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A Visit with the Curator

Curator:  Josh Hankemeier

Josh Hankemeier is a library specialist at the Undergraduate Library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

 

His interest in creating this Sesame Street Exhibit....

"My fiance has known Caroll Spinney since 2001.  She created and moderates the Official Caroll Spinney website (listed in the Links page).  I had the pleasure to meet Mr. Spinney and his wife in June 2010 at one of his art signings.  They asked about the exhibit and gave some me some suggestions and advice.  Mr. Spinney also created the original drawing of Mr. Hooper (my replica is in the exhibit).  One of the most important points with the exhibit we all agreed on was emphasizing the diversity and rich history of Sesame Street.  It's a lot more than just Elmo's World."

 

Image of Jeni on set with Oscar the Grouch and others

Josh's fiance Jeni Rizio on set with Oscar the Grouch (Jim Martin) and Caroll Spinney

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Creating the "clumsy baker" for the exhibit

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