David alsobrook biography
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Presidential Archivist: A Memoir
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Review of Presidential Archivist: A Memoir, by David Alsobrook
David Alsobrook’s recently published memoir, Presidential Archivist, is a candid and thoughtful reflection on the distinguished career of a public servant by one of the most successful and influential members of his profession. Alsobrook, an Alabama native, played a central role in the creation of three presidential libraries in addition to serving in a variety of other positions in the federal government and in cultural heritage institutions in his home state during his working career. His recollections of a remarkable life’s work are a unique window not only on his personal experiences but on how the archival profession has developed over the last several decades.
Those who have met or known Alsobrook—and his connections are extensive throughout the nation and especially in Alabama—are aware his easygoing, affable nature belies his rare talent, ability, and experience. Anyone who can successfully navigate the treacherous political waters of party factionalism at the federal level over a period of decades and be asked to be involved in creating the public legacy of both Democratic and Republican presidents in our modern era is obviously held in high regard by a broad spectrum of people. As is reveal
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David Alsobrook Papers
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This collection contains David Alsobrook's personal and professional correspondence, research files on primarily on historical and archival topics, records related to the planning and administration of the Carter, Bush Sr, and Clinton presidential libraries, and files from Alsobrook's tenure directing the History Museum of Mobile. Also present are materials from the publication of his book, Southside: Eufaula's Cotton Mill Village and Its People, –, and family records, chiefly from his parents and paternal grandmother.
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This collection is open for research without restriction. Items containing PII have been redacted.
Boxes 11 and 12 in accession were closed for the lifetime of David Alsobrook. They are now open.
Biographical Sketch
David Ernest Alsobrook (–) was born in Eufaula, Alabama, and raised in Mobile. He earned an undergraduate degree from Auburn University in , and taught high school English and Alabama History before pursuing graduate studies. He completed an M.A. in history in at West Virginia University and a Ph.D. in history in at Auburn University. Alsobrook worked as an archivist at the Alabama Depar