Job Description
(approved by the Board on 3/21/24)
Rationale: The Historian works with other leaders to assure that important UURMaPA documents are preserved, including publications such as newsletters, directories, brochures and guides produced by the organization since its beginning in 1985. The UURMaPA website (uurmapa.org) serves as a site for reference and preservation of many recent past and current public items, including Elderberries (since beginning in 1985), Board minutes (since 2014) and obituaries (since 2004).
Expectations: The duties of the Historian include the following:
- The Historian may be provided with documents and asked to assess their value for historical purposes.
- The Historian maintains a relationship with the Archivist at Andover-Harvard Library and ensures that selected UURMaPA papers and records are filed there, as appropriate. (Note: Any documents sent to Andover Harvard Archives become their possession and UURMaPA no longer retains any copyrights.)
- The Historian updates UURMaPA’s history so that the organization has an accurate record of its early history and progress since 1985. A version of the most current history may be posted on the website under RESOURCES.
- The Historian may research member obituary information prior to 2004 to help build the online website archive of obituaries for ministers and partners.
- On their own initiative or as requested, the Historian may assist with UURMaPA historical projects and prepare historical articles for Elderberries or other outlets.
The Historian is appointed for a one-year term by the UURMaPA Board and reports to the Board. The Board President is the liaison for the Historian to the Board. The term may be renewed at the discretion of the Board.
Originally created Fall, 2011.
Revised by Judy Gibson, Nominating Comm member, with Susan LaMar, current Historian, June 2020.