DESCRIPTION:

The 1804 Betts House, the oldest brick house in Ohio, interprets the history
of Cincinnati through exhibits and programs on the built environment
(architecture, historic preservation, building trades and materials, and
construction techniques). 

 

The Betts House is preparing an exhibit on the bicentennial of the New
Madrid Earthquakes for 2011. Our 205 year old house is one of the few
remaining survivors of the earthquakes and as such, has a unique position in
this important yet often forgotten episode of history. Our exhibit will
cover three areas: geology, history, and the effect of earthquakes on
historic and modern building technologies.

 

The intern will conduct research for the history section of the exhibit by
looking for primary sources and materials. The intern will prepare a
bibliography, make copies where appropriate, and prepare some draft text for
the exhibit

 

The intern will receive an orientation on local resources and will research
independently and meet weekly with staff to review their progress. The
intern will also be able to experience day to day operations of the facility
learning first-hand the variety of roles and responsibilities of museum
professionals.

 

This internship is funded, in part, by the American Association of State and
Local History Alderson Internship program.

 

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED: 

This internship is open only to graduate students studying history, public
history, or museum studies. The internship will be 15-20 hours a week and
the intern will receive a stipend of $1500.

Intern candidates must have excellent research and writing skills and must
be able to work independently and meet deadlines.

 

CONTACT 

Please discuss previous research experience in your cover letter and include
a writing sample when applying for this internship. 

Applications must be received by May 6, 2010.

Julie Carpenter           

The Betts House 

416 Clark Street

Cincinnati,  OH 45203            

513-651-0734

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www.BettsHouse.org

 

 <http://www.BettsHouse.org> 

 

 

 

                             

 


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