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Student Internship Program: History and Archives Management

About the Internship Program

The Byrd Center has a long tradition of providing students and volunteers with the opportunity to work with the center's Archives, gaining valuable, hands-on experience in the archives and public history fields.

Our Internship Program will be offered in one of two formats: in-person processing work in the Byrd Center collections  or a fully-virtual internship experience based on primary source research and creation of blogs or virtual exhibit projects. The format of the internship will be determined in part by Shepherd University's policy for the summer term, but students may consult with Byrd Center staff if they are uncomfortable working on-site. 

By the completion of their internship at the center, students gain practical experience in archival processing, reference services, and archival research. Many of our past interns have gone on to graduate programs in history (traditional and public), archives, museum studies, and library science.

The Byrd Center's internship program satisfies the requirements of HPPH 450. Upon successful completion, students may receive 3 credit hours for completing 400 hours at the center. Speak with your academic adviser if you are interested in applying to the Byrd Center's internship program. 

The internship program is funded by the Friends of the Byrd Center and private donations.
If you're interested in an internship, please reach out to archivist Melanie Garvey.

Current Intern Team

  • Elizabeth (Betsy) Cushwa
  • Eve Garretson
  • Dei’Ja ​Taylor-Mallory 
  • Tabatha Delphi
  • Molly Kaltenbaugh
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Major: History
Minor: Appalachian Studies
Class of 2027
Activities: Tri Sigma Sorority
Awards: West Virginia Golden Horseshoe
Hobbies: Running, Reading, & Public History

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Major: History
Concentration: Public History
Class of 2026
Interested in Battlefield History 

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PO Box 5000
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Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876 - 5701

Our Mission:

The Byrd Center advances representative democracy by promoting a better understanding of the United States Congress and the Constitution through programs and research that engage citizens.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Latest News
    • Leadership
    • Our Partners
    • Parking and Directions
    • News Archives
  • Civic Engagement and Education
    • Fellowship Program
    • Internship Program
    • Educational Resources
    • WV Civics Coalition
    • Make a Voting Plan
  • Research
    • Congressional Collections >
      • Robert C. Byrd Congressional Papers
      • Harley O. Staggers, Sr. Congressional Papers
      • Harley O. Staggers, Jr. Congressional Papers
      • Alan B. Mollohan Congressional Papers
    • Other Collections >
      • Scot Faulkner CAO Papers
      • Raymond Smock House Historian Papers
    • Digital Collections
    • Byrd's-Eye View
    • Plan a Visit to the Archives
    • Collecting Policy
    • Oral History Project
    • Share Your Story!
    • Blog
  • Events
    • Constitution Day
    • Past Events >
      • Kate Masur 10/8
      • Nancy Spannaus 11/20
      • Tom Barkin 10/24
      • Constitution Day 2024 9/18
      • Mountain Music at the Mill 8/24
      • The Fiddlin' Bobby Byrd, Mountain Musician with Adam Booth 5/9
      • Beto O'Rourke 3/3&4
      • An Evening of WV Stories with Adam Booth 2/22
      • Niagara Movement Film 2/8
      • Voices of the Community Series 2023
      • Summer Fundraiser 2023
      • Constitution Day 2023
      • The Arc of Power
      • Forum on Pollution
      • Formidable - author event
      • Constitution Day 2022
  • Support Us
    • Friends of the Byrd Center
    • Name a Seat
  • Reservations
  • Login