Hugh 'Tommy' Payne
Hugh 'Tommy' Payne was a prominent Guyanese archivist known for his tenure as the National Archivist from 1970 to 1988, during which he raised awareness about the importance of preserving historical records in Guyana. He became a vocal critic of the government's neglect of the National Archives, highlighting issues such as inadequate funding and the low regard for archival preservation efforts, which ultimately led to his resignation.
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Hugh 'Tommy' Payne resigned due to the low regard for the Archives Department at the state level.
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