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STUDENT CURATOR
Issue Date: March 19, 2001
Closing Date: April 19, 2001
Approximate Starting Date: June 4, 2001
Approximate Ending Date: August 24, 2001
POSITION TITLE: Historic Artifact Curation Assistant (1 position)
LOCATION: Garnet Ghost Town and Missoula, Montana.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Garnet Preservation Association is a private,
non-profit organization that works cooperatively with the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) to preserve and maintain the National Register eligible
Garnet Ghost Town. Garnet Ghost Town is located in the Garnet Mountains of
western Montana.
In 1895, Dr. Armistead Mitchell erected a stamp mill to crush local ore
and a town formed around the mill. This town was originally called
Mitchell, but in 1897 became known as Garnet. In 1898, the town was
booming with 1000 people, over 31 businesses, and numerous residences.
Now, no one remains except for the caretaker, 25 buildings, a few GPA
employees and volunteers, and many visitors. To learn more about Garnet,
visit the website - garnetghosttown.org
Currently, there are numerous artifacts in Garnet Ghost Town that need to
be identified, photographed and cataloged. In addition, a Collections
Management policy needs to be developed and implemented in order to track
the artifacts condition and location within Garnet Ghost Town to ensure
their preservation.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Student Curator will identify,
photograph and catalog all the artifacts associated with Garnet Ghost Town.
In addition, the Student Curator will be required to develop a collections
management policy for continued care, preservation and retrieval of the
artifacts at Garnet. This policy will include a formal process for the
employees at Garnet to use for handling and relocating the artifacts at
Garnet Ghost Town.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have background course work in
Western History, Mining History, Museology and/or laboratory or
collection's management experience. In addition, the applicant should have
a knowledge of historic artifacts and familiarity with Collections
Management databases. Candidates should be focused, motivated, thorough
and able to work independently.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The majority of the work will be done at Garnet
Ghost Town. Garnet is located approximately 30 miles east of Missoula,
Montana. Access to Garnet is via a gravel road. Travel to and from
Garnet are the responsibility of the applicant. Pay will be provided at a
rate of $1900.00 per month.
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week for 12 weeks. Starting and ending
dates can be negotiated to fit the individual's academic schedule.
PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Maria A. Craig, Missoula Field Office Archaeologist
TERM OF POSITION: 3 months
WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will be accepted from currently enrolled
graduate and upper_level undergraduate students, as well as from recent
(within 2 years) graduates.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and current resume highlighting
courses and work experience along with three references to:
Garnet Preservation Association
Attention: Maria Craig
3255 Fort Missoula Road
Missoula, Montana 59804
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