Photo courtesy of Schneps Media Staff (https://antonmediagroup.com/bl...).
In June 2024, the Roslyn Landmark Society launched an exciting new partnership with Blank Slate Media (recently acquired by Schneps Media). The "Young Historians" program is designed to engage students in the exploration and documentation of local history through the art of writing.
Through this collaboration, short articles highlighting Roslyn's history that are researched and written by student interns will be published simultaneously on the Roslyn Landmark Society’s website and social media channels, in the Roslyn News Times and other Schneps Media publications, and on theisland360.com.
The primary objective of “Young Historians” is to encourage and support young talent by providing students with real-world publishing experience and fostering a love for history. By actively involving students in research, writing, and documentation of Roslyn’s legacy, this program encourages a deeper appreciation of our shared local heritage. Additionally, “Young Historians” provides students with valuable skills and experiences that can give them a competitive edge in the college application process and professional job market.
Sophia Lian, one of the Roslyn Landmark Society's 2024 Gardiner Young Scholars, is serving as our inaugural “Young Historian” in this new collaboration. You can view her first two local history articles published in the Roslyn Times by clicking on the links below:
"The history, charm, and intrigue of Roslyn Harbor’s Maynoll Estate": https://theisland360.com/rosly...
"World-class cardiac care: A short history of Elderfields and St. Francis Hospital in Flower Hill": https://theisland360.com/great...
Special thanks to Steve Blank of Blank Slate Media (now part of Schneps Media) for participating in this project, the Bryant Library’s Local History Collection for providing research assistance and historic images, and the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation and the Gardiner Young Scholars Program.
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