All posts tagged Research

Inspired by the life of Virginia Governor Westmoreland Davis, Morven Park preserves and advances the ideals of civic responsibility, sustainable agriculture, and enhancement of life in rural Virginia. Interpreters play an important role at Morven Park by interacting with the

This is a professional work at the entry level of historic resources in an assigned program area (archaeological, archival cataloging and preservation, reference, and patron services, records management, historic preservation, historic education and interpretation, and collections management) providing historic resources

Outfest and the UCLA Film & Television Archive partnered in 2005 to create the Outfest UCLA Legacy Project, the only program in the world devoted to preserving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender moving image media becoming lost to deterioration and

Heritage Consulting Inc., a Philadelphia-based historic preservation consulting firm with clients nationwide, is collecting resumes for one or more possible internship assignments this spring and summer. The intern(s) will work directly with firm principal Donna Ann Harris, either full

The Oral History Association announces a grant of up to $3,000 to undertake oral history research in situations of crisis research in the United States and internationally. These funds may be applied to travel, per diem, or transcription costs

Bardejov Jewish Preservation Committee is seeking a Research and Communication Associate to join our team at our office in Pasadena, CA. The Research and Communication Associate will be in charge of historical research of Jewish Bardejov before WWII, will help

Internship opportunity to work with both the Historic Preservation Board, which exists to maintain the historic architectural integrity of the community, and the Landmark Society which provides education and outreach about and for the community at large. Description:

• Attend Preservation/Architectural Review Board

Due to the great demand for titles on local and regional history, we are currently searching for authors to work with us on new photographic history projects. Arcadia works with many first-time authors, as well as seasoned writers. Our editors

Thanks to the generosity of the Byrnes Family, in memory of Joseph R. and Anne S. Byrnes, the Baltimore City Historical Society presents an annual Joseph L. Arnold Prize for Outstanding Writing on Baltimore's History, in the amount

Greening Youth Foundation seeks a Historic Preservation Intern (the “intern”) at the Region 9 Regional Office of the US Forest Service (USFS-R9) in Milwaukee, WI. The six-month internship is expected to start in February 2013. Greening Youth Foundation recruits,

The full or part-time researcher is responsible for conducting research for the New England Historic Genealogical Society Research Services Department 25-30 hours per week. The position supports the work of other members of the research team. The ideal candidate should

Learn the architectural style and age of your house, who built it and its former residents. Learn if your house is eligible for nomination to the Local, New York State or National Registers of Historic Places. Mondays, April 16, 23 and

Pleasant Retreat: The Governor William Owsley House Museum is seeking interns interested in pursuing a career in history, museum studies, historic preservation and/or similar fields. Interns will be responsible for assisting the executive director in the daily operational duties

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is seeking up to three students in a History, Art History, Anthropology, Architectural History, or Museum Studies program for an unpaid internship(s). Academic credit can be arranged with the sponsoring college or university.

The incumbent of this position will monitor and evaluate the condition of properties protected by preservation Deeds of Easements and work in coordination with Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) staff, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and other co-holding

This is supervisory work involving the identification, evaluation, and preservation of historical resources for the Bureau for Historic Preservation, Historical and Museum Commission.

The New-York Historical Society offers five fellowships for the 2012-2013 academic year. Designed to encourage and promote the use of its extraordinary collections of primary and secondary sources relating to the history of New York and the nation

The full-time Research Services Manager for the New England Historic Genealogical Society is responsible for assigning research to staff, volunteers, and contractors and assuring that output is thorough, accurate, and responsive to the requests.

In an effort to enhance the public's knowledge and understanding of the heritage of Nantucket, Massachusetts, the Nantucket Historical Association offers an annual fellowship, the E. Geoffrey and Elizabeth Thayer Verney Fellowship.

The St. Mark’s Historic Landmark Fund offers internships for motivated individuals looking to gain experience in historic preservation or a non-profit environment.

Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia seeks an Associate Digital Content Specialist. 

The German Historical Institute, an independent institute working at the forefront of historical research in the US and Germany, is seeking a part-time research assistant (20 hours per week) for its project Transatlantic Perspectives: Europe in the Eyes of

Reporting to the Director of Preservation and Education, the Preservation Technician will provide assistance in coordinating the daily operation of Drayton Hall's historic architecture and help with conservation projects and research of the site's historic architectural resources including the

The Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Public Works is dedicated to the preservation of Prince William County's historic structures and interiors, archaeological resources, natural resources, and historic landscapes.

The Southeast Regional Office provides adminstrative, management, and resource stewardship services to the 66 NPS units in the Southeast Region. The Cultural Resources Division works in the historic 1924 Richs (Department Store) Building in downtown Atlanta. The SCA member will join

The Alaska Jewish Museum is seeking a full-time Researcher and Exhibit Developer who will assist the Director in the research and development of the permanent exhibits to achieve the mission of the Alaska Jewish Museum.

The National Park Service Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program in partnership with the Greening Youth Foundation is offering two summer internships based in the National Park Service Southeast Regional Office in Atlanta, Georgia.

The St. Mark’s Historic Landmark Fund offers internships for motivated individuals looking to gain experience in historic preservation or a non-profit environment.

Works collaboratively in a friendly, high-energy environment to assist with the coordination and implementation of programs in African American history at Colonial Williamsburg, from inception to evaluation.

Will serve as primary researcher and content developer for assigned exhibits, write or edit exhibit labels, provide support for educational and program activities and assist in the preparation of grants as assigned.

The intern will become a member of a planning team involved in the analysis and development of a proposed adaptive use of the Slave Quarter wing at Decatur House, a co-stewardship site of the White House Historical Association and

The full-time researcher is responsible for conducting research for the New England Historic Genealogical Society Research Services Department (completing a minimum of 20-25 billable hours per week).

The Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center (PAHRC) is currently seeking interns who wish to gain practical experience in a professional archival setting as well as library and genealogy volunteers.

The Atlanta History Center seeks a creative Playwright/Researcher to write a broad range of pieces over one year, as part of a three-year project called Meet the Past, inspired by historical research of Atlanta’s past.