April 21, 2006
March 18, 2006
Summer Maritime History/Sail Training Programs for Academic Credit
Title: Summer Maritime History/Sail Training Programs for Academic
Credit
Date: 2006-04-15
Description: Maritime History Sea Education Programs (Summer 2006)
Description: These two summer programs are taught aboard the
historic traditional Schooner "Lettie G. Howard" (Home Port:
South Street Seaport, NYC). Dates: 1. "Maritime History of New
England" (4 credits; Boston University) 16-29 July 2006. Depa
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Contact: twalker@umassd.edu
Announcement ID: 150199
http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=150199
March 02, 2006
Internships
Oral History Internship, Summer 2006
The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) seeks an energetic and self-motivated intern to work with the Oral History Program of the Center for Contemporary History and Policy. Located one block from Independence Hall in Philadelphia, CHF aims to preserve, promote, and cultivate interest in the history of the chemical and molecular sciences. The organization’s oral history program documents the chemical sciences and chemical process industries based on interviews with eminent scientists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. The internship will expose the successful applicant to aspects of the oral history process while concentrating on a few specific projects. This paid internship is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable professional experience at a dynamic historical organization, make useful contacts, and learn firsthand about career options in applied history. Past interns have drawn on their experience in writing senior theses and in other projects.
DUTIES:
•Assists in the preservation of the program’s audio and paper collection. Relevant activities include organizing audiocassette collection, transferring analog recordings to digital, and maintaining the digital and paper archive.
•Assists in processing oral history transcripts. Relevant activities include conducting library research on interviewees, editing transcripts, auditing transcripts, and final processing of transcripts.
•Contributes to the public understanding of CHF activities by participating in events and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Undergraduate entering his/her junior or senior year majoring in anthropology, history of science, twentieth century history, chemistry or a related science, or a related field.
•Must have taken at least two courses in the chemical or molecular sciences.
•Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including good proofreading skills.
•Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Website: http://www.chemheritage.org
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The Federal Judicial Center in Washington, DC, seeks to hire a paid intern to work in the FJC’s Federal Judicial History Office during the summer of 2006. The position is available from mid-May through August. Responsibilities will include historical research and editorial work related to the Center’s judicial history education project and the compilation of judicial history reference works. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree, preferably in history, and enrollment in a graduate history program is desirable.
A vacancy announcement is also available on the Federal Judicial Center site at www.fjc.gov. Persons interested in the position should send a cover letter referring to position #06-08, with a resume and the names of three references attached, to Human Resources Office, Federal Judicial Center, Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle NE, Washington, DC 20002-8003.
The positions will remain open until filled. To insure full consideration for the opening, applications should reach the Federal Judicial Center by April 3, 2006. The Federal Judicial Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Info:
Human Resources Office
Federal Judicial Center
Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
One Columbus Circle NE
Washington, DC 20002-8003.
Website: http://www.fjc.gov
February 18, 2006
Library of Congress Internship
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TO OFFER SPECIAL JUNIOR FELLOWS SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
< http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2006/06-044.html >
The Library of Congress, home of the U.S. Copyright Office, is offering
special 10-week summer internships to college students who will work
full-time, starting on June 5 and ending on Aug. 11, to help locate and
itemize uncataloged materials submitted to the office as part of the
copyright registration process. The previous summer interns identified
hundreds of literary, artistic, film and musical gems among the Library's
copyright deposits.
The application deadline is Monday, March 13. Applications will be
accepted only online and should be sent to the 2006 Summer Intern Program
Coordinating Committee at interns06@loc.gov. For details on how to apply,
visit: Information.
February 16, 2006
Gilder Lehrman Scholarships
SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS IN NYC FOR HISTORY MAJORS
(for more information and a pdf of the brochure that you can download and print or forward to students via e-mail, go to <http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/student2.html>www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/student2.html )
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History invites college sophomores and juniors with a serious interest in American history, and academic excellence in the field, to apply for one of:
* 15 History Scholarships that include a six-week all-expenses paid scholarly research program in New York City running from June 18 to July 29, 2006
and
* Up to 50 awards for runners-up, who will be named Finalists and invited to an all-expenses-paid, one-week program in New York City from June 3 to June 10, 2006
HISTORY SCHOLARS receive a stipend of $2,400, along with room, board, and travel expenses for a six-week program in New York City (June 18 to July 29, 2006). Scholars conduct primary-source research to prepare historical materials for publication. They also participate in weekly meetings with eminent historians to discuss historical issues and gain insight into history as a profession. (Past sessions have been led by Eric Foner, Kenneth T. Jackson, James McPherson, Sean Wilentz, Christine Stansell, Steven Hahn, Steven Mintz, Ron Chernow, and Catherine Clinton, among others.) A third component of the program is weekly behind-the-scenes visits, led by archivists, to leading repositories of American historical documents, printed books, and material culture.
HISTORY SCHOLAR FINALISTS not selected for the six-week program will be invited to an all-expenses-paid, one-week program (June 3 to June 10, 2006) that aims to foster an interest in American history through field trips, discussions with professionals about careers for history majors, and lectures by leading scholars such as David Brion Davis, James McPherson, and Pauline Maier.
All award winners are named in our national press releases and in press releases to their hometown newspapers.
ELIGIBILITY: At the time of application (Spring 2006), students must be considered sophomores or juniors in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada, should have completed at least one course in American history, and should expect to major in that field.
APPLICATIONS must be postmarked by MARCH 1, 2006, and include:
1) A signed cover letter (1-2 pages) describing your interest in this program and providing the following information: name, college/university, campus and permanent mailing addresses, campus and permanent telephone numbers, e-mail address, and the names of your two recommenders.
2) A resume or C.V. and an official college transcript.
3) A sample of your historical writing. (This should be no more than 5 double-spaced pages and can be drawn from class assignments or independent work.)
4) Two letters of recommendation by faculty members, at least one of whom is a professor of American history.
In addition to the mailed application, please go online at www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/student3.html to register your application in our database and to ensure that we have correct contact information to notify you of your status.
Send application materials (no electronic or faxed applications will be accepted) to:
History Scholars Program
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
601 West 110th Street, Suite 4M
New York, NY 10025
All applicants will be automatically considered for both the six-week and one-week programs. No separate application is necessary.
NOTIFICATIONS will be mailed by April 3, 2006.
For more information about applications, you can e-mail scholars@gilderlehrman.org or phone Justine Ahlstrom the Gilder Lehrman Institute at 212-316-5280; for more information about the Gilder Lehrman History Scholars program, you can contact Thorin Tritter, the program coordinator, at ttritter@princeton.edu or 609 258-8125.
For more about the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and to see a list of previous recipients and their projects, visit www.gilderlehrman.org.
February 03, 2006
Internship Opportunity
Title: Maryland State Archives Summer Internship Opportunities
Location: Maryland
Date: 2006-03-31
Description: The Maryland State Archives is pleased to host high
school, undergraduate, and graduate students in our annual
internship program. Each summer, paid internships are offered
to teach archival records management and historical research
methods. Throughout the year, the Archives offers student
internsh ...
Contact: emilyo@mdsa.net
URL: mdsa.net
Announcement ID: 149552
Link
November 11, 2005
When the barrage lifts
From Paul Fussell's The Great War and Modern Memory, pp. 315-316.
'B. H. Liddell Hart, who was in the 8th Battalion of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, explains:
"Just before the Somme attack, the officers assembled in the headquarters mess, in a typical Picardy farmhouse. Recent strain between the commanding officer and some of the others led to an embarrassing pause when the senior company commander was called on to propose a toast to the C.O. On a sudden inspiration, he raised his glass and gave the toast with the words: "Gentlemen, when the barrage lifts."
The battalion attacked with some 800 men. Twenty-four hours later its strength was 80 men and four officers.'
October 17, 2005
September 05, 2005
Developments
"Strive to wipe out the enemy when he is on the move. At the same time, pay attention to the tactics of positional attack and capture enemy fortified points and cities. Concerning attacking cities, resolutely seize all enemy fortified points and cities that are weakly defended."
Mao Tzedong, _On Protracted War_
Insurgents Capture Western Iraq Town
August 28, 2005
July 30, 2005
Article from USA Today
For combat-weary Marines, each stint adds to the strainJuly 20, 2005
Chart of Coalition Deaths per Day in Iraq since April 2003 (Monthly Averages)
This chart shows the fluctuation in the average of daily deaths among coalition soldiers since April 2003.
The high was November 2004, when, on average, 4.7 soldiers died per day to the low in February 2004 when just under 1 soldier died per day, on average.
July 10, 2005
Internships in State Government
House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program
May 05, 2005
Job Opportunity for History Majors
IF YOU LOVE HISTORY WE MAY HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU
History Associates Incorporated (HAI), a professional historical services firm located in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, is growing rapidly. We are seeking intelligent, energetic people to work as research historians on a variety of levels. The following positions are now available:
2 to 3 full-time entry-level research historians
Approximately 8 temporary research historians
Temporary positions are great opportunities for individuals to work over the summer for a dynamic company to gain valuable research skills and work with experienced researchers. Temporary researchers are needed from May-August, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. Qualifications for temporary positions are the same as the full-time positions. As business needs dictate, temporary employees could be considered for regular full-time posts.
Qualified individuals will have an outstanding academic record (GPA 3.5 or above), research experience, superb writing skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a genuine enthusiasm for the study and use of history.
DO NOT LET THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY PASS YOU BY! CONTACT HISTORY ASSOCIATES NOW!
Individuals should send a letter, resume, transcripts, writing sample(s), and a list of references to:
Ms. Doris Miles, Personnel Administrator
History Associates Incorporated
300 N. Stonestreet Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
www.historyassociates.com.
February 13, 2005
Internships at the Center for Military History
Student Volunteers (Internships) The United States Army Military History Institute (USAMHI) student volunteer (intern) program provides an opportunity for students to experience firsthand work in a major historical repository. Full-time and part-time schedules are supported throughout the year. The eligibility requirements include that the student volunteer is enrolled in an accredited degree program and that the volunteer's university/college give credit for the work performed at USAMHI. Acknowledgment of student enrollment may be accomplished via a faculty advisor's letter of recommendation. Each student volunteer will also be required to complete a written agreement which outlines student and USAMHI responsibilities.January 11, 2005
November 28, 2004
Study Abroad Opportunity
The University of Southern Mississippi will again offer students an
opportunity to study in London through five-week courses offered through
the British Studies Program.
Two of the many exciting courses you can take in London are the Royal
Britain and World War II classes. The courses carry six hours of
undergraduate or graduate credit in HIS 499, or 599 and 799. They are
offered from July 7, 2005-August 7, 2005, in London. Last year more than
150 students took part in the British Studies Program, the largest
London-based international program in the U.K.
Students studying Royal Britain hear lectures by British experts on the
monarchy; examine historical, artistic, and literary portraits of the kings
and queens; and visit palaces, castles, educational institutions, and
churches associated with royal rule. The focus will be on the ways in which
the monarchy has shaped political, social, economic, religious and
intellectual developments in Great Britain from the Anglo-Saxons to the
present.
Those who study World War II will have a unique chance to learn about the
events of the war from a European perspective. Distinguished British
historians, including professors from the Royal Military Academy at
Sandhurst, present lectures covering such topics as the fall of France, the
Russian Front, the Battle of Britain, women at war, and the Holocaust. The
class crosses the English Channel to Normandy for a four-day tour of the
battle area, following in the footsteps of America's "greatest generation."
The course is enriched by trips to Parliament, the university town of
Cambridge, and Duxford Airbase, home of the world's largest collection of
military aircraft. Students will also have the opportunity to conduct
primary research in the Public Record Office of the Imperial War Museum,
allowing them to experience World War II through the eyes of the
participants themselves.
The courses meet four days a week to allow ample time for touring. Students
typically visit two or three other countries on their own in the course of
their five-week stay.
You can get financial aid just as if these were courses you were taking in
the U.S. You apply through your school's financial aid office. There are no
prerequisites for the courses.
We stay in central London in King's College at one of their dormitories.
The rooms are small, but everyone gets a private room with fridge and
private bath. Each five flats share a kitchen. While few folks do a lot of
cooking, the kitchen is handy. The dorm has a large courtyard that is the
social center of the program. Students quickly make friends with the folks
in their class as well as students from across the country.
The dorm is on Stamford Street, a hundred yards or so from Waterloo Stat
ion. The central location puts you just a few minutes' walk from Trafalgar
Square, Leicester Square, and the theater district. Most folks walk when
they're headed to central London, it's so close.
The cost for the program is about $5,000, not including food and spending
money. While the amount may seem quite high, it's low when compared to
other schools' tuition for similar programs. And since it includes tuition,
air travel, and lodging, it's not as steep as it sounds. Moreover, student
loans are available for almost any student. So, money is not nearly the
worry that you think it is.
More info:
British Studies
Frances Sudduth, 601-266-4344
frances.sudduth@usm.edu
Hope to see you in London!