TN HJR0764

Honors Clara Parker for 40 years of service preserving Giles County's historical records

Co-founded the Giles County Archives in 1986 with Elizabeth White, establishing one of Tennessee's pioneering rural archives

Authored the Giles County Cemetery Book and co-compiled the Flournoy Rivers Manuscript and The History of Pisgah, both placed in the Library of Congress

Preserved thousands of records through cleaning, cataloging, and organizing materials while assisting individuals with genealogical research

Built partnerships with local government, libraries, historical societies, and the Tennessee State Library and Archives to ensure long-term record preservation