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Internships: NASA Oral History Program -- Summer 1999 (Johnson Space Center: Houston, TX)

• Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 21:36:53 +0100 (British Summer Time)
• To: sthc-l@library.ucla.edu
• From: Russell A. Johnson <rjohnson@library.ucla.edu>
• Subject: Internships: NASA Oral History Program -- Summer 1999 (Johnson Space Center: Houston, TX)
• Message-ID: SIMEON.9905202153.C@pow-s-cf.library.ucla.edu

Forwarded to STHC-L from H-SCI-MED-TECH.

Has STHC done a session on sci/tech/med oral history programs at a 
recent SAA meeting?  Was this part of the "Pathfinding: Documenting 
Space Exploration" session or another program at last year's meeting in 
Orlando?  If not, is there interest in putting together a program 
proposal for next year's meeting in Denver?  We have an example at UCLA 
(the History of Pain Program/John C. Liebeskind History of Pain 
Collection: 
<http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/biomed/his/pain.htm>) in which 
an oral history project was the lead element in what is proving to be a 
successful documentation strategy.

Russell Johnson


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Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 07:49:22 -0500
From: "Harry M. Marks, H-SCI-MED-TECH" <smt@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Subject: FYI: NASA history summer positions available
Sender: "H-NET List on the History of Science, Medicine, and 
Technology" <H-SCI-MED-TECH@H-NET.MSU.EDU>

"RUSNAK, KEVIN M. (JSC-GA)" <kevin.m.rusnak1@jsc.nasa.gov> writes:


I especially would like to encourage graduate students in the history of
technology to apply for the following positions being offered through our
office:

The NASA Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX) is searching for qualified
individuals to work as paid interns at JSC this summer to do research as
part of its ongoing Oral History Program (OHP). Now in its third year of
funding, the JSC OHP is a NASA initiative created to research and record the
history of human space flight as told through those individuals that made it
happen. Researchers will work with the JSC history office to conduct
background research on key individuals, compile biographical data, and
participate in the interview process.

Anyone with a genuine interest in aerospace history plus a bachelor's degree
(or be nearing completion of one) in history, english, library
science, social studies, space science, or equivalent are welcome. Basic
knowledge of historical research methodology and resources. Excellent
oral and written communication skills are a must. Computer literacy
including the use of Microsoft Office software (MS Word, MS Exchange,
etc.) is also required. U.S. citizenship, be at least 17 years of age and
able to work 40 hours per week.

Note these are summer positions only and we will be selecting from the pool
of applicants within a few weeks.

For more information contact:
Glen E.Swanson, NASA Johnson Space Center, Mail Code GP2, Building 12 Room
267, 2101 NASA Road 1, Houston, TX 77058, 281-483-6924, fax
281-483-3012, e-mail glen.e.swanson1@jsc.nasa.gov.

or myself:
Kevin M. Rusnak
History Office
NASA Johnson Space Center
Mail Stop GP-2, Bldg 12, Rm 273
Houston, TX 77058-3696
(281) 483-5263 phone
(281) 483-9988 fax
krusnak@ems.jsc.nasa.gov
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