03/25/2026
Hi everyone, I am an independent archivist and archival consultant. My focus is on preserving the legacies of small entities such as microbusinesses, lesser known regional artists and musicians, and professionals who've had impact in their communities but perhaps don't have the plan or know-how to protect their items of historic significance.
I am currently involved in four projects: 1) a legacy blog for a naturopathic doctor; 2) an exhibit about historic midwifery in Wisconsin; 3) archival planning, organization, exit strategies, and preservation for a midwifery practice; and 4) planning, organization, and preservation of the work and life of Steven "T.S." Whalen , an impactful regional musician who passed away without an internet presence.
I'm sharing this as a way to increase my exposure and ask for feedback on the published archives ( T.S. Whalen Archives ).
Also, please keep me in mind if you encounter any small entities, whether micro-businesses, arts related, private individuals, independent healthcare practices, independent or small churches/religious organizations, or families who are in a position of not knowing what to do with their own or a loved one's legacy materials. We all know people who have boxes of materials from their loved one's estates that they don't know what to do with. This is my passion and I would love to provide any array of services from planning through ex*****on of their legacy preservation process.
I had a major interruption to my professional development while caretaking multiple family members through their ends of life and am rebuilding my professional presence from scratch.
Image: photo capture of a participatory installation by Yoko Ono titled, "Refugee Boat (add color)". The work was built through collective interaction and temporary display at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (2025-2026).
