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Subject: Re: [KYBREATH-L] Kentucky Historical Society
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 20:14:30 EST


Hi Shelby,

I think Ron would make a GREAT Director. Even though he is from out of state
also, he is verrry Kentucky knowledgeable and willing to help anyone that
walks in the KHS. I think he's a wonderful choice. I have worked with him
many times went I was employed at the KHS last year. He knows his stuff, but
he would tell others I was the microfilm room expert. I was so flattered!!
He is really a very nice man. He would be perfect.

But I thought this was a hired-in position. I know they were taking
applications when this last man was hired.

I just wished I was better at composing professional letters.

Sincerely,
Lynda Combs Gipson
Frankfort Kentucky

In a message dated 3/2/2003 7:30:25 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:

> If, you have not already heard the news, the Kentucky Historical Society is
> again looking for a new director.
>
> As a member of the historical society, and a patron who spends several
> hours
> at the facility each week, I'm concerned with the direction the society
> seems to be taking. A couple of years ago the historical society moved
> into
> a new facility which ranks at the top or very near the top of the finest
> research facilities in the country.
>
> Unfortunately, since the move to the new building it appears as though our
> membership has dropped! In the time that I have been using the library,
> never once have I seen any mention of the Kentucky Historical Society, its
> library, or the many services that are provided in ANY of the genealogical
> magazines that I have and do continue to subscribe too.
>
> I have attended conferences, and seminars outside the state in which we
> should at the very least be represented by a speaker! It seems for
> whatever
> reason we are a very well kept secret! Interest in our society needs to be
> revived!
>
> It seems as though the time has come for a director who wants the society
> to
> grow and expand. I for one would like to see not only the first floor of
> the library stack area filled with books, but also the addition of a second
> floor!
>
> The last director was brought in from out of state, which to me doesn't
> make
> a lot of sense. It is time that the director of the historical society is
> a
> Kentuckian, with knowledge of the history of the state, a vast knowledge of
> the genealogical holdings within the state, the ability to understand the
> needs of genealogical, and historical researchers, and the ability to work
> with our state legislature for the benefit of the society.
>
> I wish to nominate Mr. Ron D. Bryant as the new director of the Kentucky
> Historical Society. Ron D. Bryant not only has seventeen years of
> experience
> with the library, is a ninth generation Kentuckian, but is also extremely
> knowledgeable of the history and genealogical holdings in Kentucky. He is a
> noted librarian and lecturer on Kentucky, having written over eighty
> articles, and is the author of Kentucky History - An Annotated Bibliography
> published in 2000.
>
> If Ron D. Bryant becomes director of the historical society, he has stated
> that he will continue to help patrons with their research in the library.
> He
> believes that the director needs to be aware of the patrons needs, and that
> we must increase our membership.
>
> As I mentioned above, I wish to nominate Ron D. Bryant for this position,
> but I can't do so with your help. If, you agree with me, please send
> letters
> to the following gentlemen advising them to name Ron D. Bryant Director of
> the Kentucky Historical Society:
>
> Selection Committee
> c/o Mr. Walter Baker
> 917 S. Green Street
> Glasgow, KY 42141-2086
>
> Selection Committee
> c/o Mr. Richard L. Taylor
> 335 Holt Lane
> Frankfort, KY 40601
>
> Selection Committee
> c/o Mr. Thomas D. Clark
> 175 Kentucky Ave.
> Lexington, KY 40502
>
> Many thanks for your help.
>
> Shelby A. Williams
>


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