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Sally Kittredge Reeves (born 1942) is an American historian, translator, and archivist.[1][2][3] She is known for her work in the New Orleans Notarial Archives as "Louisiana's premier archivist" and her publications on New Orleans history.[4][5] She currently serves the Louisiana Historical Society as Archivist, Records Manager, and Assistant Treasurer.
Reeves is a native of New Orleans and remains involved with the community, beyond her retirement.[6] She enjoys gardening, astronomy, and historical preservation, and often her publications reflect these interests.[6] She attended Tulane University and the University of New Orleans.[6]
Her career in archives spans over four decades.[7] She has offered lectures for events and conferences throughout her career.[5][6][8]
Since 1988, Reeves served as the Notarial Archivist for the New Orleans Archives and retired BEFORE 2008.[4][6] The archives hold 5,000 pages of records from the French colonial era, 225,000 pages from when New Orleans was under Spanish rule, and hundreds of thousands from later eras to the present.[7][5] On her role, Reeves stated, “When you’re entrusted with these records, part of your job is to let people know they exist and share this treasure with the public."[7]
She has been part of the Louisiana Historical Society for decades. From 2003-2009, she served as society president and currently serves as Archivist, Records Manager and Assistant Treasurer.[9]
Reeves has published articles through mediums including 64 Parishes, Preservation in Print, and others on topics relating to New Orleans.[12]
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