Colgate University, History, Picker Art Gallery

Khaldei Photograph Historical Guide Project

Short-term hire: Colgate University's History Department and its Picker Art Gallery seek someone academically familiar with World War II on the Eastern Front to revise an existing historical annotated guide to the more than 90 photographs by Evgenii Khaldei held by the Picker Gallery. The ideal candidate would have considerable knowledge of the Eastern Front during World War II as well as the conditions prevailing for the publication of these photographs from the front. Expertise in discussing the composition and technical aspects of the photographs a welcome plus.  Hourly remuneration negotiable but envisioned at $25-$35/hour for some 100-150 hours.  Please direct a cover letter and c.v., to kstevens@colgate.edu  Kira Stevens (Prof Emerita, History and Russian-and-Eurasian-Studies) and nwest@colgate.edu Nicholas West (Co-Director of University Museums and Curator of the Picker Art Gallery; Research Affiliate in Art and Art History). These same two individuals would be glad to answer questions or discuss the particulars of the Picker's Khaldei holdings with applicants. A review of application materials will begin during the week of Feb 8, 2021 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.