The bayou teche museum in louisiana will preserve its oral history collection by digitizing approximately 300 audio cassettes and VHS tapes

Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
IGSM255385OMS24
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$12,315

Award facts

Assistance listing
45.301 Museums for America
Completion date
Place of performance
New Iberia, LA, USA

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Description

As the agency reported it.

The oral histories document the lives of residents of new iberia, a community rich in history and heritage that is a blend of spanish, french, native american, and african cultures. The project will support the hiring of a part-time archivist to convert and digitize audio and video tapes and organize digital files. Museum staff will purchase computers and conversion equipment to carry out the project. The digitized oral history interviews will be made available on kiosks at the museum, enabling community members, researchers, and the public to better understand this unique community through residents' lived experiences.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Amendment Funds to be deobligated. -$12,645
Original award $24,960

Quick answers

Who received award IGSM255385OMS24?

IGSM255385OMS24 was awarded to New Iberia Museum Foundation by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on September 1, 2024.

How much is award IGSM255385OMS24 worth?

$12,315 has been obligated on IGSM255385OMS24.

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