Fall 2022 brings a new group of interns to the Jacob Leisler Institute. We are excited to welcome SUNY-Paltz students Carolyn Weinstein, who is pursuing degrees in history, geography, and political science, and Jake Casale, who is pursuing degrees in history and education. Michael Feeney, Packer Collegiate Institute senior, has agreed to continue volunteering during the Fall semester. It looks like we have a good team to begin the 2022–2023 academic year. …
Dylan Jenks, Administrative Assistant
The Jacob Leisler Institute welcomes Dylan Jenks as our new administrative assistant. Mr. Jenks holds a BA in Political Science from Northeastern University, Boston. He recently moved to Hudson, New York. He is a highly motivated and outgoing individual with a mind for business finance and a curiosity that drives analytical expertise. His diverse professional and educational experience across industries includes advertising, investor relations, and software development. We are delighted to have …
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Spring Intern Riley Neubauer
The Jacob Leisler Institute is delighted to introduce summer intern Riley Neubauer. Ms. Neubauer is a student in the National Institute of American History and Democracy (NIAHD) program at William and Mary College in Williamsburg, Virginia. Fortunately for us, she is able to work on site in Hudson for credit during the summer months. She is currently pulling together documents on Leisler's "Turkish" captivity in 1677-1678. …
2022 Ruth Piwonka Scholarship Award Winner Olivia Dumont
The Jacob Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History (Hudson, NY), is pleased to announce it has selected Olivia Dumont, a graduating senior from Ichabod Crane High School, Kinderhook, as the 2022 recipient of the Ruth Piwonka Scholarship. Olivia demonstrated both passion and dedication to the study of history through her submitted essay which was supported by a strong letter of recommendation and an outstanding high school transcript. Given the strength of her application, the …
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Katherine Weinberger, 2022 Spring Intern
Jericho, New York, High School student Katherine Weinberger is volunteering as a Leisler Institute intern this Spring. She is conducting research in Nassau County, Long Island, archives for additional Jacob Leisler related materials …
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Michael Feeney, Spring Intern 2022
The Jacob Leisler Institute introduces Spring 2022 student intern Michael Feeney. Mr. Feeney is a student at Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn. He is working remotely from Manhattan while conducting research for the Institute in New York City archives. …