MPF is accepting applications for a summer intern to digitize the photo slides and research documents donated by the late Millard Rogers, Jr.
Rogers was the longest serving president and trustee of MPF, prepared the National Historic Landmark for the Village of Mariemont and wrote the biography of philanthropist Mary Emery, who founded the Village in 1923. Rogers also wrote a book regarding John Nolen, renowned American Planner and Garden City Practitioner, who Mary Emery hired to plan the community of Mariemont.
While conducting research for his books, Rogers photo documented the historic district of Mariemont and the English planned communities from which Nolen drew his inspiration. These photo slides were donated to MPF in 2006 along with several other slides pertaining to events and prominent buildings in Mariemont. Additionally, Rogers’ research that consists of documents pertaining to the history of Mariemont and Mary Emery’s life were also donated.
The focus of this internship is to digitize and accession the Millard Rogers Jr. Collection. The intern will report to MPF’s Archivist, Linda Bartlett. The internship will be for 12 weeks during the Summer of 2025. The intern will work approximately 10 hours a week at a rate of $15.00 an hour. This position is in-office and offers a flexible schedule after the initial training period. The anticipated start date is the week of June 9, 2025.
Key Responsibilities
- Digitize photo slides and paper documents pertaining to the Millard Rogers Jr. Collection using scanners and digitization equipment.
- Accession digitized records into our archival database, Past Perfect.
- Assist Archivist with the re-housing of this collection following best practices for storage and preservation.
- Assist Archivist with data entry and clean up of records in Past Perfect.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Basic understanding of digitization processes and/or working with archival collections; at least 1 year experience preferred.
- Knowledge of or interest in Ohio local history.
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Outstanding time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency in computer skills with a focus on databases and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Applications will begin to be reviewed on May 16th. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to:
Linda Bartlett
Archivist, MPF
[email protected]
Last modified: May 8, 2025
