Under the guidance of national park service staff at the harper s ferry center and in collaboration with sitka national historical park, the recipient will carry out background research, scientific…

The National Park Service (NPS) awarded The Great Basin Institute a $123,000 Cooperative Agreement on August 20, 2025, under the Cultural Resources Management program (CFDA 15.946) to conduct comprehensive preservation and documentation work on rare historical materials at Sitka National Historical Park. Working under the guidance of NPS staff at the Harper's Ferry Center, the recipient will perform background research, scientific analysis, conservation treatment, and detailed documentation of 289 rare and one-of-a-kind books currently on exhibit at the park. The project is funded through cyclic maintenance appropriations and is expected to be completed by November 30, 2026.

This cooperative agreement directly supports the NPS mission of cultural resource stewardship and enhances visitor experience through the professional conservation and accessibility of the park's archival collections. The work represents the type of specialized collections management and archival services that the Cultural Resources Management program funds across the national park system, leveraging The Great Basin Institute's established expertise in cultural resource documentation and preservation activities for NPS park units.

Under the guidance of national park service staff at the harper s ferry center and in collaboration with sitka national historical park, the recipient will carry out background research, scientific analysis, conservation treatment, and documentation of NPS museum objects: 289 rare and one-of-a-kind books on exhibit at the park. The project is funded through cyclic maintenance and directly impacts visitor experience.