Lunch and Learn with The Westfield Historical Society

By Westfield Historical Society

“Let Me Tell You a Story” is the title of a presentation of the Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesdays’ Luncheon being held on October 7, 2015 at Echo Lake County Club, 515 Springfield Ave, Westfield, NJ.

This month’s presentation will be given by Ms. Ellen Callahan, Collection Manager of The New Jersey State Archives in Trenton, NJ. Her presentation will start with a brief overview of the collections held by the State Archives. But the talk will be more than just the facts. Ms. Callahan will also focus on how historic documents, the raw data of history, can paint a fascinating and insightful account when combined. New Jersey’s public records, which include state laws,
board minutes, annual reports, correspondence, and photographs, can be brought together to provide a wealth of background information that give a broader account of significant events of New Jersey’s past: a history, a narrative…..a real story.

Ellen R. Callahan received a BA in history from Rider University and an MLS from Rutgers University School of Communication, Information and Library Studies. Ms. Callahan has worked at the New Jersey State Archives for over 25 years. She has held the position of Collection Manger since 2001 and supervises functions that include the accessioning, describing and preservation of manuscript collections.

All those willing to attend the Luncheon are asked to make a reservation by calling (908) 233-2930 by noon, Monday August 31st. The cost of the Luncheon is $30.00 for members and $35.00 for non-members. It includes 3 course meal, coffee /tea and gratuity.

For ELCC dress code information please visit: http://www.echolakecc.org For more information on the Westfield
Historical Society events please go to: http://westfieldhistoricalsociety.org.