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Internships
Summer 2008 Internships
At the advanced undergraduate and graduate level
The AM&H seeks students at the junior, senior or graduate level to
apply for various internships for the summer of 2008. Qualified sophomores with
adequate coursework, experience and recommendations may be considered as
well.
All summer internships run from June 1 – August 15, 2008; work hours are flexible.
Application forms must be received by February 29, 2008. Candidates will be contacted for
interviews on or before March 7, 2008. Interviews will be held the week of
March 17, 2008.
Please contact Anne Rogers, museum educator for more information at 605-578-1928
or by email.
1. Geology
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General Description: The AM&H seeks one to two graduate
level students with extensive knowledge of geology to identify, catalog,
photograph and devise a storage system for the Adams Museum’s
substantial geology collection. Students must be able to work independently.
Knowledge and/or experience with Black Hills geology a plus.
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Related Fields of Study: Geology, archaeology, physical
science, environmental studies
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Supervised By: Arlette Hansen, Adams Museum
curator-archivist
2. Historic Gardens
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General Description: The AM&H seeks one to three
students to complete various projects at the Historic Adams House Victorian
gardens. These projects could include planting, transplanting and general care
of the gardens, creating a garden tour for the public, creating a garden
brochure and completing labels for all plants.
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Related Fields of Study:
Botany, outdoor education, biology, English, history, horticulture,
environmental studies
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Supervised By: Laurie Albrecht, public programs coordinator
3. Historic Adams
House collections
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General Description: The AM&H seeks one student to
process significant portions of the collections at the Historic Adams House.
Projects will include cataloguing, object photography, exhibit design, research
and storage.
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Related Fields of Study:
History, museum studies, library science
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Supervised By: Brantley Partin, Historic Adams House curator-archivist
4. Heritage Tourism: Create tours for the Adams Museum
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General Description:
The AM&H seeks one student to create docent-lead and self-guided
tours of the Adams Museum. Tours will draw on the history of Deadwood and the surrounding Black Hills to guide
visitors through exhibits at the Adams Museum. Exhibit areas include: Building a City,
Legends of Deadwood, W.E. Adams’ Cabinet of Curiosities, Ethnic Deadwood and On the Move: The Roads & Rails of
Deadwood.
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Related Fields of Study:
History, English, drama, tourism, museum studies
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Supervised By: Darrel Nelson, interpretation coordinator
Volunteer Opportunities
Help preserve and interpret Deadwood's remarkable past when you
become an Adams Museum & House volunteer!
Some of the opportunities include:
 Special Events
Docent/Tour Guide
Caring for Historic Artifacts
Gardening
Receptionist/Greeter
Archival Assistant
Administration
Public Relations
Education
Research
For more information or to become a volunteer, you may: - Complete the Form Below, or
- Email Laurie Albrecht - Community Outreach Coordinator, or
- Call Laurie at 605-578-3724
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