History Society featuring Carmichael as speaker

Clayton State’s History Society is excited to welcome David Carmichael from the Georgia Archives for the Society’s October meeting. Carmichael will be speaking to the History Society about the purpose and mission of the new Georgia Archive Center and about careers in archival work. His focus will be on some of the documents in the archive center.

The meeting is at Clayton State Oct. 28 at noon in the University Center in room 272. The meeting is free, and open to the public.

Carmichael was appointed Director of the State Archives of Georgia in 2000 by Secretary of State Cathy Cox. Previously, he was the director of Knowledge Management, Records, and Archives in Westchester County, New York, one of the oldest and largest counties in the nation. As director of the Georgia Archives, Carmichael has been instrumental in the design and development of the new Archives building adjacent to the Clayton State campus in Morrow. He has strengthened the Archives’ commitment to public service, expanded online access to historical records, worked with state agencies to preserve electronic records, and increased efforts to make Georgia’s historical records available to all Georgians. He lives in Tucker with his wife Yvonne.

Clayton State’s History Society for students started soon after the new History major was approved last fall. Assistant Professor of History Dr. Kathryn Kemp is the Society’s faculty advisor. The officers include Hannah Whitley, president, Nathan Smith, vice president, and Ryan Breniman, treasurer.

The purpose of the History Society is to encourage the appreciation of history and provide opportunities for fellowship among members. The students hold meetings twice a month which include trips to historic neighborhoods and book readings.

For more information about the History Society, contact Kathryn Kemp at KathrynKemp@mail.clayton.edu or Hannah Whitley at csu10815@mail.claytonstate.net.