JMC Library’s Tennessee Room staff members receive Archival Advancement Award

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Library is proud to announce that two Tennessee Room and staff members have been honored with a special award.

Former and current directors with the JMC Library’s Tennessee Room, which houses a non-circulating special collection devoted to genealogical and local historical research, have been awarded for their dedication.

Current Director Evelyn Keele and Former Director Jack Wood are the recipients of the 2024 John H. Thweatt Archival Advancement Award, given by the Society of Tennessee Archivists.

Recipients are chosen from nominated individuals, groups and organizations that have made significant contributions to the advancement of archives and archival issues within Tennessee.

“I can’t thank Jack Wood enough as long-term Tennessee Room librarian for building a wonderful collection that we have and also we owe so much to our volunteers who have helped us over the years,” said Keele.

The Jackson-Madison County Library is located at 433 East Lafayette Street in downtown Jackson. For more information, you can contact the library at 731-425-8600.

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