APPLICATION FORM

THE LEWES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Summer Internship
Lewes Historical Society Archives

The Lewes Historical Society is seeking applicants for an internship position assisting in the archives of the Society. The Internship is open to all undergraduates with preference given to majors in history, art history, archaeology, or library science. The internship at The Lewes Historical Society is designed not only to focus on archival research and cataloging, but also to offer students a chance to see what work in public history is like and hopefully to encourage students to follow a career in museums, libraries, or other public history fields.

With a history dating back to 1609, the Lewes area is rich in history and the Society's archives many important pieces and collections. During this project, the intern will work in the archives and library of the Society cataloging and processing collections. Experience with computers and scanning equipment is preferred. Ultimately, this research and inventory will be published by The Lewes Historical Society. At the end of the summer, the intern will present a paper to the Executive Director detailing his or her experience and research.

No stipend for this internsip is guaranteed. The Society will ensure living arrangements for the intern in Lewes. The Lewes Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in regard to age, sex, race, creed, national origin, disability, handicap, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

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Internship dates are flexible and can be worked around your school’s academic calendar.

Please include the required documents with your application:

  • Two letters of reference (One must be from your current academic advisor)

  • Most recent official transcript

  • Brief description (2 pages max.) why this internship opportunity interests you