Presenting research of the extent that was done for this course was something I had not had the pleasure of doing prior to last week. It could not have gone any better. The one thing was that my family could not be there to see it, but observing only one person brought acquaintances made me feel better about that. I just wish the recording had worked the way I intended. All that remains at this point is making my revisions and introducing the backdrop. I trust Dr. Lowe enough that the revisions she suggested two weeks ago will be enough to complete the project. I also trust that enough research exists, especially on sites such as Philly GeoHistory, to pinpoint the research I need for my backdrop.
It is hard to believe that the end is almost near for this class and for college as a whole. The twists and turns that this project took me on were something I did not anticipate. When I thought of this project one year ago, I had no idea what to expect. I thought that I would just do Monument Cemetery’s story, but I knew that was not the only location in Philadelphia to experience such issues. Special Collections visits were one of my favorite parts of this project. I got to know the staff well, and it was one of my favorite spots to complete my work this semester. I hope it can be of use sometime in the future depending on my career. As I have seen peers present research, I am leaning towards seeking to have this work published in some type of way. That goal may not come quickly on account of Paley Library’s closure this summer. This is my intent regardless of my future endeavors. I would like to conclude this last entry with a thank you for a few people. First, I would like to thank those who reviewed my paper in our class. Your insight was vital towards collecting my thoughts enough to complete the paper. Next I would like to thank those outside of the course, namely family members, other professors, and other students for their encouragement. Lastly I would like to thank Dr. Lowe. There are not enough kind words to say about our professor. When Dr. Bryant Simon suggested I take her last semester, I thought it to be sincere. I never would have imagined the benefits would be this great. It is so fitting that I found my favorite college professor in my last semester, especially for this class. Thank you for being my greatest resource and a source of inspiration for all of us, including your help in obtaining a Diamond Award this semester. Your kindness and appreciation will not soon be forgotten. It has been a pleasure being in this course. I wish everyone the best of luck in your future endeavors.