GSRA Position F09-01
Education of Freed Slaves and the Building of Public Schools on the Sea Islands, South Carolina, 1861-1878
Faculty Name: Guluma Gemeda
Department: Africana Studies
Campus Address: 346 French Hall
Email: ggemeda@umflint.edu
Phone: 8107623353
Project Description: The project, currently funded by the Office of Research, aims to collect archival and field data to understand the educational opportunities available to African Americans on the Sea Islands, South Carolina, during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The archival documents and interviews collected by principal and two co-investigators will be analyzed used for publications.
Semesters Desired: Fall 2009; Winter 2010
GSRA Position Description: GSRA is needed to organize the archival data collected by principal and co-investigators. The graduate research assistant will also transcribe interviews and perform necessary clerical duties. The student assistant will have hands-on experience doing primary research while working with faculty investigators.
Specific Day/Time Requirements: The work schedule is flexible. But the student may be needed for 4-5 hours,3 or 4 days a week.
Special Requirements: Familiarity with African American history or literature. Africana Studies background is preferable.
Graduate Students in These Programs May Apply: Position has candidate in mind