Tag Archives: BMC Special Collections

Mort Cavanah, Anthropology, BMC ’22

Museum Studies Fieldwork Seminar (Prof. Scott)

Faculty Advisor: Monique Scott

Field Site: Bryn Mawr College, Special Collections

Field Supervisor: Marianne Weldon

Fieldwork Description:

As part of my Praxis experience, I researched a set of thirteen Peruvian textiles housed in Bryn Mawr Special Collections. I completed various types of physical and archival research with these textiles, including some special photography which I discuss in more detail in my PowerPoint presentation. I then compiled my research and made it available via Bryn Mawr Special Collection’s online collections. This part of my project was especially interesting to me as I was able to see how the back end of an online cataloging system works. I became especially interested in digital cataloging and online accessibility in the process, and I plan to pursue further education in the field.

Final Presentation:

Praxis Field Presentation

Please click here to access a PDF version of the presentation.

Ceara Buzzell, History of Art & Museum Studies, BMC ’20

Museum Studies Fieldwork Seminar (Prof. Scott)

Faculty Advisor: Monique Scott,

Field Site: Bryn Mawr College Special Collections, Art and Artifacts Department

Field Supervisor: Marianne Weldon

Fieldwork Description:

My work in Special Collections was centered on researching and cataloging a group of Peruvian textiles. This involved object research and identification, collections research, updating database information, writing catalogue entries, and imaging the objects. The purpose of this work is in part to maintain the collection, and in part to make it more assessable for students, faculty, and researchers.

Final Presentation and Report:

C Buzzell Special Collections Praxis Presentation

Please click here to access a PDF version of the report.