archives@work is born from my love of history, design, golf... and the country club life. I have been a lifelong member of a 128-year-old club that has hosted 5 USGA championships. I was a member of the golf team in college and still compete at the state level. I have owned a design and marketing company for 30+ years as well as side hustled in the antique trade as a hobby.

 

Four years ago I was asked to design a book commemorating the 125th anniversary of my club. It was great fun. The book design project turned into chairmanship of the Heritage Committee which turned into numerous projects – all designed to educate the membership about the club's history, build club pride, enhance our club brand, and attract prospective members. The projects included:
 

• Sorting & organizing the archives

• Researching additional history

• Creating a Heritage Newsletter

• Designing new display cases

• Commissioning two posthumous oil portraits

• Researching, designing and commissioning historic murals

• Working with other club committees to enhance events

• Placing historic markers on the golf course

• Acquiring new items for the archives

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The projects were fulfilling and well received. They utilized my experience as a club member, my talents as a designer and marketer, and my passion for history. I decided to offer the same services I provided to my club to other clubs. I have put together a team of talented writers, archivists, printers, and suppliers to help country clubs put their archives to work.