This week, the HRC staff saw the start of a much awaited event: The Big Move. My department has been planning this move for months now. Previous interns have worked on this before me, and I am, along with other interns, are continuing the effort to coordinate this move. With all the hype that preceded it, I was expecting utter confusion and mayhem. But it has been a surprisingly smooth and stress-free process (at least for me). I know that this is due to the careful planning that my supervisor and other have put into this project.

Monday, my supervisor and I oversaw the movers, and then we moved some art ourselves. I reshelved some things and found places for “homeless” works of art. I was on my feet the whole time, something I really enjoy as a nice change from all the sitting I do in class. Wednesday was a bit more relaxed, as I prepared labels for the artwork in one particular room. The labels act as an example of how well the HRC staff is handling this move. Everything is color coded and marked to show where the artwork came from and where it is going. Every detail has been considered. I am very impressed!

On Friday, I went with my supervisor to the FAC to help with the moving process again. We were going through a box of unidentified objects. I was curious and opened up one of the small cases, and I found a mezuza in it. A mezuza is a Jewish object meant to be placed on the door that also holds a scroll of holy texts. Finding it was completely unexpected as we were in a room filled with cowboy and horse motif inspired objects! I was able to identify the name and purpose of the object for the staff.