Council debates making DeRay Smith Oak Ridge’s official city historian
Councilors proposed changing DeRay Smith’s title from 'honorary historian' to 'official city historian' in recognition of his decades of volunteer work; staff noted a library 'local history specialist' also holds an official role and council discussed whether to expand honorary designations rather than create a single lifetime appointment.
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Several council members asked the Oak Ridge council to recognize DeRay Smith as the city’s official historian rather than 'honorary historian,' citing his decades of volunteer work, books and public programming.
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