Internships: Archives
Archives Internships
HOW TO APPLY:
Internships are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Applications for college-credit internships must be submitted at least 30 days before the semester starts, and supervisor approval may be required. Submitting an application does not necessarily guarantee that an internship will be granted. Staff will do their best to work with you and determine if the schedule and space will allow for a specified number of internships each semester. You may contact Archivist Mandy Altimus Stahl with any questions (click here to email her) or call with questions: 330-833-4061 x113. We look forward to working with you!
Send your resume and cover letter by email or mail to:
Internships Attn: MassMu Archives
Massillon Museum
121 Lincoln Way E.
Massillon, OH 44646
TRAINING:
Prior to the start of the project internship, interns will receive training with the Archivist for handling artifacts, creation of finding aids, photography, scanning, use of Photoshop, and other skills. Interns must have a basic understanding and ability to use computers, internet searching, and Microsoft Word or similar program.
COLLEGE CREDIT:
All internships are eligible for college credit. Please contact your advisor first to inquire, and Archivist Mandy Altimus Pond to learn more. Suggested schedule is at least 2 half days (4 hours each) or 1-2 full days (6-8 hours each). Many college programs require 100 hours or more spread out over the 15-week semester.
General Archives Internships:
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Oral Histories To preview oral history interviews, visit our online podcasts. |
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Archival Collections Processing To preview our archival holdings, please visit our Virtual Exhibits. |
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Photography Collection Scanning To preview our photography collection, please visit our Virtual Exhibits. |
Specific Archives Projects Internships 2016:
History of Stark County Book & Pamphlet Scanning |
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“General” Jacob Coxey Archives The Massillon Museum preserves thousands of photographs, documents, and newspaper clippings dealing with Jacob Coxey’s extensive political career and his famous 1894 march on Washington D.C. when he presented public works ideals that would become FDR’s New Deal projects in the 1930s. These nationally significant artifacts are in high demand with researchers. Coxey and the Massillon Museum were featured on the Travel Channel’s program “Mysteries at the Museum” in 2015. The Intern will scan significant letters, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings. These digital files will be uploaded as virtual exhibits and archival collections for public use and research. |
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Massillon Business Archives This Intern will inventory certain business-related archives including newsletters, pamphlets, photographs, business cards, and small advertisements, and add the existing 3-D artifact inventories. The intern will create a finding aid for staff and the public, and create a virtual archives resource to assist the public in locating business-related artifacts and archives. Some artifacts will be scanned or photographed, and all artifacts will be added to our collections database. |
Newspaper Collection Digitization The Massillon Museum preserves hundreds of newspapers, some of which are one-of-a-kind. This intern will have to use great care in moving and digitizing these artifacts page by page to create a searchable digital file. These digital files will then be added to our online resources and virtual archives. |