The Division of Archives and Special Collections of the City
College of New York is seeking an intern for the July-August 2013 period. This Division of the Morris R. Cohen Library established
in 1960 has holdings which include collections documenting instruction,
teaching, research and student life at the College through institutional
records, publications, memorabilia, faculty papers, photographs, blueprints and
media. Biographical information is collected regarding distinguished
alumni, including nine Nobel Laureates. These materials actively serve
the City College community and are of continuing interest to scholars studying
the history and
sociology of higher education, as well as to biographers. The City College of New York, founded in 1847, is the oldest campus of the City University of New York.
sociology of higher education, as well as to biographers. The City College of New York, founded in 1847, is the oldest campus of the City University of New York.
The assignment would be to process a collection of
approximately 15 linear feet of paper-based material. This would be for twenty hours a week over
eight weeks during the summer, schedule to be arranged Monday through
Thursday. The internship could be either
for course credit or paid at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
For those interested please contact Professor Sydney Van Nort
to arrange an interview at the address below or via telephone at 212-650-7609
or via e-mail at svannort@ccny.cuny.edu.
For directions to the campus see: http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/about/directions.cfm
Address: Division of
Archives and Special Collections
Morris Raphael Cohen Library, 5-301 NAC
The City College of New York
The City College of New York
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
