Author Receives Award

Ruth Ann (Abels) Hager, cg, cgl, received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Missouri State Genealogical Association August 5th during their annual conference in Columbia, Mo. The group gives this category of award to “. . . salute those professionals who, although paid for their efforts, consistently give more than required or expected.” She is a reference specialist in St. Louis County Library’s Special Collections Department, which focuses on family and local history. John Dougan, Missouri State Archivist, nominated her for the award in recognition of researching and writing Dred & Harriet Scott: Their Family Story, which was published by St. Louis County Library.

Ruth Ann (Abels) Hager holds her award and John Dougan, Missouri State Archivist, holds a copy of her book, Dred & Harriet Scott: Their Family Story, for which the award was given.