Historian question

[SCDigginWithAK]

So here's an odd question. What qualifications must one meet to be known as a town/city/county historian. I recently listened to a "lecture" by one of these historians and was very disappointed. Instead of teaching us, he just wanted to sell his book. Not to mention he was rude after a few questions from the audience. Is it basically a title given by locals or is it officially designated? Thanks

 

[Ocean7]

hehe well anybody can say they are a historian according to the definition. Well I see writer in there. Self-proclaimed perhaps. I figure if you get paid for your knowledge as in a real job - you are an official
historian. I'd imagine it is quite loosely defined these days.
[h=3]his•to•ri•an (hĭ-stôrˈē-ən, -stōrˈ-, -stŏrˈ-) ►[/h]

• n. A writer, student, or scholar of history.
• n. One who writes or compiles a chronological record of events; a chronicler.

 

[Gold Maven]

Titles like this have always made me chuckle, some one trying to impress the masses, or sell something.

Ocean7 is right, if you are getting paid for preforming under the title, then it seems more justified.

 

[Boatlode]

Write a book.

 

[bigfoot1]

my wife is a historian...always telling me I never learn....ugh