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I am a Historic Preservation and Archival professional who builds bridges between design, archival research, and documentation. Since 2016 I have served as a Historical Research Analyst with ERIS, compiling historical background information for clients using aerial photography, city directories, and microfilm, and digitizing archival records for in-house use. My career spans Preservation Maryland, the Baltimore Museum of Industry, public planning agencies, and multiple archival projects. I enjoy organizing scattered records into accessible systems, producing digital archives and photographs, and applying design thinking to preservation and education efforts to engage communities around historic places.…I am a Historic Preservation and Archival professional who builds bridges between design, archival research, and documentation. Since 2016 I have served as a Historical Research Analyst with ERIS, compiling historical background information for clients using aerial photography, city directories, and microfilm, and digitizing archival records for in-house use. My career spans Preservation Maryland, the Baltimore Museum of Industry, public planning agencies, and multiple archival projects. I enjoy organizing scattered records into accessible systems, producing digital archives and photographs, and applying design thinking to preservation and education efforts to engage communities around historic places.

Kurt Langenfelder Waters

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I am a Historic Preservation and Archival professional who builds bridges between design, archival research, and documentation. Since 2016 I have served as a Historical Research Analyst with ERIS, compiling historical background information for clients using aerial photography, city directories, and microfilm, and digitizing archival records for in-house use. My career spans Preservation Maryland, the Baltimore Museum of Industry, public planning agencies, and multiple archival projects. I enjoy organizing scattered records into accessible systems, producing digital archives and photographs, and applying design thinking to preservation and education efforts to engage communities around historic places.…I am a Historic Preservation and Archival professional who builds bridges between design, archival research, and documentation. Since 2016 I have served as a Historical Research Analyst with ERIS, compiling historical background information for clients using aerial photography, city directories, and microfilm, and digitizing archival records for in-house use. My career spans Preservation Maryland, the Baltimore Museum of Industry, public planning agencies, and multiple archival projects. I enjoy organizing scattered records into accessible systems, producing digital archives and photographs, and applying design thinking to preservation and education efforts to engage communities around historic places.

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I am a Historic Preservation and Archival professional who builds bridges between design, archival research, and documentation. Since 2016 I have served as a Historical Research Analyst with ERIS, compiling historical background information for clients using aerial photography, city directories, and microfilm, and digitizing archival records for in-house use.

My career spans Preservation Maryland, the Baltimore Museum of Industry, public planning agencies, and multiple archival projects. I enjoy organizing scattered records into accessible systems, producing digital archives and photographs, and applying design thinking to preservation and education efforts to engage communities around historic places.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Historical and Political Archival Intern at The Sheridan Group

January 1, 2016 - Present

Organized company archival files and break down into groups; organized into a numeric system by date and make easily accessible.

Legacy Business Project Intern at Preservation Maryland

January 1, 2016 - Present

Researched the Chesapeake Restaurant (Now Penn & Quill) and library collections for newspaper articles, old photographs, building background history, and old menus.

Architectural Drawing Inventory Processor at Personal Collection

January 1, 2016 - Present

Inventoried old architectural drawings and cataloged what are now historic buildings into Excel spreadsheets; organized material from Jonathan Hyde’s father's architectural company.

Historical Research Analyst at ERIS (Environmental Risk Information Services)

January 1, 2016 - Present

Conducts professional historical research for clients and compiles historical background information into reports using old aerial photography, historic city directories, and microfilm; digitizes archival records for in-house use.

HOPE (Hands-On Preservation Experience) Crew Intern at Civic Works

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Assisted HOPE Crew leader with porch restoration at Hampton National Historic Park farmhouse; experienced priming/painting, puttying, sanding, and scraping paint.

Archival Technician and Collections Department Assistant at Baltimore Museum of Industry

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

Responded to research and duplication requests; searched records, found aids, indexes; retrieved and re-filed archival records; supervised researchers; performed digitization of photographs, documents, and audiovisual material; organized and relocated archival files and catalogues; photographed museum events; organized library books in PastPerfect.

Historic Preservation Library Archivist & Project Assistant at EHT TRACERIES, INC.

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Developed and implemented a new physical and digital system of organization for library books and files; created a digital archive of historic photographs.

Architectural Photographer Volunteer at Baltimore Heritage

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Photographed historic Baltimore City architecture in Downtown and Fell’s Point; provided photographic documentation of current/updated records in addition to older photo archives.

Architectural Archive and Documentation Intern at Baltimore City Department of Planning, Commission for Historical & Architectural Preservation (CHAP) Division

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013

Updated information on Baltimore firehouse archive files; conducted site visits to survey firehouses to determine rehabilitation needs and condition assessment.

Historic Preservation Design Intern at Mount Clare Museum House

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012

Designed and proposed a historic horse stable rooftop structure for the museum; pitched idea to the Maryland Historical Trust; conducted field research, property history & previous proposals, developed a scale model, documentation, and architectural drawings.

Volunteer and Board Member at Baltimore City Fire Department Box 414 Association Mobile Canteen Wagon Service

January 1, 2008 - Present

Volunteer service supporting community events and operations.