Students Emily Greco and James Kaeser recently concluded fall semester internships at the Archdiocese of Boston Archives. They shared their reflections about this unique experience in a published interview with The Pilot.
For Greco, who is studying art history and library and information science at Simmons, working at the Archdiocese provides “the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, one of which was developing exhibit materials. I helped design elevator exhibits that highlight the history of Boston's Catholic community. These exhibits focus on themes such as education, community organizations, and religious heritage, giving visitors a glimpse into the culture and history of the area.”
As Kaeser explains, “Through the Simmons University field experience program, I was matched with a local internship that aligned with my professional goals, and that brought me to the Archdiocese of Boston Archives. When I went in to meet the staff, they told me about a project collaborating with Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary (PSJS) to store its papers, publications, and photographs here, and to publish some of them online to share with the seminary community. The project allowed me to learn new skills while contributing to outreach goals the Archive has with local schools and seminaries.”