Department Chair
Andrew D. Nicholls, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of History and Social Studies Education
Date of Award
5-2017
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
Museum Studies, M.A.
Department
History and Social Studies Education Department
Advisor
Noelle Wiedemer, M.A., Lecturer of History and Social Studies Education
First Reader
Noelle Wiedemer, M.A., Lecturer of History and Social Studies Education
Second Reader
Cynthia A. Conides, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History and Social Studies Education
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to defend the maintenance of original object-based collections in museums with the argument that they provide profound, unique, and irreplaceable experiences for museum guests. Authenticity of an artifact carries with it an aura of importance which is a highly valuable means of connection within museums. Such meaning is the direct result of the manner in which human beings interpret material culture. Keeping in mind that this value can only be fully experienced through that which is original, it is crucial that original objects should be maintained in these institutions.
Recommended Citation
Frijey, Alyssa, "Aura of Authenticity: The Impact of Original Objects in the Museum Guest Experience" (2017). Museum Studies Theses. 10.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/museumstudies_theses/10
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