1998-99 FELLOWSHIPS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR

The George Meany Memorial Archives offers five graduate fellowships
for the academic year, September - May: archives (3), library (1),
museum (1).  Fellows work at the archives 19.5 hours each week for
two semesters (28 weeks), and gain firsthand experience in:
ARCHIVES (processing, reference, accessioning, records management,
editorial assistance), MUSEUM (collections management, exhibit
installation, public programming), LIBRARY (reference, OCLC
cataloging, bibliography compilation, interlibrary loan, integrated
automation system).

APPLICATION PERIOD: December 15, 1997 through March 15, 1998

ELIGIBILITY: Applicant must be a full-time graduate student
pursuing a degree in history, library science, museum studies,
American studies, material culture or related discipline.  U.S.
citizenship is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send cover letter, resume, one letter of
recommendation, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts and
one writing sample to: Archives/Museum/Library Fellowship (SPECIFY
CATEGORY), The George Meany Memorial Archives, 10000 New Hampshire
Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20903.  NOTE: Completed applications must
be postmarked by March 15.  Interviews are held in April and
fellowships are announced by May 15.  Fellowships are not renewable
and may not be deferred.

FELLOWSHIP BROCHURE: Available upon request.  Direct fellowship
inquiries to Lynda DeLoach: 301/431-5441 (voice); 431-0385 (fax);
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