Historian

Compilation of the activities and work done by the Units throughout the Year is the duty of the Historian. It is important to preserve this information for the future. At the end of the year, she should present to the President a written narrative of her Administration. Remember to keep a copy in the Unit’s files.

Responsibilities of an American Legion Auxiliary Historian

The recording of the American Legion Auxiliary’s history at all levels (unit, district/county/council, department, and national) is important so that everyone will know who we are, what we do, and why we matter.  Other responsibilities of a historian are:

  • Assist in developing a system to archive important communications such as newsletters, handbooks, guidebooks, brochures, and program information
  • Participate in and promote the “Members Remember” history project
  • Work with the Junior Activities chairman to promote the History Patch available to Junior members in 9th – 12th grades.
  • Encourage Senior and Junior historians to participate in the Veterans History Project

Department Chairman: Patricia Galley
Email: nyalahistorian@gmail.com

2024-2025 Information and Report Forms:

History Key Resources

National Historian Program Awards

  • Best Department Senior History
  • Best Department Junior History
  • Certificate presented to each department Senior historian who forwards a copy of a veteran’s history using the Veterans History Project
  • Certificate presented to each department Senior historian who participates in the “Member’s Remember” history project
  • Certificate presented to each department Junior historian who forwards a copy of veteran’s history using the Veterans History Project
  • Certificate presented to each department Junior historian who helps Senior members record their Auxiliary memories for the “Member’s Remember” history project