*Greater Southwest Historical Museum*
*Collections Intern, Summer 2010*

The Greater Southwest Historical Museum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, seeks a 
collections intern to for a 10-12 week internship. The Collections 
Intern will assist in an ongoing cataloging project funded by the 
Institute of Museum and Library Services.

_Specific Responsibilities:_
· Assist the Curator and two Curatorial Assistants in cataloging the 
Museum’s collections
· Assist to enter catalogue information into PastPerfect
· Assist in the re-housing of artifacts/objects
· Assist with cleaning and basic preventative conservation of collections.
· Assist with the maintenance and documentation of the collection
· Assist in the classification, description, and interpretation of 
artifacts/objects
· Conduct research for identifying and interpreting the objects.
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Background:_ The Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret 
the cultural, social, and economic history of south central Oklahoma, 
with a special emphasis on Ardmore and Carter County. The Museum is 
located in a 1936 WPA National Guard Armory, which houses the Museum as 
well as the Genealogy and Research Library and Military Memorial Museum. 
The Museum is located approximately 90 minutes from both Oklahoma City 
and Dallas along I-35.
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Schedule and Compensation:_ The internship period will run from May to 
August 2010. The internship weekly schedule will be based upon the 
candidate's summer schedule. A minimum of 25 hours per week is expected; 
these hours must fall between Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm.The start 
date and schedule are flexible. Interns will be given a $3,000 stipend. 
Interns are responsible for their own housing (the Museum will assist 
with locating nearby rentals).
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Qualifications:_ Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate 
program emphasizing history, museum studies, or closely related field. 
Experience with PastPerfect is preferred. Must be well-organized and 
detailed-oriented, have strong written and verbal skills, and have 
ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Please send cover letter, resume, and references by *_February 26, 
2010_* to Kristin Mravinec, Greater Southwest Historical Museum, 35 
Sunset Drive, Ardmore, OK 73401 or via email to [log in to unmask]

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Kristin Mravinec, Curator
Greater Southwest Historical Museum
35 Sunset Drive
Ardmore, OK 73401
Phone: 580.226.3857
Fax: 580.226.3857
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