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Internships
History majors have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and apply
history outside the classroom. Below is a picture of history majors
interning at the St Bonaventure archives during the spring 2007 semester.
On the archives web site you will find a great deal of information on the
school's history, much of it produced by history majors, under the direction of
archivist Dennis Frank..
Intern enroll in History 495: History Internship for 3 credit
hours. The Internship Guidelines can be found here.
Students do not have to intern on campus. History majors have interned
at a variety of regional historical societies, businesses, and non-profits
working on a wide variety of projects from creating exhibits to researching
grants for historic downtown renovation.
Places to Look for Off-Campus Internships
Internship Announcements
| Gilder Lehrman 2008 History Scholars Program in New York City
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History invites
college sophomores and juniors with a serious interest in American
history, and academic excellence in the field, to apply for:
* 15 History Scholarships to a five-week research program in
New York City from June 29 to August 2, 2008; each student is
awarded a fellowship worth $10,000 that includes tuition, books,
field trips, travel to and from New York City, room and board, and
a $2,200 stipend.
* Up to 50 places for runners-up, who will be named Finalists
and invited to a one-week program in New York City from June 14 to
June 21, 2008; each student is awarded a fellowship worth $1,500
that includes tuition, field trips, travel to and from New York
City, and room and board.
History Scholars will:
* Conduct primary-source research to prepare historical
materials for publication. Each year’s project is designed by
the program leaders to focus on a strength of the Gilder Lehrman
Collection—the Founding Era, slavery and abolition, or the Civil
War. Previous classes have worked on early American abolitionist
writings, Alexander Hamilton, Frederick Douglass, and Civil War
soldiers’ letters.
* Participate in exclusive seminars with eminent historians to
discuss historical issues and gain insight into history as a
profession. Past sessions have been led by David Blight, Eric
Foner, Carol Berkin, James McPherson, Steven Mintz, Christine
Stansell, and Sean Wilentz, among others.
* Enjoy behind-the-scenes visits to archives of rare historical
documents, printed books, and material culture, including the
New-York Historical Society, the New York Public Library, and the
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
History Scholar Finalists will be invited to participate in a
one-week program, which aims to foster an interest in American
history through field trips, discussions with professionals about
careers for history majors, and lectures by leading scholars such
as David Brion Davis, James McPherson, and Pauline
Maier.Eligibility: At the time of application (Spring 2008),
students must be considered sophomores or juniors in an accredited
college or university in the U.S. or Canada, should have completed
at least one course in American history, and should expect to
major in American history or American studies.
Applications must be postmarked by March 3, 2008, and
include:
1. A signed cover letter (1-2 pages) describing your interest
in and preparation for this program and providing the following
information: name, college/university, campus and permanent
mailing addresses, campus and permanent telephone numbers, e-mail
address, and the names of your two recommenders.
2. An official college transcript and a resume or CV.
3. A sample of your historical writing. (This should be no more
than 5 double-spaced pages and can be drawn from class assignments
or independent work.)
4. Two letters of recommendation by faculty members, at least
one of whom is a professor of American history.
In addition to the mailed application, go online at
www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/student3.html to register your
application in our database and ensure that we have correct
contact information to notify you of your status. (Applicants
without access to the Internet may skip this step.)
Send application materials to:
History Scholars Program
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
601 West 110th Street, Suite 4M
New York, NY 10025
Faxed or e-mailed materials will not be accepted. All
applicants will be automatically considered for both the five-week
and one-week programs. No separate application is necessary.
Notifications will be mailed by April 2, 2008. For more
information about applications, e-mail scholars@gilderlehrman.org
or phone Justine Ahlstrom at 212-316-5280. For more information
about the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and to see
a list of previous scholars, visit www.gilderlehrman.org and
www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/student2.html.
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From H-Public: Several new job postings are also
being added to the National Council
on Public History website, including:
Public Programs Coordinator (Massachusetts, U.S.)
Museum Volunteer Services Coordinator (Texas, U.S.)
Museology Program Director (Washington state, U.S.)
Historical Society/Museum Director (Ohio, U.S.)
Part-time Museum Director (Maryland, U.S.)
Maritime Museum Curator (Wisconsin, U.S.)
Preservation Trust Executive Director (Tennessee, U.S.)
Programming and Marketing Coordinator (British Columbia, Canada)
Sewing Assistant (Alberta, Canada)
Curator of Education (New Jersey, U.S.)
Preservation Services Librarian (Georgia, U.S.)
Paper Conservator (New York state, U.S.)
Landscape Architecture Internship (Maine, U.S.)
Curator of Exhibits (Florida, U.S.)
Volunteer and Visitor Coordinator (Maryland, U.S.)
Visit the NCPH site for more details:
http://www.ncph.org/jobs.html
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Oral History Internship - Chemical Heritage Foundation
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.)
The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) seeks an energetic and
self-motivated intern to work with the Oral History Program of the Center
for Contemporary History and Policy. Located one block from
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, CHF aims to preserve, promote, and
cultivate interest in the history of the chemical and molecular sciences.
The organization’s oral history program documents the chemical sciences
and chemical process industries based on interviews with eminent
scientists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. The internship will
expose the successful applicant to aspects of the oral history process
while concentrating on a few specific projects. This paid internship is an
excellent opportunity to gain valuable professional experience at a
dynamic historical organization, make useful contacts, and learn firsthand
about career options in applied history. Past interns have drawn on their
experience in writing senior theses and in other projects.
DUTIES:
• Assists in the preservation of the program’s audio and paper
collection. Relevant activities include organizing audiocassette
collection, transferring analog recordings to digital, and maintaining
the digital and paper archive.
• Assists in processing oral history transcripts. Relevant
activities
include conducting library research on interviewees, editing
transcripts, auditing transcripts, and final processing of transcripts.
• Contributes to the public understanding of CHF activities by
participating in events and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate entering his/her junior or senior year or graduate
student majoring in chemistry or a related science, history of science,
twentieth century history, anthropology, or a related field.
• Must have taken at least two courses in the chemical or
molecular sciences.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including
good proofreading skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Applications accepted through 18 May 2007
This paid position is available for the summer of 2007 only.
CHF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Info:
Send cover letter, résumé, 3-5 pp. writing sample, and contact
information for two references.
Rasheedah S. Cremer
Chemical Heritage Foundation
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106-2702
Email: oralhistory@chemheritage.org
Fax: (215) 629-5360
Website: http://chemheritage.org
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Maryland State Archives Summer Internship 2007
High school, undergraduate or graduate level college students attending Maryland
schools or Maryland residents attending out-of-state schools are eligible to
apply. During the ten-week paid summer program, interns
will engage in a variety of activities related to processing, managing, and
interpreting archival collections. Individual intern assignments will vary, but
duties may include electronic imaging, scanning, image processing, computer
programming, record stripping, accessioning, web design, research, or writing.
The intern program includes a heavy focus
on the application of computer technology to both the historical method and
archival practice. Some assignments may require regular off-site work. Interns
will receive an hourly wage, paid bi-weekly. For more details please see
website. All application materials must be postmarked on or before Friday, March
30, 2007.
Emily Oland Squires
Maryland State Archives
350 Rowe Blvd.
Annapolis, MD 21401
phone: 410-260-6443
fax: 410-974-3895
Email: emilyo @mdsa.net
Visit the website at
http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/educ/interns/html/intern07.html
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Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore (U.S.)
The Jewish Museum of Maryland is offering paid and unpaid graduate and/or
undergraduate Collections, Exhibitions, and Archival internships for Spring
and/or Summer 2007.
JMM interns work closely with museum professionals on varied collections and
exhibitions projects to gain insight into the workings of the museums. Tasks
include, but are not limited to: exhibition and collection research, processing
archival collections, object photography, cataloging collections, data entry,
digitizing photographic collections, gallery preparation, and artifact handling.
Candidates must be able to handle objects with extreme care, write neatly, work
with detailed numbering systems, keep accurate and clear records, and handle
moderately heavy objects. Interested students should be working toward a
degree in history, art history, material culture, Jewish studies, museum
studies, or archival science. Previous
museum or gallery experience is not required.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Ms. Jobi
Zink, Registrar, Jewish Museum of Maryland, 15 Lloyd Street, Baltimore MD 21202
or to jzink@jewishmuseummd.org. Resumes should be received no later
than March 15, 2007.
Jobi O. Zink
Registrar & Curatorial Associate
The Jewish Museum of Maryland
15 Lloyd Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
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Eisenhower Academy (summer institute for teachers), Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania (U.S.)
The 10th annual Eisenhower Academy, a summer institute for teachers, will be
held July 8 - 13, 2007 at Gettysburg College and Eisenhower National Historic
Site in Gettysburg, PA. Sponsored by the National Park Service, Gettysburg
College, and Mount St. Mary's University, the Academy presents an in-depth
perspective of Dwight D. Eisenhower as
president and world leader, and introduces effective strategies for teaching the
Cold War era in the classroom. Lectures and discussion cover civil rights, the
Cold War, 1950's economics, popular culture, and new scholarship on the
Eisenhower Presidency. Field trips include a visit to the Eisenhowers' home and
a walk through Eisenhowerâ^À^Ùs
Gettysburg. Total cost, including field trips, special evening events, banquets,
lodging and all meals is $650 for single occupancy. Cost for day students is
$360. Professional education credits and graduate credits are available.
Eisenhower Academy
Eisenhower National Historic Site
250 Eisenhower Farm Lane
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: (717) 338-9114 ext. 10
Fax: (717) 338-0821
Email: john_joyce@nps.gov
Visit the website at http://www.nps.gov/eise
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NASA Johnson Space Center Oral History Project Summer Intern Program
In the past ten years, the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) has employed during
the summer a small group of undergraduate and graduate students in history to
provide research support for its Oral History Project.
There is a possibility that JSC may offer these internships again this summer.
A full description of the position-if opened-is included.
When the decision has been reached to open the position for the 2007 history
summer intern, an announcement will be released by the JSC History Office and a
vacancy announcement will be posted on www.studentjobs.gov <http://www.studentjobs.gov/>
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Until the decision has been reached, interested persons may:
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Monitor the website (listed above); and/or
o
Contact the JSC History Office.
JSC History Office Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Ross-Nazzal, Historian
NASA Johnson Space Center / JIMMS Contract
281-486-3942 (phone)
jennifer.m.ross-nazzal@nasa.gov
If interested, you are welcome to send a writing sample and a vita. These
submissions will be kept on file until the review process begins that will
determine this year's candidates for employment.
NASA Johnson Space Center Oral History Project Summer Intern Program
Established by the Center Director in 1996, the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Oral History Project's primary goal is to research and interview individuals who
enabled the exciting and challenging space programs of yesterday and today.
This program provides temporary summer work for undergraduate and graduate
students.
General Information:
- Opportunities are very
limited
- Positions are full-time
- Pay ranges; depends on
experience and education
- Jobs can begin as early
as mid-May and last about 10 weeks
- Interns are responsible
for housing and transportation.
Job Description:
As an Oral History Program Summer Intern, you will have the unique opportunity
to participate in documenting the history of U.S. human space exploration. You
will be responsible for researching biographical information on key contributors
to NASA's Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Space Shuttle, and Space Station
programs.
This research involves accessing published and unpublished (primary and
secondary) materials including written histories, interviews, technical
documents, and Internet sources. Using this research, you will then
compile professionally structured biographical profiles. These profiles include
relevant technical and historical information regarding the subject's career
with NASA and are used to help prepare our staff to conduct interviews.
As an intern with this program, you will gain significant experience in research
and writing and gain new knowledge about this country's space flight history.
Additionally, throughout the summer period, you will find opportunities to
experience current space program activities, press conferences, and interact
with other JSC scientific and technical interns.
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship is
required
- Current enrollment in a
four-year college or university
- Completed at least
junior year
- Research experience, and
good writing and documentation
skills
- Computer experience with
MS Word
- Letter of recommendation
from faculty advisor
Superior Qualifications:
- Grade point average of
3.0 or above
- Current enrollment in
graduate degree program pursuing
history, space technology, aerospace studies, or similar degree
- Documented experience in
history research projects,
particularly technology related
- Excellent verbal and
written communication skills
Basis of Selection:
Qualified applicants will be selected for the program by a rating panel.
Consideration for employment is given to all qualified and eligible applicants
without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, or
national origin. Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified applicants
or employees with disabilities. NASA IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
For Additional information contact:
Dr. Jennifer Ross-Nazzal, JSC Historian,
281.486.3942;
jennifer.m.ross-nazzal@nasa.gov
Rebecca Wright, JSC History Coordinator, 281.990.0007;
rebecca.a.wright@nasa.gov
Jennifer Ross-Nazzal, Ph.D.
Historian, NASA Johnson Space Center
JIMMS Contract
281-486-3942 (phone)
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The
National Watch and Clock Museum 2007 Summer Internship Opportunity (
Columbia
,
Pennsylvania
,
U.S.
)
The
Collections Department at The National Watch and
Clock
Museum
in
Columbia
,
Pennsylvania
announces the opportunity for a 3 month summer internship (flexible start
and end dates). Duties will include assisting with organizing and
documenting the Museum's collection, including cataloging and digital
transfer of collections information. The intern will help with additional
collections and research projects as needed.
A
knowledge of PastPerfect software is recommended.
Housing is not provided but assistance can be given in locating
housing.
Applicants
should send a resume, letter of introduction explaining their current area
of study, what they hope to gain from the internship, and two letters of
recommendation to the address provided. All applications must be received
by March 30, 2007.
Attention Carter Harris
National
Watch and
Clock
Museum
514 Poplar Street
Columbia
,
PA
17512
Katie Knaub
Director
of Education
The
National Watch and
Clock
Museum
The
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors
514 Poplar Street
Columbia
,
PA
17512
717-684-8261
ext.237 |
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Internship,
Santa Fe Trail
Center
Museum
& Research Library -
Larned
,
Kansas
The
Santa Fe Trail Center Museum & Research Library in
Larned
,
Kansas
is currently taking applications for a curatorial intern for the summer of
2007. Applicants must be
actively seeking a degree in history, museum studies, public history, or
in a related field, at either an undergraduate or graduate level.
The internship will focus primarily on collections management
responsibilities-including, but not limited to, cataloging, marking, and
photographing objects, utilizing collections management software,
assisting with exhibits, providing research support, and grant writing.
Candidates must be detail oriented, reliable, and interested in
promoting the care and preservation of museum artifacts.
The
intern must complete a minimum of 150 hours of work.
Date and work schedule are negotiable but the internship must be
completed no later than September 1, 2007.
A $300 stipend will be awarded upon the successful completion of
the program.
The
Santa Fe Trail
Center
is a not-for-profit, AAM accredited, regional museum dedicated to the
preservation of the transportation route once known as the
Santa Fe Trail
. Located on the museum's
grounds are the
Trail
Center
museum, four historic buildings, and two reproduction buildings.
In addition, plans are being finalized for the construction of a
new building to house agricultural and automobile exhibits.
To learn more about the
Trail
Center
please visit our website at www.santafetrailcenter.org
<http://www.santafetrailcenter.org/>
.
Interested
persons may submit a letter of interest and one academic reference no
later then April 10, 2007 to the following address:
Santa Fe Trail
Center
Attn:
Becca Hiller
1349 K-156 Hwy
Larned
,
KS
67550
Questions
about this position can be directed to Becca Hiller at
(620)285-2054
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Summer
internships, Nixon Presidential Library and Museum (
Yorba Linda
,
California
,
U.S.
)
The
California
office of the federal Nixon Presidential Materials Staff, which will soon
become the nonpartisan Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, is
seeking talented and energetic college students and recent graduates to
work as interns between June 4 and August 6, 2007.
Interns
will assist with substantial and meaningful projects, such as planning and
organizing public lectures and talks, researching the Nixon administration
and contemporaneous events, and creating content for our Web site and
museum exhibitions. Interns will also participate in discussions with
experts in fields such as the Cold War, espionage, presidential history,
and museum administration.
These
interns will contribute to the creation of a major national center for the
study of the presidency, American history, and the life and times of
Richard Nixon. We are seeking mature, driven candidates with a
demonstrated record of accomplishment. In choosing interns, we are not
guided by an applicant's major field of study but by his or her commitment
to creating a serious and impartial national institution. We welcome
applications from students majoring not only in history, political
science, and international relations but also in other fields, such as
business, marketing, public history, museum studies, Asian studies,
African-American studies, economics, journalism, and communications
(particularly new media).
To
apply, please send a current resume, one or two letters of recommendation,
a current transcript (a photocopy or other informal version is
acceptable), and a cover letter explaining why you would like to be an
intern at the Nixon to:
Dr.
Timothy J. Naftali
Director,
Nixon Presidential Materials Staff
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba
Linda
,
CA
92886
Applications
must be postmarked or emailed no later than April 2. Late applications
will not be considered. Finalists will be interviewed in person or by
telephone. Please direct any questions to paul.musgrave@nara.gov.
About
the Nixon Presidential Materials Staff
The
nonpartisan, federal Nixon Presidential Materials Staff, a part of the
National Archives and Records Administration, will soon operate both a
museum visited by more than 100,000 people annually and an archive with
documents that span the entire life of President Nixon. We expect that we
will soon formally become the twelfth presidential library in the National
Archives and Records Administration presidential system. More information
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SUMMER DOCUMENTATION PROGRAM
ARCHITECTS * HISTORIANS * LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS *
ENGINEERS
The Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American
Engineering Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey (HABS/HAER/HALS), a
division of the National Park Service, seeks
applications from qualified individuals
(students and professionals) for
summer employment documenting historic structures and
sites of architectural, landscape,
and technological significance throughout the country.
Duties involve on-site fieldwork, preparation of
historical reports or measured and interpretive drawings for the HABS/HAER/HALS
Collection in the Prints and Photographs
Division of the Library of Congress. Projects last
approximately twelve weeks, beginning in May/June.
Salaries range from $5,400 to approximately $9,200 for the summer,
depending on job responsibility, project locality, and
level of experience.
Applications Due: February 14, 2005 (postmark date).
Application forms and detailed information can be found
on our web site:
http://www.cr.nps.gov/habshaer/joco/summerjobs.htm
View examples of HABS/HAER/HALS documentation on the
Library of Congress web site:
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/hhhtml/hhhome.html
Judy Davis
Summer Program Administrator
National Park Service
HABS/HAER/HALS Division
1201 Eye Street, NW, 2270
Washington, DC 20005
voice: (202) 354-2135
fax: (202) 371-6473
email: judy_davis@nps.gov |
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Some additional summer internship opportunities have also been posted
recently on the NCPH website: http://www.ncph.org/jobs.html |
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