About Me
Resume for Dennis Preisler
Education
Arizona State University 1998
Doctor of Philosophy
Liberal Arts, Twentieth Century American History, Public History, Business History
Arizona State University 1992
Master of Arts
Liberal Arts, History of the American West, Public History
University of Wisconsin – Madison 1981
Bachelor of Arts
Letters and Sciences, History, Political Science
Professional Experience
History and Archive Consulting Services 2008 to Present
Clients include the Arizona Historical Society.
Library Associates 2004 to 2008
Archive Supervisor
I was the on site supervisor of the Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Archive. I
supervised staff, budget, collection management, and was the coordinator for
Toyota’s fiftieth anniversary celebration.
The History Factory 1999 to 2004
Historian and Archivist
I worked as a Historian and Archivist for various company clients that included
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Target Corp., Fireman’s Fund, and Midwest Generating.
Phelps Dodge Corporation 1997 to 1999
Archive Manager (Under contract)
I wrote an archival assessment study, appraised records, developed a records
arrangement, conducted field collection, processed documents, wrote finding
guides, assisted in the production of the book, Visions & Enterprise, Exploring the
History of Phelps Dodge.
Arizona State University 1993 to 1997
Library Specialist
I processed, cataloged and wrote finding guides for the Department of Archives
and Manuscripts photograph collection, and was a reference archivist in the Luhrs
Reading Room.
Arizona Public Service Company 1984 to 1991
Historian and Archive Manager
I wrote an archival assessment study, hired and supervised staff, conducted field
collection, processed documents, wrote finding guides, wrote management white
papers, and developed exhibits.