The PATH Program: Preserving Archives of Texas Heritage (PATH) is a collaborative initiative designed to build stewardship in cultural resource work while enhancing accessibility to archival and museum collections. This joint effort is carried out in partnership between the University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) through the Libraries’ Community Engaged Digital Scholarship Hub (CEDISH), the Texas Heritage Project at American Indians of Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions (AIT-SCM), and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (SAAN), part of the National Park Service.
Launched in Spring 2025, this program trains student interns in archival processing, digital preservation, GIS mapping, and community-driven public engagement through hands-on experience and cohort-based learning. These efforts will broaden access to resources such as historic maps, documents, and records for the San Antonio and South Texas Community.
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UNDERGRADUATE and STUDENTS: Up to two students will be selected for the Summer 2026 internship positions working closely with San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. New applications are open for Summer 2026 and will close April 27th. Selected interns will assist with processing oversized archival materials, including maps and other large format documents. Interns will also develop a public history digital humanities project based on archival collections. Possible projects may include a short article, a temporary digital exhibit, or a StoryMap designed to share the park’s history and resources with a broader public audience.
Both positions require a firm commitment of 30 hours each per week ($3,000 each), for the 10 week duration starting 1st week of June.