The National Archives, in collaboration with the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), has announced the approval of $2 million in grants for historical records projects across the United States. Archivist of the United States, Dr. Colleen Shogan, has given the green light to 27 proposals, spanning 25 states and the District of Columbia. These grants will support initiatives aimed at preserving and promoting access to America’s rich historical records. From state board grants to collaborative digital editions, these projects will shed light on important eras, social movements, and marginalized communities in the nation’s history.<\/p>\n
The National Archives, in partnership with state historical records advisory boards, has awarded $795,632 for 17 State Board grants. These grants aim to assist smaller archives, provide workshops and educational tools, and offer statewide archival services. By supporting these initiatives, the National Archives aims to ensure that historical records are preserved and made accessible to the public, regardless of the size or resources of the archive.<\/p>\n
Utah Valley University has been awarded a Major Archives Collaborative grant of $350,000 for its Center for Constitutional Studies. This grant will enable the university to partner with the Quill Project at Oxford University to expand its undergraduate-led digital modeling of state constitutional conventions. By utilizing digital technologies, this project will provide a comprehensive understanding of the constitutional history of the United States, shedding light on the processes and debates that shaped the nation.<\/p>\n
Through the Publishing Historical Records program, $738,835 has been allocated to seven projects that document major historical figures and important eras and social movements in the history of the nation. These projects aim to provide a deeper understanding of significant events and individuals, highlighting their impact on American society. Two new projects, \u00a1Presente!: Documenting Latinx History in Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin and Kinship and Longing: Keywords for Black Louisiana, a collaborative digital edition project via Johns Hopkins University, will receive their first NHPRC grants.<\/p>\n
The Andrew Mellon Foundation has funded a three-year program that will provide planning grants for collaborative digital editions in African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American History and Ethnic Studies. A total of $1,273,022 will be distributed among 11 projects that aim to document underrepresented histories. These projects will focus on a range of topics, including Black Joy and Resilience in Philadelphia, Student Activism at the University of Texas, and South Asian American Entrepreneurship and Community Building. By amplifying these voices and narratives, these projects will contribute to a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of American history.<\/p>\n
The National Archives, through the NHPRC, continues to play a vital role in preserving and promoting access to America’s historical records. The grants awarded will support a diverse range of projects, from state board initiatives to collaborative digital editions. By investing in these projects, the National Archives ensures that the nation’s historical documents are protected, made accessible to the public, and contribute to a more inclusive understanding of American history. These grants represent a significant step towards preserving the stories and experiences of marginalized communities and shedding light on important eras and social movements in the nation’s past.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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