Mrs. Marchand worked in the City of Evansville's Historic Preservation Office from 1978 to 1996, when she retired as Historic Preservation Officer . She authored numerous publications on Evansville's history and architecture and was the recipient of several awards, including the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana Servaas Award in 1995. Mrs. Marchand was also a longtime member of the Friends of Willard

In addition to her duties at the Evansville Historic Preservation Ms. Marchand photographed many of the old buildings in Evansville.