Internship Reports - Museum Studies

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Archives and libraries at The Museum of Flight.
(2017-06-22) Person, Hanna E.; Holcomb, Julie.; Museum Studies.; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.
My internship focused on managing materials in both the library and the archive at The Museum of Flight. The library received a grant to process the manual collection and input data into their MARC database. I cleaned, rehoused, cataloged and organized hundreds of manuals. In the archive I began the process of properly archiving the G. Harry Stine collection. I roughly organized the materials and created an accurate inventory. Then I came up with a plan for how the collection would be processed and created an itinerary for how the materials would be organized going forward.
The art of soda : a summer spent in the collections of the Dr. Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute.
(2017-06-22) Calcote, Madeleine.; Hafertepe, Kenneth, 1955-; Museum Studies.; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.
During the summer of 2016, I completed a twelve week collections internship at the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute in Waco, Texas. My project was to process a donation from 2012 and determine which items should be accessioned into the museum’s collection. When I accessioned objects into the collection, I created a record in PastPerfect, wrote an object description, wrote a condition report, supplied dimensions for the object, photographed the object and housed the object in collections storage. Over the summer I accessioned over 500 objects into the museum’s collection. In addition, I worked on the inventory for a large donation, which allowed me to be a part of each step of processing a donation. I also helped with tours, summer camps, and events as needed. During my time at the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute, I learned how museums process donations and I became very familiar with PastPerfect.
Art, Science, and History: A Summer in the Rio Grande Valley
(2023-05-22) Valdez, Andrea; Holcomb, Holcomb; Museum Studies; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies
In the summer of 2022, I interned at the International Museum of Art and Science (IMAS) and the Museum of South Texas History (MOSTHistory). At IMAS, I was hired as a part-time educator and my responsibilities included facilitating educational programs and exhibits, creating a collection’s manual for the organization of the educational objects, and aided in the evaluation of a community pilot project. At MOSTHistory I worked with the Education Coordinator to create onboarding documentation and docent training. Both museums are in Rio Grande Valley, located in the southernmost point tip of Texas consisting of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy County, home to over 1 million Hispanic Americans. My learning goal for these experiences was to learn how institutions with Hispanic audiences implement DEAI initiatives in their daily operations and strategic planning. Reinforcing the skills I learned in the Museum Studies program, I was able to bring my expertise in evaluation, education, and collections management and explore facilitating programing in a bilingual multicultural environment.
At the crossroads of education and reality- my experience at the Poage Legislative Library.
(2015-05-26) Swanson, Erik J.; Ames, Eric S.; Museum Studies.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.
The W.R. Poage Legislative Library was established in September 1979 and honors the legacy of former Congressman W.R. Poage. The library boasts 12 congressional, 8 state legislative, 4 judicial, and several other collections all designed to tell the story of Texas legislators and government officials. The mission of the Poage Library is to, "support programs designed to inform and educate students, scholars, and the general public ion the history of Congress, the legislative process, and current issues facing both local, state, and national governments." The internship was designed to provide a real world museum experience and compare how the education at Baylor prepares its students. This insight would be invaluable to the faculty and future students. The results of the internship provide a unique look at how the museum studies department transitions in the work force. As expected, there were some resounding successes, such as the exhibit design portion of the project. However, it also highlighted problems that the museum studies program does not cover, with the most notable example being how to compromise with a director who is less trained in museum preservation techniques.
An atomic summer at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.
(2020-07-31) Matheson, Connor.; Walter, Charles H.; Museum Studies.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.
This PowerPoint examines an internship held by Connor Matheson at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History during the summer of 2018. With the goal of seeking a career in museum administration, the responsibilities held over the summer offered Connor a glimpse into the major departments of the museum and how they work together. Connor was able to gain experience working in the education, collections, and exhibits departments as well as working on a project with professionals from outside the organization. The PowerPoint explores Connor’s work at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, as well as some of the accomplishments and challenges Connor encountered over the course of his tenure as an intern at the museum.
Becoming a Pepper : my experience as the collections intern at the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute.
(2014-06-11) Nadeau, Rachael A.; Holcomb, Julie.; Museum Studies.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.
During the summer of 2013 I completed an internship in collections at the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Institute in Waco, Texas. For my internship I processed a large incoming donation while also completing other duties as assigned such as working on exhibit design and educational programs for the museum. In this paper I discuss my various experiences and the methods I used while completing my internship. I also focus on the various issues that I encountered while processing the donation and how I chose to address those problems. Overall, my internship was a rewarding experience and an in depth look at collections management along with the various other aspects of museum work.
Being human : my summer at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
(2016-09-08) Clark, Emily Ruth.; Hafertepe, Kenneth, 1955-; Museum Studies.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.
In the summer of 2015, I worked as a Graduate Intern at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, TX. Two days per week, I worked with the School Programming department observing, teaching, and developing community outreach programs. Another two days each week, I worked with the Public Programs department, specifically the Gallery Experience team, who works within the galleries to help with crowd control, answer visitor questions, and interact with guests to help them learn about exhibit content. I was able to assist the Gallery Experience team in writing a staff training guide for the Being Human Hall. Lastly, one day per week, I spent time working with the Volunteer Services department at the Perot, which manages over 1300 active volunteers. Overall, my experience provided insight into the workings of a large and successful science museum.
Bubbles, fizz, and pop : my summer at the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute.
(2017-06-22) Chavira, Alyssa Nicole.; Holcomb, Julie.; Museum Studies.; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.
This internship was focused on education and public programs at the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute. There were three main components to my internship. The first was assisting and facilitating with two summer camp sessions and eventually leading the third session. The second was conducting tours and various public programs for field trips and visitors. As part of this, I was one of the first to lead a new interactive demonstration program. Finally, I developed monthly “Pop-Up” activities that revolved around various themes and holidays for visitors to participate in while they toured the galleries. I was very happy with how the internship was conducted, and I felt like my skills and abilities were challenged and honed.
Classified : title redacted : my internship at the George Bush Presidential Library.
(2015-05-26) Salvaggio, Amy.; Holcomb, Julie.; Museum Studies.; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.
How does a presidential library differ from standard archives? How do best practices translate under federal oversight? My summer internship in the archives of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library highlighted these questions by exploring the delicate balance between privacy and access, the difficulty of operating under government administration, and the importance of flexibility, consistency, and teamwork.
Designing a gallery and then some : experiences as an exhibits intern at the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute.
(2015-05-26) Browder, Jennifer L.; Smith, Gary Neil.; Museum Studies.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.
This internship presentation details the author’s experience as an intern in the Exhibit/Interpretation Department at the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute in Waco, Texas during the summer of 2014. As an intern the author worked on multiple exhibits for the new Kellum-Rotan exhibit gallery, including research, writing informational text panels, and creating an object inventory. The author also helped plan and execute the museum’s summer event, “Dog Days of Summer,” by designing multiple activity booths and requesting donations from community organizations. The author also worked with the Programs Department by leading tours, giving gallery talks, and assisting with summer camp.
Engage, explore, enjoy : an internship at the Mayborn Museum Complex.
(2014-06-11) Embry, Anastasia Elise.; Caston, Ellie.; Museum Studies.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.
This internship was at the Mayborn Museum Complex, a part of Baylor University, in Waco, Texas and was completed in the summer of 2013. I interned in the Promotions and Events Department full-time for ten weeks. My main responsibility was managing teen volunteers. I also participated in other aspects of promotions and events, including membership processing, taking promotional photographs of the museum, assisting in event planning, and giving tours.
Forward Thinking Strategies: Envisioning a Collaborative and Hybrid Library at Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino
(2023-05-22) Gallegos, Katrina; Hafertepe, Kenneth; Museum Studies; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies
During the summer and fall of 2022, I was a Graduate Latino Museum Studies Fellow (LMSP) with Smithsonian Institution’s (SI) National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) and Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA). I was tasked with conducting a deep dive exploration about how SLA and NMAL can create a hybrid Research Center Library in the nation’s newest and yet to be opened museum. Through a series of stakeholder interviews, a targeted literature review, and external environmental scans I assembled a written report of findings and recommendations and created a robust database visualization. This report and dataset were made in service of NMAL and SLA leadership and help them visualize a successful research services model for NMAL. The values of sustained collaboration and community-building guided this exploration with the intent to reveal the needs of both internal and external community stakeholders.
From Frida Kahlo to Lady Gaga – an eclectic summer at the Dallas Museum of Art.
(2019-02-01) Hofbauer, Abigail F.; Holcomb, Julie.; Museum Studies.; Baylor University. College of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Museum Studies.
This internship presentation summarizes an experience as the Center for Creative Connections Intern at the Dallas Museum of Art during Summer 2017. During this internship, an evaluation was done on the Pop-up Art Spot volunteers and visitors. It provided a chance to survey visitors, observe volunteers, and gather data revolving around the Pop-up Art Spot outside the Keir Collection exhibit in the Dallas Museum of Art. The main goals of this project were: to learn what activities are most engaging to visitors and had the highest participation, to learn about visitors who access and interact with the Pop-up Art Spot, to see if visitors learn anything new from the activities provided, and to obtain volunteer feedback. Through a series of indicators and benchmarks, this data was compiled into a report that informed changes to future Pop-up Art Spot activities.
From Practice to Performance
(2023-05-22) Penatzer, Jeffrey; Hafertepe, Kenneth; Museum Studies; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies
This is the documentation of the summer internship of Jeffrey Penatzer at the Pearce Civil War Museum and Western Art Gallery in Corsicana TX. While the primary duties revolve around creating a social media plan, the small size of the museum allows for experience in almost all aspects of the museum.
A heroine's quest : or how I became an archivist's assistant.
(2017) Johnson, Valencia L.; Hafertepe, Kenneth, 1955-; Museum Studies; Baylor University.; College of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Museum Studies.
In the summer of 2016, I worked as the Project Assistant on the William R. White Papers at Baylor University’s Texas Collection and University Archive. I worked 40 hours a week preserving and processing the collection while supervising an undergraduate worker. I also spent one day a week working at the Reading Room Service Desk. During my time at the Texas Collection, I was able to process and arrange the collection into its current state of over 200 document boxes, author a finding aid, and help assist patrons when necessary.
Honor thy music : my experience at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
(2014-01-28) Edwards, Elizabeth, 1986-; Smith, Gary Neil.; Museum Studies.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.
Completing a museum internship is an excellent way for a graduate student to receive hands-on experience in the field and to gain understanding about the realities of museum work while completing a post-graduate degree. In this paper, I relate the experiences I had during my graduate internship at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN. The experience was an overwhelmingly positive one which taught me a great deal, but along the way I also learned lessons that I believe will stand me in good stead as I pursue a career in museums.
Jaunts into the haunted basement.
(2019-02-01) Gibson, Raquel.; Holcomb, Julie.; Museum Studies.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.
During the summer of 2014 for ten weeks I interned at the Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum. My internship focus was working in collections specifically the museum’s archeology artifacts, which consisted mostly of Native American and geological items. The majority of work completed was in the form of an in depth inventory and updating the collection cataloging system Re:discovery. Other project included assisting in identifying NAGPRA items and helping to create a new exhibit. This PowerPoint will briefly review the experiences and the results of the work I accomplished.
Master's internship : final thoughts and reflection.
(2013-09-24) Wheat, Megan Rose.; Caston, Ellie.; Museum Studies.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.
My internship was completed during the summer of 2012 at the Mayborn Museum Complex, a part of Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. I worked full-time for ten weeks as a member of the Promotions and Events Department. My main responsibilities included assisting the Assistant Coordinator of Volunteers with managing the volunteers as well as participating in planning for events and learning about how the Mayborn maintains its social media, membership program, and changing exhibits.
My Victorian adventure : transcribing 19th century letters at the Armstrong Browning Library.
(2019-02-01) Mackenzie, Katherine A., 1993-; Hafertepe, Kenneth, 1955-; Museum Studies.; Baylor University. College of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Museum Studies.
In the summer of 2017, I completed an internship at the Armstrong Browning Library. My main project during my internship was to help with the Armstrong Browning Library's Victorian Letters Digitization Project. I was tasked with transcribing Victorian letters and preparing them for digitization so that they can be added to an online exhibit in the near future. This online exhibit is an exciting project, which will allow more people to have access to the Armstrong Browning Library's 19th century collection. Throughout my internship, I enjoyed learning the transcription process, the process of preparing letters for digitization, writing blogs, and gathering valuable cultural and historical knowledge about the Victorian era.
Pepper-Up: A Summer at the Dr Pepper Museum
(2023-05-22) Liesch, Melissa; Holcomb, Julie; Museum Studies; Baylor University.; Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies
In the summer of 2022, I interned at the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute in Waco, Texas. It was a split internship where I spent the first half of my summer with the Collections Department before transferring to the Exhibits Department. I participated in the accessioning, deaccessioning, and cataloging of a donation from the Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) – Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS). I documented newspapers, coupons, and ads as well as other fun objects. I also worked on two separate exhibits, mainly research and writing. This report explores the projects undertaken at the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute.

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