Museums in Motion: An Introduction to the History and Functions of Museums (American Association for State and Local History)

Alexander, Edward P.

ISBN 10: 0761991557 / ISBN 13: 9780761991557

Published by AltaMira Press, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Museums in Motion: An Introduction to the History and Functions of Museums (American Association for State and Local History)
• Publisher: AltaMira Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761991557
• ISBN 13: 9780761991557
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 18 ounces

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Synopsis

This primary text on museum history examines the rise of museums since the eighteenth century in the fields of science, art, and history.

About the Author

Edward Alexander seems to have done it all in terms of history museums. In the 1930s and 40s he led the New York and Wisconsin state historical societies. He brought to Colonial Williamsburg a commitment to intellectual rigor in public interpretation relying on his academic background in U.S. history. He served as president of both AASLH and AAM. After departing Colonial Williamsburg, he established a new museum studies program at the University of Delaware, where he taught until his retirement. Mary Alexander has been an active museum educator in Washington, DC since 1970. She has worked for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Museum Education Roundtable, George Washington Bicentennial Center (Alexandria, VA), National Archives, Mount Vernon, AASLH's Common Agenda for History Museums, Hillwood Museum and Montgomery County Historical Society. Today, she administers grants for the Maryland Historical Trust, helping historical and cultural museums across Maryland address their professional needs.