The Center for Southwest Research at the University of New Mexico is looking for graduate students interested in fellowships for the 2006-07 academic year. The fellowships all involve projects conducted at the Center for Southwest Research in Zimmerman Library and involve specific areas. They are funded by the Center for Regional Studies.
Each of the fellowships is for $15,000 and requires 20 hours of work a week during the fall and spring semesters. The application deadline is June 2, 2006. For applications or more information please contact Donald Burge at (505) 277-4781 or dburge@unm.edu. For more detailed information about the fellowships, go to http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr/fellowships2006.php
Clinton P. Anderson Fellowship
The Clinton P. Anderson Fellowship is awarded to a graduate student enrolled at UNM in a discipline related to the history and culture of the Southwest. The student will assist with reference and public service activities in the Anderson Reading room.
Details about the selection criteria may be found at http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr/fellowships2006.php
Juan & Virginia Chacón Fellowship
The Juan & Virginia Chacón Fellowship is awarded to a graduate student enrolled at UNM for work in the Center for Southwest Research.
The fellow will process the John Ussery Papers, which contain published and unpublished materials relating to renewable energy technology from 1970 through the 1990’s.
Details about the selection criteria may be found at: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr/fellowships2006.php
Beatrice Chauvenet Fellowship
The Beatrice Chauvenet Fellowship is awarded to a graduate student enrolled at UNM studying architecture, archives, historic preservation, public history, museum studies, fine arts or another related discipline.
The fellow will be responsible for processing the collection of Louis G. Hesseldon, a mid-twentieth century Albuquerque architect responsible for designing a number of high-profile local buildings including the Bernalillo Hall of Justice, the Albuquerque Country Club and the original Albuquerque High School.
Details about the selection criteria may be found at: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr/fellowships2006.php
Fray Angelico Chavez Fellowship
The Fray Angelico Chavez Fellowship is awarded to a graduate student enrolled at UNM for work in the Center for Southwest Research.
The fellow will write descriptions of documents in the Archivo General de la Nacion collections pertaining to the Spanish colonial history of New Mexico, Mexico and the Yucatan for digital presentation.
Details about the selection criteria may be found at: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr/fellowships2006.php
John Gaw Meem Fellowship
The John Gaw Meem Fellowship is awarded to a graduate student enrolled at UNM studying architecture, historic preservation, public history, museum studies, fine arts, or another related discipline.
The John Gaw Meem fellow will process the architectural collections, both drawings and records of Frank M. Standhart, and write collection notes to be included in the On Line Archive of New Mexico.
Details about the selection criteria may be found at: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr/fellowships2006.php
George I. Sanchez Fellowship
The George I. Sanchez Fellowship is awarded to a graduate student enrolled at UNM for work on digital projects in the manuscripts unit of the Center for Southwest Research.
The fellow will work on digital projects in the manuscripts unit of the Center for Southwest Research, and will enhance manuscript collection finding aids in the Online Archive of New Mexico.
Details about the selection criteria may be found at: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr/fellowships2006.php
Preservation Fellowship
The Preservation Fellowship is awarded to a graduate student enrolled at UNM who will be trained in preservation and conservation techniques by the Conservation Specialist.
The fellow will work with the Curator of Manuscripts and the CSWR Associate Director to develop a systematic approach to control what materials are being preserved and which await preservation.
Details about the selection criteria may be found at: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr/fellowships2006.php
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