PLEASE POST
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS IN
HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
The Hermitage will host its eighth year of internships in historical
archaeology during
the summer of 1996. Interested students may apply for either five-week or
two-week
sessions.
FIVE-WEEK SESSIONS: Intended for advanced undergraduates and early-phase
graduate students who have had some field training in archaeology and who are
looking for more experience in a research-oriented setting. The program
provides room, board, and a $1000 stipend. Dates: Session I, June 2-July 6;
Session II, July 14-August 17.
TWO-WEEK SESSIONS: Intended primarily for advanced undergraduates and
graduate
students in such fields as history, African-American studies, American
studies, folklore, and geography who are interested in gaining exposure to
the archaeological study of the recent past. No archaeological experience
necessary. Two-week interns will receive room, board, and a $400 stipend.
Dates: Session A, June 23-July 6; Session B, July 21-August 3; Session C,
August 4-17.
Fieldwork in 1996 will continue investigations of Hermitage dwelling sites
occupied by
African-American slaves. Interns will participate in all phases of field
excavation and
laboratory processing of finds.
Application is by letter, which should include a summary of education and
research
experience and a statement detailing your specific interest in the program.
Be sure to
indicate if you are applying for the two- or five-week internship, and
include a first and
second session preference. Applicants must have a letter of recommendation
sent
under separate cover. If you would like to be notified once your application
is
complete, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped postcard. Send letters
and
inquiries to: Dr. Larry McKee, The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel's Lane, Hermitage,
TN
37076. Questions about the program can also be directed by email to
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All application materials must be received by April 10. All applicants will
be notified of
selection decisions no later than May 1.
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