Best Valerie Innella Maiers Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 50 - Jackie Chapman-Gray (Natural History Museum, University of Oxford) 36:40

5M ago36:40

36:40

We're rounding out season 4 of The M Files with a recent interview with Jackie Chapman-Grey from the University of Oxford's Natural History Museum. This special season finale was recorded "on location" during a recent trip across the pond for Val, Patty, and John. Our interview explores Jackie's museum background, which includes work both in the UK…

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Episode 49 - Will Stoutamire (University of Nebraska-Kearney) 35:54

8M ago35:54

35:54

On this edition, we take a trip to the Platte Valley in Nebraska to chat with our colleague and MPMA compatriot Dr. Will Stoutamire. Will is an associate professor of history at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. A past museum director and active public historian, Will shares his insights about working with the past both in and outside of museums.…

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Episode 48 - James Hagadorn (Denver Museum of Nature and Science) 30:44

9M ago30:44

30:44

In this edition of The M Files, we chat with Dr. James Hagadorn from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Dr. Hagadorn is the Tim & Kathryn Ryan Curator of Geology but likes to describe himself as "a detective in deep time." Join us as chat about his work at DMNS and how he shares geology with visitors. For more information about the Denver Mus…

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Episode 47 - Leigh Dudley (Federal Judicial Learning Center & Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) 30:04

11M ago30:04

30:04

On this edition of the M Files we're heading to the capital of the Sooner State to speak with Leigh Dudley. Leigh is the director of the Judicial Learning Center & Museum based at the Federal Court House in Oklahoma City. Join us as we learn about this interesting non-profit/public partnership that explores the role of the Federal Judiciary through…

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Episode 46 - Tara Damron (White Hair Memorial, Osage County, Oklahoma) 32:44

12M ago32:44

32:44

This edition of the M Files takes us to Osage County, Oklahoma, to speak with Tara Damron from the White Hair Memorial. A member of the Osage Nation, Tara has been a museum professional for over twenty years working with the history of her people and the State of Oklahoma. Join us as she shares more about the history and mission of the White Hair M…

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Episode 45 - Levi Saulnier (Canterbury Shakers Village, Canterbury, NH) 27:44

12M ago27:44

27:44

Welcome back to episode 45 of the M Files. On this edition, we are chatting with Levi Saulnier. Levi is a recent graduate of the museum studies program at Casper College (WY) and a senior at Plymouth State University (NH). He is an emerging museum professional who is working as an inventory curator at the Canterbury Shakers Village in Canterbury, N…

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Episode 44 - Andrew Dunehoo (Mountain Plains Museum Association) 36:54

1y ago36:54

36:54

Welcome back to season 4 of The M Files! We are kicking the season off with an interview with Andrew Dunehoo. Andrew was our guest several years ago. On this edition, we check in and see about his work as the new president of the Mountain-Plains Museum Association. Besides talking about MPMA's recent conference in Corpus Christi, Texas, we chat abo…

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Episode 43 - John Simmons (Museologica) 39:00

1+ y ago39:00

39:00

Hey, museum it's the final episode of season 3! In this edition we're chatting with museum professional and consultant John Simmons. John is a consultant with Museologica. Our conversation explores his background and training with natural history collections before launching into his perspectives on the museum world from a consultant's point of vie…

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Episode 43 - Laura Barry (Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Art Museum, Colonial Williamsburg) 41:35

1+ y ago41:35

41:35

For this edition of The M Files we're chatting with Laura Barry from the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Art Museum at Colonial Williamsburg. Laura talks about the museum's history and connection to one of the most recognizable historic campuses in the United States. Besides the museum, we also chat about working and living at Colonial Williamsburg. For m…

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Episode 42 - Katy Malone (McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture) 34:14

1+ y ago34:14

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On this edition we're heading to the Volunteer State to chat with Katy Malone at the McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Katy is the Curator of Academic Programs. Listen in as Katy talks about how the McClung serves as a resource to academic audiences. For more information about our guest's institut…

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Episode 41 - Jonathan Nichols (Woodman Museum) 26:35

1+ y ago26:35

26:35

On this episode of The M Files we're heading to the eastern United States to chat with Jonathan Nichols at the Woodman Museum in Dover, New Hampshire. The Woodman Museum is a fascinating local museum that exhibits the history, arts, and science-related collections through a campus of historic homes and buildings. For more information about our gues…

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Episode 40 - Patricia LaBounty (Union Pacific Railroad Museum) 43:36

2y ago43:36

43:36

All Aboard!! On this episode of The M Files, we're heading to Council Bluffs, Iowa, to chat with Patricia LaBounty at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum. The "UP" has been a part of American life, especially in the Western United States, for over 150 years. Listen in as Patricia talks about how her museum explores that vast history through a unique …

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Episode 39 - Andrea Miskewicz (KSU Museum of History and Holocaust Education) 43:42

2y ago43:42

43:42

Welcome back to The M Files! This week, we are chatting with Andrea Miskewicz at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, George. Andrea is the Director of Education for KSU's Museum of History and Holocaust Education. The MHHE explores the events surrounding one of the twentieth century's greatest tragedies. Listen in as Andrea discusses her museum …

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Episode 38 - Jim Moran (Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum) 40:48

2y ago40:48

40:48

Happy New Year from the M File Team! We are chatting with Jim Moran, the Master Printer & Collections Officer from the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. From printing presses to individual wood printing blocks, the museum has over 1.5 million pieces in its collection. It preserves the rich history and art of woodblock p…

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Episode 37 - James Taub (National World War I Museum & Memorial) 32:51

2y ago32:51

32:51

Happy Holidays from the M Files Team! James Taub from the National World War I Museum & Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, joins us for our final episode of 2022. James is the History & Engagement Special for the institution. He has had an interesting career preserving and sharing military history in the United States, especially concerning the Fir…

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Episode 36 - Rebecca Engelhardt (Museum of Glass) 33:09

2y ago33:09

33:09

Although the snow and cold of winter has arrived, the M Files crew is sitting down with Rebecca Englehardt from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington. Rebecca is the collections and exhibitions manager at the MoG. Join the conversation as learn more about Rebecca's cross country museum journey and all the interesting things happening at her mus…

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Episode - 35 - Mask in Museums 49:32

2y ago49:32

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Masks have been symbols for many cultures across the globe. Museums, as cultural venues, interact with masks in a variety of ways and means. Some museums hold masks in their collections, while others use them for fundraising. Through the global COVID pandemic, a different kind of mask became a symbol of the era. On this episode, we've invited three…

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Episode 34 - Heidi Vaughn - University of Central Oklahoma Museum Studies Program 37:25

2y ago37:25

37:25

On this episode we welcome Heidi Vaughn back to the program. Heidi, in her role at the University of Central Oklahoma, is at the forefront in preparing the next generation of museum professionals. As the Director of the Laboratory of History Museum and part of UCO's Museum Studies program she trains undergraduate and graduate students in museum the…

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Episode 33 - Ken Hickman - Penn State Athletics All-Sports Museum 40:32

2y ago40:32

40:32

College sports hold a special place in the hearts of many people. On this episode we're joined by Ken Hickman the director of the Penn State University's All-Sports Museum. The All-Sports Museum is dedicated to all varsity sports (men's and women's) at Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania. Listen in to our conversation as he describ…

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Episode 32 - Betsy Bradley - Historic Hudson Valley 37:15

2y ago37:15

37:15

Halloween is just around the corner and the M Files is heading to Sleepy Hollow. On this episode we're joined by Betsy Bradley, the Vice President of Programs and Engagement for Historic Hudson Valley. HHV manages and provides programming for five historic properties in Westchester County, New York including the home of Washington Irving, Sunnyside…

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Episode 31 - Lindsay Doyle - Fort William Henry 33:55

2y ago33:55

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On this episode, Val, Patti, and John venture (virtually) into upstate New York to chat with Lindsay Doyle. Lindsay is the director of the Fort William Henry Museum on the banks of Lake George, New York. Besides learning about some the spooky stuff associated with a French and Indian War era site, we learn more about Ft. William Henry and her journ…

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Episode 30 - Season 3 Premier at MPMA in Tulsa, OK 27:30

2y ago27:30

27:30

Hey everyone, welcome back to season 3 of The M Files! We're glad to be back after a busy summer working in the museum world. Kicking things off, John's traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the 2022 Mountain Plains Museum Association's annual conference. He's had an opportunity this week to interview some of the conference attendees about their experien…

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Episode 29 - CWAM Conference and Season 2 Finale 34:16

2+ y ago34:16

34:16

To end our second season, Patti, Val, and John spend a little time with several of the attendees at the Colorado Wyoming Association of Museums. Ranging from students to career professionals, we hear their take on the CWAM conference and some of the issues facing smaller museums in the Rocky Mountain West. So strap in as we open the cabinet of curi…

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Episode 28 - Dee Harris (Wichita State University & National Archives - Kansas City) 40:52

2+ y ago40:52

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On this edition of The M Files, Patti, Val, and John are joined by Dee Harris. Dee is museum studies professor at Wichita State University and worked for the National Archives branch in Kansas City, Missouri. Our conversation focuses on the role of museum studies and how best to prepare students for careers in the museum field. For more information…

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Episode 27 - Susan Baley (Grinnell College Museum of Art) 30:32

2+ y ago30:32

30:32

This week the M Files journey's (figuratively) to the Midwest to chat with Susan Baley. Susan is the director of the Grinnell College Museum of Art. Our conversation touches on several different subjects, including some of the challenges and benefits of academic art museums. We also learn about Susan's strangest experiences in a museum. Just a hint…

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Episode 26 - Julie Hodges (National Ranching Heritage Center) 37:41

2+ y ago37:41

37:41

Interested in learning about daily life in the Old West? Join us this week as John and Patti talk with Julie Hodges. Julie is the Helen DeVitt Jones Director of Education at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock, Texas. Julie talks about her work in preserving the lifeways of the Old West, especially during the Heritage Center's Annual "…

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Episode 25 - Kallie Moore (University of Montana & PBS's Eons) 40:07

2+ y ago40:07

40:07

On this edition of The M Files we have a fun conversation with Kallie Moore. Kallie is the collections manager at the University of Montana's Paleontology Center. She's also a co-host of PBS's Eons. Eons explores different topics related to the history of life on earth. John, Patti, and Kallie talk about her experiences as a fossil librarian and he…

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Episode 24 - Erin Anderson (Western Heritage Museum & Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame) 30:28

2+ y ago30:28

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Have you ever found a live bull in your museum? Listen in as we share a fantastic conversation with Erin Anderson, Executive Director of the Western Heritage Museum & Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame. Erin is based at New Mexico Junior College, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Besides learning more about the bull in the museum, Erin, Patti, Val, and John discus…

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Episode 23 - Delaynna Trim (Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art) 33:30

3y ago33:30

33:30

On this edition of The M Files, Patti, Val, and John chat with our friend Delaynna Trim. Delaynna is the Curator of Collections at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Besides learning about her strangest experience in a museum, we talk about museum disaster planning and non-profit fundraising. For more information about the M Files…

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Episode 22 - Steve Whittington (National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum) 41:44

3y ago41:44

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Steve Whittington from the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum joins John and Patti for this episode. Steve is a past President of the Mountain Plains Museum Association with over thirty years. He has been a museum director for most of his career. Our conversation touches on his experiences and a brief look at the NMHF. Our interview also touch…

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Episode 21 - Museums & The Great Resignation 34:54

3y ago34:54

34:54

Happy Holidays from the M Files team! This week our team sits down for a roundtable discussion on the Great Resignation. As with other industries, museums are seeing an upheaval as professional staff, especially administrators, begin departing their institutions. John, Patti, and Val discuss how these departures affect museums and some of the reaso…

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Episode 20 - Madeline Calise (Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Center) 22:44

3y ago22:44

22:44

We're going a little above and beyond for this edition of the M Files. From the Space Coast of Florida we are speaking with Madeline Calise. Madeline is registrar at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Center in Florida. Our conversation with Madeline explores some of the difficulties working in Florida, including climate, weather, and wildlife. For…

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Episode 19 - Dan Brosz (North Carolina Arts Council) 26:50

3y ago26:50

26:50

For this edition of the M Files, Patti, Val, and John chat with their good friend and long-time colleague, Dan Brosz. Dan is Arts and Community Director for the North Carolina Arts Council. He previously worked as the Curator of Collections for the South Dakota State Historical Society. He also work with the Association of South Dakota Museums (ASD…

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Episode 18 - Steve Schnell (Science Zone) 32:06

3y ago32:06

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This edition of the M Files gathers around in John's kitchen...quite literally...to talk with Steve Schnell. Steve is the executive director of The Science Zone in Casper, Wyoming. Our discussion with Steve looks at various topics, including the pitfalls of moving, how to engage a non-traditional audience, and how museums of different disciplines c…

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Episode 17 - Eric Wimmer (Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum) 24:35

3y ago24:35

24:35

Happy Halloween from the M Files Crew! Eric Wimmer is our guest on this edition of the M Files. He is a long-standing friend and professional colleague. A native of New Mexico, his professional journey has taken him through several states in the Rocky Mountain region. He has worked in a range of museums, including history, art, military, and a spoo…

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Episode 16 - Mountain Plains Museum Association 2021 28:24

3y ago28:24

28:24

The M Files crew went on the road to Sioux Falls, South Dakota last week for the 2021 Mountain Plains Museum Association's annual conference. In between sessions, we interviewed several conference attendees. This group included several seasoned museum professionals, conference vendors, and museum studies students. Listen in each interviewee shares …

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Episode 15 - Heather Coffman 32:52

3y ago32:52

32:52

Welcome back to Season 2 of The M Files Podcast! To kick off our second season, we're joined by Heather Coffman. Heather is the museum registrar at the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center in Lawton, Oklahoma. As usual, we start our conversation by asking Heather about her strangest experience in a museum. Then we dive right in to learn mor…

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Episode 14 - Season 1 Finale 24:25

3+ y ago24:25

24:25

Six months and fifteen episodes later we've come to end of the first season of "The M Files." Listen in as John, Valerie, and Patti talk about some lessons learned about podcasting and how the pandemic has affected the museum world. Don't worry, this isn't the last hurray for our fearless podcasters! They'll be back in October 2021 with more news, …

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Episode 13 - Danny Bills (Wichita Falls Museum of Art) 1:03:38

3+ y ago1:03:38

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Hey museum fans, this week we have a fantastic episode featuring Danny Bills. Danny is the Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art in Wichita Falls, Texas. As both an artist and museum professional, Danny has a unique view of the museum world. During the Museum Wire, Danny joins John, Val, and Patti to discuss fund…

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Episode 12 - Dave Kennedy (U.S. Marshals Museum) 1:00:03

3+ y ago1:00:03

1:00:03

This week the M Files team welcomes an old friend to the program, Dave Kennedy. Dave is the curator of collections for the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Before his time with the USMM, Dave worked in small museums across the West in places like Cody, Wyoming. He brings a wealth of museum experience, including within the realm of hist…

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Episode 11 - Cyrus Green (Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology) 28:36

3+ y ago28:36

28:36

This week the M Files goes to the east coast to speak with Cyrus Green. Cyrus is a Curatorial Assistant at The Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology. Founded in 1859 by zoologist Louis Agassiz, the MCZ has over twenty million specimens in its collections. Cyrus joins us for the museum wire to discuss antiquated/older collections techniques before j…

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Episode 10 - Benjamin Clark (Charles M. Schulz Museum) 51:41

3+ y ago51:41

51:41

This week we journey to California for a special interview with an old friend. Benjamin Clark's museum career includes almost two decades of experiences. His current position allows him to work closely with the history and legacy of comic strip artist Charles M. Schulz. Schulz is the creator of the Peanuts comic strip along characters like Snoopy, …

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Episode 9 - Lauren Hunley (Western Heritage Center) 36:03

4y ago36:03

36:03

Educator, curator, graphic designer, historian, and published author, this week's guest has worn a lot of different museum "hats." Join us in welcoming Lauren Hunley to The M Files. Lauren is the community historian with the Western Heritage Center in Billings, Montana. Listen in as she shares her experiences working in museums across the United St…

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Episode 8 - Shaley George (National Orphan Train Complex) 27:37

4y ago27:37

27:37

History museums often preserve and interpret the stories of areas, people, or specific events. Our guest this week on The M Files leads an institution describing a little known movement in American history, the orphan trains. Shaley George has led the National Orphan Train Complex for over six years. Her institution shares the stories of thousands …

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Episode 7 - Casey Seger (Great Plains Art Museum) 37:04

4y ago37:04

37:04

Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2021 with a new episode of "The M Files." Listen in as John, Patti, Val pull another topic out of the magic hat for the "Museum Wire." Later in the program we interview our friend Casey Seger. Casey is the museum registrar at the Great Plains Art Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. Besides sharing his insights on the muse…

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Episode 6 - Michael Williams (Oklahoma Territorial Museum & Carnegie Library) 38:55

4y ago38:55

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Join us for our last episode of 2020! In this episode listen in as John Patti, and Val pull another topic out of the hat for a brief round table discussion during the Museum Wire. Late we share our interview with Michael Williams. Michael is the registrar and assistant curator at the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library in Guthrie, Okla…

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Episode 5 - Nathan Doerr (Draper Natural History Museum, Buffalo Bill Center of the West) 27:37

4y ago27:37

27:37

This week we welcome our good friend Nathan Doerr to the program. Nathan is the Willis McDonald IV Curator of Natual Science at the Draper Natural History Museum. The Draper is part of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. In addition to our interview Nathan, join us for the Museum Wire as we discuss the roles and need for local mus…

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Episode 4 - Lisa Hatchadoorian (Museum of Art Fort Collins) 25:25

4y ago25:25

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This week we discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on museums followed by an interview with Lisa Hatchadoorian from the Museum of Art Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado. In our "Museum Wire" segment, we discuss recent news articles highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the museum community. These articles include a much discussed piece o…

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Episode 3 - Andrew Dunehoo (Museum Curator & Director of Cultural Affairs at The Indian Museum of North America) 40:03

4y ago40:03

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This week we explore the ethical dilemma of selling museum collections followed by an interview with Andrew Dunehoo from The Indian Museum of North America at the Crazy Horse Monument in South Dakota. In our "Museum Wire" segment, we discuss a pair of news articles concerning the sale of museum collections. The first article explores the recent sal…

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Bonus Episode - MPMA 2020 Virtual Conference Recap 25:25

4y ago25:25

25:25

The M Files is bringing out its first bonus episode. Recently the Mountain Plains Museum Association held a virtual conference. One of six regional museum associations in the United States, MPMA, planned an annual in-person meeting in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. However, MPMA moved the conference online due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Join Val, Patti,…

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