Wishard Nursing Museum Internship
Spring - Summer - Fall 2000
Museum Description: The Wishard Nursing Museum was founded in 1980 by the
retired Alumni of the Wishard Memorial School of Nursing. The collection is
comprised of approximately 5,000 items that tell the history of nursing at
Wishard Memorial Hospital and in the Midwest. Housed in the original parlor
of the nurses' dormitory, the museum features many historical objects,
including medical equipment, photographs, and nursing uniforms. The
collection offers the museum student experience in collections management,
conservation, exhibit design and education.
Description of Internship: The selected applicant will have the opportunity
to gain practical experience and the necessary marketable skills to gain
employment in the museum world. Projects will be tailored to the personal
interests of the intern while meeting the collection needs of the museum.
However, responsibilities will be determined by educational background. The
intern will be expected to submit a report illustrating the project(s)
completed. Credit hours are available.
Who should apply: Undergraduates or post-graduates with significant course
work and/or experience in museum studies, Graduate students in Museum
Studies, Public History, History, Anthropology or other related graduate
programs.
Deadlines: November 12, 1999 for Spring Semester
April 3, 2000 for Summer Semester
July 21, 2000 for Fall Semester
Late or faxed applications will not be considered.
Applications must include a cover letter specifying desired semester,
current CV or resumé, a listing of relevant course work, and one (1) letter
of recommendation from a college professor or employer.
Please submit materials to:
Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko, Museum Coordinator
Wishard Nursing Museum
1001 W. 10th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Direct all questions to the Museum Coordinator by telephone at 317.630.2665
or 317.630.6233, or by email at [log in to unmask]
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