As a Strategic Communications Intern for the State Historical Society of Missouri, I primarily worked on video content creation for our social media platforms: Instagram and Facebook. From working with Mark Twain’s pipe, to the pen that signed in Senate Bill 1 in Missouri- the content I produced helped showcase items within their collections. I helped promote SHSMO’s online digital media presence by creating engaging and educational content that sparked curiosity and nostalgia for the audience. Through this position I was able to grow my technical skills in Adobe Rush, Pro and After Effects. Look below to see a selection of the short-length videos I have made for SHSMO!
Senate Bill 1
In the permanent museum collection, we have the pen Missouri Governor Frederick Gardner used to sign Senate Bill 1, which granted Missouri women the right to vote in presidential elections. This video was posted as a Reel on Election Day 2024.
Thomas Hart Benton Duel
This infamous gun used by Senator Thomas Hart Benton, is one of many guns in the museum collection. This Reel focused on the historical duel where Thomas Hart Benton shot and killed Charles Lucas on Bloody Island in St. Louis.
The ART of Conservation
This Reel was used to promote an exhibit: “The ART of Conservation,” in the art gallery, as well as showcase some of the featured work by artist Charles Schwartz and photographer, Noppadol Paothong in the exhibition.
Dorothy Leake
Dorothy Leake was an accomplished biologist, educator and illustrator. This reel was used to showcase some of Dorothy’s work within the collection as well as show ways patrons can use tools within the research library.