'What's In Your Attic?' at the USU Museum of Anthropology

Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology’s “Saturdays at the Museum” series continues with guest lecturer Randy Silverman addressing the subject “What’s In Your Attic?” Activities are Saturday, May 16, at the museum.

“We invite members of the community to bring their family heirlooms — documents, photos or journals — to the event,” said museum worker Holly Andrew. “Our cultural heritage is important. Protecting our cultural heritage allows us and future generations to learn about the past.”

 

Andrew said the museum is offers the meaningful Saturday experience through a Utah Public Square grant that allows visitors to learn about preserving their past. Silverman, a curator and preservation specialist from the University of Utah, will discuss how to care for books, paper and photographs. Museum visitors are welcome to bring these types of items and will receive general recommendations on environmental controls and how to house the items.

 

USU students and members of the public are invited to the museum any time during the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday hours. Silverman’s presentation begins at 11 a.m.

 

Museum guests are encouraged to view a display that looks at the local heritage.

 

Funding for this event is provided by the Utah Humanities Council Public Square grant and the Office of Museum Services.

 

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building. For more information, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum Web site.

 

 

Source: Museum of Anthropology
Contact: USU Museum of Anthropology (435) 797-7545