tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77562471984022438452024-02-20T14:27:02.737-08:00MuseumThat Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-73604314104025294822014-05-13T10:55:00.000-07:002014-05-13T10:55:04.155-07:00Lab HoursI spent a little over 3 hours in the Museum on Friday. On Monday I spent 2 hours in the Museum and 6 hours in the library, plus another 5 putting everything together.That Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-78383006111209420502014-04-29T10:03:00.001-07:002014-04-29T10:03:29.677-07:00Lab HoursI spent about 1 1/2 hours in the museum and another 30 minutes doing my NAGPRA assignmentThat Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-55679244017186862322014-04-28T22:41:00.003-07:002014-04-28T22:41:27.068-07:00NAGPRA assignment1.<br />
Between 1936 and 1947, several fragments of painted wooden sticks <br />were removed from prehistoric archeological sites on lands administered <br />by the USDA Forest Service in Coconino County, AZ. These items were <br />collected by private individuals without permission or knowledge of the <br />USDA Forest Service. In 1981, these items were donated to the Museum of <br />Northern Arizona, where they are currently housed, with the USDA Forest <br />Service retaining legal control of the items.<br /> The fragments of wooden sticks comprise an unknown number of whole <br />items, but are represented by three catalog numbers at the museum <br />(A12399, A12995, and A12998). All of the items consist of wooden sticks <br />ranging in diameter from 1-2.5 cm but are of unknown length due to <br />breakage. The sticks are covered with blue and green paint derived from <br />natural mineral sources. The sticks were removed from locations <br />referred to as 43 Ruin and Blue Stick Ruin by the private individuals <br />who collected them, but these are not official Forest Service site <br />names.<br /> Consultation with anthropologists at the Museum of Northern Arizona <br />and cultural specialists from the Hopi Tribe of Arizona indicate that <br />these items are pahos, or prayer sticks. During consultation, the Hopi <br />cultural specialists and personnel from the Hopi Cultural Preservation <br />Office stated that these pahos have ongoing historical, <br />
traditional, and cultural importance central to the Hopi Tribe and <br />culture, rather than being property owned by an individual. The Hopi <br />Cultural Preservation Office, representing the cultural specialists and <br />religious leaders, has requested repatriation of these objects.<br />
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The K[eacute]et Gooshi (Killerwhale Dorsel Fin) also called the <br />``Bear Song Leader's Staff'' is an object composed of a long handle and <br />a carved and painted pierced blade, which according to Teikweidi Clan <br />of Angoon, is a representation of the Brown Bear crest, embodying the <br />Xoots (Bear). The blade is ornamented with eight tufts of cow's tail <br />and is connected to the handle with cotton cord covered with swan's <br />down and feathers.<br /> The Bear Song Leader's Staff was originally in the collection of <br />Axel Rasmussen, a superintendent of schools in Skagway, AK. In 1948, <br />the Portland Art Museum purchased his collection. Records from the <br />Portland Art Museum read as follows: ``Purchase, Indian Collection <br />Subscription Fund. To be known as the Axel Rasmussen Collection. <br />Vendor, Earl Stendahl.'' In 1955, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts <br />purchased part of the Rasmussen Collection from the Portland Art <br />Museum, which included this Bear Song Leader's Staff (PAM accession <br /> 48.3.460; VMFA accession 55.31.1).<br /> Representatives of the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida <br />Indian Tribes, specifically the Teikweidi clan, have identified that <br />this staff depicts a representation of the Xoots crest and is owned by <br />the Teikweidi clan. This crest is an object of cultural patrimony, as <br />it is communally owned, and has ongoing historical, traditional, and <br />cultural importance central to the Tlingit society and culture. This <br />object is also a sacred object as it is vital to the ongoing cultural <br />and religious practices that are unique to the Tlingit. Based on this <br />information and consultation with the Central Council of the Tlingit & <br />Haida Indian Tribes, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts reasonably <br />believes the Bear Song Leader's Staff is culturally affiliated with the <br />Tlingit.<br />
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From March 13 to November 14, 1939, 205 cultural items were removed <br />from the Rudder site (1JA180), in Jackson County, AL. The Rudder site <br />was excavated as part of TVA's Guntersville reservoir project by the <br />Alabama Museum of Natural History (AMNH) at the University of Alabama, <br />using labor and funds provided by the Works Progress Administration. <br />Excavation of the land commenced after TVA had acquired this land for <br />the Guntersville project. The excavation site was composed of a <br />truncated trapezoidal mound w ith multiple construction periods and a <br />smaller mound containing most of the burial units. This site was <br />occupied during the Henry Island phase of the Mississippian culture <br />(ca. A.D. 1200-1400). Details regarding this site may be found in An <br />Archaeological Survey of Guntersville Basin on the Tennessee River in <br />Northern Alabama by William S. Webb and Charles G. Wilder. The <br />unassociated funerary<br />objects excavated from the Rudder site have always been in the physical <br />custody of the AMNH at the University of Alabama. The 205 unassociated <br />funerary objects are comprised of 1 ceramic bowl, 2 ceramic water <br />bottles, 199 pottery sherds, 2 pieces of graphite, and 1 sandstone <br />pallet.<br /> These unassociated funerary objects were recovered from six burial <br />features. The human remains from these burial features were either not <br />collected during excavation or have been misplaced in the last 74 <br />years. These burial features, however, were derived from Henry Island <br />phase strata in the mounds at this site. These unassociated funerary <br />objects are, therefore, from Mississippian culture burials.<br /> Although there is no scientific certainty that Native Americans of <br />the Henry Island phase are directly related to modern Federally <br />recognized tribes, Spanish and French explorers of the 16th and 17th <br />centuries do indicate the presence chiefdom level tribal entities in <br />the southeastern United States. The Coosa paramount chiefdom noted in <br />historical chronicles is the most likely entity related to Henry Island <br />phase sites in this part of the Guntersville Reservoir. Tribal groups <br />or towns now part of The Muscogee (Creek) Nation claim descent from the <br />Coosa chiefdom. The preponderance of the evidence indicates that in <br />this part of the Guntersville Reservoir area, Henry Island phase sites <br />are most likely culturally associated with groups now part of the <br />Muscogee (Creek) Nation.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nps.gov/history/NAGPRA/FED_NOTICES/NAGPRADIR/nir0647.html">http://www.nps.gov/history/NAGPRA/FED_NOTICES/NAGPRADIR/nir0647.html</a><br />That Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-54665789151286049582014-04-14T21:51:00.001-07:002014-04-14T21:51:33.404-07:00Museum Jobs1. I have never had a museum job.<br />
2.<br />
<span class="style9"><strong><span style="color: #00cccc;">The National Museum of the American Indian</span></strong></span><strong> seeks applications for an 18 month paid residency for entry-level Native American museum professionals. A successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to the museum profession through academic preparation, experience with paid or volunteer work at museums or community cultural centers, experience with exhibitions and/or collections research, and/or a track record of community-based scholarship. The Curatorial Resident will enjoy all of the staff privileges and responsibilities of the Museum Scholarship Group, based in Suitland, MD or New York City. </strong><br />
<strong>Applications should include: 1) curriculum vitae/ professional resume; 2) letter of support from an academic or community-based sponsor or mentor. 3) essay (1200 words or less) describing: a) the candidate’s career goals; b) what the candidate hopes to gain from the residency experience; and c) why the NMAI can play an important role in the candidate’s career development. Consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate how their experience will benefit their communities. </strong><br />
<strong>Compensation is competitive with entry-level museum appointments, accompanied by a benefits package including health insurance. Travel funds for professional development will be determined in consultation with supervision. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. </strong><br />
<strong>Applications due April 15, 2014; start date June 2014. </strong><br />
<strong>Mail applications to: Patricia Scott, Cultural Resources Center, 4220 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746-2863</strong><br />
(Western Museums Association Job Listings)<br />
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I chose this job because it is entry-level and something I would be interested in.<br />
I have:<br />
- taken a course in California prehistory and archaeology<br />
- taken several courses in Cultural Anthropology<br />
- taken a class in museum methods, and have helped to research, set up, and docent an exhibit<br />
- served in the US Air Force, developing skills that have put me in leadership positions both in and outside of the militaryThat Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-91074060890143256592014-04-14T21:19:00.003-07:002014-04-14T21:19:35.335-07:00Lab HoursI spent about 6 total hours in the museum helping to set up the exhibit.That Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-199915823124861942014-04-08T09:45:00.000-07:002014-04-08T09:45:09.201-07:00Lab HoursI spent about 30 minutes in the museum putting our items together.That Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-32453084755337970212014-03-18T10:16:00.003-07:002014-03-18T10:16:26.673-07:00Lab Hours 6Spent a total of 3 hours researching online and in the libraryThat Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-4380197014366061132014-03-11T09:53:00.000-07:002014-03-11T09:53:00.999-07:00Lab Hours 5Spent a total of about 6 hours researching and storyboarding.That Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-41188213034331809152014-03-10T19:18:00.004-07:002014-03-10T19:18:59.390-07:00George Beardsley in New York in 1906<a href="http://historicalnewspapers.library.ubc.ca/view/collection/phoenix/item/931#1!Beardsley">http://historicalnewspapers.library.ubc.ca/view/collection/phoenix/item/931#1!Beardsley</a><br />
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its a little article on the right hand side that mentions George F. Beardsley, of the famous Mt. Lyell copper mine. Its under the title <strong>Manager McAllister to Take a Vacation</strong>That Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-3965771617843309122014-03-04T10:30:00.000-08:002014-03-04T10:30:13.398-08:00Lab Hours 4Spent about 30 mins with Holly doing our Deed of Gift. She had a really cool book called 'Chicks With Guns'. I have a picture but I'm still practically a tech caveman so I'll have to have my wife show me how to send it from my phone to my laptop.That Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-29839291883377715332014-02-24T15:08:00.002-08:002014-02-24T15:08:35.901-08:00Lab Hours 34 hours from home to the museum and back again. The tour was great! I'd love to work with some of the Sutter's Fort or railroad stuff, not to mention the Archaeology Lab.That Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-45623322291004221502014-02-17T22:13:00.001-08:002014-02-17T22:13:54.197-08:00Lab Hours 2Spent about 20 minutes checking out and photographing my items and about another 30 minutes looking on the internet for George Beardsley.That Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-32254866257282780222014-02-15T11:47:00.000-08:002014-02-15T11:47:10.913-08:00Item Numbers74-2-61a: small bowl lid<br />
74-2-61b: small bowl<br />
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74-2-63a: metal spear point<br />
74-2-63b: metal spear point<br />
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74-2-80a: woven fan<br />
74-2-80b: woven fan<br />
74-2-80c: woven fan<br />
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74-2-83: tapa cloth<br />
74-2-131c: tapa cloth<br />
74-2-77 a through o: tapa patterns<br />
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74-2-130: handbook<br />
74-2-104: book<br />
That Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756247198402243845.post-43863286491373429612014-02-06T23:08:00.002-08:002014-02-06T23:08:28.148-08:00Lab hoursSpent about 45 mins in the museum looking for my objectsThat Guy Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377796526980398061noreply@blogger.com0