Social Media Channels and Platforms

The GG Archives maintains a limited but focused social media presence. While some earlier platforms have been discontinued, we continue to share highlights of our collections and mission through select channels. Follow us to explore immigration history, ocean travel, military archives, and vintage fashion through curated posts and visual storytelling.

The GG Archives shares selected highlights from our collections on social media platforms. These channels help us connect with researchers, educators, genealogists, and history enthusiasts while extending the reach of our mission. Follow us to stay updated on immigration, ocean travel, military history, vintage fashion, and more.

Social Media Outreach Opportunities

We welcome volunteers interested in helping share GG Archives content online. This can include writing short posts, curating images, or highlighting new additions to the Archives. Whether you are a student building experience or a history enthusiast, this is a chance to contribute to public history outreach. Contact our Archivist at pgjenvick@ggarchives.com.

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 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.