Melissa Ziobro Director of Curatorial Affairs Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music
Description
In today's episode, Melissa Ziobro shares her story. Melissa shares her journey from being a history professor to managing the Bruce Springsteen Archives, and discusses her role in curating and interpreting the collection. The conversation also delves into the educational mission of the archives, the recent Born to Run 50th anniversary celebrations, and the anticipated opening of the new archives building. Join us for an insightful discussion about history, music, and Bruce Springsteen's lasting legacy.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:52 Melissa's Role at the Bruce Springsteen Archives
02:39 Museum Experiences and Inspirations
04:42 The Vision for the Bruce Springsteen Archives
11:46 Melissa's Journey and Passion for History
19:00 Incorporating Music into Education
21:18 Balancing Teaching and Archive Work
24:33 Engaging Different Audiences
27:59 Academic Conference on Born to Run
28:09 Marathon Week of Events
28:40 Springsteen and Long Branch Exhibit
29:29 Academic Conference Highlights
31:44 Unique Presentations and Panels
33:26 Moderating Panels and Personal Experiences
39:28 Supporting the Archives
41:24 Favorite Songs and Albums
43:20 The Thunder Road Question
46:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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