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June 29, 2023

Fall 2023 Internships

Although the summer just began, we’re already gearing up for the next semester! For Fall 2023, we’re offering four unique internship opportunities. These competitive, stipend-paid, semester-long internships are designed especially for students. Reference Internship Work with our Reference team to help answer research questions from the public! This in-office internship works directly with our Reference & Access Program Manager. You’ll
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June 13, 2023

Meet the Summer 2023 Interns

Summer has arrived, and at the Utah State Archives, we’re excited to welcome a new cohort of talented interns! Learn more about them, and the exciting projects they will be undertaking this summer, below: Sara Riley is currently in the Master in Library and Information Science program at the University of Maryland, with an emphasis in archival and digital curation.
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May 1, 2023

Coal Correspondence: Inspector Gomer Thomas and the 1900 Scofield Mine Disaster

This blog post was written by Jack Tingey, a 2023 Intern at the Utah State Archives and Records Service. Jack graduated from BYU with a BA in history and an emphasis on 19th century American history. On May 1, 1900, International Workers Day, Utah State Coal Mine Inspector Gomer Thomas searched through the wreckage of the Winter Quarters No. 4 Mine,
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March 31, 2023

Summer 2023 Internships

Applications are now open for summer internships at the Utah State Archives and Records Service! These competitive, stipend-paid, semester-long internships are designed especially for students. Read more about our three internship opportunities: Reference Internship Lester Wire Project Internship Outreach and Advocacy Internship More Information These competitive internships will require an application and interview. Internships last for one semester (between 10
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February 14, 2023

Meet the Spring 2023 Interns

Spring semester has started and we’re excited to be welcoming a new group of interns! After a competitive application and interview process, we look forward to working with Brittany and Macy over the next few months. Learn more about each of them: Brittany Harden is currently working on a Master of Library and Information Science degree at San Jose State
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January 11, 2023

Utah Drought Solutions Under Governor George Clyde, 1957-1965

This blog post was written by Sadie Webster, a fall 2022 intern at the Utah State Archives and Records Services. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Library Science from Emporia State University. Drought is a common plague for the agriculture industry in the dry and torrid West, particularly in a place such as Utah where this industry is
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November 23, 2022

Spring 2023 Internships

Applications are now open for spring semester internships at the Utah State Archives and Records Service! These competitive, stipend-paid, semester-long internships are designed especially for students. Read more about our four internship opportunities: Reference Internship Work with our Reference Team to help answer research questions from the public! This in-person internship works directly with our Reference & Access Program Manager
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September 29, 2022

Utah Paves Way for the Historic Repeal

This blog post was written by Ethan Weinschenk, a summer 2022 intern at the Utah State Archives and Records Services. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University and wishes to start a career as a librarian or an archivist at either a library or a cultural heritage center. One of
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September 6, 2022

The People versus Frank Smiley: Investigating an 1894 Sodomy Crime in Territorial Utah

This blog post was written by Randell Hoffman, a 2022 summer intern at the Utah State Archives and Records Service. They are working on their Master of Archives and Records Administration degree at the San JosĂ© State University School of Information. They focus particularly on community archives and community involvement in archival processes, as well as Utah’s LGBTQIA+ history.  Who
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August 29, 2022

Welcome Fall 2022 Interns!

After over two years of remote internships, we’re thrilled to welcome our Fall 2022 cohort in-person! They kicked off the semester with a tour of the Utah State Archives building, a chance to meet our staff, and time to dive into their projects with their specific advisors. Learn more about the interns: Silver Hinckley recently graduated from BYU-Idaho with her