j_cbac_2016a_2016-05-20t13:31:46z1 Hearing Summary
Date: 05/20/2016
Final
Proposed Creation of a Capitol Historian Position
COMMITTEE ON CAPITOL BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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02:10 PM -- Proposed Creation of a Capitol Historian Position
Dr. Derek Everett presented his proposal to create a Capitol historian position. Committee members received a description of the proposal (Attachment C).
Attachment C.pdf
Dr. Everett responded to questions from committee members regarding the proposed placement of the position within Legislative Council Staff, the possible curatorial role of a Capitol historian, and the qualifications of the individual who might hold such a position. Dr. Everett noted other states that have state Capitol historians.
Ms. Contiguglia requested documentation from other states regarding how they have organized these positions and the products they have created.
02:24 PM
Committee members continued to discuss the contours of a Capitol historian position with Dr. Everett, as well as the preservation of documents related to the Capitol building.