The work of post historian is cumulative. it is wise to leave the responsibility to one person if handled well.
There should be close cooperation between the post adjutant and the historian. The former works with
records on matters of current interest, the latter on matters of historical interest. The post historian should
also keep in touch with the department historian and be prompt in answering inquiries. An annual report
should be made to the department historian prior to the department convention.
Copies of printed material regarding the post should be deposited in local and state libraries, as well
as in the post and department archives. This will prevent complete loss of records through fire or other
catastrophe, as well as provide source material for those looking for information about The American
Legion. An outline for a one-year post narrative history and yearbook is provided in the appendix (see
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The post historian should attend department conventions and make a point of knowing what historians of
nearby posts are doing. The department historian can advise post historians on department and national
post history contests, historians associations, and materials to assist in maintaining best practices.