The Samuel Proctor Oral History Program at the University of Florida offers semester-long academic internships, available to graduate and undergraduate students for 3 credit hours, which serve as an introduction to the field of oral history.
Intern duties include learning oral history methodology and field research techniques, including conducting, transcribing, and audit-editing interviews.
In addition to this core structure, internships are tailored to the strengths of our students: are you interested in event planning? Public relations? Audio and film editing? We have the resources and opportunities to help you.
Course Goals
Each semester, SPOHP seeks motivated students to help to reach program goals. The internship is designed to provide students with an introduction to the field of oral history, as well as hands-on experience in the areas of research, interviewing, processing, technology, and educational outreach. Each semester, interns accomplish several main goals:
- Build foundational knowledge of oral history methodology and research use
- Work on oral history interview processing
- Conduct an original oral history interview
- Develop a podcast for the UFDC and iTunes broadcast
- Contribute to the class group video project
Internship News, Projects, and Collection Development
- UF students get immersed in the history of civil rights
“UF students get immersed in the history of civil rights,” The Gainesville Sun, by Jeff Schweers, March 10, 2014. In preparation for the upcoming public history program, ... - Congratulations to Emily Nyren, SPOHP’s Volunteer of the Quarter for Spring 2014!
Emily Nyren, an intern alumni from Spring 2013, has volunteered for the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program through summer and fall 2013, and now in ... - “Trouble the Water” Film Screening & Symposium New in SPOHP’s Public Programs Archive
Intern alumni and volunteer Emily Nyren covered the Jan. 15 “Trouble the Water” public event. Read more "“Trouble the Water” Film Screening & Symposium New in ... - January 15, 2014, “Trouble the Water” Film Screening & Symposium
January 15, 2014, “Trouble the Water” Film Screening & Symposium By Emily Nyren, Intern Alumni and Volunteer On January 15, 2014, SPOHP hosted renowned documentary filmmaker Tia Lessin ... - SPOHP Internship Application for Spring 2014 Now Available!
The internship application for Spring 2014 is now available online! SPOHP’s semester-long academic internship is open to all interested students. Applications are due December 1, 2013. Read ...
For additional information, contact SPOHP, call the offices at (352) 392-7168, and connect with us online today.