Maygene Daniels

In 2016, she took over for John Franzen in leading the Ruth Ann Overbeck History Lecture Series, part of the Capitol Hill History Project. She has been the senior adviser for the project's archival issues and was central in researching the Old Naval Hospital and creating the biographical plaques there and elsewhere. Daniels is currently serving on the board and is a co-organizer of the Overbeck Lecture Series.

She has been a community activist member of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society. In 2014, Maygene, her husband Steve, and their daughter Leah were honored by the Capitol Hill Community foundation for their contributions to the community.

Daniels served as a member of the Society of American Archivists Council from 1987-1990. She later served as vice president from 1993-1994 and served as the Society's 50th President from 1994-1995.

Daniels has authored books and articles over the course of her career, including many guides published through the National Archives, the National Gallery of Art, and the Academy of Certified Archivists. In 1984, she co-wrote the archival handbook, A Modern Archives Reader: Basic Readings on Archival Theory and Practice, co-authored with Timothy Walch. The book is often listed among many others to provide guidance and instruction for archivists. Other writings include:

Maygene Daniels attended Carleton College in Minnesota and graduated in 1970 with a major in Art History. She attended Yale University for a Master's in Art History.

Maygene Frost Daniels (b. March 31, 1948) is an American art historian who was President of the Society of American Archivists. She was the chief archivist at the National Gallery of Art in Washington and has written books on being an archivist and art history.