Throughout my master’s degree journey at Cleveland State University, I discovered a deep love for archival work. After earning undergraduate degrees in History and Social Studies, I was uncertain about my path until professors encouraged me to pursue Museum Studies. Nearing the end of my program, one of my final requirements was a summer internship,…
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The Photo Archives at the Shaker Historical Society Museum
Upon being offered a summer internship at the Shaker Historical Society and Museum (SHS), I immediately recognized it as an excellent opportunity to apply and enhance the skills I’ve acquired by working on the preservation of the Museum’s photo archives. Throughout my internship in the Elizabeth Nord Library and Archives at the SHS, a significant…
Shaker Historical Society: A Reflection
August 22, 2017, was my first day as a development intern at Shaker Historical Society (SHS). With my GPS navigator barking demands to “turn, turn, TURN!” I still missed the driveway to the museum. After finding the next turnaround, I finally made it to SHS and drove my car up its driveway. I opened the…
