Preserving and organizing kona historical society archival materials [the NEH preservation grant will support the implementation of the storage, processing, and rehousing recommendations presented…

Preserving and organizing kona historical society archival materials [the NEH preservation grant will support the implementation of the storage, processing, and rehousing recommendations presented in the preservations needs assessment conducted by the conservation center for art & historic artifacts in 2016. The funds will be used to purchase storage furniture and preservation supplies recommended in the PNA to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the kona historical society?s (KHS) collections, building on past efforts by KHS to improve storage and access to the collections. The project will provide an improved environment conducive for preservation with easy access by staff and researchers. The materials purchased with funds from this grant will create spaces that allow for the future rehousing of objects and documents and will enable a comprehensive inventory of the collection which will give a more accurate account of our holdings to researchers.]