Summer 2007 Fellow: Ben Eppler
Summer 2007 Fellow email: eppler@stanford.edu
Faculty Mentor: n/a
Faculty Mentor email: n/a
Office Description:
The Center for Legislative Archives, part of the National Archives, documents and preserves the records and history of the Legislative Branch. The Center uses these documents to promote a better understanding of the Legislative Branch and the history of American government in general.
Office Website: http://www.archives.gov/legislative/
Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:
Recent fellows have worked on research concerning the Fourteenth Amendment and the impeachment of Andrew Johnson and have also integrated newspaper articles, political cartoons, petitions and other historical documents to contribute towards various education texts.
Desired Personal Qualities:
- A desire to learn about research
- Good work ethic
- General enthusiasm
Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:
- A good background in history
- Ability to perform research thoroughly and efficiently
- Comfort speaking and presenting work
- Strong writing and analytical skills
Main Fellowship Disciplines:
- Public Policy
- History
- Communication
Languages:
All work done in English