Society of Public Historians
2000 Minutes


February 5, 2000


Meeting at Jay Price s place.

Attendees: Doug Miller, Sandra Reddish, Barb Hammond, Josh Yearout, Holly
Wright, and Angie Miller

Issues Discussed:

NCPH Conference in St. Louis.
What does Society of Public Historians want to accomplish?
Field trips
Monthly meetings
Guest speakers (practicing public historians)
Membership dues of $10.00 (August to August)
Exposure to the public
Networking amongst other historical organizations
Social Gathering for Public Historians April 15, 2000 (Saturday)
50 attendees to consist of local historians, WSU History Dept., Alumni, Students
Locale? L. W. Clapp House? Old Town?
Intent of gathering = to meet and socialize with other historians within the metropolitan area

March 4, 2000


Meeting at River City Brewery.

Attendees: Doug Miller, Sandra Reddish, Josh Yearout, Holly
Wright, Angie Miller, and Tina Sayler

Issues Discussed:

NCPH Conference in St. Louis.
What does Society of Public Historians want to accomplish?
Field trips
Monthly meetings
Guest speakers (practicing public historians)
Membership dues of $10.00 (August to August)
Exposure to the public
Networking amongst other historical organizations
Social Gathering for Public Historians postponed until October.
Look for cheaper places to hold function
What about the RAC?
Constitution for Society

Odd Bits:

Brown ale is now a seasonal at River City Brewery.

Next meeting: April 15 (Saturday) at Sandra Reddish s home

President: Doug Miller
Treasurer: Holly Wright

April 15, 2000


Meeting at Sandra Reddish s house

Attendees: Doug Miller, Sandra Reddish, Josh Yearout, Holly
Wright, Angie Miller, Ange Heger, Prof Jay Price,
and Barbara Hammond

Special Guest: Vanya Scott, Special Collections Cowtown Museum

Issues Discussed:

Constitution for Society for Public Historians (SPH)
Review Phi Alpha Theta s constitution
Try and locate the original (if it exists) constitution for the SPH
Social Gathering for local practicing Public Historians and students
Possible places for Gathering: Orpheum Theatre, Cowtown
Vanya offered this tidbit that Cowtown will be hosting the KHTA
Conference fall of 2001.
SPH may wish to postpone Gathering for this year and concentrate on the 2001 KHTA conference
SPH will continue to meet over the summer break
Angie Miller offered her place for possible meeting place, since she has a pool. No fishing poles or equipment allowed in the pool!
So far, dues are in for everyone. SPH now is official with its own account and accepts checks.
Prof Price still plugging away at the History Alumi list
Once again, the train made an appearance and railroaded Sandra Reddish in as Secretary for SPH.
Congratulations to Barbara Hammond, for she not only graduates this spring, but more importantly, she has a job within in the history field.

Odd Bits:

Samuel Adams Spring Ale receives a thumbs-up!
While not a requirement for SPH meetings, food and drinks somehow always make an appearance.


Next meeting: May 20 (Saturday) at Doug Miller s home. (Warning: Puppies will be present at next meeting!)

President: Doug Miller
Treasurer: Holly Wright
Secretary: Sandra Reddish