The historical society of pennsylvania will preserve the penn family papers, a collection of materials related to william penn, the penn family, and the creation of the colony of pennsylvania
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- ST255007OMS23
- Recipient
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The Historical Society Of Pennsylvania UEI HZK9TMVBVUU5
- Awarding agency
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Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
- Obligated
- $164,583
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 15.929 Save America's Treasures
- Completion date
- Funding
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- $82,280.00 Federal
- $82,303.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
About this award
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania received a $164,583 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Save America's Treasures program (CFDA 15.929) to preserve the Penn Family Papers, a collection of 56 linear feet of materials and 222 volumes related to William Penn and the founding of Pennsylvania. Project activities will include conservation treatments such as cleaning, mending, rehousing, and enhanced archival processing of the documents, which include correspondence, legal and government records, surveys, deeds, and account books. As a result, the organization will update the finding aid for the collection to improve access for scholars and researchers studying the history of Pennsylvania's founding and government development.
Description
The documents are comprised of 56 linear feet of materials and 222 volumes, which include correspondence, legal and government records, surveys, deeds, and account books. Project activities will include conservation treatments, such as cleaning, mending, rehousing, and enhanced archival processing. As a result of the project, staff will update a finding aid for the collection with newly conserved items for the benefit of scholars and researchers studying the history of pennsylvania's founding and the development of its government.
Quick answers
Who received award ST255007OMS23?
ST255007OMS23 was awarded to The Historical Society Of Pennsylvania by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on October 1, 2023.
How much is award ST255007OMS23 worth?
$164,583 has been obligated on ST255007OMS23: $82,280 in federal funding and $82,303 in non-federal funding.
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