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The Museum Files PodcastEpisode 51 - Chantry Banks (Director of Museums and Historic Sites, Oklahoma Historical Society)In this edition of The Museum Files, the team chats with Chantry Banks from the Oklahoma Historical Society. Chantry is the Director of Museums and Historic Sites, overseeing various cultural properties in the Sooner State. Listen in as we learn more about his work, background, and love for the museum world.For more information about The Oklahoma Historical Society visit -https://www.okhistory.org/For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.comFor more information...2025-04-1640 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 52 - Rusty Baker (Executive Director, PA Museums)Museums draw their strength when working together. Rusty Baker is our guest on this episode of the Museum Files. Rusty is the executive director of PA Museums, the Keystone State's museum association. Listen in as we chat with Rusty about his work PA Museums, the role of state museum associations, and his love for the museum world.For more information about PA Museums - https://pamuseums.org/For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.comFor more...2025-04-1640 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 53 - Johnny Antonelli (Lead Preparator, Oklahoma Contemporary)Museums are more than curators and directors. Exhibitions require skilled preparators to make the magic happen. Johnny Antonelli from Oklahoma Contemporary is on hand for this edition of the Museum Files to share his experiences as an exhibit preparator. We chat about his path into the museum world, his experiences installing world-class exhibitions, training the next generation of preparators, and his artistic career. For more information about the Oklahoma Contemporary -https://oklahomacontemporary.org/For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - t...2025-04-1632 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 54 - Allison Maluchnik (Executive Director, The Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center)American Alliance of Museum accreditation is one of the highest accolades in the museum world. It marks institutions with a demonstrated commitment to industry standards and best practices. The process of accreditation and reaccreditation can be very stressful for museum administrators and staff. Allison Maluchnik from the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center is our guest on this edition of the Museum Files. Allison will be sharing her recent experiences as the Nicolaysen underwent AAM reaccreditation. For more information about the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center -https://www.thenic.org/For more information a...2025-04-1643 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 50 - Jackie Chapman-Gray (Natural History Museum, University of Oxford)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 and Australia. We also learn more about the mission of the NHM and her work as a conservator.For more information about the National History Museum, University of Oxford -https://oumnh.ox.ac.uk/For more...2024-05-2436 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 49 - Will Stoutamire (University of Nebraska-Kearney)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.For more information about the History Program at the University of Nebraska-Kearney -https://www.unk.edu/academics/history/index.phpFor more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www...2024-02-2935 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 48 - James Hagadorn (Denver Museum of Nature and Science)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 Museum of Nature and Science -https://www.dmns.org/For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail...2024-02-1330 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 47 - Leigh Dudley (Federal Judicial Learning Center & Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)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 the lens of the cases and history of the Western District Court of Oklahoma. One of these cases involved infamous bank robber George "Machine Gun Kelly" Barnes.For more information about the Federal Judicial Learning Center & Museum...2023-12-1430 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 46 - Tara Damron (White Hair Memorial, Osage County, Oklahoma)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 Memorial along with its connection to the events chronicled by author David Grann in his 2017 book "Killers of the Flower Moon."(There are some slight audio distortions in the episode.)...2023-11-3032 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 45 - Levi Saulnier (Canterbury Shakers Village, Canterbury, NH)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, NH. Listen in as we chat with Levi about his experiences so far in the museum world and some advice he has for students interested in working in the field.For more information about the Canterbury Shakers Village2023-11-1627 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 44 - Andrew Dunehoo (Mountain Plains Museum Association)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 about the association and its role in continuing museum education.For more information about the Mountain-Plains Museum Associationhttps://www.mpma.netFor more information about the M FilesFacebook...2023-11-0236 min
Winds Of ChangeMuseums as Community Partners: Collaborating for Cultural Enrichment with Valerie Innella Maiers and John WoodwardDo you want to stay ahead in the digital age and ensure your museum thrives? Are you looking for ways to adapt and embrace the opportunities of the digital landscape? Join us as Valerie Innella Maiers and John Woodward share their insights on how museums can evolve their role in the digital age. Discover the solution they will be presenting, which will enable you to achieve the desired outcome of adapting and thriving in the digital world. In a world silenced by the pandemic, Valerie and John found themselves faced with a daunting reality. But within the...2023-07-2038 min
Winds Of ChangeMuseums as Community Partners: Collaborating for Cultural Enrichment with Valerie Innella Maiers and John WoodwardDo you want to stay ahead in the digital age and ensure your museum thrives? Are you looking for ways to adapt and embrace the opportunities of the digital landscape? Join us as Valerie Innella Maiers and John Woodward share their insights on how museums can evolve their role in the digital age. Discover the solution they will be presenting, which will enable you to achieve the desired outcome of adapting and thriving in the digital world. In a world silenced by the pandemic, Valerie and John found themselves faced with a daunting reality. But within the...2023-07-2038 minWinds Of ChangeMuseums as Community Partners: Collaborating for Cultural Enrichment with Valerie Innella Maiers and John WoodwardDo you want to stay ahead in the digital age and ensure your museum thrives? Are you looking for ways to adapt and embrace the opportunities of the digital landscape? Join us as Valerie Innella Maiers and John Woodward share their insights on how museums can evolve their role in the digital age. Discover the solution they will be presenting, which will enable you to achieve the desired outcome of adapting and thriving in the digital world. In a world silenced by the pandemic, Valerie and John found themselves faced with a daunting reality. But within the...2023-07-2038 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 43 - John Simmons (Museologica)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 view.**Please note we had some technical issues with the recording for one of our co-hosts. Their feed cuts out about halfway through the episode.**For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail...2023-04-1339 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 43 - Laura Barry (Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Art Museum, Colonial Williamsburg)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 more information about our guest's institutions:Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Art Museum at Colonial Williamsburg - https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/explore/art-museums/Colonial Williamsburg - https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/For more information about the...2023-03-3041 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 42 - Katy Malone (McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture)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 institutions:McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture - https://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.com2023-03-1634 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 41 - Jonathan Nichols (Woodman Museum)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 guest's institutions:Woodman Museum - https://woodmanmuseum.org/For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.comFor more...2023-02-2526 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 40 - Patricia LaBounty (Union Pacific Railroad Museum)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 collection... including the skull cap from a failed Wyoming train robber.For more information about our guest's institutions:Union Pacific Railroad Museum - http://uprrmuseum.org/For more information...2023-02-0943 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 39 - Andrea Miskewicz (KSU Museum of History and Holocaust Education)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 journey and how she and her educational team explores and shares Holocaust history with people of all ages.For more information about our guest's institutions:KSU Museum of History and Holocaust Education - https://historymuseum.kennesaw.edu/2023-01-2743 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 38 - Jim Moran (Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum)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 printing, practicing "preservation through use." Listen as Jim shares more of his experiences as a master printer and they shaped the Hamilton and his museum journey.For more information about our guest's institutions:Hamilton Wood Type...2023-01-1240 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 37 - James Taub (National World War I Museum & Memorial)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 First World War.Listen in as we chat with James about his museum journey and learn more about an iconic institution that has been part of the Kansas City community since the mid-1920s.For more information about our...2022-12-2932 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 36 - Rebecca Engelhardt (Museum of Glass)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 museum.For more information about our guest's institutions:Museum of Glass - https://www.museumofglass.org/ For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail...2022-12-1533 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode - 35 - Mask in MuseumsMasks 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 museum professions to share their insights and experiences with masks. Michael Williams is the Registrar and Assistant Curator at the Oklahoma Territorial Museum & Carnegie Library (Guthrie, Oklahoma). Lisa Hatchadoorian is the Executive Director for Museum of Art: Fort Collins (Fort...2022-12-0149 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 34 - Heidi Vaughn - University of Central Oklahoma Museum Studies ProgramOn 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 theory and practice. Listen in as Heidi shares her insights with museum studies.For more information about the UCO Laboratory of History MuseumWeb - https://www.uco.edu/cla/departments/history-geography/laboratory-of-history-museum/For...2022-11-1737 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 33 - Ken Hickman - Penn State Athletics All-Sports MuseumCollege 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 describes his museum, some of the challenges facing his museum, and how his staff uses sport as a lens for exploring broader topics in history.For more information about the Penn State Athletics All-Sports MuseumWeb - https...2022-11-0340 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 32 - Betsy Bradley - Historic Hudson ValleyHalloween 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. Listen in as Patti and John talk to Betsy about her work at HHV and how they're working with Irving's legacy, including his most famous work The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with is iconic Headless Horseman.For more information about Historic H...2022-10-2737 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 31 - Lindsay Doyle - Fort William HenryOn 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 journey to becoming its director.Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmailthemfilespodcast@gmail.comFor more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook...2022-10-2133 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 30 - Season 3 Premier at MPMA in Tulsa, OKHey 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 experiences at the conference and exploring the museum and cultural scene in Tulsa. Just a quick note, there is some background noise from the conference in some of the interviews. Special thanks to Dr. Will Stoutamire, Hagen Hobbs, Jenny Modzel, Miranda Bible, La...2022-10-0827 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 29 - CWAM Conference and Season 2 FinaleTo 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 curiosities for one more time this season.For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.com2022-05-0634 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 28 - Dee Harris (Wichita State University & National Archives - Kansas City)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 about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.com2022-04-1540 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 27 - Susan Baley (Grinnell College Museum of Art)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...it involves bubble wrap. To tune in as we open up the cabinet of curiosities and learn more about the museum world.For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast...2022-04-0130 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 26 - Julie Hodges (National Ranching Heritage Center)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 "Ranch Day." Listen in as talk about an institution that combines museum collections with a sprawling museum campus filled with historic buildings.For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com...2022-03-1837 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 25 - Kallie Moore (University of Montana & PBS's Eons)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 her work with Eons. Listen in as we open the cabinet of curiosities a little wider...For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - t...2022-03-0440 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 24 - Erin Anderson (Western Heritage Museum & Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame)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 discuss a wide range of topics including learning more about the Western Heritage Museum, eastern New Mexico, and museum disaster planning. At the end we're join by Oscar the cat, our special co-host.For m...2022-02-1830 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 23 - Delaynna Trim (Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art)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 FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.com2022-02-0433 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 22 - Steve Whittington (National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum)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 touches a little on retirement as Steve will be retiring in a few months.For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.com2022-01-2141 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 21 - Museums & The Great ResignationHappy 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 reasons behind them.For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.com2021-12-2434 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 20 - Madeline Calise (Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Center)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 more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.com2021-12-1022 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 19 - Dan Brosz (North Carolina Arts Council)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 (ASDM).Dan joins us to talk about his experiences in the museum field and transitioning to the arts community in North Carolina. For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.c...2021-11-2626 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 18 - Steve Schnell (Science Zone)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 can partner with science and technology institutions.So pull up a chair and listen as Patti, Val, John, and Steve talk about the Science Zone.For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook...2021-11-1232 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 17 - Eric Wimmer (Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum)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 spooky historic home. Listen in as we learn more about his career, discuss the importance of Dia de Los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), and examine how museums can introduce visitors to new and different cultural...2021-10-2924 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 16 - Mountain Plains Museum Association 2021The 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 their view of the museum world and their experiences with MPMA!For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.com2021-10-1528 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 15 - Heather CoffmanWelcome 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 more about her work at the CNM and the recent ICOM museum survey. For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@g...2021-10-0132 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 14 - Season 1 FinaleSix 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, reviews, and interviews from the museum world. In the meantime keep watching our Facebook page for news and maybe a special event or two!For more information about the M FilesFacebook...2021-04-0924 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 13 - Danny Bills (Wichita Falls Museum of Art)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 fundraising. During our interview, we learn more about Danny's twenty-plus-year museum career.Here's how you can learn more about the Wichita Falls Museum of ArtWeb - https://wfma.msutexas.edu/Facebook - https://www.f...2021-03-261h 03The Museum Files PodcastEpisode 12 - Dave Kennedy (U.S. Marshals Museum)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 historic firearms. During our episode, we have a lively discussion on metrics and data during the Museum Wire. Later in the interview segment, Dave discusses his work at the USMM and how he's contributed to building a...2021-03-121h 00The Museum Files PodcastEpisode 11 - Cyrus Green (Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology)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 jumping into the interview. Cyrus describes his work at the MCZ and how university museums connect with research and in the classroom.Special thanks to the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, for making this episode possible. To learn more...2021-02-2628 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 10 - Benjamin Clark (Charles M. Schulz Museum)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, Charlie Brown, and Woodstock. Join John, Patti, and Val as we talk to Benj about his museum career and experiences working at the Schulz Museum.For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook...2021-02-1251 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 9 - Lauren Hunley (Western Heritage Center)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 States.For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.com2021-01-2936 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 8 - Shaley George (National Orphan Train Complex)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 of children relocated to the American Midwest from eastern cities. Listen in as Shaley shares her experiences working at the National Orphan Train Complex and their unique story. For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://w...2021-01-1527 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 7 - Casey Seger (Great Plains Art Museum)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 museum world, Casey discusses the role of Center of Great Plains Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and his role in working with emerging museum professionals.For more information about the M...2021-01-0137 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 6 - Michael Williams (Oklahoma Territorial Museum & Carnegie Library)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, Oklahoma. Michael shares his museum experiences including a ghost hunting experience at a local bed and breakfast.For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@g...2020-12-1838 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 5 - Nathan Doerr (Draper Natural History Museum, Buffalo Bill Center of the West)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 museum organizations.For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.com2020-12-0427 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 4 - Lisa Hatchadoorian (Museum of Art Fort Collins)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 on museum closures by National Public Radio. Check below to links for all four articles.https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/07/22/894049653/one-third-of-u-s-museums-may-not-survive-the-year-survey-findshttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/26/arts/design/nyc-museums-covid-capacity.htmlhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-will-covid-19-change-way-future-museums-are-built-180975022/https://spectrum.ieee.or...2020-11-2025 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 3 - Andrew Dunehoo (Museum Curator & Director of Cultural Affairs at The Indian Museum of North America)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 sale of artwork by the Brooklyn Museum, while the second looks at the sale of "Stan the T-Rex" by Christie's Auction House.https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/a-closer-look-at-what-the-brooklyn-museum-is-jettisoninghttps://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/10/stan-t-rex-sells-record-32-million-auctionThis week, our guest...2020-11-0640 minThe Museum Files PodcastBonus Episode - MPMA 2020 Virtual Conference RecapThe 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, and John for their interview with MPMA President Heidi Vaughn as she recaps the 2020 MPMA Annual Conference.For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.com2020-10-1925 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 2 - Rick Young (Fort Caspar Museum)On this week's edition of The M Files, Val, Patti, and John are back for another round of museum podcasting. This week we're joined by Rick Young. Rick is the director of the Fort Caspar Museum in Casper, Wyoming. Rick will be sharing some of his experiences as a veteran museum administrator with over 30 years in the field. And as we're moving into the spooky season He'll be sharing some of spooky museum experiences.For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.com2020-10-1626 minThe Museum Files PodcastEpisode 1 - Our IntroductionJoin Valerie, Patti, and John as we introduce ourselves, our background as museum professionals, and our reasons for jumping into the podcast universe.For more information about the M FilesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcastEmail - themfilespodcast@gmail.com2020-10-0211 min