Published December 14, 2023
CAPTION:The first cohort of history program interns recently gave talks about their work during
an evening event at Layton Castle in Monroe. Pictured L-R: Dylan Key, ULM History Program Coordinator Dr. Jeffrey Anderson, Sarah “Song” Johnson,
Hayden DeRouen.
MONROE, LA – On November 30, 2023, the first cohort of interns from ULM’s History Program spoke
about their experiences working with Chennault Aviation and Military Museum, Precious
Legacies Museum and Archive, and Layton Castle Archive. The cohort of interns includes
Sarah “Song” Johnson, Dylan Key, and Hayden DeRouen.
During an evening event at Layton Castle, each intern gave a short talk on their activities
and what they learned from them. The audience included representatives of ULM, Louisiana
Delta Community College, the Northeast Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society,
and local museums and archives.
“The involvement of these history students in research at local historical institutions
is an exciting start to the internship program offered by the ULM History Program,”
said Dr. Ruth Smith, Director of the School of Humanities at ULM. “It shows one of
the many career paths open to our history graduates and represents an important connection
between ULM and the community,” added Smith.
Pamela Parsons Dupuy is the co-owner of Layton Castle in Monroe. “Working as an intern
for a local museum or historical organization means you get to be behind the scenes
and often work with primary materials that most people never have access to,” said
Dupuy. “Additionally, you have the opportunity to meet people who may help you further
your career. Interning is a powerful way to explore your interests in a real-life
situation and contribute to your community. Any future employer will pay attention
to this internship work because it shows real-life experience,” she added.
