CNN PRODUCER NOTE     cerridwen83 works for two separate historical societies in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She works part-time as a archivist in order to gain more experience so she can enter graduate school where she can study to become a full-time historical archivist. She says she knew she would have to work part-time in this field in order to gain experience. 'History jobs are incredibly hard to break into,' she said. 'At the end of the year, I will have to leave my employment with one of the historical societies,' she said. 'I believe this is directly related to the economy. Instead of donating money to local historical institutions, people are holding on to their money just in case they lose their jobs.' The museum she works for does not generate income and so there is no way for the museum to pay her for her work. But she says she will continue to volunteer there for the experience.

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