M. M. Justus

Curation project

Fife Historical Society, Fife, Washington

Using PastPerfect, cataloged, conserved, and stored the Society's extensive collection of textiles, including wedding dresses, kimonos, and a large variety of linens dating from the late 19th century to 2000, as well as furniture and other objects.

The City of Lakewood: The Long Road to Incorporation

Lakewood History Museum, Lakewood, Washington

Introductory panel graphic design adapted from work by Chris Erlich, all other design is my own, using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.

Photograph curation project

Tacoma Historical Society, Tacoma, Washington

Using PastPerfect, cataloged over 2000 historical photographs in various formats, ranging from 19th century glass plate negatives to digital photos. Stored all photos using archival methods, and created browsing notebooks of the collection.

Using InDesign, created an inhouse digital slide show which I also adapted for use on TVTacoma, the local community access cable television station.

Using PastPerfect's Virtual Exhibit module, created exhibits now attached to the Tacoma Historical Society's website.

Clover Park: How a School District Helped Build a Community

Lakewood History Museum, Lakewood, Washington

graphic design by Chris Erlich

10th Anniversary exhibit

Job Carr Cabin Museum, Tacoma, Washington

Hat curation project

Meeker Mansion, Puyallup, Washington

Accessioned, evaluated, researched, photographed, and labeled large collection of antique hats for exhibit purposes. Revamped storage according to archival practices. Cataloged each hat into PastPerfect database.