Internship at Henry Ford

Conservation Intern
The Henry Ford

<URL:http://www.thehenryford.org/about/grants.aspx>

Under the direction of a conservator at The Henry Ford, the
Conservation Intern will research, examine and treat transportation
collection artifacts. The Conservation Intern will join the
initiative to work on some of our highest priority conservation
challenges, including a circa 1890 horse-drawn streetcar, a 1937
LaSalle, a 1908 Stevens-Duryea Limousine, a 1913 unique "Cyclecar"
and a 1907 White steam car. All are in substantially original
condition and have interesting condition problems. Projects will
range from issues related to pest eradication, treatment of original
paint, wool and leather upholstery and metal care. Research to
determine original components or older restorations will be
required. The collections of The Henry Ford include significant
automobile and horse drawn vehicle collections as well as related
archival holdings.

The Henry Ford's Simmons Internship Program is designed for graduate
students pursuing careers in museums, historical agencies,
conservation labs or related fields. This internship provides
participants with a great opportunity to gain in-depth work
experience in a major American history museum.

Each intern will work directly with a curator, registrar, educator,
archivist, librarian or conservator who serves as a mentor. In
addition to completing specific project assignments and giving a
public presentation on the project results, Simmons interns are
encouraged to participate in the larger life of the institution in
order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the varied
aspects of museum work.

Stipend and Terms of Internship:

Simmons interns are awarded stipends for the 12-week full time
internship. Projects typically begin at the end of the spring term,
but starting and ending dates for individual internships are
negotiable.

During the summer of 2010, we are offering two paid graduate
internships. Although three intern projects are listed, only two
internships will be awarded. The selected projects will be those two
that have the strongest candidates. You must apply for a specific
project. We will not accept applications that do not indicate which
project you are selecting. If you are interested in applying for
more than one project, you must submit a separate application for
each project.

Your application should include the following: a letter of
application which states how your graduate studies, work and/or
volunteer experience and personal interests qualify you for the
specific project, and a resume. Two letters of recommendation
regarding your qualifications for the internship must be submitted
directly by the author of the recommendation.

The deadline for application is Monday March 1 (postmarked or
emailed by 11:59 PM EST).

Submit applications, resume and letters of recommendation by mail or
email to:

    Simmons Internship Committee
    Attention: Cynthia R. Miller, Chair

Via email:

    HistoryInternship<-at->TheHenryFord<.>org
    Subject: Application
    Via postal mail
    Simmons Internship Committee
    Attention: Cynthia R. Miller, Chair
    The Henry Ford
    20900 Oakwood Blvd.
    Dearborn, MI 48124-5029

Clara Deck
Senior Conservator
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn MI 48121
313-982-6100 ext 2566


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