Schedule of Events
9:00-9:30 | Welcome, Science Bldg. Coffee, tea, and juice will be provided. An initial get-acquainted opportunity and time to pick up programs, fill out name tags, and meet other participants. |
9:30-10:30 | Dr. Steven L.
Grafe, illustrated presentation on the history of the
Spalding/Allen collection, with discussion period. |
10:30-11:00 | Recess to adjacent
reception area; Nez Perce weaving artist, Ms. Lynnette Pinkham, will give a
master class on the technique of flat-twined weaving. |
11:00-12:00 | Mary Schlick, illustrated presentation on the history and development of flat-twined bags on the Columbia River Plateau, with discussion period. |
12:00-2:00 | Lunch Break,
with visits to exhibits at AMAM and OC Library. |
2:00-2:40 | Panel Discussion: “The Educational Value of Museum Collections”
with Dr. Grimm, Dr. Baumann, and Ms. Atack. |
2:45-3:30 | Panel Discussion: “Ethical issues in the repatriation of Native American art and material culture,” Dr. Joyce Szabo. Dr. Szabo will introduce and chair a panel on repatriation of Native American patrimony. |
3:30-3:45 | Presentation of Oberlin twined bag to Mr. Josiah Pinkham, Nez Perce Tribal Ethnographer. |
3:45-4:45 | Ms. Lynnette Pinkham, demonstration and discussion, Part II, book exhibit (by the Oberlin Book Store) and contemporary basketry display. |