Background
Collins, Rodney Steven was born on August 4, 1946 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Paul and Mary Virginia (Hathaway) Collins.
historian historic preservationist
Collins, Rodney Steven was born on August 4, 1946 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Paul and Mary Virginia (Hathaway) Collins.
AB, West Virginia University, 1971. Master of Arts, West Virginia University, 1972.
Teacher Plesants County Schools, St. Marys, West Virginia, 1969-1970. Instructor history Parkersburg Community College, 1974. Curator interpretation Ohio History Society, Columbus-Marietta, 1974-1975.
Project manager City of Charleston East End Survey, West Virginia, 1975-1977. Director, deputy state historic preservation officer, historic preservation unit, architectural historian, research assistant Department Culture and History, Charleston, since 1977, West Virginia capitol historian, since 1977. Chairman board Kanawha Valley History and Preservation Society, Charleston, since 1981.
Ex-officio member West Virginia Archives and History Commission, Charleston, 1981-1984.
Education chairman East Education Association, Charleston, 1976. Member National Trust Historic Preservation, Society Architectural Historians, National Conference State Historic Preservation Officers, Preservation Alliance West Virginia Inc., Phi Alpha Theta.