Charles Edward Lee (1917–2008) was an American archivist and historian in South Carolina. He taught history at the University of South Carolina, and was director of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History between 1961 and 1987. During this time he was active in historic preservation work, and served as the 27th President of the Society of American Archivists.[1]
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| Born | Charles Edward Lee June 17, 1917 |
| Died | May 30, 2008 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
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| Spouse | Jane Blizzard Lee |
Although he was born in North Carolina, Lee attended the University of South Carolina to earn his bachelor's and master's degree in history. He continued his studies at the University of Chicago before he returned to South Carolina to begin a career in teaching and editing.[2] In 1961 he was appointed director of the South Carolina Archives Department (later the Department of Archives & History), with a supplemental appointment as state historic preservation officer in 1969.[3] Lee oversaw a period of significant growth for the state archives, which expanded its role, facilities, and staff under his leadership.[4]
Lee died in Hartsville, South Carolina on May 30, 2008.
References
edit- ^ "Presidents". Society of American Archivists. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ Lesser, Charles H. (2009). The Palmetto State's Memory: A History of the South Carolina Department of Archives & History, 1905-1960The Palmetto State's Memory: A History of the South Carolina Department of Archives & History, 1905-1960 (PDF). Columbia, South Carolina: South Carolina Department of Archives & HistorySouth Carolina Department of Archives & History. p. 101. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ "S.C. historian Charles Lee dies at 90". Post and Courier. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ "History of the Department, SC Department of Archives and History". scdah.sc.gov. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
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