Claire Paley
Durham,NH
Summary
History student with research interests in Civil War history, psychiatry and gender, and American slavery. Skilled in conducting detailed research projects, analyzing historical records, and working with both digital and physical archives. Experienced in handling sensitive documents, ensuring data privacy, and managing archival collections for digitization and preservation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
New Hampshire Hospital
Concord , New Hampshire
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted an extensive review of historical annual reports to assist in the hospital's digitization project.
- Collaborated with the hospital's records management team to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Analyzed patient records, identifying and marking confidential information to maintain patient privacy in accordance with legal standards.
Undergraduate Research Fellow
University Of New Hampshire
Durham, New Hampshire
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted independent research on the treatment and narratives of women diagnosed with mental illness in mid-19th century America.
- Analyzed primary sources, including asylum records, medical journals, and personal accounts, to explore gender dynamics in psychiatric treatment.
- Presented research findings in a formal paper, utilizing interdisciplinary approaches from history, gender studies, and psychiatry.
Archival Intern
U.S.S. Albacore
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Researched and recorded the origins, provenance, and historical significance of 50 archival materials.
- Evaluated 150 records for accuracy, value, and status of preservation.
- Streamlined usage by creating organizational systems for newly digitized records and documents.
- Developed classification systems to facilitate public access to archived materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05-2025
Skills
- Database Management
- Archive management
- Records Organization
- PastPerfect Software
- Undergraduate research
Accomplishments
- Achieved Dean's Highest Honors for 2024, 2023, and 2022 academic years.
- Member of Phi Alpha Theta since 2022.
- UNH Transfer Excellence Scholarship Recipient 2022
- Student of UNH Hamel Scholars and Honors College
- Expected to graduate with departmental, interdisciplinary, and university honors.
Timeline
Research Assistant
New Hampshire Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Research Fellow
University Of New Hampshire
06.2024 - 08.2024
Archival Intern
U.S.S. Albacore
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of New Hampshire
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