CT American Revolution Soldiers Research – Paid Opportunity for Wesleyan Undergraduates
Support provided by The Troy and de Wit Grant Fund for the Study of Guns & Society
Applications have closed for this research position.
Overview:
The Center for the Study of Guns & Society (CSGS) is seeking a motivated student researcher to assist with a historical research project focused on Connecticut soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, including individuals who served on both the Patriot and Loyalist sides. This position is well suited for a history major or a student with coursework in American history, public history, or archival studies.
Position Activities:
- Creating an annotated bibliography of primary and secondary historical sources related to Connecticut soldiers in the American Revolution. Annotations should briefly summarize the source, assess its relevance, and note any limitations or biases.
- Compiling lists of archives, libraries, and repositories that hold relevant materials (such as military records, correspondence, pension files, town records, and personal papers), with brief descriptions of their holdings.
- Researching and writing short narrative accounts of the lives of selected historical figures from Connecticut who lived during and participated in the Revolution, representing both sides of the conflict.
- Assisting in the creation of a curated collection of historical objects and images (such as documents, artifacts, portraits, maps, or material culture), including basic descriptive information and source citations.
Full details on Handshake.
Application Instructions:
Applications have closed for this research position.
Contact Deidre Goodrich at dgoodrich@wesleyan.edu if you have questions.