Dr. Gallant began coming to the Margaret Chase Smith Library soon after the facility opened in 1982 to research his dissertation, "Margaret Chase Smith, McCarthyism, and the Drive for Political Purification." His work so impressed library director Dr. James C. MacCampbell that he hired Greg as an assistant in 1984. Three years later, Greg became the new director of the library. Greg has received the degree trifecta, B.A., M.A., Ph.D, from the History Department at the University of Maine at Orono. He may be contacted at gpg@mcslibrary.org.

David Richards joined the Margaret Chase Smith Library staff as Assistant Director in 1996. He is responsible for educational programs. Prior to his appointment at the library, David served as executive secretary of the Androscoggin Historical Society in Auburn, Maine, and curator of collections at the United Society of Shakers in New Gloucester, Maine. David earned his B.A. in History from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, his M.A. in New England Studies from the University of Southern Maine, and his Ph.D. in History from the University of New Hampshire. He is the author of Poland Spring: A Tale of the Gilded Age. His e-mail address is davidr@mcslibrary.org.

The honor of longest tenure on the full-time staff goes to Angela Stockwell. Angie came to work as Senator Smith's personal secretary in 1983. Since that time, her responsibilities have grown to include able and faithful service as the Margaret Chase Smith Library's tour guide, staff photographer, newsletter coordinator, and librarian. As librarian, her contact with students, scholars, and researchers within Maine and across the county continues the research mission of the library. Angie attended Husson College in Bangor, Maine. Her e-mail address is angies@mcslibrary.org.

Lynnette King joined the staff in 1990 as executive secretary/receptionist. Her current duties primarily concentrate on the administrative needs of the library, including accounts payable, contracting with vendors, and serving as a liaison with Northwood University. Additionally, she lends administrative support to programs such as the Maine Town Meeting and the Northwood University Margaret Chase Smith Library Fellowship Program. She also works closely with visiting school groups, teaching students about the remarkable life of Senator Smith and the special function of the library. Lynnette worked very closely with Margaret Chase Smith and it was she who inspired and encouraged her to become involved in community service. Lynnette is a founding member of the GFWC Dove Society and vice president of the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs. She is a graduate of Beal College in Bangor, Maine. Her e-mail address is lking@mcslibrary.org.

Sheri is responsible for the care and management of the historical artifacts and the development of exhibits. She joined the library in 2002 after completing her M.A. in History Museum Studies through the Cooperstown Graduate Program at the State University of New York College at Oneonta. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Southern Maine. Sheri comes to the library with varied museum and non-profit experience. She was director of the Noyes House Museum in Vermont and has worked at Plimoth Plantation and the Maine Historical Society. She served numerous non-profit organizations throughout New England while working as a capital campaign associate for a fundraising consulting firm. Sheri is Co-Chair of the New England Museum Association's Curators' Committee and actively volunteers for the Central Kennebec Heritage Council. Sheri's e-mail address is sleahan@mcslibrary.org.

Administrative Assistant Vanessa Caron started work at the Margaret Chase Smith Library in 1993. She runs the reception desk, greets visitors, answers the phone, catalogs photographs, scans newspapers for items about Margaret Chase Smith or the library, and keeps the scrapbook collection up to date. In 1999 she added a new function to her job description, coordinator of the successful Skowhegan Girl program. No stranger to academic settings, Vanessa has previously held professional appointments at the University of Maine at Orono, as well as Clarkson University and Potsdam College in New York. She may be contacted via e-mail at vcaron@mcslibrary.org.

The Margaret Chase Smith Library welcomed Byron Pooler to the staff in 1998. Byron is responsible for maintenance of the buildings and grounds. He brings to his work a diverse set of skills, which have been employed in a wide variety of fields: insurance and financial planning, photography, carpentry, automobile sales and mechanics, and forestry services. His introduction to the library came while making deliveries to the facility as a United Parcel Service driver. Byron's e-mail address is byronp@mcslibrary.org.

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