Sue E. Holbert (born 1935) was an American archivist with the Minnesota Historical Society and the Minnesota State Archivist (1979–1993).[1] She is now the owner of Booklady Used and Rare Books in Chicago, Illinois.

Sue E. Holbert
Born1935 (age 88–89)
OccupationAmerican archivist
Years active1972-1993
Known forMinnesota Historical Society archivist, Minnesota State Archivist

Career edit

After working in the Minnesota Historical Society's publications division, in 1972 she became an archivist there. In 1979, she became the Minnesota State Archivist. Professionally, she was also a member of the Society of American Archivists (SAA) council (1981–1985), chair of SAA's Government Records Section (1980–1981),[2] and SAA President (1987–1988). In 1983, she was elected as a fellow of SAA. Holbert also served as deputy coordinator of the Minnesota State Historical Records Advisory Board from 1978 to 1988 and also headed the State Coordinators' Steering Committee (1985–1986).

Publications edit

In 1977, she wrote Archives & Manuscripts: Reference & Access, part of the SAA basic manual series.[3] She also wrote the chapter Women in the Minnesota Legislature in Women of Minnesota: Selected Biographical Essays.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Holbert, Sue (1989). "Searching for Common Ground". The American Archivist. 52 (2): 144–151. doi:10.17723/aarc.52.2.g777328j34554809. ISSN 0360-9081.
  2. ^ Guite, Paul (1981). "Professional Reading". The American Archivist. 44 (2): 169–188. doi:10.17723/aarc.44.2.lr64w520hpt4107r. ISSN 0360-9081.
  3. ^ Greene, Mark A. (1993). "Moderation in Everything, Access in Nothing?: Opinions about Access Restrictions on Private Papers". University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  4. ^ Stuhler, Barbara; Kreuter, Gretchen V. (1998). Women of Minnesota: Selected Biographical Essays. Minnesota Historical Society Press. ISBN 9780873513678.

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