[Genealib] Joe Geiger appointed Director of West Virginia Archives and History

[Susan Scouras]

The staff of the West Virginia Archives and History Library is very
pleased to pass on the following press release.  The director of
Archives and History is the West Virginia State Archivist and the West
Virginia State Historian.

Joe Geiger of Huntington named director of Archives and History section

for the West Virginia Division of Culture and History

Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith of the West Virginia Division of Culture
and History today announced that he has named Joe Geiger of Huntington
as director of the agency's Archives and History Section, effective Jan.
1, 2009. Geiger will be responsible for administering the state
archives, archives library, historical collections and the database for
the Veterans Memorial.

Since 1998, Geiger has worked for Archives and History, serving as
historian, Webmaster and assistant director. In November, 2007, he was
appointed acting director of the section. For the past 11 years, he also
has served as an adjunct professor in the history department at Marshall
University. Before that, Geiger worked in the finance division for the
City of Huntington.

"I love West Virginia and its people and am passionate about its
history," said Geiger. "I am honored to assume the duties as director of
Archives and History, and blessed to work with an experienced staff that
does exemplary work in collecting, preserving and making accessible the
history of West Virginia and is dedicated to serving the people of the
state."

Reid-Smith said, "I am so pleased that Joe has accepted the position.
For the last 10 years, he has shared his talents and enthusiasm for
history and understands the value of our storied past. His knowledge and
leadership skills are a great asset to the Division."

Geiger received his bachelor's degree in business administration with a
major in marketing and a master's degree in history from Marshall
University. He has published numerous scholarly articles and a book,
Civil War in Cabell County, West Virginia, 1861-1865. 

In addition, Geiger is a member of the Commission on Archives and
History for the West Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church,
the West Virginia Historical Society, and the Mining Your History
Foundation.

For more information, contact Jacqueline Proctor, deputy commissioner
for the Division, at (304) 558-0220.

 The West Virginia Division of Culture and History, an agency of the
West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts, brings together the
state's past, present and future through programs and services in the
areas of archives and history, the arts, historic preservation and
museums. Its administrative offices are located at the Cultural Center
in the State Capitol Complex in Charleston, which also houses the state
archives and state museum. The Cultural Center is West Virginia's
official showcase for the arts. The agency also operates a network of
museums and historic sites across the state. For more information about
the Division's programs, visit www.wvculture.org. The Division of
Culture and History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact:

Jacqueline A. Proctor

Deputy Commissioner/Communications Manager

Phone: 304.558.0220, ext. 120

E-mail: jacqueline.proctor at wvculture.org

For Immediate Release: Dec. 18, 2008

 
Susan Scouras
Librarian
WV Archives and History Library
The Cultural Center
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV  25305-0300
(304) 558-0230, Ext. 742
 
 
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