__________________________________________________________ Collections Internship Please Touch Museum, the Children s Museum of Philadelphia, is seeking interns for Summer, 1999. Founded in 1976, PTM emphasizes play as an introduction to the humanities for children ages 1-7. The Museum collects artifacts reflecting the history of American childlife, specifically in the Delaware Valley area since 1945. Notable collections include; the Savery Collection, documenting five generations of toys from a single family; the Spivak Star Wars Collection; and the Contemporary Toy Collection which represents annually-determined top-selling toys for children seven and under. Current exhibits on the work of Maurice Sendak, music, transportation and others will be joined this summer by a new permanent exhibit based on Lewis Carroll s Alice inWonderland. During a 10-week unpaid internship, interns will play a vital role in preparing the collections for a move to our new 120,000 square foot facility by; Initiating an inventory of collections; Updating records to reflect new, more accurate, collections data; Processing, and maintaining records for, accessions, deaccesssions and loans; Providing minor on-site conservation; Corresponding with manufacturers, donors and others; Working with Department of Exhibits to install and maintain exhibits; and Completing other duties as assigned Successful candidates will have experience with museum collections, computer literacy, independent and team work and strong communication skills. Preference will be given to graduate students in museum/cultural studies, history, American studies and anthropology programs. Send resume or c.v and two letters of recommendation by April 23rd to: Matthew Rowley Curator of Collections Please Touch Museum 210 N. 21st Street Philadelphia, PA 19103