Edward W. Pell Archives Fellow, Fort Ticonderoga, (Ticonderoga, NY)
Posted November 13, 2026
Description
Fort Ticonderoga seeks an Archives Fellow to assist with cataloging and documenting the rare book collection. The rare book collection, begun by the museum founders in the early 20th century and expanded by subsequent museum staff, contains over 3,000 books. The books, dating mostly from the 18th through early 20th centuries with some earlier volumes, include manuals, theoretical treatises on the art of war, histories, biographies, speeches, historical fiction, travel guides, primary source compilations, and other genres. They cover many aspects of 18th-century history and North American and European military theory and practice. The 2027 Edward W. Pell Archives Fellow will work with collections staff to photograph and catalog roughly 200 books, expanding existing records. The records created during this project will be added to the online collections database as a part of our ongoing effort to share and make accessible Ticonderoga’s collections. This project forms one part of a larger cataloging initiative and will involve working closely with other members of the cataloging team. The fellow will also produce content for social media posts as part of the department’s commitment to sharing the process of documenting, preserving, and making accessible Ticonderoga’s collections.
Responsibilities
The Edward W. Pell Archives Fellow will:
- Work with collections staff to catalog 200 books in the PastPerfect collections management database so they are accessible to staff and researchers
- Work with the collections staff to take multiple high-quality photographs of each object
- Rehouse the collections as needed
- Work on other departmental initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
- The Archives Fellow must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A Bachelor’s degree in History, Art History, Museum Studies, Library/Information Science, Material Culture, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field required.
- A demonstrated experience working with archive, library, or museum collections required.
- Must have practical knowledge of object handling and research.
- Previous experience working with collections management databases desired. Attention to detail, neat work, and creative problem-solving skills a must.
- Demonstrated proficiency in digital photography and Adobe Lightroom Classic experience a plus.
Hours and Compensation
The fellowship runs from June 7 – August 13, 2027. Each graduate fellow will receive a $3,000 stipend plus shared on-site staff housing.
How to Apply
For questions about this position contact KateTardiff, Archivist, at [email protected]. To learn more about Fort Ticonderoga’s Edward W. Pell Graduate Fellowship program, visit https://fortticonderoga.org/
To apply, you will need to upload your cover letter and CV as ONE COMBINED FILE. The file name should be formatted as Last Name_Fellowship_CV. PDFs or word documents are accepted. Additionally, please submit an example of a museum/archive/library/collections/archaeology project (the candidate may interpret this as they choose) that showcases skills you think are relevant to this position. Pieces may include photographs of storage mounts, label copy from an exhibition, a cataloging project, a digitization project, a video, or other digital media.
Applications are due January 18, 2027, by 11:59 pm. Finalists for each fellowship will be interviewed via Zoom by the selection panel during late January and early February 2027. Final decisions will be announced by March 1, 2027.