Internship Program

Our internship program is open to students currently enrolled in Art History, Museum & Gallery Methods, History, or Anthropology classes at Sonoma State University. One to three interns are selected each semester based on current project needs.

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This internship is intended to provide hands-on experience maintaining an archive of historic documents.

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Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Scanning and digitally archiving photos and documents.

• Filing and organizing original photographs and other source material.

• Cleaning and protecting documents and objects for archival storage.

• Researching archival storage practices including protection from temperature and moisture,

  pest management, fire and smoke damage, and mitigating active deterioration.

• Sharing and documenting historic photos and archive work on social media or other digital

  platforms.

• Support and assist staff and visiting researchers on projects as needed.

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For more information please email laura@chalkhillresidency.com