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3 people are interested
Do you have an interest in Civil War-era Kentucky?
ORGANIZATION: Kentucky Historical Society
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3 people are interested
This project seeks detail-oriented individuals with an interest in 19th century American history and a moderate level of experience with databases to work closely with staff to transcribe a variety of 19th century documents. CWG-K staff will provide training in general digital documentary editing practice, basic Text Encoding Initiative (TEI) practice and use of project databases. A minimum commitment of four hours per week--from Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.--is required.
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About Kentucky Historical Society
Location:
100 W Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission We educate and engage the public through Kentucky history in order to confront the challenges of the future.
Description
Our mission is served through:
- Museum collections, housing more than 120,000 artifacts
- Oral History collection, containing 8,000 oral history interviews
- Libraries and Special Collections housing more than 90,000 published works, 16,000 reels of microfilm, 200,000 historic photographs, 1,900 cubic feet of manuscripts and 2,000 maps.
Our History Campus
The KHS history campus includes the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, the Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum at the Old State Arsenal. The headquarters of KHS, the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, was completed in April 1999. This 167,000-square-foot, $29-million facility in downtown Frankfort has welcomed more than a million visitors and earned many awards for excellence.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
100 W BroadwayFrankfort, KY 40601
DATE POSTED
August 1, 2016
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- History
- Library Sciences
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 4 hour per week