Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify
potential investigators for a project to be funded by the National Park Service (NPS) and coordinated
by Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (CARL). The project involves the development and
production of a special history study that uses research and analysis to document Carl and Lillian
Sandburg’s views on and relationships with African Americans and the struggle for civil rights. These
resources will enable CARL to develop interpretive and educational programs that expand
understanding of the Sandburgs and connect visitors with African American history and culture.
This project requires a principal investigator(s) with a deep knowledge of American history and
literature, with a focus on the African American experience and civil rights. prior experience
researching, writing, and producing government reports, especially as related to NPS interpretive
histories, historic contexts, or theme studies is preferred but not required. Demonstrated past
performance on other research projects will be considered.
Deadline: 15 May 2024, 5:00pm ET
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Application and Details