Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society - Bi-Monthly Meeting

TOPIC: "The Giers Glass Plate Negative Collection 1890-1905"

Ken Fieth is the Metropolitan Government Archivist for Nashville and Davidson County, having over 35 years' experience in archival management. He is a charter member of the Academy of Certified Archivists, being the first person in Tennessee inducted into the academy. He received his B.A. in American History from David Lipscomb University and his M.A. in Historic Preservation from Middle Tennessee State University. Ken serves on the Davidson County Public Records Commission, the board of the Andrew Jackson Chapter SAR, the Friends of Two Rivers Mansion, and the Friends of Fort Negley. His favorite hobbies include WWII living history interpretation and horseback riding.

In addition to presenting our May program, Ken will also present our annual Writer's Award for the best article from the previous years' issues of our award-winning periodical, The Middle Tennessee Journal of Genealogy and History.  As an added treat, Dr. David Dowell will be available following the meeting for his popular "DNA CHAT." So bring your DNA testing questions for some expert advice!  As always, our meetings are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

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