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Arizona Historical Advisory Commission


In 1976, The Arizona Historical Advisory Commission (AHAC) was established, authorized through Arizona Revised Statutes §41-1352, under the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (ASLAPR).

The commission membership, appointed by the Director of Library and Archives, consists of experts in the field of historic preservation in the disciplines of history, arts and culture, architecture and archaeology, professional librarians and archivists or persons otherwise associated with the interpretation, research, writing, preservation or teaching of this state's heritage, including the Indian Nations' history and heritage, and the Director of the Historical Society, the Director of the State Museum, the Director of the State Parks Board, and the State Historic Preservation Officer.

On February 14, 2005, Statehood Day, Governor Janet Napolitano signed into law Chapter One, Senate Bill 1065, extending the Commission’s duties to develop and coordinate a statewide plan regarding the state’s centennial, which occurs in 2012. In 2007, Senate Bill 1433 increased membership from twenty to twenty-five and added two statutory members: Arizona State Office of Tourism and the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Centennial Planning Press Release | Arizona Centennial website

Members


Appointed By Director, Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

GladysAnn Wells

Chairman

Paul Allvin (Tucson)

Vice Chair

Catherine L. May (Phoenix)

Vice Chair Committees

Honorable Ken Bennett (Prescott)

Treasurer

GladysAnn Wells (Phoenix)

Secretary

James W. Garrison (Phoenix)

Staff Support

Provided by Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

Historic Sites and Review Committee

Don Ryden (Phoenix)

Programs and Projects and Events Committee

Juliana Yoder (Phoenix)

Membership

Membership consists of not less than ten nor more than twenty-five members who are experts in the disciplines of history, arts and culture, architecture and archaeology, as well as professional librarians and archivists or persons who are associated with the interpretation, research, writing, preservation or teaching of this state’s heritage. Members are appointed by the Director of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. Statutory members consist of the Director of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, Director of the Historical Society, the Director of the State Museum, the Director of the Arizona Office of Tourism, the Director of the State Parks Board, the State Historic Preservation Officer and the Superintendent of Public Instruction or their designees.

Statutory Members

  • Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records
    GladysAnn Wells, Director
  • Arizona Historical Society
    Anne I. Woosley, Executive Director
  • Arizona State Museum
    Beth Grindell, Director
  • Arizona Office of Tourism
    Sherry Henry, Director
    Designee: Karen Churchard, Deputy Director
  • Arizona State Parks
    Ken Travous, Director
    Designee: Jay Ziemann, Asst. Director
  • State Historic Preservation Office
    James Garrison, State Historic Preservation Officer
  • Arizona Department of Education
    Tom Horne, Superintendent
    Designee: Carol Warren

Appointed Members

  • Paul Allvin
    Associate Vice President for Communication, University of Arizona
  • Honorable Ken Bennett
    Arizona Secretary of State
  • Robert Booker
    Executive Director, Arizona Commission on the Arts
  • Jean Calhoun
    Director, Land and Water Conservation, The Nature Conservancy
  • Scott Cancelosi
    Public Member
  • Michele Crank
    Public Member
  • Ann Dutton Ewbank
    Arizona Library Association
  • Lisa Heidinger
    Public Member
  • Honorable Terry Goddard
    Arizona Attorney General
    Designee: Pam Stevensen
  • John Langellier, Executive Director
    Sharlot Hall Museum
  • Catherine L. May
    Senior Historical Analyst/Archivist, Salt River Project
  • Cari Gerchick, Esq.
    Designee
    Communications Director, Arizona Supreme Court
  • Don Ryden, Architect
    Ryden Architects
  • Dora Vasquez
    Public Member
  • Juliana Yoder
    Public Member

Meetings

Meetings are conducted as needed, no less than quarterly.

 

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