Deaccessioning

As its collections have grown and evolved, the Galt's mandate for collecting objects has become focused on "preserving the human history of Lethbridge and southwestern Alberta." However, many artifacts donated before the current collecting mandate do not demonstrate those regions and connections.

Pockets of Possibilities with Kirstan Schamuhn

Discover how pockets in women's fashions of the 20th century impacted women's interactions with public spaces, and why it's an ongoing challenge to find a good pocket in women's clothing.

Online PresentationKirstan Schamuhn January 8, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesPockets of PossibilitiesComment

The Galt's Vaults: Actively collecting Pride materials

Collections Assistant Kirstan Schamuhn talks about how the Galt Museum & Archives collects objects and what the difference is between passive and active collecting, using a recent donation of buttons from Lethbridge Pridefest as an example.