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Hugh Macdougall

Village Historian at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Village of Cooperstown</span>
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Hugh Macdougall, a seasoned diplomat and historian with 28 years of experience in the US Foreign Service, holds a Doctor of Law degree from Columbia Law School and has worked in various capacities, including as Village Historian and Member of the Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Board.
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Cooperstown, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • French, Portuguese -
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Hugh Macdougall is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in public service and international relations. He has held various positions, including Village Historian, Member of Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Board, and Trustee of the Village of Cooperstown, demonstrating his commitment to preserving and promoting local history and culture. Macdougall's educational background is equally impressive, with a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Columbia Law School, a Master of Arts (M.A.) from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Harvard College.

Experience

  • Village of Cooperstown
    • Village Historian
      • 2006 - Present

      Appointed by Mayor, the Official Village Historian responds to historical questions both from Village organizations and the public, and presents an annual report to the Village and to the State Historian in Albany. Though not officially required to, he also responds to the extent possible to genealogical inquiries.

    • Member, Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Board
      • 2009 - 2013

      Cooperstown Board established by Village Law (2008) to review and approve of any changes to the exterior appearance (except for paint color) of homes or other structures within the village limits.

  • Village of Cooperstown,
    • Cooperstown, NY
    • Trustee, Village of Cooperstown
      • 1987 - 1989
      • Cooperstown, NY
  • Village of Cooperstown
    • Member, Cooperstown Planning Board
      • 1987 - 1989
  • U.S. Department of State
    • United States Foreign Service Officer
      • 1958 - 1986

      Primarily as a political reporting officer in third world tropical countries (Guinea, Brazil, France, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Tanzania, Burma (Myanmar). Final overseas position Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs, American Embassy Rangoon, 1981-84, Member of Senior Foreign Service. Awar...

Education

  • 1954 - 1958
    Columbia Law School
  • 1956 - 1957
    Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
  • 1950 - 1954
    Harvard College
  • 1967 - 1968
    Ecole pratique des Hautes Etudes, Paris

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