Rosen House Summer Research Fellowship: Collection and Archives 
Theme: Flora (Bigelow) Dodge Guest (1869–1964) 

Intended for a graduate student, advanced undergraduate, or recent college graduate considering advanced study, the Caramoor Summer Research Fellowship allows for a short-term, sustained period of study at a highly unique historic site, situated in Katonah, New York. Some additional travel to other collections/libraries may be necessary.

The theme of the fellowship in 2026 is the life and correspondence of Flora Bigelow, later known as Mrs. Charles Stewart Dodge and as the Honorable Mrs. Lionel Guest. In 2024 a previously unknown portrait of Flora (Bigelow) Dodge by the artist Amanda Brewster Sewell was discovered in the Rosen House collection, leading to many more questions about this smart and adventurous woman, the mother of Lucie Bigelow (Dodge) Rosen, one of Caramoor’s founders. Raised in an intellectually stimulating home as the daughter of John Bigelow and Jane (Tunis) Bigelow, Flora married young, then sought a divorce in the “Divorce Colony” of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, before remarrying into an aristocratic English family and witnessing the events of the second World War from her home in England. Approximately 200 letters from Flora to her daughter Lucie and other family members survive in the Caramoor archive, many of which have not been previously studied.

This opportunity is well suited to an advanced student with knowledge of and interest in social history, archives, women’s studies, and the history of New York City and London, England, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Strong research and writing skills are an asset for applicants, as is the ability to read manuscript letters. 

Stipend $3,500 (made in installments)

Project outcomes: 

1. Transcription of approximately 200 letters, with data entry in the PastPerfect database.

2. Two social media posts suitable for a general audience (300-500 words each). One post due midway through fellowship period. 

3. A biography of Flora (Bigelow) Dodge Guest (approximately 2,500 words), informed by her letters in the Rosen House archive and additional research. 

4. Short presentation to select staff and Rosen House Committee (September 2026). 
   

Requirements for application: 

• Letter of interest, including reason for application and description of relevant study and/or topics of special interest.  

• Resume or curriculum vitae

• Short writing sample (approximately 300-500 words)  

• Two letters of reference from recent professors and/or relevant work supervisors 
  

Application materials to be sent to personnel@caramoor.org: 

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Top candidates will be invited to interview over Zoom before a final decision is made.   

Deadline for applications: January 16, 2026   

Eligibility: 
Only U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals of the U.S., lawful permanent residents, or aliens authorized to work in the U.S. may apply.  

Long-Distance Applicants: 
Unfortunately, no onsite housing is provided at Caramoor for the duration of the fellowship. If necessary, fellows are encouraged to obtain housing based on local availability. 

Job Description

Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts is seeking candidates for the role of Social Media & Marketing Manager, a full-time, non-exempt position in the Marketing & Communications department with a January 2026 anticipated start date. The Social Media & Marketing Manager is responsible for executing Caramoor’s social media strategy and other key marketing and communications initiatives.

Please submit your cover letter and resume via the link below no later than October 24, 2025. We will only contact candidates who are considered for the role. No phone calls, please.

Social Media & Marketing Manager / $24 – $28 per hour

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