Social Media Channels and Platforms
The GG Archives utilizes various social media platforms to keep our patrons informed about our collections and share relevant news. Our aim is to reach out to a larger audience while promoting our mission. We invite you to join us and explore the social media channel that interests you the most. Stay updated and connected with us!
Wanted: Social Media Volunteer
We are currently in search of a volunteer who can occasionally create posts about new pages, sections, or activities of the GG Archives. Whether you're an aspiring social media specialist or just looking to lend a hand, this opportunity will provide great experience. Additionally, we are happy to provide a reference if you would like to include your work with us on your resume.
Interested parties please contact our Archivist at [email protected].
GG Archives Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GGArchives/
This page focuses on Ocean Travel and GG Archives announcements.
Since 2000, the Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives or GG Archives has helped genealogists, historians and researchers, worldwide, provide a more complete social and cultural context of their family history, or historical research. Students from the third grade through college have utilized the GG Archives as a primary source in social studies and history classes.
Discover more about what your ancestors experienced in the time they lived by exploring the many collections of the GG Archives. Start exploring the GG Archives today! Enrich your life and your family history.
Our extensive collections of articles, brochures, historical documents, and books represent one of the largest private collections online available free to the public. The GG Archives has earned numerous awards since its founding in 2000 by Paul K. Gjenvick, MAS, its archivist, and curator.
GG Archives Titanic Collection Facebook Page
Our newest page (just created in June 2019 to coinside wiht the launch of our new RMS Titanic section on our website. The Facebook Page is https://www.facebook.com/GGArchivesRMSTitanic/
GG Archives Immigration Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GGArchivesImmigration/
This page of the GG Archives provides insight to our collection of ephemera, books, and documents that deal with the immigration to North America from European ports including immigration stations, voyages in steerage and other related topics.
GG Archives Military Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GGArchives/
The GG Archives is renowned for its collection of US Naval Training Center boot camp graduation books in addition to an extensive collection of brochures, booklets, pamphlets and magazines produced by the US Military, particularly the U.S. Navy, from the late 1800s through the early 2000s. We also have a number of Carrier Deployment Cruise Books and specific materials on World War I including the Draft and letters from King George V.
GG Archives Vintage Fashions Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GGFashionArchives/
The GG Archives vintage fashion collections includes a large number of photographs, articles and period advertisements covering fashions and related topics. The student of fashion may gain a greater understanding of the styles provided for both the affluent and the common under-classes.
GGA Archives Bangor Punta Collection Facebook Page
GG Archives Pinterest Channel
https://www.pinterest.com/gjenvickgjonvik/
The mission of the Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives is to collect and preserve social and cultural history primarily -1880s through the 1950s. We currently have boards for Vintage Fashions, Immigration Materials, Steamships, Passenger List Covers, World War I - The Great War, Steamship Route Maps, Steamship Stationery, Cap Tallies, Voyage Ephemera, Steamship Voyage Contracts, and Vintage Menu Covers.
859 Followers | 331 Following | 103.7k monthly viewers
GG Archives LinkedIn Company Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gjenvick-gjonvik-archives/
Our LinkedIn Page will be used to announce what we are working on along with some more technical postings of the inner workings of the GG Archives website.
As a social media volunteer, you'll have the unique opportunity to participate in educational outreach at the prestigious GG Archives. Through platforms like Facebook, Pinterest, and other social media, you'll gain valuable experience in several key areas:
Content Creation: Volunteers will learn how to create engaging content tailored to different platforms. This might involve longer posts, videos, and live sessions for Facebook, while Pinterest would require attractive images and infographics. This helps develop skills in graphic design, video editing, and copywriting.
Audience Engagement: Managing social media involves interacting with followers through comments, messages, and posts. As a volunteer, you'll learn how to engage with the audience effectively, respond to feedback, and foster a community. These skills are not only crucial for educational outreach but also highly sought after in community management or customer service careers.
Digital Marketing: Volunteers will gain insights into the basics of digital marketing, including strategies to increase post visibility, understanding analytics to gauge the success of different types of content, and learning how to optimize posts for better engagement and reach.
Project Management: Running a social media campaign requires planning, scheduling, and coordinating various tasks. Volunteers will develop project management skills, learning to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
Volunteering in this capacity offers a hands-on approach to learning about social media management. It provides practical skills and experiences that are not only valuable in educational outreach, but also highly applicable in many professional roles in communications, marketing, and media. This experience will equip you with the confidence and skills needed to excel in your future career.
Last Updated: May 2024
