Student Internships

Historical Sites
Amana Heritage Society, established in 1968, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Amana's historical and cultural heritage for members of the Amana community, their descendants, and interested visititors. The Society operates the Museum of Amana History, where artifacts, books, photographs, and documents of Amana's past and present are preserved and displayed. Amana was settled in 1855 by German religious separatists who lived communally until 1932. The community is also a major tourist destination. For further information contact Lanny Haldy at the Amana Heritage Society; P.O. Box 81; Amana, IA 52203. Phone: (319) 622-3567. E-mail: amherit@juno.com.


Herbert Hoover Library is the principal archive for the presidential papers of Herbert Hoover. It also houses the Rose Ingalls Wilder archive. The library offers experience in archival arrangement, description and preservation. Interns will study with a veteran archivist in one of the finest archival programs in the country. Starting and ending dates for summer interns are negotiable. A personal interview is required. Applicants need to send: a brief letter indicating why you are interested in a career in archival management, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member who is familiar with your qualifications, and a resume. For an appointment, contact: Matthew Schaefer. Phone: (319) 643-5301. E-mail: MatthewSchaefer@nara.gov.

 

Living History Farms, a non-profit, historical and education museum, tells the amazing story of how Iowans combined hard work and technology to transform the fertile prairies of the Midwest into the most productive farmland in the world. Living History Farms provides summer internships for 20 to 25 students (upon completion of their freshman year). Interns earn $2,000 and six hours of tuition-free history credit for their work. Living History Farms pays all tuition costs associated with the summer internship program. Credit is offered through the History Department of Graceland University and at the conclusion of the internship students may transfer the credit hours to their own program. Summer interns work as historical interpreters, day camp counselors, or public information and marketing interns. Application deadline was February. For more information, see the Living History Farms internship web page or contact Leo Landis (Historical Interpreters) 515-278-5286 ext. 130; Carol Wise (Day Camp Counselors) 515-278-5286 ext. 138; Tracy Bainter (Public Information & Marketing Interns) 515-278-5286 ext. 114; or Nancy Wente (All other applications) 515-278-5286 ext. 119

 

Center for Prairie Studies

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