Hello
all! My name is Kendon Hughes and I am the most recent intern for the summer
expedition at the History Museum of Mobile. It has already been such a blast
and an adventure!
Before
I get into these summers festivities I should introduce myself. This fall, I
will begin my senior year of college at the University of Mobile where I am
studying History Education. I was born in Lakeland, Florida, but grew up in
Nashville, Tennessee, (and yet somehow a love for country music never
manifested itself in my heart). I moved to Mobile five years ago when my dad
took a teaching position at UM. I enjoy long walks on the beach, candlelit
dinners, and smooth jazz.
The
very first thing I got to do while representing the museum was to go on a
donation pick-up. The house we visited was filled with electrical equipment. Several
items having to do with local history were donated to the museum, which were great
finds. My great find for the day was the previous owner’s medals he received each
year he did not suffer an injury with Alabama Power. Thankfully, for him, only
one year was missing.
After
the excitement of the donation pick-up, I was tasked with assisting in the
construction of shelves for all the books given to the museum by the late Jack
Friend. Now that the work is finished (I sustained only minor injuries to my
hands and pride – power drills are tricky). I am ready to begin traversing the
magnificent collection of works Jack Friend accumulated over the years. The
Jack Friend collection is a monster that will take weeks to slay, but with my
senses honed and wits sharpened, I may just emerge victorious. Culling begins
next week, wish me luck!
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