San Diego History Center - Diego Diaz, Week 2

Hello, everyone! My second week at SDHC allowed me the opportunity to experience much of what the history center has to offer. While I worked remotely Monday and Friday, the entirety of the week maintained me busy with an variety of new projects as well as continued work for tasks from week one. 

On Monday, I was given the task of delving into the rich historic influence of early California pioneer and nurse, Juana Machado. The objective of this task is to construct a 8-10 minute script in the first person to provide museums guests with knowledgeable input of San Diego history in an interactive form within a future exhibit. 



As I have worked to produce the script, I have encountered various challenges of echoing the voice of Juana Machado. Through immense research and focus of Testimonios, Early California Through the Eyes of Women, 1815 - 1848, I was able to gain a glimpse within her life as I analyzed an interview she had conducted by Thomas Savage and translated over the course of years. Through this, I have structured my main focuses and continuously work to capture the true essence of her impact.


Wednesday provided me with a different scene than what I had become accustomed to within the museum. I assisted in setting up as well as listening in on a Lunch & Learn community event with Emmy-nominated journalist Elsa Sevilla. The event offered an entry into her story as a journalist, and served as a launch party for her new memoir, Camera Ready. 








The following day, I had the opportunity to assist and be a part of a private tour for a UCSD head trauma surviver community. Accompanying the tour was Armando Nuñes, one of our few living artists who have pieces within the museum and work within Chicano Park. We gave them a tour within the museum and influenced our audience to spark discussion around the surrounding art of the history center.





Thursday allowed me to focus, and continue working on the two tasks at hand. However, I was also introduced a new project within the archives. Working on a community archiving project, emphasizing City Heights. This task consists of providing detailed descriptions of various locations, organizations, and movements within the city as well as creating a detailed timeline and infographic of the city as a whole.


The opportunity to connect with my community in these forms has been very valuable. I have gotten exposure to a variety of opportunity SDHC has to connect with the community, and I have seen the impacts of these interactions. 


Next week, I hope to complete a majority of my projects and continue to explore more of the wide range roles within museums staff. 


Pronto les digo más,


Diego Diaz






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