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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