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Austin Firefighter's Museum
Austin,TX
Projects
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| Title: | Historical Video Analysis [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2005-06-14 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | Reference |
| Salary: | Unpaid |
| Desc: | Fire Museum Project: Analysis of a 1953 movie recorded
at an Austin Fire Station documenting the successful
integration of African American firefighters into the
austin Fire Department.
Background: In 1952, Austin was the first municipal
fire department in the State of Texas to hire African
American firefighters. At this time, segregation was
at its peak in the South, and the City of Austin
decided to try and integrate the fire department due
to the request of East Austin community leaders. Three
African American firefighters were hired in September
of 1952, and all were placed at one station in East
Austin. In 1953, the Caucasian Captain filmed a 9 1/2
minute home movie documenting the successful
integration of the fire station. The movie is filled
with scenes of symbolism, including black and white
firefighters eating at the same table, sitting
together, and working side by side.
Project Objectives: The Austin Fire Museum would like
an intern to analyze the movie and write a companion
essay (pamphlet) to be featured with the film. The
document would include a narrative of the firefighters
in the film, the historical significance of racial
integration, and any other information pertinent to
this time period.
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| Contact: | Jerry Cohen |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| Title: | Firefighter Contact Database [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2004-08-20 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | Database |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Desc: | Design and build a database to facilitate developing contacts in the local firefighter community and to manage donations. Create a manual to assist in the use and in future upgrades to the database. Research methods of locating firefighter alumni to assist in populating the database. |
| Contact: | Jerry Cohen |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| Title: | Create Original Website [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2004-08-20 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | Web Site |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Desc: | Research options for non-profit server space and make recommendations. Build an attractive website that will 1)Display existing artifacts; 2)Market the new Museum; 3)Develop a database of contacts; 4)Facilitate online donations; 5)Facilitate online fact and materials gathering for the Museum. |
| Contact: | Jerry Cohen |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| Title: | Austin Firefighter Photography Archive Assessment [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2004-08-20 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Desc: | Assess existing photographic collection and make recommendations as to the storage and organization of the collection. These photographs will eventually be displayed in a museum and online in a virtual museum. Make recommendations on the digitization of the collection. |
| Contact: | Jerry Cohen |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| This Project Has Been Filled |
| Title: | Grant Writing and Research [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2004-08-20 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Spring 2005 |
| Genre: | Grant Research and Writing |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Desc: | The proposed objective for the Austin Firefighter's Museum project is to identify appropriate grant opportunities for the Museum, with a focus on firefighter museums. |
| Contact: | Jerry Cohen |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| Title: | Austin Firefighter's Oral Histories [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2004-08-20 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | Archives |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Desc: | Develop contacts in the local community with stories to tell about the history of Austin firefighters. Collect their stories with video/audio recording. Edit and prepare the recordings for display on a website. |
| Contact: | Jerry Cohen |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| Title: | Austin Firefighters Museum History Report [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2004-08-20 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | Reference |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Desc: | Research the history of local firefighters, fire stations, and aspects of Old Austin relating to firefighters, including famous people and events. Prepare a report that will assist Museum curator in designing the new Firefighters Museum. |
| Contact: | Jerry Cohen |
This project has expired and is displayed for archival purposes only.
| Title: | Austin Firefighters Museum Development Research [ more details ] |
| Submitted: | 2004-08-20 00:00:00 |
| When: |
Open |
| Genre: | Reference |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Desc: | Research all aspects of creating a museum from whole cloth by non-professionals. Include histories of successful museum development, lists of available resources and contacts. Research existing firefighter museums and establish contacts. Prepare a report that will assist Museum curator in designing the new Firefighters Museum. |
| Contact: | Jerry Cohen |
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