The african american history research center at houston public library will digitize and make accessible vulnerable materials from its collection related to the african american history of houston,…

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Award ID
MH255966OMS24
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$100,000

Award facts

Completion date 77% complete
Originally
Place of performance
Houston, TX 77002, USA

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Description

The african american history research center at houston public library will digitize and make accessible vulnerable materials from its collection related to the african american history of houston, including archived audio, video, and oral history recordings. For the project, the institution will hire a full-time contract project archivist who will coordinate with an external vendor to process and digitize over 1,400 audiovisual items from the archive. Staff will provide training to the project archivist on metadata standards and the creation of oral history transcripts. As a result of the project, staff will share and make the preserved materials available to the public through library and museum exhibits, community events, and online and printed publications.

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Original award $100,000

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Who received award MH255966OMS24?

MH255966OMS24 was awarded to City Of Houston by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on July 1, 2024.

How much is award MH255966OMS24 worth?

$100,000 has been obligated on MH255966OMS24.

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