Cultural Stories Through Objects
Articles & Websites 📄
Peter Menzel’s “Material World” Photo Gallery: A photo gallery by Peter Menzel documenting the material possessions of families around the world.
David Pilgrim: The Garbage Man: Why I Collect Racist Objects (Jim Crow Museum): David Pilgrim discusses his collection of racist objects and how they can be used to educate and confront painful histories.
Items Confiscated From Migrants (NYT): This article discusses the American Museum of Natural History's efforts to comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and its impact on repatriation efforts.
Understanding Migrants Through The Things They Carried (NPR): This article explores the personal belongings of migrants, revealing the stories and struggles behind these items.
What Refugees Bring With Them (Mercy Corps): Mercy Corps shares stories of refugees and the items they bring, highlighting the significance of these belongings in their journeys.
Photos: See What Undocumented Immigrants Carry in Their Bags (TIME): This photo essay by TIME provides a visual exploration of the personal belongings carried by undocumented immigrants, offering insight into their journeys and experiences.
Why Millennials are so into collecting things (HuffPost): This article explores why millennials are particularly drawn to collecting items and the stories behind this trend.
Books 📚
All That She Carried by This book tells the story of an embroidered cotton sack handed down through three generations of Black women, revealing the resilience and enduring legacy of a family through slavery, segregation, and the present day.
Featured Media
Watch 🎬
TED Talk: My Racial Journey: Using Hateful Objects as Teaching Tools by David Pilgrim: David Pilgrim explains how he uses his collection of racist objects to teach about race and history.
Listen 🎧
Articles of Interest (podcast): A podcast series that delves into the stories behind the clothes we wear, exploring their historical and cultural significance.