The Oliver and District Heritage Society is pleased to announce the hiring of our new Collections Manager, Bryonie Mahé. Bryonie grew up in Vancouver and has worked and volunteered in museums, archives and libraries in BC and England. Her recent work experience includes the Museum of Vancouver, Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives and the Vancouver Police Museum. She has a strong education background in artefact collections management and is currently completing her Master of Arts degree in Museum and Artefact Studies at the University of Durham, England, where she is also a volunteer at the Durham Light Infantry Museum.
Bryonie will be involved in all aspects of artefact care, conservation and management at both the Archives and Museum. She is trained in museum database programs and will be working with the volunteers and Community Heritage Manager on the organization and records upkeep for the collection. She is expected to start her new position with the Oliver and District Heritage Society on September 17th. Please join us in welcoming her to the community.
Photo and article submitted by Tracy Johnson, Community Heritage Manager