This job is not new in the WH, probably an official position since the founding (formally documenting historical documents). The average salary for one in 2010 is over $50K* so the pay rate seems normal for a White House historical position.
It is something that yep, we probably should review the continued need for with new technology but I won't really say this is an overt waste or anything new.
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http://www.theartcareerproject.com/calligraph-2/939/#.U7Q1sbEXI-E