Displays

This page highlights a selection of exhibits and displays I have created for archives, libraries, and museums. Each project reflects my passion for connecting people with collections—whether through thematic book displays, curated archival materials, or interpretive installations that bring history and culture to life. Here you’ll find examples that showcase my skills in research, curation, and design, as well as my commitment to making information and artifacts engaging and accessible to diverse audiences.

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) Archives

July 2025

As Assistant Director of Library Services at Fayetteville Technical Community College, I led a comprehensive reorganization of the college archives to make our collections more accessible and visually engaging. I evaluated existing storage, streamlined finding aids, and created a clearer system for faculty, students, and researchers to locate materials. Alongside the behind‑the‑scenes work, I curated new displays drawn from our archival holdings—spotlighting rare photographs, historical documents, and memorabilia that tell the story of FTCC’s growth and impact on the region. This ongoing project blends preservation with storytelling, bringing the archives out of the stacks and into the campus conversation.

Landscapes and Landmarks: A Journey Through Real and Imagined Places in Europe and America

August 2024

While serving as Director of DeTamble Library, I curated an exhibit titled Landscapes and Landmarks to highlight works of art that celebrated a sense of place. Drawn from the university’s permanent collection and loans from local artists, the pieces featured sweeping natural vistas, historic buildings, and iconic landmarks tied to the region’s identity.

The goal of the display was to transform the library into a space where students, faculty, and visitors could pause and visually explore the beauty and heritage surrounding them. By pairing descriptive labels with each piece, I provided context about the subject matter, artist, and historical significance, helping viewers see connections between the art on the walls and the landscapes and landmarks that shape our community.

This project reflects my passion for using exhibits to create dialogue between collections and audiences—turning a library into both a center of learning and a gallery celebrating the places we call home.

An inforgraphic that I created to connect the three works of art

A picture of Brunnenberg Castle, where St. Andrews students could study abroad for a semester and the ruins of St. Andrews Castle in Scotland, the namesake of St. Andrews Univerisity

High Meadow, a painting by SAU alum Ruth Lancaster (Class of 1974)

Theatre Arts at St. Andrews: 1963-Present

July 2024

I curated this display to celebrate the connection between St. Andrews University’s Theatre Arts program and the professional stage. Central to the exhibit are posters from the Amos Abrams Collection. Abrams, a 1965 graduate, built a career as an actor, casting director, and producer in Broadway and regional theatres. His family donated posters, artwork, and personal effects to his alma mater, enriching our archives.

These pieces are paired with historic St. Andrews Theatre posters, converging on a red accent wall dedicated to *Cabaret.* This wall features a painting created for a 1968 Philadelphia production where Abrams was assistant to the director, displayed alongside photos and posters from the 1973 St. Andrews student performance and a soundtrack record from the original Broadway cast. Together, these elements highlight a legacy of creativity that links campus productions to professional theatre history.

Football at Presbyterian Junior College: A Tradition Revived

July 2023

While serving as Archivist at St. Andrews University, I curated a display exploring the history of football at our predecessor school, Presbyterian Junior College (PJC). Many St. Andrews alumni had long assumed that football was a new initiative when it returned to campus in the 2010s, believing it marked a sharp break from the university’s past. This exhibit was designed to show otherwise—highlighting that football was in fact part of our heritage.

Through photographs, yearbooks, memorabilia, and interpretive text, the display told the story of PJC’s football program, which thrived from 1929 to 1953. When PJC merged with Flora MacDonald College in 1961 to form St. Andrews, football was not initially continued, but the exhibit underscored that the spirit of the sport was woven into the school’s early identity. By presenting this history, I aimed to demonstrate a sense of continuity rather than disruption—showing visitors that St. Andrews’ modern Knights football program is a revival of a tradition that began decades earlier.

An infographic with important facts from PJC's football team

A vintage-style felt banner in Presbyterian Junior College’s colors, prominently displaying the school’s name, accompanied the exhibit to visually tie the display to the college’s identity and history.