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Date: Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 5:41 PM
Subject: [archives] New Texas State Archivist
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*News Release*

FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
           Contact:
Peggy D. Rudd

Thursday, June 3,
2010
                    Director
and librarian

(512) 463-5460

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*Texas State Library and Archives Commission*

*Appoints Director of Archives and Information Services*

*AUSTIN, Texas* – Peggy D. Rudd, director and librarian of the Texas State
Library and

Archives Commission, has announced the appointment of Jelain Chubb as
director of the

Archives and Information Services Division and Texas state archivist.

In her new position, Chubb will oversee the commission’s three public
service areas: the Texas State Archives, the Reference and Information
Center and the Texas Family Heritage Research Center. As state archivist,
she is responsible for ensuring that permanent records documenting Texas’
history as a colony, province, republic and state are preserved for future
generations. She also is charged with leading efforts to expand public
access to historical documents, photographs, maps and other materials and
integrating primary source materials into educational curricula. Her strong
background in electronic archives will prove an asset as the commission
begins planning for digital archives.

Chubb joins the Texas State Library and Archives Commission after
serving as state
archivist of Ohio for the Ohio Historical Society, based in Columbus. She
also served as administrative archivist for the Missouri State Archives, and
held positions with the Kansas State and South Carolina historical
societies. A South Carolina native, she earned her bachelor’s degree in
history and political science from the College of Charleston, and master’s
degrees in library and information science and applied history with a
specialization in archival administration, both from the University of South
Carolina at Columbia. She is a certified archivist and records manager.

“Ms. Chubb has had an accomplished career as a public servant in several
states and has an enviable national reputation as an expert in preserving
and making accessible historical treasures,” Rudd says. “We are so pleased
that she has chosen to make Texas her new home. Given her focus on
educational outreach and customer service excellence, she is the perfect
person to take the helm as Texas state archivist in our newly renovated
building.”

Chubb says she’s impressed by the knowledge and commitment of commission
staff members and is eager to work with them. “The renovation of the
building has energized everyone,” she says. “New surroundings create new
opportunities and the dynamic for change. And working with Texas history is
something I’ve always been interested in.”

After a few years of Ohio winters, she’s also pleased to be returning to the
South—and warmer weather—just in time for her first Texas summer.

*JELAIN CHUBB PHOTO AVAILABLE: To request, please e-mail* *
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*ABOUT THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION*

*Formed in 1909, TSLAC is committed to giving Texans access to information
and programs they can use to improve their lives and communities. We **provide
history and genealogical search assistance, federal and state government
documents, electronic research and library services to all Texans, including
those who are unable to read standard print material because of physical or
reading disabilities. For more information, visit*
*www.tsl.state.tx.us*<http://www.tsl.state.tx.us>
*.*

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