In partnership with the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), the California Historical Records Advisory Board works to serve the needs of California constituencies involved in the management and preservation of historical records. Under federal regulations, the Board has two principal roles:
- Acts as coordinating body for historical record activities statewide
- Reviews NHPRC grants from California organizations and makes recommendations to the National Commission.
For additional information about the NHPRC grant program, visit their web site: www.archives.gov/nhprc/
Archival Award of Excellence
California Historical Records Statewide Planning Project
In 2000-2001, a statewide planning and assessment project was undertaken by the California Historical Records Advisory Board (CHRAB) to develop a strategic plan for the management of the state's documentary heritage. Funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), the project consultant, Dr. Gabriele Carey of History Associates Incorporated, focused on identifying the needs and concerns relating to state government records, local government records, and historical records repositories, and on preparing a list of recommendations for improving the care of historical materials. Information for the reports was derived from surveys received from hundreds of cities, counties, and historical records repositories, from discussions conducted with representatives of state government, and from a series of town hall meetings held throughout the state.
To view a copy of the full reports, click on the PDF files below.
Assessment Report of Records Programs in Local Government and Historical Repositories (PDF 84KB, 35 pages)
State Government Records Assessment Report (PDF 97KB, 40 pages)
Historical Records in the Golden State: A Strategic Plan for Preserving California's Documentary Heritage (PDF 1.2MB, 19 pages)
Board members are appointed either by the Governor or a state agency. The present members of the Board include:
Nancy Zimmelman Lenoil, State Coordinator
California State Archives
Laren Metzer, Deputy Coordinator
California State Archives
Gary Kururtz
California State Library
Wendy Franklin
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Chuck Wilson
California Council for the Promotion of History
Jennifer Martinez Wormser
Society of California Archivists
Waverly Lowell
University/Colleges Representative
Jim Hofer
Local Government Archives Representative
Christine Figueroa
Records Management Representative
Jim Henley
California Association of Museums' Representative
Charles Palm
At-Large Representative
Gary Brutsch
At-Large Representative
Gabriele Carey
At-Large Representative
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