Charlotte Capers | |
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Born | [1] | June 28, 1913
Died | December 23, 1996 | (aged 83)
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Archivist, historian and author |
Parent(s) | Walter B. Capers Louise Woldridge Capers |
Charlotte Capers (June 28, 1913 − December 23, 1996) was director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) from 1955 to 1969 and was the first woman to become the head of a state agency in Mississippi. [2] Her tenure in various staff positions at MDAH spanned 45 years (1938–1983). [3]
Charlotte Capers was born in Columbia, Tennessee, to Walter B. Capers and Louise Woldridge Capers. [1]
With a goal of becoming a journalist, Capers attended the University of Colorado and Millsaps College, receiving a BA degree in English from the University of Mississippi in 1934. [1] [4]
In 1938, Capers joined the staff of MDAH as a stenographer. In 1943, when MDAH Director, William D. McCain was called to active duty in WWII, [5] Capers was promoted from her position as research and editorial assistant to Acting Director. [3] She served in that position until McCain returned from military service in 1945. In 1955, Capers was elected MDAH Director by the Board of Trustees. [3] Accomplishments during her tenure as Director included: [6]
In 1969, Capers stepped down as MDAH Director and moved into a subordinate position as director of information and education at MDAH. [6] In 1972, she was appointed principal executive for restoration of the Governor's Mansion. [7] Charlotte Capers retired from MDAH on April 1, 1983. [8]
In 1983, the Mississippi Legislature authorized MDAH Board of Trustees to rename the Archives and History Building as the Charlotte Capers Building [10] in honor of her 45 years of dedicated service to MDAH. [8] Charlotte Capers died December 23, 1996, and was interred at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, Mississippi.
Charlotte Capers | |
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Born | [1] | June 28, 1913
Died | December 23, 1996 | (aged 83)
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Archivist, historian and author |
Parent(s) | Walter B. Capers Louise Woldridge Capers |
Charlotte Capers (June 28, 1913 − December 23, 1996) was director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) from 1955 to 1969 and was the first woman to become the head of a state agency in Mississippi. [2] Her tenure in various staff positions at MDAH spanned 45 years (1938–1983). [3]
Charlotte Capers was born in Columbia, Tennessee, to Walter B. Capers and Louise Woldridge Capers. [1]
With a goal of becoming a journalist, Capers attended the University of Colorado and Millsaps College, receiving a BA degree in English from the University of Mississippi in 1934. [1] [4]
In 1938, Capers joined the staff of MDAH as a stenographer. In 1943, when MDAH Director, William D. McCain was called to active duty in WWII, [5] Capers was promoted from her position as research and editorial assistant to Acting Director. [3] She served in that position until McCain returned from military service in 1945. In 1955, Capers was elected MDAH Director by the Board of Trustees. [3] Accomplishments during her tenure as Director included: [6]
In 1969, Capers stepped down as MDAH Director and moved into a subordinate position as director of information and education at MDAH. [6] In 1972, she was appointed principal executive for restoration of the Governor's Mansion. [7] Charlotte Capers retired from MDAH on April 1, 1983. [8]
In 1983, the Mississippi Legislature authorized MDAH Board of Trustees to rename the Archives and History Building as the Charlotte Capers Building [10] in honor of her 45 years of dedicated service to MDAH. [8] Charlotte Capers died December 23, 1996, and was interred at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, Mississippi.