The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project is a university-chartered research center associated with the Department of History of The George Washington University

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The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project

The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers, a documentary editing project located on the Mount Vernon College of The George Washington University, is beginning to collect, transcribe, and accession material by and to Eleanor Roosevelt relating to her post White House political life.

The Project is committed to offering interns a wide range of archival and editing experiences — from xeroxing to searching repositories, from coding documents to assisting in web development.

We ask that interns be familiar with PC-based computers, using Windows NT, that they have good research skills and that they can pay scrupulous attention to detail. Some background in U.S. history, women's history/women's studies, or international affairs is desirable.

Document Coding Internship

Interns working on coding documents will read xeroxed copies of material to and from ER, identifying individuals, organizations, dates, subjects, and other relevant information. They will then enter the assigned codes into a Microsoft Access database. Interns will also serve as part of the editorial review team responsible for developing procedures and conceptualizing new topics.

Electronic Edition Internship

Interns working on our electronic edition of ER's writings will transcribe and proofread ER's columns and letters and assist the Electronic Text Editor in managing the website.

General Information

The project's offices are generally open from 8:30-6:00 on weekdays. Interns should expect to devote 10 to 16 hours per week to the Project, over a semester. There is some flexibility in arranging the specific hours. Depending on scheduling and interest and the needs of the Project, several Document Coding interns or Electronic Edition interns may be working simultaneously.

Unfortunately, because of budget constraints, we are unable to offer payment for internships; however, academic credit may be earned through arrangements with the Department of History and some other programs and departments at the George Washington University, as well as other colleges and universities. Consult the specific institution, department or program for details of their particular requirements.

To apply, please send the application form, a resume, and one letter of recommendation to:

Christy Regenhardt, Assistant Editor, The Eleanor Roosevelt Project, The George Washington University, 1922 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20052. Applications may be faxed to (202) 994-3043.