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NEW PROVINCIAL ARCHIVIST ANNOUNCED
9/27/2006
REGINA - Today, the Saskatchewan Archives Board introduced Don Herperger as Saskatchewan's new Provincial Archivist. The announcement was made after an exhaustive national search assisted by a Saskatoon-based executive recruitment firm.
"We're delighted that Don has agreed to take on such an important role," said Merrilee Rasmussen, Chair of the Saskatchewan Archives Board. "Don's long history with the organization means Saskatchewan s archives will continue to flourish under stable and experienced leadership."
Herperger has worked in Saskatchewan Archives since 1978 and has worked as a staff archivist, director and acting provincial archivist. His focus over the past 15 years has been on the management of government information and the administration of the Archives. He has also assisted the University of Regina as a sessional lecturer in prairie history.
"I'm honoured that the Saskatchewan Archives Board has expressed such confidence in me," said Herperger. "I believe in the employees and work of Saskatchewan Archives, and am strongly committed to the people of Saskatchewan."
"The archives belongs to the citizens of Saskatchewan and it represents our legacy as a people and province. I'm humbled to be given a chance to preserve and protect this legacy."
The Saskatchewan Archives was established through legislation in 1945 as a joint university-government agency operating through an independent board. Subsequent legislative changes have continued university and government participation within a broad community board. The Saskatchewan Archives is funded by the Province of Saskatchewan and maintains a comprehensive archival collection documenting the province and its people.
Herperger will assume his post on October 1, 2006.
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For more information, contact:
Merrilee Rasmussen
Chair, Saskatchewan Archives Board
(306) 525-8911
Don Herperger
Provincial Archivist (Appointed)
(306) 787-4073
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