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“It’s Just a Bird”- the Endangered Species Act
In recent years, we’ve heard increasing criticism of the Endangered Species Act and the inconvenience and potential economic costs of protecting native wildlife…
3,000 More Firearms: Vault Work
As an aspiring museum professional, I really enjoy when projects require me to walk through the gallery to gather guns. For example,…
A Conservator’s Secret Weapon: The XRF Instrument
The Bruker XRF instrument In early August, the conservation interns participated in an XRF (x-ray florescence) training session with Dr. Bruce Kaiser….
The Target is Fun: 2014 Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout
The weekend of August 7 – 9, 2014, 65 shooters—male, female, young, wise (rather than “old”), seasoned veterans, new to the sport,…
How the West Was Fun: Frontier Arts and Crafts
“I knew my heart had found it, I knew my search was done. Oh, oh, oh how the West was fun… Oh,…
What is Art Conservation?
When I ask: What is art conservation, what do you think of? Merriam Webster defines conservation as “a careful preservation and protection…