Melinda Kay Friend

Background

Friend, Melinda Kay was born on October 5, 1961 in Keyser, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Clarence William and Rita Mae Friend.

Education

Associate of Arts, Potomac State College, 1981. Bachelor, West Virginia University, 1983. Master of Arts, West Virginia University, 1988.

Career

Assistant manuscripts library, Maryland. History Society, Baltimore, 1988-1991; assistant editor/advertising manager, Maryland. History Magazine, Baltimore, 1988-1989; managing editor, Maryland.

History Magazine, Baltimore, 1990-1991; archivist, Library. of Congress, Washington, since 1991. Archivist, consultant U. Maryland. Baltimore Campus, 1989-1992.

Achievements

• Melinda Kay Friend has been listed as a noteworthy archivist by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: foreign travel, 18th-century antiques, flower gardening.

Connections

Father:

Clarence William Friend

Mother:

Rita Mae Friend