The Board of Directors of the Lawrence History Center announces with great pleasure, the appointment of Barbara Brown as Executive Director. “The talent, energy and leadership that Barbara has displayed over the last fifteen months as Interim Director has moved LHC forward on many fronts -- in programming, technology, public presence, partnerships and building stabilization,” according to Pam Yameen, Board President. “Through her effective leadership, more people know about the Center, use its resources, and rely on our presence in the city. The Lawrence History Center will keep moving forward, continuing to build greater recognition of our unique collection assets, and playing an ever larger leadership role in the revitalization of Lawrence.”

Barbara Brown has been actively involved in the LHC/Immigrant City Archives since 1994, first as a volunteer and board member, becoming collections manager in 2005 until her appointment as interim executive director in 2007. She received her education from Lesley College, BS, American Cultural and Historical Studies, University of Massachusetts/Boston, MA, American Studies, and pursues continuing education in collections and archives management.