Type Of Business:
Native American Research Library
Expertise:
Mrs. Hall's expertise is in research, lectures, school presentations and writing.
Major Product/SVS:
Historical Research and Library Services
Hobbies/Sports:
Studying and Researching Native Plants and Herbal Medicine, Gardening, Traveling, Visiting Historical Sites and Landmarks
Education Degrees:
Coursework, College of the Siskiyous, Weed, CA
Affiliations Awards:
Former Member, California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc.; Secretary, Former Chairwoman, Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou Indian Health Project; Former Board Member, Scott Valley Rural Health Clinic, Etna, CA; Enrolled member, Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Tribe
Children's Names:
Brenda, Linda, Mary, Roy, Nina, William, Glenn
Work History:
Enrollment Clerk, Shasta Nation; Clinic Manager, Medical and Dental Departments, Shasta, Trinity & Siskiyou Rural Indian Health, Inc.; Receptionist, Shasta, Trinity & Siskiyou Rural Indian Health, Inc.; Community Health Representative, Shasta, Trinity & Siskiyou Rural Indian Health, Inc.; Teacher's Aide, Etna Union High School
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was publishing a book with her daughter-in-law Monica Hall, entitled 'Shasta Nation,' in 2004.
Charity:
Teacher's Aide, Etna High School
Number Of Years In Profession:
61
Number Of Years In Current Position:
61
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her persistence and her passion to collect the history of the Shasta Nation.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her interest in interviewing and collecting information about people of diverse backgrounds since her childhood.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Hall started her career at the age of 10, gathering documents, and at the age of 14, she volunteered for the Quartz Valley Indian Reservation in a clerical capacity, and continued gathering information. She has served on a voluntary basis for 27 years in efforts to obtain federal recognition for the Shasta Nation. She represented the Shasta Nation on four trips to the Washington D.C. office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Students have come from many Universities to do research in her library.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Collecting Historical Information about People of Diverse Tribal Backgrounds Including Shasta Indians, Writing Papers on Shasta Interest for Attorneys, Environmental Impact Statements and for Students
Education Certifications:
Certified Genealogist; Certified American Indian Herbalist