[History_students] Internship Announcement: Chicago Area Women?s History Council

[Tyson, Amy]

Dear Students,

If you are interested in the following internship, please send your resume as well as a professional letter of inquiry noting your interests/skills: Mary Ann Johnson at majohn4 at prodigy.net  

If you are the successful candidate for this internship and would like to earn academic credit for it (JYEL, possible), please contact Professor Tyson during the FIRST week of classes, so we can add you to HST 392 (Public History Internship).

Best,
Prof. Tyson
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
Chicago Area Women’s History Council
Internship Project Description

Description:  Assist the Chicago Area Women’s History Council with implementation of its new project “Documenting the Women’s Movement in Chicago, 1960s – 1980s.”  Help survey established archives for relevant collections, assist in preparing resource material for the project’s on-line database, conduct research for contextual information for the project, aid in community outreach efforts.

Requirements of Student:  A commitment of 100 hours over the course of Fall Quarter 2009.  Student may also apply for academic credit for completing this internship (can count towards a JYEL credit, as well as a 300-level history requirement).

Benefits for the Student:  Opportunity to work for an established non-profit historical organization; opportunity to develop experience and skills in public history research; opportunity to participate in the conceptualization and implementation of a unique and significant public history project; opportunity to interact with the board and members of CAWHC, a network of scholars, archivists, activists, media professionals, teachers and others.

Qualifications:  An interest in American women’s history; familiarity with basic computer word processing, database, and search engine programs; knowledge of Chicago history is useful. 

Supervisor:  Mary Ann Johnson, President, Chicago Area Women’s History Council

For More Information:  Please see our website: www.cawhc.org 

Please Apply to:  Mary Ann Johnson at:  majohn4 at prodigy.net  


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