engineer at Ford Racing Mose Nowland at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. In this podcast, they will discuss the restoration of a reproduction of Henry Ford's first vehicle, the 1896 Quadricycle.
Collections specialists, technicians, and conservators Alex Beard speaks with several collections specialists, technicians, and conservators at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. In this podcast, they will discuss their jobs at Henry Ford and how they are preserving American history
Talking with Historic Preservation Students about their career choice Today we join NCPTT Jason Church as he speaks with members of the Student Preservation Association at the Savannah College of Art and Design. In this podcast SPA members talk about why they chose historic preservation as a career path
Monica Rhodes on the HOPE Crew Project at Melrose Plantation Today we join NCPTT Jason Church as he speaks with Molly Dickerson facility's manager of the Melrose Plantation And Monica Rhodes, manager of the HOPE Crew Program for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In this episode, Jason is talking with them about the recent HOPE Crew Project at Melrose Plantation.
Today we join NCPTT's Jason Church as he speaks with Monica Rhodes, Manager of the HOPE Crew for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In this episode, Monica Rhodes talks about HOPE Crew projects and the program's youth outreach.
Talking with Jo Farb Hernandez about SPACES Today we join NCPTT's Jason Church as he speaks with Jo Farb Hernández, Director of SPACES. In this episode, Jo Farb talks about SPACES and the organization's efforts to bring awareness to our environment and their self-taught artist creators to documentation and preservation.
Today we join NCPTT's Jason Church as he speaks with Chad Keller, professor of historic preservation at the Savannah College of Art and Design. In this episode Chad talks about a SCAD class project to digitally document and reconstruct Old Sheldon Church in Yemassee, South Carolina.
Katheryn Hallett Today we join NCPTT's Jason Church as he speaks with Katheryn Hallett, preventive conservation manager, Historic Royal Palaces. In this episode, Katheryn is talking about her time as an NCPTT intern and the conservation career that she has had since.
Lynton Lasers Today we join NCPTT's Jason Church as he speaks with Dr. Martin Cooper, a Consultation Consultant with Lynton Lasers. In this podcast, Martin talks about his work with Laser Cleaning.
Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission Today we join NCPTT's Jason Church as he speaks with Megan Lord, Director of the Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission. In this podcast, Megan talks about her work in Alexandria, Louisiana and her experiences since interning at NCPTT.
Today we join NCPTT's Jason Church as he speaks with Alison Castaneda, Conservator at the Textile Conservation Workshop of South Salem, New York. In this episode Alison is talking about a recent treatment to a WWE wrestling costume.
Today we join NCPTTs' Jason Church as he speaks with Christian Hernandez, writer for Plinth Magazine. In this podcast, Christian talks about his work with Plinth Magazine and lessons learned from the small museum
National Park Service LGBTQ History Month Today we join NCPTT's Jason Church as he speaks with Margaret Puglisi, Vice president of Congressional Cemetery about their recent goat grazing project
National Park Service LGBTQ History Month Celebrating the National Park Service LGBT History Month, NCPTT's Jason Church as he speaks with Mary O'Connell Murphy, Library Project Manager at the Schlesinger Library of Harvard University. In this podcast, Mary talks about her work with Lavender Landmarks, LGBT sites in Charleston, South Carolina.
National Mall Plan Project Part 3 (Podcast Episode 54) Today we join NCPTT's Paul Cady as he speaks with Michael Stachowicz about the National Mall Plan Project. This is the last of a three part series about the design of the National Mall turf renovation project.
Today we join NCPTT's Paul Cady as he speaks with Susan Spain, the National Mall Plan Project Executive and a landscape architect with the National Park Service for more than twenty-four years. In the first of this three part series, they'll talk about the design of the National Mall turf renovation project.
Today we join NCPTT's Paul Cady as he speaks with Sean Kennealy about the National Mall Plan Project. In the second of this three part series about the design of the National Mall turf renovation project.
Today we join NCPTT's Jason Church as he speaks with Tricia Nelson, Director of the Mississippi College Historic Preservation Program.