INSPIRING PUBLIC TRUST IN OUR CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS: ARCHIVES, PUBLIC HISTORY, AND THE PRESIDENT'S HOUSE IN PHILADELPHIA

The so-called culture wars of recent years have created an ethos of caution in our cultural institutions. Museums often avoid exhibits and programming that might prove controversial for fear of public backlash. This paper examines how public historians and archivists might work together to devise strategies for positive public engagement in controversial history projects. Archives have the power to ensure the public's trust in their cultural institutions, while primary source material can be utilized to promote constructive conversation among audiences. Public conflict will be directed into more productive channels if museums create a safe space for dialogue.

Grantor dc:publisher

Temple University. Libraries

Year dc:date.issued

2012

Author dc:creator

• Marrone, Jenna

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Bruggeman, Seth C., 1975-

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Finkel, Kenneth
• Sly, Margery N.

• History
• Archives
• Philadelphia
• President's House
• Public History

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• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Dc Identifier Other

864885422

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarshare.temple.edu:20.500.12613/1836