cataloging, conserving, storing, researching, interpreting, and exhibiting culture
I previously had the experience of working as a volunteer at the Gault site when I was a student at Austin Community College in 2012. The main purpose of my internship was to decide which academic path I would like to follow, archaeology or forensic anthropology. I chose archaeology because it is a topic of… Continue Reading Bradley Hernandez, The Prehistory Research Project
I chose to complete my internship at the Texas Historical Commission in Austin, Texas to learn as much about the curation process as possible and try to do a little bit of everything. I learned from hands on experience about the steps necessary in the field to facilitate curation and how to create artifact inventories,… Continue Reading Amanda Franklin, Texas Historical Commission – Archaeology Division
View the full report here. In the spring of 2014, I interned at the Curation Lab of the Historic Sites Division of the Texas Historical Commission (THC). I chose this internship to learn more about historical archaeology and the curation of archaeological materials, aspects of archaeology with which I had only rudimentary experience through textbooks.… Continue Reading Matt Larsen, Texas Historical Commission – Historic Sites Division
During the Spring 2014 semester, I interned at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos, or Centro as it is locally known. My role was to conduct research, document artifacts, organize documents, and to put together exhibits and keep them organized. This report will discuss Centro’s history, the museum and the community, and a few roles I… Continue Reading Brittini Molinar, Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos
This semester, I interned at Austin Auction And Gallery. During the time I have worked for Austin Auction, I had many responsibilities that have enriched my work experience. My interest in fine art, antiques, and artifacts helped in my decision to choose this internship. The auction house is an incredible place in which I was… Continue Reading Mallory Love, Austin Auctions & Gallery