Peggy McPhillips
Norfolk,United States (+1)
Summary
Well-regarded speaker, writer, researcher and collaborator with many years of experience working independently and in group settings. Extensive knowledge of local and national historical repositories, and good working relationship with other individuals in the field.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Norfolk City Historian
City Of Norfolk VA
Norfolk, VA
09.1997 - 07.2020
- Educated groups about events in Norfolk area history with polished presentations.
- Conducted historical research as basis for presentations and also to satisfy requests from individuals throughout the country.
- Worked with other City of Norfolk departments and local institutions on projects relating to the preservation and interpretation of area history.
- Worked with Norfolk Public Library's local history collection staff to strengthen and enhance that repository.
- Appeared on local media to discuss various aspects of Norfolk area history.
- Created annual Norfolk Historical Calendar as a fundraiser for the Norfolk Public Library Foundation (2008-2022)
Manager, Sargeant Room, Norfolk Public Library
City Of Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
09.1990 - 09.1997
- Hired, trained and supervised part-time personnel and volunteers for the library's local history and genealogy department.
- Managed materials budget.
- Ordered and processed materials.
- Organized collection of ca 60,000 Norfolk area photographs.
- Assisted researchers visiting the room.
- Researched and responded to queries received by mail, phone and email.
Assistant, Sargeant Room, Norfolk Public L
City Of Norfolk VA
Norfolk , VA
07.1970 - 09.1990
- Assisted researchers in the library's local history and genealogy department.
- Responded to queries received by mail or telephone.
- Reorganized and re-catalogued the department's collection of county record books for Virginia, North Carolina and nearby states.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Mary Baldwin College (Now University)
Staunton, VASkills
- Historical research
- Writing
- Presentations
Affiliations
President, Norfolk Historical Society (2009-present)
Board, Friends of the Myers House, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk VA
Collections Committee, Hermitage Foundation Museum and Gardens, Norfolk VA
Advisory Board, Great Bridge Battlefield and Historic Waterways Foundation, Chesapeake VA
Contributing columnist, Downtowner Magazine (1991-2022 when magazine ceased publication)
Collaborating editor, I, Too, Am Norfolk, a history of the CIty of Norfolk's African American, commissioned by Norfolk CIty Council (publication upcoming)
Author, Historic Photos of Norfolk, Turner Publishing (2007)
Author, Remembering Norfolk, Turner Publishing (2010)
Timeline
Norfolk City Historian
City Of Norfolk VA
09.1997 - 07.2020
Manager, Sargeant Room, Norfolk Public Library
City Of Norfolk
09.1990 - 09.1997
Assistant, Sargeant Room, Norfolk Public L
City Of Norfolk VA
07.1970 - 09.1990
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Mary Baldwin College (Now University)