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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
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