Window Zine #2 in Partnership with Indow

For the 2nd year in a row, I had the pleasure of working with Indow to produce a preservation themed zine. We encouraged people to submit photos, poetry, personal narratives, or any other artistic representation inspired by the warm glow of windows and neon.

I decided to pay homage to my favorite neighborhood bar with an illustration and a warning. While Lisska is described as a bar on the neon sign, it has evolved into primarily a breakfast diner. The neon sign has fooled me more times than I would like to admit, so head this warning!

To read the full Window Zine #2 click this link. You will love learning about the variety of ways people connect to the past.

The Window Zine partnership is an extension of Indow’s support of young preservationists* and I look forward to working with them in 2020 to produce an even bigger zine (stay tuned for our call for contributions).

Click here to read Window Zine #1 and learn how I define historic preservation.

*Indow has been the presenting sponsor of the young preservationist gathering I host at PastForward, the annual National Trust for Historic Preservation conference, for the past 3-years.

Ticco Guest Blog: Get Your Conference Game Face On

A mural I stumbled on while exploring Denver during the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual conference - PastForward.

With 2019, slowly coming to an end I am reflecting on what I have learned by being a regular conference attendee. My Ticco guest blog “Get Your Conference Game Face On” delves into a few simple tips to feeling your most confident self while networking.

“Conferences can be grueling! Two or more days of networking, showcasing your work (which feels like selling a part of you if you’re self employed), sitting in potentially uncomfortable chairs, and hoping the conference can accommodate your dietary restrictions… can feel like a lot.” Click here to keep reading!

Crafting Democracy: Rochester, New York

Photo Credit: Caitlin Meives

“Crafting Democracy seeks to demonstrate the ways in which craft is employed as a tool of expression that gives voice to people who seek an active role in democracy. ”

Curators Hinda Mandell and Juilee Decker organized a collaborative art installation to pay homage to the women of the Anti Slavery Sewing Society in Rochester, New York. Installed at the former site of Frederick Douglass’ home, over 40 people contributed a textile art square to pay homage to the past.

It was a pleasure to embroider a square that says “TELL THE FULL HISTORY” (seen below) as my contribution for the temporary art installation. .

My contribution to the Crafting Democracy temporary installation in Rochester, New York.

Photo Credit: Caitlin Meives

Photo Credit: Caitlin Meives

Other contributors chose to knit or crochet pieces. While some pieces were minimal, others included architecture, flowers, patterns, etc.

Temporary art installations allow storytellers to try new methods of raising awareness for the past in addition to encouraging a variety of contributors to creatively find their own way to tell the story.

To learn more about the history of craftivism, I highly recommend you read Crafting Dissent: Handicraft as Protest from the American Revolution to Pussyhats. I had an opportunity to read an advance copy of this text, which is a collection of essays edited by Hinda Mandell and it was not only inspiring, but it was illuminating. The texts highlight women’s history and influence over time through handicraft.

Rust Belt Coalition Featured in Issue 2 of MN Preservation

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has partnered with the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance to save the Mitchell Park Domes #saveourdomes

“When we think of historic buildings, a young

demographic doesn’t immediately come to mind.

Millennials and Generation Z-ers are infamous for

being addicted to technology, but also know how to

use it to their advantage better than any other age

group. By 2020, these two groups are predicted to

make up 50% of all donations in the U.S., while still

only making up roughly 20% of the population.1

This seems to be a positive outlook for nonprofits all

over the country, but it’s a little more complicated

than that…. Click here to read full article”

Guest Blog on Spoonflower!

“If you ever have the pleasure of meeting Sarah Marsom, the Ohio-based Heritage Resource Consultant and maker behind The Tiny Activist Project, it won’t take you long to see how passionate Sarah is about historical preservation. Through the creation of Tiny Jane, a cut-and-sew doll inspired by the writer and community activist Jane Jacobs, Sarah discovered how to seamlessly weave the rich history of the textile industry into her career of teaching others about the past. We can’t wait for you to get to know more about this Spoonflower maker and 2018 recipient of the American Express Aspire Award!”

Click here to keep reading.

Preservation Leadership Forum Guest Post

The National Trust for Historic Preservation asked me to share some thoughts about my work—and the field overall.

Since starting my path in historic preservation 10-years ago I have explored/worked/learned in a variety of capacities in the field to find out where *I* fit in the preservation movement. What I've discovered is that it is imperative for historic preservationists to make an effort to push the boundaries of what the field does and who we connect to.

Read my piece “Heritage Conservation for All Ages” to learn how my work as a heritage resource consultants strive to do just that.

Never hesitate to reach out with a potential collaboration or another opportunity to work together.

The Walkie Talkie coffee shop in Canton, Ohio, has transformed an old automotive space.

First, You Hustle - Podcast Guest

“First, You Hustle is a program from the Columbus College of Art & Design Career Services office to guide students on how to start their creative careers. “

Check out the First, You Hustle podcast episode “Connecting people to the past” to learn about how I entered the historic preservation field, what I’m working on, and tips for students who are interested in pursuing a historic preservation career (internships, classes, networking).

Featured in Revisted, an Eastern Michigan University magazine

“To understand the present, we need to understand the past. If we can impart that to people at a young age, we can help them become a force for the future of their communities.”

As a proud Eastern Michigan University graduate (M.S. ‘13), I am honored to be a featured alumni in their publication - Revisited. Click here to read the full article.

Modern Phoenix Week Recap!

Textile art was an integral part of many mid century women’s lives. Women created woven textiles, created unique fabric designs, sewed items for themselves/their home/their family, etc.  

This textile pattern was designed by Mia Valdez.

My desire to combine sewing with storytelling has inspired me to partner with Spoonflower and Modern Phoenix for a dynamic event in March 2019. Together we launched the Desert Modernism Design Challenge, which encouraged people to be inspired by the designs of the past to create their own repeating pattern for fabric.

600 entries from around the world submitted their interpretation of midcentury modern design in the desert. The images to the right is one of the beautiful designs submitted. 

The winning design by Cecilia Mok.

The winning design (selected by a public vote and jury process) was utilized for the Sew Modern! workshop hosted during the 2019 Modern Phoenix Week. Participants of all ages sewing skill levels learned a brief history of women who designed mid century modern textiles (professionally/ recreationally) in addition to being empowered to create their own pillow on a sewing machine. With the decline in sewing as a profession in America, it is important to reflect on how this traditional skill can empower people of today and assist them to create for their present. 

Some of the workshop participants holding their beautiful creations in Park Central Mall’s breezeway.

In addition to teaching a lesser told aspect of women’s history, the Sew Modern! workshop served as a proof of concept for an adaptation of a storefront into a maker’s space at the former Park Central Mall. Park Central Mall (1957) was Phoenix, Arizona’s first mall and was open until the mid-1990s. It is currently being redeveloped to be utilized as non-traditional office space, retail, community space, and more. 

Mayor Kate Gallego discussing her love of modernism.

The Sew Modern! workshop even included a visit by Phoenix’s mayor Kate Gallego, who expressed her support in the preservation of the city’s mid century modern assets. 

Workshop Partners: Modern Phoenix, Spoonflower, ArtLink, Garment League, Park Central Mall 

Preservation Destination Podcast Guest

“Preservation Destination is a podcast created and hosted by Taylor Voltz based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Recognizing a need for preservation conversations outside of academic and professional circles, Preservation Destination was created to provide quality preservation content to all types of listeners. “

It was a pleasure getting to chat preservation with Taylor for the 13th episode of Preservation Destination! We delve into how I entered the historic preservation field, what I’ve been working on, and how I think the field could improve. Click this link to listen to the full episode!

First Conference of 2019... Saving Places!

Colorado’s Saving Places conference was a wonderful way to launch 2019! With over 800-people in attendance, Saving Places is one of the largest statewide historic preservation conferences in the country. The conference attracts attendees from all over Colorado and America; there were 19-states represented this year. 

It was my pleasure to present “Junior Citizens: Creatively Connecting Children to Community” during the Saving Places conference! Delving into the strategies to develop programming for K-12 audiences, I decided to make this presentation… interactive! Ambassadors from the Preserve America Youth Summit helped break-out groups brainstorm one initiative that their respective organizations could launch within the next year to reach youth. 

A block print I made inspired by the Desert Hills motel in Tulsa, Oklahoma

After flexing our mental muscles, presentation attendees participated in a mini-workshop on creating preservation inspired prints. Attendees had the opportunity to learn a traditional print making technique and create a preservation themed piece, such as the neon sign in the photograph. One participant reached out to me via Instagram and said “ Your presentation was fabulous, I learned so much! I have my breezeway blocks and Desert  Hotel prints hanging over my desk to remind me to make history fun!” 

The conference not only presented the opportunity for me to help people think of preservation education from a different perspective, but for me to deepen my knowledge of false historical narratives. “New Threats to Cultural Resources: The Case of Ute Prayer Trees in Colorado and Disrespect to Native Cultures” was a profoundly educational and thought provoking session. 

Presenters delved into: how to discern human impact on trees, natural causes to distort tree growth and cause unusual shapes, and strategies to communicate with tribal members/tribal government to learn cultural traditions. Contrary to internet lore and inaccurate interpretive signage, the Ute tribe do not ascribe to the belief that the bent trees in Colorado are prayer trees. In addition to cultural memory, foresters are able to accurately date trees and provide irrefutable scientific evidence that the “Ute prayer trees” are too young to be part of early tribal cultural practices. To fight against false historical narratives tribal leaders from different bands of Ute have been working on public statements, which will be published in 2019. It is difficult to refute a false narrative once it has generated steam, but this session provided a wealth of information on how to thoughtfully investigate the authenticity of cultural resources and partner with tribal members/government to be advocates for the past. 

Attending Saving Places was a wonderful opportunity to better understand Colorado’s rich history, learn new preservation techniques, and discuss the importance of connecting the past to K-12 audiences.  Reach out to me via me@sarahmarsom.com to discuss outreach strategies for your organization or a potential speaking engagement.

Columbus Alive: Things We Love Feature

There is more to me than what meets the preservation eye! Find out what I love about living in Columbus, Ohio, and a bit about the Young Ohio Preservationists in my Columbus Alive: Things We Love article.

Spoiler Alert: The list definitely includes pierogis.

Modern Phoenix Week + Desert Modernism Design Challenge

Textile art was an integral part of many mid century women’s lives. Women created woven textiles, created unique fabric designs, sewed items for themselves/their home/their family, etc.  

My desire to combine sewing with storytelling has inspired me to partnerwith Spoonflower and Modern Phoenix for a dynamic event March 2019. Together we launched the Desert Modernism Design Challenge, which is encouraging people to be inspired by the designs of the past to create their own repeating pattern for fabric.

I am looking forward to being a part of Modern Phoenix Week as their 2019 keynote. My keynote is titled “Engaging NextGen” and will delve into the importance of expanding what stories are told for the future of historic preservation. As I develop this talk and prepare the sewing workshop, I am reflecting on how integral textiles have been in the history of Arizona from the original people of the land, the native tribes weaving for practical purposes and storytelling to the mid century designs by Arizona icons such as Sophie andHarwood Steiger and then the people today who are creating contemporary designs inspired by the state’s history and nature.

A compilation of Sophie and Harwood Steiger fabrics. Photo Credit: PreserveTuscon.org

I’m not coming to Arizona and Modern Phoenix Week just to give a lecture, I’m also leading a Sew Modern! workshop where we will sew pillows utilizing the winning design from the Desert Modernism Design Challenge. After our crafting hour, we will use our pillows as cushions and watch the iconic Pillow Talk starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson. Mid century design was not encapsulated in a bubble, the past informed the designs being created, and today the full continuity of time impacts our lives today. I hope to see you at Modern Phoenix Week!

Behind The Scenes! How Tiny Jane Came To Life....

When heading to PastForward in Houston (2016), I wondered what Jane Jacobs would have to say about this zoning adverse city. I was traveling to Houston to not only attend the conference and explore a city, but to present alongside the other founders of the Rust Belt Coalition of Young Preservationists. 

This culmination of events led to the creation of an entirely hand sewn Tiny Jane Jacobs, who took over the @rustbeltyp Instagram account to document her adventures. With my new adventure partner in tow, I visited the infamous beer can house, experienced my first James Turrell skyspace, and ate too much food at the Houston farmer’s market at the base of the city’s art deco city hall. People would ask me “Who is that little grey haired lady?” and I would happily inquire if they had ever heard of Jane Jacobs. Depending on their response I would give a mini bio or we would prattle on about Jane Jacobs impact on advocacy. 

The original prototype Tiny Jane exploring Houston’s city hall.

What I was not expecting was people asking if they could have their own Tiny Jane. When I got back home to Ohio, I began to brainstorm on how to best create a doll that could be easily created for others. I would need an illustration and fabric! Fabric was easy, because I have utilized Spoonflower for custom textile designs for years. Spoonflower allows you to decide what type of fabric and you can order large yardage or small samples, whatever your project needs. 

Illustration was also a bit more difficult. While I consider myself a creative type, I knew that I was not the best person for to design the Tiny Jane I envisioned; I needed a design that would provide a whimsical perspective on arguably one of the most well known urbanists. I looked toward my friend since before birth, Shannon May. Shannon is a San Francisco based illustrator, who helped design those custom google stickers you hopefully have on your phone. Her work has illustrated cookbooks, been featured in the New York Times and O Magazine, and extends beyond illustrations into wearable art. 

Luckily, Shannon accepted this nerdy design prompt with a can do attitude and I soon started to receive incredible process updates. Shannon created the Tiny Jane that you all are familiar with and I am looking forward to upcoming partnerships with her for a friend or two for Tiny Jane. So, while my hands create your dolls, her talent brought the vision to life - a tiny urbanist to inspire people to advocate for the communities. 

Stay tuned for an upcoming blog on how the Tiny Jane Project evolved into the Tiny Activist Project and some BIG announcements. 

Joining the Housing JV Board

Housing Joint Venture is committed to value driven development projects. I am proud to announce I have joined their board as Director of Heritage Resources. They are forward-thinking people who want a dual return, both social and financial. They commit their money to communities that need meaningful change. They know doing good and being profitable do not have to be mutually exclusive – in fact, the highest returns occur when values and finances meet.

I look forward to working with this team to ensure preservation plays a role in their development projects. Visit their website and stay tuned for big announcements in 2019.

Recipient of Ohio Historic Tax Credit

This year I had the opportunity to partner with Toledo Revival for a project in downtown Toledo. We worked to secure historic designation and historic tax credits for 443 10th Street. Last week the Ohio Development Services Agency announced this project has successfully been awarded stated historic tax credits.

We were excited to work on this project, because the developer is thoughtful and cognizant that a building’s restoration impact is larger than what is contained in 4-walls. He is working to improve his city in a meaningful way and I am looking forward to seeing the positive impact of this project on downtown Toledo.

Society of Architectural Historians: Archipedia Entry Published

The Society of Architectural Historians has been creating Archipedia, “an authoritative online encyclopedia of American architecture.” With over 4,200 buildings accessible to the public through SAH Archipedia Classic Buildings online, this digital database is an academic alternative to the readily used Wikipedia. All articles are peer reviewed and edited to ensure accuracy.

On December 10, 2018, the “Ohio Classic Buildings” were uploaded to Archipedia, which includes an entry I wrote on the German Village Historic District. To view this entry click here.

Window Zine by Indow

For the past 2-years, Indow has supported the young preservationist networking event at PastForward (the annual National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference). Their support has allowed an opportunity for the next generation of preservationists to meet, share ideas, and get an exclusive view at a historic property they may not have otherwise seen.

For the 2018 PastFoward conference in San Francisco, Indow created a special takeaway for attendees. Indow created their first Window Zine. Windows are considered a significant feature of historic buildings and Indow is working to make preserving windows easier for future generations of preservationists, so it is a logical and thoughtful zine theme. Zines are a spin on the more traditional magazine; zines have been created for decades by community organizers, artists, and people looking for way to communicate a message. When Indow asked if I could write a short form piece for their zine I was pleased as punch! You can read the full piece below the image and if you want to make snowflakes to decorate your historic windows click here. Click here to view a digital version of the zine.

A New Definition

his·tor·ic pres·er·va·tion·ist

/hiˈstôrik/ /ˌprezərˈvāSHənəst/

noun

An individual who believes in saving the physical or intangible elements of the past for the betterment of the future. There are three types of historic preservationists.

1. Passive preservationists do not intentionally support preservation, but they enjoy its benefits. For example, they prefer eating at a restaurant in a Main Street community rather than in a strip mall, but they have not articulated the underlying reason.

2. Active (or recreational) preservationists, on the other hand, intentionally support historic preservation. They may show their support by visiting historic sites or volunteering for local preservation events, but they are not paid for their efforts.

3. Professional preservationists are financially compensated for their work in historic preservation. This work can include construction, advocacy, marketing, architecture, heritage interpretation, surveying, etc. Professional preservationists are interwoven into all aspects of community building.

“Historic preservationists believe that old windows are part of the historic integrity of a structure and advocate to repair and retain them.”

synonyms: building hugger, Tiny Janes, place savers, haus freund, building buddyantonyms: Robert Moses, vinyl window salesperson, home wrecker

Buying Down Conference Costs

Conferences can sometimes feel out of reach. They are on the other side of the country and after you have added up registration, lodging, and travel it may not seem feasible. Here are a few of my strategies to make attending a conference more affordable. 

Registration Costs:

• Apply to be a speaker. Speakers typically get reduced registration (or complimentary) and there may be travel/lodging assistance. Show your work and present! 

• Volunteer! Many conferences offer registration (discount or complimentary) in exchange for event assistance. You can reach out to see if there is a conference planning committee or if they need on-site assistance. 

• Early bird pricing is offered for almost every historic preservation conference. Save some cash by planning ahead.  

• Scholarships are offered at many conferences for students and it is becoming more common for scholarships to be offered to practicing professionals.

• Are you interested in trying out a national conference, but full registration comes with a big price tag? You may consider reaching out to someone you know attending the conference and ask if you can register as their “guest.” The guest registration level may limit the conference events you can attend (ex: it may not come with a luncheon), but this registration level will allow you to attend at a lower rate and discover if this conference is worth a full registration cost in the future.

  This strategy is also great way to offer your mentee an opportunity to attend a conference. One of my mentors registered me as their guest for the Association for Preservation Technology conference in Buffalo. I had never previously attended the conference and she wanted to introduce me to a new network of preservationists and educational resources.

Lodging: 

Split lodging costs. This may seem obvious, but it is easy to forget how much money you can save by splitting a room. Also, sorry conference planners... but price compare the room rate at conference hotel vs close by options. You may snag something cheaper. When I attended PastForward in San Francisco, I split an apartment rental (owner occupied structure) with four other attendees and our 3-night rental was a bit above $300. The conference hotel was approximately $300 per night.

Travel Costs: 

Tracking flights can save you hundreds of dollars. I use the Hopper app to track flights and it has allowed me to know the right time to buy a flight therefore saving the most money possible. When you use a flight tracking app, you should be aware that not all airlines allow their fares to be posted. For example: Southwest Airlines is not on any of the flight deals sites or flight trackers, so you need to make sure to check their website for price comparisons.

Depending on where a conference is located you should also consider carpooling. A-Carpooling is good for the environment B- Carpooling can save you cash! Your carpool buddy may not always live in your city, so sometimes you need to think outside the box. Flights to Des Moines, Iowa were an arm and a leg from Columbus (OH), so I price compared and rented a car. I did not know anyone from Columbus, who was planning to attend the National Alliance for Preservation Commissions conference. To make a carpool and cut my travel costs down even further I picked up an attendee in Indianapolis on my way to Des Moines.

Miscellaneous

• Snacks! You can pack snacks to eat while traveling or during the conference. Most conferences offer snack tables during the day, but you cannot always count on them to have pastries in the morning. If you do not have room in your luggage, stop by a grocery store and pick up snacks during the conference.

• Research restaurants in advance. Nothing is worse than getting to a restaurant (that you selected, because it was nearby), sitting down, and getting menu sticker shock. Research restaurants near the conference hotel that are in your food budget and come prepared with a list of fun food to try.

• You are exploring a new city, so you should have some fun! Make sure to check local museums and see if they have free days or discounts. You never know, your local museum membership may have a reciprocal program. Some cities also have free self guided architecture tours online or you might get lucky and find a free tour when you are in town.

• While we would all love to attend conferences ever year, it is not always realistic. Consider attending every other year to stretch your budget and on the off years you could keep an eye open for free webinars or other low cost opportunities.

Want to know what conferences you should consider attending, so that you can start to figure out a budget? Check out my blogs: Which Conference Is For You? and Top Five Conference Sessions Of 2018!

Top Five Conference Sessions of 2018!

After attending a myriad of conferences this year I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the sessions that made the most impact. Check out my top five conference sessions of 2018 below (in no specific order). Want to learn a bit more about the conferences I attended? Check out my blog Which Conference Is For You?

Preservation Philosophy- Looking Back and Looking Forward

Where: Association for Preservation Technology

Who: David Payne, Ilene Tyler, Stephanie Hoagland, and Mary Kay Jude

Why: The APT conference is set-up to have tracks of four 20-minute sessions that are grouped with similar sessions and a moderator is on hand to ensure the group stays on track in the 1.5hours. Each presenter in this track delved into preservation philosophy and topics not typically discussed at preservation conferences. The highlight for me was Stephanie Hoagland’s  “Art or Awful: The Preservation and Conservation of Graffiti.” She discussed why individuals may construe nudity in fine art as “art” and why in graffiti it is construed as “lewd.” Her presentation showed examples of historic graffiti and contemporary graffiti being preserved and presented on conservation strategies. She posed the question of the ethics surrounding the preservation of art that was meant to be impermanent. I am still thinking months later about if/when graffiti should be preserved and best methodology. 

The Archaeology of Imbibing

Where: Preserving Historic Places, Indiana’s Statewide Preservation Conference

Who: Nicolas Laracuente, Cassie Medeiros

Why: This session combined a few of my favorite things: food, discovering lost history, and finding ways to use preservation to connect the two. Laracuente, the bourbon archeologist, and Medeiros, the moonshine girl, edified the crowd on strategies to locate old distilleries/ stills and methodology to preserve the history. In Kentucky, Laracuente led the discovery of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s earliest fermentation tanks from the 1800s (click here to learn more). He was able to advocate for the preservation of these below ground resources and now the distillery (a National Historic Landmark) has turned the archeology find into a heritage tourism opportunity. Medeiros documented moonshine stills in Alabama, while pursuing her graduate degree. Her research was able to identify the location of stills in an effort to pursue historic designation for these archeological sites. What is particularly intriguing is her research led to an understanding that a community historically tied to alternative or illegal economies is more likely to be a contemporary community that is tied to alternative or illegal economies. With archeology typically perceived as the discovery of items from hundreds of years ago, this session put a twist on what the field is/does. 

Communicating in Crisis

Where: Heritage Ohio Annual Conference

Who: Mary Glauser

Why: Is your organization prepared for a crisis? What would your organization do if someone fell on a tour and was hospitalized? What would your organization do if someone chose to drink and drive after your annual fundraiser? These were a couple questions posed during Communicating in a Crisis. Glauser delved into strategies for an organization to prevent crisis (ex: background check volunteers prior to accepting their donated services), how to plan for crisis, and how to handle crisis in the aftermath. Her tips and strategies will be considered as I manage organizations and create events. I highly encourage you to consider creating a crisis plan/toolkit for your organization and to reach out to Glauser when you choose to prepare yourself for any situation. 

Creating Vibrant and Healthy Cities For All 

Accessible art is can improve quality of life in a community.

Where: Main Street Now

Who: Gil Penalosa

Why: Penalosa is the founder and chair of “8 80 Cities,” an internationally recognized nonprofit that works to make cities a dynamic place to live whether you are 8 or 80. His fast paced presentation format delved into tactics that add energy to a community, strategies to encourage multi-modal transit, and the importance of age diversity to the health of a community. Honestly, the best way to describe the presentation is to encourage you to visit the nonprofit’s website and watch their videos. You will fall in love with this creative urban planning organization. 

Allyship in Preservation

Where: PastForward, the National Trust for Historic Preservation annual conference

Who: Lauren Hood, Mia Nakano

A historic poster on display at the GLBT Museum in San Francisco.

Why: This 1.5hour long session could (should) have lasted all day. Hood and Nakano thoughtfully delved into how underrepresented communities could best be supported by the preservation community. Historic preservation is interwoven with social justice/equity and activism. To be a successful historic preservationists we need to be good listeners and to know when to step back and empower instead of taking the lead. Nakano presented the concept of “protectively open source,” which in a nutshell means: the ability to consider what content is accessible online and how it pertains to an invidual’s personal well being and/or safety. For example: Your organization has oral history videos and transcripts online. If an individual at any time no longer feels comfortable having that information online, your organization would be willing to remove it from public access. The presentation concluded with work groups to consider what we can do better in our communities.