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Center for American History
SRH 2.101
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin ,TX
78712- -
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d.carleton@mail.utexas.edu
http://www.cah.utexas.edu
Projects
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Processing the Jefferson Chaison Family Papers [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2006-01-12 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Spring 2006 |
| Genre: | Cataloging |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Project outcomes: ten linear feet of archival material will be accessed based on the anticipated demands for each fonds. The material will be processed with item-level description in a triage manner throughout the semester; finding aids will be created for both in-house use and an encoded EAD version for use on the library website; an article will be written on recommendations and challenges of an archival program in a public library environment; a brochure will be created to provide a marketing piece for outreach a manual will be created to oprovide instruction for future volunteers. |
| Contact: | Stephanie Malmros |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Preservation of Letterpress Copybooks [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2005-02-01 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Spring 2005 |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Throughout its collections, the Center for American History has many 19th century letterpress copybooks. Copybooks were used to record outgoing correspondence, written pages were pressed into the leaves of the book, transferring the ink into the book. These materials are now in such a condition that they are all but unreadable, as the ink has faded so drastically in the intervening years. In most cases, the original correspondence is unavailable or nonexistent. The goals of my project are twofold: one, to address the physical pre4servation of the original materials; two, to enable researchers to access the text of these materials. Ultimately, the fruits of this research project will be used as background and data for a National Endowment for the Humanities grant proposal. |
| Contact: | Brenda Gunn |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Arrangement, Description and Digitization of the R.C. Hickman Photographic Archive [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2005-01-24 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Spring 2005 |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | The project outcomes will be -- the arrangement and description of the R.C. Hickman Photographic Archive; the expansion of the TARO finding aid for the Archive and addition of the finding aid to the TARO Web site; selection and digitization of 100 photographs from the Archive and metadata entry for each digitized image; creation of a MySQL database composed of images from the archive with accompanying metadata, linked to the TARO finding aid by a PHP script; creation of a primer for archival photographic digitization projects with explicit definition of considerations and steps necessary in all photographic digitization projects. |
| Contact: | Linda Peterson |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Exxon Mobil Poster Database [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2004-08-17 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Spring 2005 |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | The objective of this project is to gain physical and intellectual control over a group of approximately 500 large format posters that are part of the ExxonMobil Historical Collection. To achieve this objective, the student will sort and appraise the posters and propose an appropriate arrangement and storage guidelines. The student will then develop a FileMaker Pro database for the posters, employing metadata appropriate to the format. The student will also consult and organize related photographic mterial, import images into the database and prepare a written finding aid. |
| Contact: | Mat Darby |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Appraisal of the Molly Ivins Papers [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2004-01-20 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Spring 2004 |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | The objective of the project is to appraise the Molly Ivins Papers. The methods: using contemporary appraisal theory that best fits with the size and scope of the collection, I'd create guidelines and/or make recommendations for the disposition of some materials; the final product will be the preparation of material to be disposed and valid reasons for their destruction; formulate a processsing/reprocessing plan, and create guidelines for future acquisition. |
| Contact: | Stephanie Malmros |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Archival Backlog Assessment [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2003-09-24 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Spring 2004 |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | The objective of this project is to assess the backlog of unprocessed and under-processed archival collections at The Center for American History. The assessment will result in an in-depth report that will serve as a valuable resource for managing the archival backlog. The assessment will assist staff in determining processing priorities and plans; creating basic finding aids; and providing ideas for potential fundraising and student project opportunities. |
| Apply: | Brenda Gunn
contact by email
resume is desirable |
| Contact: | Brenda Gunn |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| Title: | Natchez Trace Web Exhibit [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2003-09-24 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Fall 2004 |
| Genre: | Web Site |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Create an online web exhibit for the Natchez Trace Collection, which features more than 400 feet of papers, records, photographs, ephemera, sheet music, maps, and newspapers. The Collection documents life and culture in the lower Mississippi River Valley from the late 17th century through the early 20th century. The online exhibit would reside on the Center for American History's website as an offshoot of the Archives and Manuscripts page as well as a feature of the exhibits page. The web exhibit would incorporate finding aids and would highlight the range of material to be found in the collections. The exhibit would also feature a section on conservation work that has been completed on Natchez Trace material.
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| Apply: | Brenda Gunn
by email
resume is desirable |
| Contact: | Brenda Gunn |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Providing Online Access to Newspaper Holdings Information [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2002-09-23 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Spring 2006 |
| Genre: | Database |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Objective: to develop and implement a web-searchable database/user interface to provide greater, more specific access to information about the Center for American History's extensive collection of historic Texas, Southern, and U.S. newspapers. The finished product will be a MySQL database, as well as two Web interfaces: a searchable user interface and an administrative/data entry interface. Both interfaces will be designed using a combination of HTML and PHP. |
| Contact: | Stephanie Malmros |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Biographical Newspaper Indexes Database [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2002-09-19 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Spring 2003 |
| Genre: | Database |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Develop and implement a web searchable database to increase biographical access to certain titles within the Center for American History's extensive collection of historic Texas newspapers. The specialized, biographical indexes are currently discrete, extensive card catalog collections that are no longer updated, but nonetheless present vital historical information to researchers. They are consulted daily and are a well known resource throughout the community of Texas historians. An online database of this printed information would greatly increase access to this valuable resource.
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| Contact: | Katherine Fox |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| Title: | Sound Collections Survey [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2002-09-18 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Fall 2004 |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Survey the Center's 7,200 spoken-word recordings (tape, cassette, phonodiscs), which include both oral history and less formal reminiscences, speeches, and public events. Identify greatest and most pressing needs of the collection; develop a workplan and priorities for addressing those needs; make recommendations for processing, preservation, access, and potential grant sources. Also make recommendations for using selections for the sound archives on the Center's website. |
| Contact: | Brenda Gunn |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Historic Maps Project [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2002-09-17 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Summer Whole 2004 |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | A searchable database will be created on the "Conservation and digitization of historical maps from the pre-1900's". A grant proposal will be written to give treatment to the maps and to allow them to be digitized for use in a user-friendly interface.
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| Apply: | Evan Hocker, Reference Archivist and Cataloger
e.hocker@mail.utexas.edu
512/495-4535 |
| Contact: | Evan Hocker |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Women's International News Gathering Service [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2002-09-17 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Spring 2004 |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | I would appraise one or more large collections of modern records at the Center for American History. The collections include both processed and unprocessed records and continue to receive additions from their donors/record creators. As appropriate, make recommendations for sampling, preparing the disposition of unrelated material, and addressing privacy issues. Formulate a processing/reprocessing plan, create guidelines for future donations to be given to the donor, and prepare a final appraisal plan for the collection. |
| Contact: | Stephanie Malmros |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Archival Workflow Analysis [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2002-09-17 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Spring 2003 |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Analyze the workflow of the Center's archives and manuscripts unit, focusing on strategic activities: accessioning, processing, cataloging, and "EADing." Identify and develop ways to provide immediate intellectual accessibility to the Center's incoming collections. Make recommendations for improvement in the workflow, for coordination of all strategic activities, and for heightened efficiency of unit. |
| Apply: | Brenda Gunn, Head of Archives and Manuscripts |
| Contact: | Brenda Gunn |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| Title: | Glass Plate Negative Preservation [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2002-09-16 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Using existing finding aids and results of recent shelf survey, extract and re-house glass negatives currently dispersed throughout many older archival collections. May include creation of a web exhibit. |
| Contact: | Linda Peterson |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Usability Study/User Study [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2002-09-16 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Spring 2003 |
| Genre: | Reference |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | My proposed objectives are: to learn to conduct user research, to learn about information seeking behavior in an academic research environment, and to learn how to connect patrons with information and provide excellent public service in a reference department. The propossed objective of the user/usability project is to determine which reference tools/finding aids patrons use, how they use them,and why they do or do not use them. The methods to be employed will include unobtrusive observationk, individiual interviews, and focus groups. With the assistance of my faculty supervisor and site supervisor I will complete the appropriate paperwork to seek permission from the IRB for "human subject" research. The culminating product for the Center will be a written report with cost efficient recommendations for how to streamline/simplify the patrons' process of gaining access to desired materials and a plan for both long term and short term improvements. The culminating product turned into my faculty supervisor will be a term paper reporting the data collection methods, data analysis, and findings of the study. Original Description: Survey the Center for American History's information and reference tools available to the public to determine how and what patrons use, and why they do or do not use them. Provide cost efficient recommendations for how to streamline/simplify the patrons' process of gaining access to desired materials. Provide plan for both long term and short term improvements. |
| Contact: | Katherine Fox |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| Title: | Photojournalist Archive Processing [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2002-09-16 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Process image archive of award-winning former Washington Post and Newsweek staff photographer Wally Mcnamee. Includes linking images to a database and developing a procedure for digital delivery of tranparent media in low-resolution format for research use. |
| Apply: | Linda Peterson, Photographs Archivist
peterson@mail.utexas.edu
512/495-4468 |
| Contact: | Linda Peterson |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Public Notices/Broadsides Access [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2002-09-12 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Spring 2006 |
| Genre: | Database |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | The objective is to design & implement a searchable database for the broadsides and public notices at the Center for American History. The culminating product will be a functional database with a data entry page for administrators and a search page for the public.
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| Contact: | Katherine Fox |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| Title: | Directory Organization [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2002-09-12 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | General Library |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Create and implement a web searchable database which integrates holdings for historic Texas telephone directories and plans for future additions. At this time, part of this heavily used collection collection is accessible only through a HTML format list on another intitution's website and part through a card catalog index. These directories, covering Texas towns large and small, are important tools for historical researchers and genealogists alike. Increased, cohesive access to them is invaluable.
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| Contact: | Katherine Fox |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | ephemera project [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2002-08-21 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | The Center for American History has a collection of historically
significant printed ephemera and broadsides, largely from Texas,
the South and the University of Texas.
The collection is partially organized and housed. The proposed
project involves further classification, physical housing and
creation of access tools (printed and electronic) for the
collection.
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| Apply: | Paulette Delahoussaye, CAH library unit manager
495-4551
llphd@mail.utexas.edu |
| Contact: | Paulette Delahoussaye |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Archival Supply Inventory [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2001-11-15 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | Database |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Develop a computerized inventory system for a large archival repository. Incorporate ability to track on site quantities and to alert when quantities go below on-hand desired levels. |
| Contact: | Brenda Gunn |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Archival Cataloging [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2001-11-15 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Fall 2006 |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Analyze cataloging workflow and make recommendations for improving efficiency and productivity. Edit backlog (approx. 3 years) of cataloging worksheets and proceed to input into OCLC Passport system. Create original cataloging for archival material to include papers, records, sound, moving image, photographic. Research collections for any updates or new accessions that should be reflected in existing cataloging records and make corrections.
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| Contact: | Evan Hocker |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| Title: | Digital Delivery Initiative [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2001-11-13 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Participate in a digital delivery initiative for high and low resolution images and in-house printing of photographs for patrons. Monitor use of digital delivery and storage sysems in other like institutions. Research the effectiveness of programming and targets for efficient batch scanning and alternative hardware and software instead of existing setup. Present a cost/benefit analysis of findings. Propose a storage refreshment system and schedule. Explore funding options for such a system. |
| Contact: | Linda Peterson |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Digital Image Database Design [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2001-11-13 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Design and implement a digital image database and storage system in a photographs archive. Begin with legacy data on CD and zip disk and devise standards for future submissions. Develop procedures for integrating reference JPGs into existing Filemaker Pro text databases of copy negatives and color transparencies. |
| Contact: | Linda Peterson |
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