Background
Haynes, Donald was born on October 8, 1934 in Fieldale, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Bernard and Laura Jeannette (Richardson) Haynes.
Haynes, Donald was born on October 8, 1934 in Fieldale, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Bernard and Laura Jeannette (Richardson) Haynes.
Bachelor of Arts, University Virginia, 1960; Master of Library Science, U. North Carolina, 1966.
Teacher, Virginia public schools, 1960-1962; manuscripts and reference assistant, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, 1963-1965; librarian, assistant professor, Eastern Shore branch, University of Virginia, Wallops Island, 1966-1969; director library services, Virginia State Library, Richmond, 1969-1972; state librarian, Virginia State Library, Richmond, 1972-1986; director, Virginia History Society, Richmond, 1986-1988.
Member Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, 1972-1986. Chairman Virginia History Records Advisory Board, 1976-1986, Virginia State Review Board for Landmarks, 1980-1988. Statewide coordinator Virginia United Way, 1976.
Board directors Central Virginia Educational television, 1972-1982. Member executive board Edgar Allan Poe Foundation, 1982-1988. Served with Army of the United States, 1954-1956.
Member American, Southeastern, Virginia library associations, Virginia History Society, Southern History Society, American History Association, Society of America Archivists, Beta Phi Museum.