Publications

PUBLICATIONS

Chiles, M., Van Der Steenhoven, M. (April 2022). “A Men’s College with Women? Then, Now, Next in the Role of the Archive in College Anniversaries,” New England Archivists newsletter, vol. 49, no. 2.

Chiles, M. (2020). “Providence College Archives: A Space for Student Voices Past and Present,” The Heritage Journal, PC Black Studies Program Journal, vol. 3.

Chiles, M. (2019). “Women’s Organizations in Rhode Island,” Encompass Digital Textbook.

Birch, C., Chiles, M., Spracher, L., Stoudt, L., and White, D. (2016). “A Push in the Right Direction: Expanding Models of Mentorship,” Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists 33 no. 2.

Chiles, M. (2015-2018). Contributing author and content editor. A Lively Experiment: Notes on Collections at the RIHS. Blog.

Chiles, M. (2014). “Handel and Haydn Society Celebrates Bicentennial” New England Archivists Newsletter Vol. 41 Iss. 3.

Chiles, M. (2013). “Grant Writing for the 99%,” session report, New England Archivists Newsletter, Vol. 40, No.1.

Chiles, M. (2012). “Getting the Keys to the Kingdom: Collaborating with Faculty on the Use of Archives in the Classroom and Curriculum,” session report, New England Archivists Newsletter, Vol. 39, No.1.

Chiles, M. (2005). “Pre-Reading Strategies for Nonfiction Texts: Improving Comprehension for Middle School Students in Social Studies,” Master’s thesis.

BLOG POSTS

Blog post examples from the Rhode Island Historical Society’s blog, The Lively Experiment. I authored, edited, and coordinated postings from collections staff.

Girls! Girls! Girls!,” A Lively Experiment (blog). April 26, 2018.

This is a Woman’s World,” A Lively Experiment (blog). March 1, 2018.

A Stitch in Time: Needlework and Social Reform,” A Lively Experiment (blog). January 18, 2018.

From the Diary of Theodora Armington,” A Lively Experiment (blog). November 21, 2017.

Baking IS a Science,” A Lively Experiment (blog). September 28, 2017.

All that Jazz,” A Lively Experiment (blog). August 3, 2017.

A Walk in the Woods,” A Lively Experiment (blog). June 8, 2017.

Cooking (from) the Books,” A Lively Experiment (blog). April 27, 2017.

Rhode Island Women in Action: A Force for Local Food,” A Lively Experiment (blog). March 3, 2017.

Cream Puff Murder,” A Lively Experiment (blog). January 6, 2017.

Fantastic Beasts,” A Lively Experiment (blog). November, 17, 2016.

Attention all Lovers of Nature,” A Lively Experiment (blog). June 17, 2016.

Food for Thought,” A Lively Experiment (blog). January 21, 2016.

Thanksgiving Reminiscences,” A Lively Experiment (blog). November 25, 2015.