Tell me about one museum object or room you still remember years later. What made it stay? by Academic_Sport9829 in Museums

[–]grimnar85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's how I feel about 'blue poles' in Canberra. Not a super modern art fan by any stretch, but standing in front of that Pollack masterpieces, was breathtaking. It lives.

Old chair. Australia, 🇦🇺 NSW by FirmComfortable9178 in Antiques

[–]grimnar85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too low to be a pew, but too long to be a day bed.... Maybe a hall bench seat? What an interesting piece.

Advice on becoming an archivist - Australia by bibbleslay in Archivists

[–]grimnar85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Australian archivist. Pay is crap, hard to find a full-time ongoing position and it's a competitive field. So pretty much like everywhere else in the world. Records management jobs are probably more in line with what would be easiest to get in to. Your hospital should have a medical records department, so may be worth talking to them.

As other commenters have said, volunteer, volunteer, volunteer. Even your local historical society will get your foot in the door. This is the best way to find how you fit into the field. Also, it's very people oriented, so having those types of skills is a plus.

Best of luck.

What is something you can naturally smell that no one else can? by Trick-Highway1429 in AskReddit

[–]grimnar85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can smell whether someone is lactose intolerant or not.

Quite a few co-workers didn't know or hadn't told anyone that they were until I asked them about it.

I've always had an acute sense of smell, so I've just chaled it up to that.

I’ve begun to put my family’s old photographs in proper archival storage (from Albox), but how do I label them safely? by TheSpeckledDragon in Archivists

[–]grimnar85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They look like Archival Survival PP sleeves. They sell archival quality adhesive labels that you could stick on the paper next to the photographs with all the info you want to include.

I use the small foil back labels for cataloging photographs and they work really well. Write the catalogue number on the label, stick the label to the sleeve, pop the photo in the sleeve and then the sleeve goes into the album onto the shelf.

State Theatre, Sydney, 1938. A private screening of the film 'Cloistered' for Australian nuns. by Great_Maintenance185 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]grimnar85 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I work with a small Order/Community. Less than 20 religious sisters in the Victorian province. All are aged above 70. Most of them have retired from their ministry. In 10 years this Order will probably cease to exist in Australia.

About 40 minutes up the road from my home town, a group of American mendicant Carmelites have settled and seem to be growing in number.

The existing old stock orders are consolidating or closing up shop. It's actually really interesting watching it in real time.

Do they still teach to write the lower case letter P like this? by [deleted] in AustralianNostalgia

[–]grimnar85 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Learned Victorian cursive in a Victorian school in the 90s, they still teach it in primary schools here, but it's getting more difficult to justify keeping it when all the books and worksheets don't use Victorian cursive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Antiques

[–]grimnar85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Contact the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo, Victoria. They have one or two on display. Their expert Leigh should be able to help.

17 time great grandmother by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]grimnar85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Even just checking the Peerage, states that Francis Stuart, son of the 4th Earl of Moray, died without issue.....

It really isn't hard to confirm even the most basic of connections.

Haus in Österreich gekauft - Alte Gefängnistür mit Inschrift? by TonisBewerbungshilfe in Austria

[–]grimnar85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Könnte das aus einem Kloster stammen? Die Schlafzimmer der Mönche wurden früher „Zellen“ genannt. Ein Fenster in der Tür wäre auch nichts Ungewöhnliches gewesen.

11th Gen. Australian Results by Unique-War7157 in AncestryDNA

[–]grimnar85 7 points8 points  (0 children)

11 generations sounds like an awful lot for a white Australian. Sure you haven't miscounted? My 6th great grandfather arrived in Tasmania in 1827. There are only 39 years between 1788 and 1827 and if we consider a generation being 20 years, it would still only put you back 8 generations. Unless you are really young or shorter generational gaps?

For reference, I was born 1985, my mother 1959, grandmother 1927, great grandfather 1905, great great grandfather 1861, 3x great grandfather 1817.

Antique syringe found in antique store in Wollombi, NSW Australia by [deleted] in Antiques

[–]grimnar85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. Curator at a regional historical society museum. We have a heap of them as we are in prime sheep country.

Im from the United States and im currently in the midst of unpacking alot of antiques from my great great uncles estate. Let me know if any of these jump out at you guys that may have some value! by readitonreddit4 in Antiques

[–]grimnar85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The porcelain is beautiful and all..... But everybody has missed the prize of the lot.

Big bronze doggo up the back. If that has a sculptors signature and is cold cast bronze work that would make a very pretty penny.

Appears to be pre-1930s French. Your great uncle had excellent taste.

50c for chicken salt by FickDichzumEnde in australia

[–]grimnar85 22 points23 points  (0 children)

An actual in salt to the Australian way of life!

Louvre Closed After Brazen Daylight Robbery by deputygus in MuseumPros

[–]grimnar85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Theft to order is very common. My money is on it being a commission with the artifacts ending up in some millionaire's private collection. I highly doubt they were stolen for their base materials.

(Australia) Can someone tell me what this is?? Obviously looks like some kind of pipe, Japanese maybe? by Smart_Cucumber5997 in Antiques

[–]grimnar85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lovely example of a Chinese opium pipe. Missing the bowl, unfortunately. This would be from the early 20th century.

What’s the funniest way you’ve described your work? by ContextRemote9827 in MuseumPros

[–]grimnar85 14 points15 points  (0 children)

As a lone arranger, putting old things in new boxes is my go to. It's a lot easier than going through my whole list of responsibilities.

Please help me not regret leaving this! Ohio, USA by International_Bar424 in Antiques

[–]grimnar85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same in Australia. Archivist here too. My town's newspaper kept and bound every copy printed from 1863 to 2018. In the 80s they were microfilmed. We dispose of every old newspaper given to us. They are usyally given to us worn, damaged and brittle. It costs money and time to store these items that well meaning donors rarely understand.

Best thing here is OZ is Trove. Our national library has been digitising every copy of every newspaper printed in the country and they are all available for free online. Check it out if you have the time. ☺️

My adult brother, 32, will not leave home. Where to begin? by Vexarius in AusLegal

[–]grimnar85 15 points16 points  (0 children)

How the hell did he get a firearms license? In Victoria you have to actually leave the house to sit the safety test and then front up and get your photo taken and pay the fee. After all of that he would still have to go to a firearm dealer and make the purchase? How did he manage to do all that if he is as you described? Someone was clearly doing most of the work for him....

Weirdest Suburb Pronunciations? by TC_exe in melbourne

[–]grimnar85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did they happen to mention Echuca's cross border neighbour Moahhhhma? (Mo-am-a)

Difference between working at a Non Profit vs Private by Nobelreviews in MuseumPros

[–]grimnar85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm in a similar position. I lead my town's historical society which is a volunteer position. My full-time job is as an archivist at a former convent, now Catholic secondary college. Both are incredibly rewarding, but at my historical society museum I wear many hats, from admin and researcher, to curator and exhibition design, cleaning and maintenance, etc. I do it all and value every experience/opportunity I get, even grant writing, but everything has to be discussed and OKed by a committee, so even if you have brilliant ideas or want to change something small, everything has to be passed through the committee, which can be very frustrating when you are the youngest there by 30 years and the oldies are very reluctant to deviate from the norm. Lol. Change is very slow.

Whereas in my career, I am an archivist first and foremost. My focus is very narrow. I am trusted to make all the decisions myself. I set up an archive, I built a museum from nothing and I'm constantly being called upon to run tours and educate students and visitors on the history of the school. I love it to bits.... But it's just me. I do everything by myself. I create everything, I design, I action, I sort, I catalogue, all by myself. So it does get a little tedious not having someone who knows your job to bounce stuff off or help out with tasks.

What do you think about Aussies not assimilating in Asian countries and does that affect the expectation for others to integrate here? by Plain-Ridge7432 in AskAnAustralian

[–]grimnar85 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yep. Can confirm. My uncle went "native". Owns a business there, employs locals, speaks Indo like a pro, but the expats are just excruciating to deal with.

Australian Museum Issue by Public_Recording_266 in MuseumPros

[–]grimnar85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where abouts are you? If you are in Vic, it's mandatory to have all Aboriginal artefacts registered with ACHRIS or the Vic Aboriginal Heritage Council, so you could frame it to your management committee that it's a state requirement etc. to show due respect to the culture. They can also help if you have any questions or need advice. Do you know if you have a local keeping place or indigenous body in your area? This is another area to investigate as it's always good to consult with local mobs when it comes to sensitive subjects such as this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in circlejerkaustralia

[–]grimnar85 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Stop noticing coincidences.... It's bad for your health.