Matt,
I've never been asked to submit a copy of my M.A. thesis or my PhD 
dissertation for a job application  (though I have for postdoctoral 
grants).  A sample chapter might be a good thing to be able to offer as 
a writing sample. 

Patricia Keller, Ph.D.
Curator
Berrett Conservation Studio
Oxford, PA

Matthew Mangarella wrote:
> Is a hard bound thesis consider a research credential for history majors when entering the job market? Does employers seriously consider that when hiring their employees in a museum or somewhere else in the public history aspect of it? What are consider research credentials in order to become a more attractive hiring candidate? 
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