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Archival and Records Management
Campus and Community Relations
Conservation of Materials
Exhibits
Historical Research
Information Management
Small Museum Management
Oral History and Interviewing
Special Collections Management

EDUCATION

• Certificate of Advanced Studies:  Post masters program (1 year of study) Areas of specialization: Archival Management—Denver University, Denver, CO, 1981.
• Master of Science in Library and Information Science, Florida State University Tallahassee, FL, 1975,  Major: Academic Reference.
• Master of Arts, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA, 1975, Major: Urban History.
• Bachelor of Science, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA, 1971, Major: History.
• Additional course work at The George Washington University and Columbus State University.

EXPERIENCE

• July 2009 to Present:  President and Co-Owner, D & B ANDERSON, LLC ;  Personal Historians/Archival and Research Consultants.
• August, 1987 through June 2009:  University Archivist (1987-2009), University Historian (2006-2009); Retired July 01, 2009, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
• 1985-1987:  University Archivist/Curator of Special Collections, Assistant Professor, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY.
• 1984-1985:  Consultant, GDA Associates, archival management, the rare book trade and conservation activities. Denver, CO.
• 1981-1984:  Head of the Columbus State University Archives and the Chattahoochee Valley Historical Collections. Columbus State University, Columbus, GA.
• 1976-1981: Librarian, Columbus State University.
• 1975-1976:  Media and Public Relations Librarian, Oconee and Ohoopee Regional Libraries, Dublin, GA.

COURSES TAUGHT IN “PRIMARY DOCUMENTARY STRATEGY IN SPECIAL COLLECTIONS”, “INTRODUCTION TO MANUSCRIPTS AND ARCHIVAL DOCUMENTS” AND “LIBRARY BASICS”

SELECTED LECTURES TO UNIVERSITY CLASSES, VISITING GROUPS, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONS

• “L. Ron Hubbard’s Experience at GW in the 1930s,” 2006, 2009.
• “The History of Foggy Bottom,” given to the retirees at St. Mary’s Court, 2007.
• “The History of Foggy Bottom,” given to the Friends of Foggy Bottom,  2007.
• ‘Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis,” presentation to the alumni college, 2002.
• "Primary Source Documentation," presented to multiple GW Classes, 1997 – 2009.
• "History of Higher Education in Washington and Primary Research," Graduate Class, School of Education and Human Development, 1998 – 2009.
• "The University and Nuclear Physics," Presentation to all Honors Students, 1996.
• "History of Foggy Bottom," Historical Society of Washington, D.C. 1999.
• "World War II and GW," Presented to the Washington Historical Conference, 1995.
• "Notable Women of GW," POE Women's organization, (early 1990s).
• "Paper Chemistry and Conservation Techniques," Colgate University Science Colloquium Series, 1987.
• “Printing and Engraving," A series of three lectures at Colgate University, 1986.

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS AND PAPERS FOR PROFRESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• “Mental Health Care and Dr. Walter Freedman and Lobotomy,”Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, 2003
• “Combining GW and Foggy Bottom History: Using University and Local History,” Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, 1998.
• "The Life and Works of George Gamow," Philosophical Society of Washington, 1998.
• "Development – University Archives Relations," Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, 1992.
• "Training Para-Professional Staff in Procedures of Archival and Records Management," Washington Chapter of Association of Record Managers and Administrators, 1988.
• "Pursuing a Workable Program With Little Time or Money," Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, 1987.
• "Life Cycle Tracking in a University Setting," Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, 1989.
• "Bookbinding." Panel Discussion, American Library Association, 1980.

SELECTED TOURS

• Multiple tours of the GW campus and Foggy Bottom
• Special Washington DC tour for visiting vice presidents for alumni affairs, 2008
• Special presentation and tour for the DC Heritage Day activities, entitled, "GW University, Its Architecture and Heritage”  (in 2000s).
• Storytelling and other specialty tours: Alumni Reunion Weekend, Parents Weekend,  DC Heritage Week, special occasions 1993-2009.

SELECTED WORKSHOPS FOR UNIVERSITY, LOCAL COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Oral history workshop: Columbian Women, 2007
• Oral History workshop, Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference and Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region, Joint meeting, 1992.
• Conservation of Paper Materials to Auburn University Students, early 1980s

SELECTED EDITORIAL, FEATURE AND CONTRIBUTOR

• Co-author, “Foggy Bottom,” chapter in Washington At Home, 2010.
• Author, “Columbian College and the Civil War” GW Magazine 2006.
• Founding Editor and Contributor to the GW and Foggy Bottom Historical Encyclopedia (Responsible for coding, selection of articles, photographic applications, editing and writing selected articles), 2006-2009.
• Contributor, the GW Fact Book, Kris Kormis, editor, 1999
• Creator and Author, "The GW Historical Almanac," Web and Printed versions, 1995-2003.
• Contributor and Exhibit Curator, The George Gamow symposium: sponsored by the George Washington University and the Carnegie Institution of Washington, 12 April 1997 edited by E. Harper, W.C. Parke, and G.D. Anderson. San Francisco, Calif.: Astronomical Society of the Pacific, c1997.
• Publication Committee Member, Fact Editor and Contributor to visual content,  From Strength to Strength: A Pictorial History of The George Washington University, 1821-1995.The George Washington University. Author/Contributor:  The George Washington University.  Washington, DC: The University, 1996.
• Managing Editor of the Mid-Atlantic Archivist, the quarterly publication of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, Fall 1991 through 1995.
• Columnist for Arts and Sciences, the official alumni publication of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, entitled "Traditions" (1992-93).
• Editor and contributor to How to Manage Your Records: Procedures and Guidelines for Records Management at The George Washington University.
• Contributor, Dictionary of Georgia Biography, 1983.

SELECTED UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEES

• At The George Washington University, member of
• One Hundredth Anniversary Committee for The Cherry Tree, Yearbook of The George Washington University, 2008
• Foggy Bottom 40^th Anniversary Committee, 2001-2002
• Editorial and Equity Committees for GW's NCAA recertification, 1999-2000
• University's Coat-of Arms Committee, 1996-1997
• Publications/Public Relations Committee, 175^th Anniversary Celebration, 1994-1996
• Convocation and Graduation Committee, Observer, 1993-Present
• Campus Amenities Committee, 1992-1994
• NHPRC Grant Advisory Board University Archives and Records Management Program, Ex-Officio member, 1987.

• Friends of the Colgate University Library, Treasurer, 1985-1987.(Colgate University)
• Counseling Advisory Committee, Chair, 1982-1983 (Columbus State University)
• Silver Anniversary Publications and Publicity Committee, 1982-1983 (Columbus State University)
• Archives and Local History Committee, Chair, 1982-83, member 1977-80 (Columbus State University)

SELECTED GELMAN LIBRARY COMMITTEES

• Library Grievance Committee, Member, 2003-2004
• Gelman Development Committee, Member, 1999-2005
• Library Review and Development Committee, Member, 2000-2002, 1989-1991; Chair, 1993-1995

SELECTED ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS

• Stephen Joel and Francine Trachtenberg (2008-2009); Ten Interviews with former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg; Two Interviews with Francine Trachtenberg. Washington, D.C.

• Dr. Ruth Osborn (2007), Arlington, Virginia, Two Interviews.
• Dr. Henry Solomon (2006), Washington, DC , Five Interviews.
• Dr. Joseph Litwins (1999), New York City, New York.
• Dr. Charles Naeser (1996), Virginia.
• Hazel Smallwood Hanback (1995), Washington, DC, Three interviews.
• Dr. Thelma Hunt (1990) , Washington, DC, Three Interviews.
• Dr. George Nordlinger (1991), Washington, DC.

SELECTED EXHIBITS

• Co-Curator for a retrospective history and accomplishments of outgoing University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg. 2007.
• Co-Curator, GW Memorabilia Room (History of GW Center), Museum, 1998-2008.
• Curator, "History of Jewish Life at The George Washington University, Permanent exhibit, Hillel House, 2000.
• Curator, 100^th Anniversary of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Special Collections, The Gelman Library, 2004-.
• Curator, "Foggy Bottom: The History of a Neighborhood," Colonnade Gallery, Marvin Center, GW's 175^th Anniversary, 1996.
• Curator and moderator at opening program, "GW and World War II: A University and the War Effort," Colonnade Gallery, GWU, 1995.
• Curator and speaker at opening program, "One Hundred Years of Columbian Women: A Centennial Celebration." The Gelman Library, GW, 1994.
• Curator, "Images of War and Peace," An Exhibit in the Colgate University Cultural Center, 1986.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (Member of multiple committees):

• Academy of Certified Archivist, 1989 – Present.
• Association of Personal Historians, 2009- Present.
• Society of American Archivist, 1985 – 2011.
• Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, 1985-Present.
• American Library Association, 1974-1987; 1989-1992; 1994 –2000.
• Association of Records Managers and Administrators, 1988-1995.
• Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region, 1989-Present.

Selected awards or citations:

• Dedication of The George Washington University Yearbook, The Cherry Tree, 2008.
• Outstanding Service Award, Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, 1996