Society of Mississippi Archivists.
 

About us.

The Society of Mississippi Archivists was organized and chartered as a non-profit educational organization in 1977. The Society strives to promote effective communication among professional archivists and interested persons in allied professions; to encourage the preservation and conservation of archival and manuscript materials in the state; to provide educational opportunities for those persons responsible for the preservation and conservation of archival and manuscript materials in the state; to provide educational opportunities for those persons responsible for the preservation and administration of records; to foster the use of archival and manuscript sources; to share the results of current archival and records management research with members and interested persons; to develop professional and ethical standards of conduct for archivists; and to assist citizens, professional organizations, educational institutions, and cultural groups in the preservation and use of our recorded heritage.

Constitution and Bylaws.

SMA Constitution

SMA Bylaws

SMA Leaders.

President
Greg Johnson
Blues Curator
Blues Archives, University of Mississippi

Vice President/President Elect
Benjamin E. Petersen
Director
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library

Secretary/Treasurer
Jennifer Brannock
Special Collections Librarian
McCain Library and Archives

Primary Source Editor
Peggy Price
Head of Special Collections
McCain Library and Archives

Board Members

Deborah Boykin (2007-2009)
Archivist
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

Donnelle Conklin (2006-2008)
Librarian
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art

Chatham Ewing (2006-2008)
Digital Initiatives Librarian for Special Collections
Archives, University of Mississippi

Celia Tisdale (2007-2009)
Audio-Visual Curator
Mississippi Department of Archives and History


Emily Erwin (ex-officio)
Archivist
Delta State University Archives

Please direct all correspondence to:

Society of Mississippi Archivists
P.O. Box 1151
Jackson, MS 39215-1151

Or e-mail us:

info@msarchivists.org