johnesmithiii(25)•in #explore1918•2820 days agoFunding FailureFor nearly four months the @Phillyhistory team has consistently published content on this innovative platform in hopes of raising funds to support different Phi...7johnesmithiii(25)•in explore1918•2820 days agoFunding FailureFor nearly four months the @Phillyhistory team has consistently published content on this innovative platform in hopes of raising funds to support different Phi...7
johnesmithiii(25)•in #history•2827 days agoArtifacts and Collections PreservationThroughout the semester, the @PhillyHistory team has focused on the general health of Philadelphia’s cultural ecosystem and ways to improve nonprofit management...1johnesmithiii(25)•in history•2827 days agoArtifacts and Collections PreservationThroughout the semester, the @PhillyHistory team has focused on the general health of Philadelphia’s cultural ecosystem and ways to improve nonprofit management...1
johnesmithiii(25)•in #collaboration•2834 days ago"Build Capabilities Not Projects"The Wyncote Foundation’s 2014 report, Link, Link, Share, outlines strategies on how cultural institutions can use digital technologies to extend their missions....1johnesmithiii(25)•in collaboration•2834 days ago"Build Capabilities Not Projects"The Wyncote Foundation’s 2014 report, Link, Link, Share, outlines strategies on how cultural institutions can use digital technologies to extend their missions....1
johnesmithiii(25)•in #history•2854 days agoNew Hiring Practices for History InstitutionsRecently, I have made it a habit to regularly explore online job banks in hopes of minimizing the post-graduation unemployment period. Unfortunately, the majori...2johnesmithiii(25)•in history•2854 days agoNew Hiring Practices for History InstitutionsRecently, I have made it a habit to regularly explore online job banks in hopes of minimizing the post-graduation unemployment period. Unfortunately, the majori...2
johnesmithiii(25)•in #history•2861 days agoThe Society Prepares for the Twenty-First CenturyThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania is a treasure chest. The key to that treasure chest will be our clarity of purpose in addressing its key priorities.” -- ...1johnesmithiii(25)•in history•2861 days agoThe Society Prepares for the Twenty-First CenturyThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania is a treasure chest. The key to that treasure chest will be our clarity of purpose in addressing its key priorities.” -- ...1
johnesmithiii(25)•in #loi2018•2876 days agoFunding a Mobile Museum: The Philadelphia Public History TruckA $10,000 grant from the Philadelphia History Initiative (@PhillyHistory) would support the Philadelphia Public History Truck’s (PPHT) mission to “make culture ...8johnesmithiii(25)•in loi2018•2876 days agoFunding a Mobile Museum: The Philadelphia Public History TruckA $10,000 grant from the Philadelphia History Initiative (@PhillyHistory) would support the Philadelphia Public History Truck’s (PPHT) mission to “make culture ...8
johnesmithiii(25)•in #explore1918•2878 days agoCollecting Philadelphia's Local History: An On-The-Ground ApproachPhiladelphia is a city known for its rich history and iconic symbols like the Liberty Bell, Rocky, and the Love statue. Places like Independence Hall, the Const...3johnesmithiii(25)•in explore1918•2878 days agoCollecting Philadelphia's Local History: An On-The-Ground ApproachPhiladelphia is a city known for its rich history and iconic symbols like the Liberty Bell, Rocky, and the Love statue. Places like Independence Hall, the Const...3
johnesmithiii(25)•in #explore1918•2883 days agoPoor Richard's AlmanacBetween 1732 and 1758, Benjamin Franklin edited one of the most popular publications in colonial America titled Poor Richard's Almanac. Franklin originally used...1johnesmithiii(25)•in explore1918•2883 days agoPoor Richard's AlmanacBetween 1732 and 1758, Benjamin Franklin edited one of the most popular publications in colonial America titled Poor Richard's Almanac. Franklin originally used...1
johnesmithiii(25)•in #museums•2883 days agoPhiladelphia's History Sector: Consolidate or Allocate?A common theme over the past couple of weeks has been the state of Philadelphia’s cultural sector and nonprofits. Many of the @phillyhistory students discussed ...2johnesmithiii(25)•in museums•2883 days agoPhiladelphia's History Sector: Consolidate or Allocate?A common theme over the past couple of weeks has been the state of Philadelphia’s cultural sector and nonprofits. Many of the @phillyhistory students discussed ...2
johnesmithiii(25)•in #explore1918•2890 days agoAll about strategic planningThis week, the class (@phillyhistory) is looking at strategic planning and how institutions prepare for change. In preparation for that conversation, we read th...1johnesmithiii(25)•in explore1918•2890 days agoAll about strategic planningThis week, the class (@phillyhistory) is looking at strategic planning and how institutions prepare for change. In preparation for that conversation, we read th...1
johnesmithiii(25)•in #photography•2890 days agoPhiladelphia Artist on the FrontlinesIn February 1918, the U.S. Army commissioned eight artists to travel with the American Expeditionary Forces and capture the soldiers’ experience of the Great Wa...4johnesmithiii(25)•in photography•2890 days agoPhiladelphia Artist on the FrontlinesIn February 1918, the U.S. Army commissioned eight artists to travel with the American Expeditionary Forces and capture the soldiers’ experience of the Great Wa...4
johnesmithiii(25)•in #cryptocurrency•2897 days agoSelling Steemit to NonprofitsThis week, @phillyhistroy asked my classmates and I to reflect on two loaded questions— What's broken in the cultural sector and how we think cultural resources...8johnesmithiii(25)•in cryptocurrency•2897 days agoSelling Steemit to NonprofitsThis week, @phillyhistroy asked my classmates and I to reflect on two loaded questions— What's broken in the cultural sector and how we think cultural resources...8
johnesmithiii(25)•in #culture•2899 days agoHow do we remember 1918?On December 2, 1918, President Woodrow Wilson delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of the 65th United States Congress. In his opening rem...11johnesmithiii(25)•in culture•2899 days agoHow do we remember 1918?On December 2, 1918, President Woodrow Wilson delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of the 65th United States Congress. In his opening rem...11
johnesmithiii(25)•in #explore1918•2904 days agoSadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, Class of 1918Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander (1898-1989) accomplished many firsts throughout her celebrated life. In 1919, Delta Sigma Theta, a Black women’s sorority, named ...3johnesmithiii(25)•in explore1918•2904 days agoSadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, Class of 1918Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander (1898-1989) accomplished many firsts throughout her celebrated life. In 1919, Delta Sigma Theta, a Black women’s sorority, named ...3
johnesmithiii(25)•in #explore1918•2904 days agoAmazonHQ2 Coming to Philly? Lessons from the Eastwick ExperienceIn 2018, Amazon will announce the location for its second headquarters—an estimated $5 billion project expected to revolutionize the “winning” city’s infrastruc...5johnesmithiii(25)•in explore1918•2904 days agoAmazonHQ2 Coming to Philly? Lessons from the Eastwick ExperienceIn 2018, Amazon will announce the location for its second headquarters—an estimated $5 billion project expected to revolutionize the “winning” city’s infrastruc...5
johnesmithiii(25)•in #explore1918•2913 days ago1918: A Transformative Year for PhiladelphiaIn 1918, the world was at war. While American doughboys fought in the trenches of Europe, the homefront experienced radical transformations. The booming war ind...2johnesmithiii(25)•in explore1918•2913 days ago1918: A Transformative Year for PhiladelphiaIn 1918, the world was at war. While American doughboys fought in the trenches of Europe, the homefront experienced radical transformations. The booming war ind...2
johnesmithiii(25)•in #explore1918•2913 days ago1918: The Curse of the Bambino!Hello, Steemit world! My name is John Smith (yes, I know), and I’m extremely excited to join your community! I study public history at Temple University where I...11johnesmithiii(25)•in explore1918•2913 days ago1918: The Curse of the Bambino!Hello, Steemit world! My name is John Smith (yes, I know), and I’m extremely excited to join your community! I study public history at Temple University where I...11
