Treasures at the Museum
Welcome! Here is where you can get all updates, event schedules, and news about the children’s book Treasures at the Museum by Ms. Deborra Richardson, Chair and Chief Archivist for the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s Archives Center. Treasures at the Museum is to be released September 2011 but here you can learn more about the book, the author, and more excitingly, before anyone else! This blog is being built so it is interactive and has something to offer for everyone including educators and professionals, parents, and even children. Take a look around, learn and explore, and have fun!
For more information, see the website of the publisher, The Elevator Group, at www.TheElevatorGroup.com. And visit Treasures at the Museum publishing site at http://www.theelevatorgroup.com/id40.html
For more information, see the website of the publisher, The Elevator Group, at www.TheElevatorGroup.com. And visit Treasures at the Museum publishing site at http://www.theelevatorgroup.com/id40.html
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
Children and the Archives
It's never too soon to introduce your children to archives. When children understand the concepts of archives, they understand history. Grab a copy of Treasures at the Museum and let your child know that he/she is making history everyday!
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Saturday, February 25, 2012
Latest Interview
Thanks to Anika Nailah who blogs at "Between Books: A Writer's Journey" for the opportunity to talk about my process after composing Treasures at the Museum. Check out the interview at A Writers Journey.
Living Legends Honored
Great fun this afternoon at the Association for the Study of African American Life and History ASALH Event. Held at the Renaissance Hotel on 999 9th St. NW Washington, DC., the program theme was Black Women in American Culture and History. I was gratified to see some twenty living legends honored this afternoon, including Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagan and Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, two women I have had the opportunity to work with during my tenure at the Smithsonian Institution. I was also gratified to see the many folks who stopped by the table, including Dr. Thomas Battle and Dr. Howard Dodson, two men who have shepherded great African and African American history collections for decades.
There were over 1,000 people at the ASALH luncheon. The folks were out in all their finery, and Dr. Johnnetta Cole gave a wonderful keynote address. I look forward to joining the event next year...
Many, many, many thanks to all who stopped by to purchase and share Treasures with a loved one.
There were over 1,000 people at the ASALH luncheon. The folks were out in all their finery, and Dr. Johnnetta Cole gave a wonderful keynote address. I look forward to joining the event next year...
Many, many, many thanks to all who stopped by to purchase and share Treasures with a loved one.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Book Signing at ASALH and more
Friday's (2/17/2012) book signing outside the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History Mall Store was steady. Fifteen new young people were introduced to Treasures... A couple of them signed in for me. I'd like to give a shout out to Mia Johnston and Collin Pace. Thanks for dropping by!
Remember, Saturday, February 25th, I will be part of the featured author's event for the annual luncheon of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Washington, DC. The event will occur from 10 a.m. until 12:30 immediately proceeding the luncheon. If you have tickets to the luncheon, you will be able to find me at the Smithsonian's American History Museum table during the event. Hope to see you there!
Remember, Saturday, February 25th, I will be part of the featured author's event for the annual luncheon of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Washington, DC. The event will occur from 10 a.m. until 12:30 immediately proceeding the luncheon. If you have tickets to the luncheon, you will be able to find me at the Smithsonian's American History Museum table during the event. Hope to see you there!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Treasures and Valentines
Yesterday, February 10, there was an open house at the Archives Center, NMAH. One of the staff created a display for Valentine's Day. There were approximately 70 items on display from various 19th and 20th greeting card collections in the Center. Over 100 visitors came through. Treasures at the Museum also was on display outside the Center. I was able to introduce visitors to both the book and the Center. We made sales and had a crowd. What a fun afternoon! Archives Center, NMAH Smithsonian Institution
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