iSchool Capstone

United and Divided: An Exhibit on Methodism and Wesleyanism

Project tags:

archives & special collections

This project helps Bridwell Library reconstitute its World Methodist Museum Collection through the creation of an exhibit. This information problem was addressed by researching and writing the necessary materials for the exhibit brochure and the information accompanying the displayed documents and artifacts. Specifically, the essays focused on the history of how John Wesley and other early Methodists were represented in sculpture and art, what his letters tell us about Wesley the preacher and person, and how present-day Methodists can contend with problematic aspects of their history. The exhibit, which will be digitized, will benefit Bridwell, its surrounding community, and Methodism.

Project participants:

Jared Maddox

MLIS