Organization Name |
Friends of the Richmond Archives |
Job Title |
Archives Intern (YCW) |
Job Type |
Full Time (Contract) |
Location |
Richmond, BC |
Posting Date |
04/23/2024 |
Application Deadline |
05/24/2024 |
Job Start Date (Expected): |
September 3, 2024 |
Compensation |
$26.00 / 35 hours |
Target Audience |
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Job Category |
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Job Description |
The Friends of the Richmond Archives are looking for an Archives Intern to join the City of Richmond Archives team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, professional, positive and organized individual to work in an established municipal archives. The City of Richmond Archives holds over 1 kilometre of textual records, 170,000 photographs, 20,000 maps and plans, and over 500 sound and moving image recordings. In addition, the Archives maintains a small reference library and collections of subject and biographical reference files.
Project Summary: (1) History of Horse Racing in Richmond – Photograph Exhibit. (2) Harada Family fonds Steveston, at the southern end of the City of Richmond, has been home to a large and active Japanese Canadian community since the 1880s. The Harada family has deep roots in Richmond, and specifically Steveston and surrounding area, dating back to 1908 when Eikichi Harada emigrated from Japan. Eikichi was born on 18 May 1892 in Ibusuke on the island of Kyushu. Eikichi was a fisherman. In 2023, Eikichi’s granddaughter and family donated 13 photo albums consisting of approximately 1,200 photographs and 100 negatives (dates 1900-1970). Documenting multiple generations of the Harada extended family, their friends and work mates, this photographic record pays tribute to an entire community’s strength and resilience. Researchers for generations to come will benefit from this important donation. The task will involve the arrangement, description, (possibly some) digitization, preservation measures, and publication of the Harada family photographs. The Archives Intern will work directly with the donor to help with identification and description of the photographs. Working with an Archives donor will present a unique opportunity for the Archives Intern. Responsibilities: Skills Required: Working Conditions: Qualifications Required: |
Please include the public link to your posting if available |
https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Opportunity/ProjectDetails?projectId=20107&showBackToSearch=true |
Application Process |
Please send cover letter and resume to: Dovelle Buie, Archivist, City of Richmond Archives E-mail: dbuie@richmond.ca |
Any other important information? |
No phone inquiries, please. Only short-listed applicants will be notified. The Friends of the Richmond Archives Society is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all individuals who meet the Job Posting and Young Canada Works Qualifications to apply. |
Archives Intern (YCW)
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