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Why a Museum?: Identity Building (Part five)

This post continues to consider the Dawson City Museum’s Role over time in relation to government policy and community action, focusing on the Museum’s role in identity building. Why a Museum: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part one) Identity Building Museums have a role in (re)defining and reflecting identity within their communities because, as notedContinue reading “Why a Museum?: Identity Building (Part five)”

Why a Museum?: Year-Round Employer (Part four)

This post continues to consider the Dawson City Museum’s Role over time in relation to government policy and community action, focusing on one of the Museum’s most important roles within its community – that is, as an employer. Why a Museum: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part one) Year-Round Employer The development of direct employmentContinue reading “Why a Museum?: Year-Round Employer (Part four)”

Why a Museum?: Heritage Resources and Implicit Value (Part 3)

This post continues to consider the Dawson City Museum’s Role over time in relation to government policy and community action, focusing on the perceived value of museums as heritage resources. Why a Museum: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part one) Heritage Resource (Implicit?) Amongst those who work and volunteer in museums, there is often anContinue reading “Why a Museum?: Heritage Resources and Implicit Value (Part 3)”

Why a Museum?: Tourist Attraction (Part two)

This post continues to consider the Dawson City Museum’s Role over time, focusing on its creation and continued use as a tourist attraction. Why a Museum: The Dawson City Museum’s Role (Part One) Tourist Attraction The Dawson City Museum’s earliest role was to be a site for tourists. In the 1950s, community members were workingContinue reading “Why a Museum?: Tourist Attraction (Part two)”