The Henry Ford
Simmons Internship Program 2004
The Henry Ford is accepting applications for the 2004 Simmons Internship
Program. Designed for graduate students pursuing careers in history,
American studies, museum studies or related fields, the Simmons Internship
Program provides participants with an exceptional opportunity to experience
life in a major American history attraction.
Two internships are available for the summer of 2004.
- Sound Recording Discs Documentation Project – The Henry Ford has an
extensive collection of 20th century phonograph records (about 7,500).
Collected by Henry Ford, these are primarily Edison Diamond Disc recordings
dating from 1910-1929. They reflect a range of popular musical styles from
ragtime to early jazz and include music by Irving Berlin, George Gershwin
and others. The intern will work with the curator and registrar to
identify the recordings and do basic cataloging.
- Greenfield Village Program Research – Greenfield Village offers seasonal
historical representations of civic and domestic celebrations of American
holidays at different points in time. The goal of this internship is to
produce a research report for each holiday that will enable future
enhancement of the historical program. The intern will work with curators
and program staff to understand the existing program, identify and
summarize the historical literature, locate primary sources including
advertisements and photographs and develop a list of objects and
reproductions that could enhance the program. The holidays to be
researched include – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter, 4th of July, and
community parades (time may not allow completion of the entire list).
Two internships will be awarded. Each intern will work directly with a
curator who serves as a mentor. In addition to completing specific project
assignments, Simmons Interns are encouraged to participate in the larger
life of the institution in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding
of the varied aspects of museum work. The capstone experience of the
internship is a formal public presentation of project results.
The Henry Ford is the history destination that brings the American
Experience to life. Providing an unparalleled depth and breadth of
exhibits, demonstrations, programs and reenactments, The Henry Ford
celebrates authentic traditions as well as today’s innovations – and gives
visitors a unique opportunity to explore the richness of America past,
present and future. At The Henry Ford, the real-life stories of American
people, places and things captivate and inspire visitors of all ages.
Stipend and Term of Internship: The Simmons Internship Program is funded by
the Vera W. and Walter E. Simmons Endowment Fund. Interns are awarded
stipends of up to $1400 per month, with a maximum internship length of
three months. Preference will be given to those applicants who can
participate the full three months. Projects typically begin at the end of
the spring term, but starting and ending dates for individual internships
are negotiable.
To Apply: Send letter of application describing background, experience, and
reasons for interest in one of the projects, along with a 1-2 page
curriculum vita and two letters of reference by February 28, 2004 to:
Simmons Internship Program
Benson Ford Research Center
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Boulevard
Dearborn, MI 48124-4088
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