Frequently Asked Questions

Quill & Frame was founded by Kyley Butler, a public historian and heritage professional with a background in museum studies, archival research, public history, collections-based interpretation, and community-centered historical work.

Kyley holds a B.A. in History and Anthropology from Mount Holyoke College and an M.A. in Heritage Studies and Museum Studies from University of Amsterdam.

Her professional experience includes exhibition research and interpretive planning, museum and heritage research support, archival and object-based research, educational programming, public history interpretation, genealogical research, and narrative development for public-facing historical projects.

Past institutional experience includes work with museums, archives, universities, and heritage organizations in both the United States and Europe. Quill & Frame combines academic research training with practical experience in public-facing historical work, helping bridge archival research, storytelling, interpretation, and accessible historical communication.

Yes. Quill & Frame supports historically grounded writing, storytelling, and creative projects through archival research, historical context development, genealogical and primary-source research, and interpretive guidance.

Projects may involve historical fact-checking, archival sourcing, thematic development, place-based storytelling, material culture research, or broader contextual support for writers, artists, filmmakers, educators, and creative teams.

Whether a project is academic, public-facing, personal, or creative, Quill & Frame approaches research with a focus on accuracy, nuance, accessibility, and meaningful historical context.

Yes. Quill & Frame works with museums, heritage organizations, historic sites, and cultural projects on exhibition research, interpretive development, and historical context research.

This work may involve archival and object research, narrative development, interpretive writing, historical fact-checking, or helping shape how stories are presented to public audiences. Projects can range from early-stage exhibition research to refining interpretive frameworks and contextual materials.

Quill & Frame is particularly interested in projects that connect historical research with place, memory, material culture, and community storytelling.

Yes. Quill & Frame supports community-centered history projects, local history initiatives, and public-facing historical work through archival research, contextual storytelling, and interpretive support.

These projects may involve researching neighborhoods, institutions, families, migration histories, historic sites, or community memory. The goal is not simply to collect information, but to help shape meaningful and accessible historical narratives grounded in research and lived experience.

Yes. Quill & Frame can support historically grounded creative work through archival research, historical context development, and interpretive guidance.

This may include research for novels, exhibitions, documentaries, podcasts, visual art, educational projects, or historically inspired storytelling. Support can range from fact-checking and source gathering to helping develop a stronger understanding of historical settings, communities, material culture, or social context.

Yes. A central part of Quill & Frame’s approach is helping translate complex historical research into interpretation that feels engaging, accessible, and meaningful to broader audiences.

With a background in museums, public history, and community-centered interpretation, Quill & Frame approaches historical communication with attention to clarity, narrative, context, and audience experience.