Fellowship at New York State Archives

Preservation Fellowship
New York State Archives

The New York State Archives seeks a candidate to join us in an
application to the Samuel H. Kress Foundation for a fellowship grant
in archives preservation.  Fellowships are restricted to individuals
who have completed an MA in conservation.

Focus of fellowship: 1) aspects of managing the contract
conservation treatment of our collection of Dutch Colonial
Manuscripts, and 2) assisting in collaborative collections care
initiatives and improvements.  Assignments include: consult with and
review quality of work performed by conservation service provider;
and participate in the Collection Coordinating Council, which
recommends, develops, and implements programs for improved care of
State Library, Archives, and Museum collections.

The one-year fellowship starts about September 1, 2001 and provides
a stipend of $18,000 plus $2,000 for travel.  Candidates are
encouraged to contact Maria Holden at 518-474-4856 or
mholden [at] mail__nysed__gov.  To apply submit a CV and three letters of
recommendation, by February 15, 2001, to

    Maria Holden
    New York State Archives
    Cultural Education Center 9D46
    Albany, NY 12230.


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