PHIST major Korin Judge spent her last semester at Stevenson University in SU’s Archives with history professor, Dr. Johnston. From January until April of 2011, Korin spent her time interpreting the History of Stevenson University and the surrounding Greenspring Valley area. Korin took part in editing audio files for the Stevenson Story*, compiled an inventory of objects in the Archives, entered data into PastPerfect**, and processed acquisition forms****. By editing audio files, Korin developed an appreciation for the art of story telling. Korin admits that during everyday conversations she now finds herself scrutinizing the way people speak because of her editing work. For Korin, her experience in the archives reinforced that she does not want to work in an archival setting. Korin learned that she would rather do field work or be involved with a career where she can interact with people on a regular basis. Korin also learned how to prioritize in a professional situation. Korin encourages organized, detail oriented, majors with type-A personalities to do their internship at the SU archives. Korin also left the majors with departing word of advice: “Don’t just take history at face value, ask questions.”
*An oral history project sponsored by the university to document interviews with Stevenson/Villa Julie alumni
**A computer program used to store data on objects; usually used in a museum or archival setting
***A process that transfers ownership of donated objects to the SU Archives
