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Preserving
the Historical Records of Plantation Workers in East Sumatra

Images: Museum Perkebunan Indonesia

The Dactyloscopy Archives consist of vital records documenting the lives of plantation workers brought from Java during the colonial period. These archives offer critical insights into the social and labor histories of the plantation system, making them an essential resource for researchers and scholars. Despite their significance, the collection remains largely unorganized. 

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Output

Museum Perkebunan Indonesia will launch a book and website, alongside a public exhibition featuring the Dactyloscopy Archive that will remain open to the public for one year.

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Requirement

Expertise in Archives, Library Science, History, or a related field to support the development of an effective archive management system. Ideal candidate will have proven experience working with both digital and physical archival systems, including the use of relevant digital archive management software. 

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Individuals or as a representative of an institution/organization are welcomed to apply.

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Project Period

Preferably mid July to December 2025

 

Collaboration / Exchange Preference

Hybrid. In-person visits* and 1-3x  online exchanges per month

* Number of in-person visits can be discussed and decided together

 

Support includes

  • Honorarium of IDR 35.000.000 in recognition of your contribution

  • Return travel expenses between your city of residence and the host city (Medan) up to three times

  • Accommodation and daily allowance for up to 40 days, arranged in coordination with Museum Perkebunan Indonesia team

MUSEUM FORWARD 2025

Open Call for Indonesian experts

This year's EUNIC initiative seeks to facilitate knowledge & experiences exchange through connecting diverse museums with collaborators and experts, as well as realize a co-creation through hands-on experiences & collaborative efforts between stakeholders in the creative sector. This is intended as a response to the feedback, insights and urgencies identified by the local museum participants in the last year’s forum. Following the first open call—focusing on Indonesian museums—now we are looking for the Indonesian museum experts and cultural heritage professionals!


As a collaborator and facilitator, you will closely work with Galeri Lokananta, Museum Perkebunan Indonesia, and Museum Nyah Lasem also international experts on an assigned project in an intensive, intimate, productive setting & longer term.


Please fill out the form in English.


MUSEUM FORWARD is co-created & co-organized collaboratively by: Goethe-Institut Indonesien, Embassy of Austria in Indonesia, European Union Delegation in Indonesia, Institut Français Indonesia, Embassy of Ireland in Indonesia, Istituto Italiano de Cultura, Erasmus Huis, Embassy of Poland in Indonesia, Embassy of Spain in Indonesia, British Council Indonesia.

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