Collections access and artifact-centered humanities educational programming [the michilimackinac historical society is requesting funding from the national endowment for the humanities to expand…
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- ZPA28413722
- Recipient
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Michilimackinac Historical Society UEI VLU3UM2FNJH8
- Awarding agency
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National Endowment for the Humanities
- Obligated
- $49,046
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 45.149 Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access
- Completion date
- Place of performance
- Michigan, USA
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Description
- Activities
- the museum will upgrade the subscription of its database titled past perfect, move its digital collections to a cloud-based platform, and expand access to its collection of artifacts related to the region?S indigenous tribes and british, french, and american settlements. The museum will digitize its collections using high resolution scanners and cameras, improve its catalog entries regarding its collections, categorize and interpret these items within the database to improve access and future use, and improve citations within each record. The museum will curate online exhibits, which will be accessible to individuals, school groups, researchers, and enthusiasts free of charge. The museum will have a series of local history presentations to highlight its collection and its significance for the region. The museum will stream these presentations and make them available on its website, facebook, and youtube accounts. The museum staff will complete the process of digitization, researching, preserving, and cataloging of the collection, and develop a ?behind the scenes? Video series highlighting different pieces to cover preservation/conservation techniques, interesting histories or items, and local connections to family and community heritage. 
- Expected outcomes
- outcomes include expanding and upgrading technological capacity and launching new initiatives to expand the michilimackinac historical society?S outreach and impact. 
- Intended beneficiaries
- intended beneficiaries of the grant are the general public, humanities experts, public humanities specialists, and members of the the michilimackinac historical society staff. 
- Subrecipient activities
- the recipient does not intend to subaward funds.]
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | -$520 | |
| Original award | $49,566 |
Quick answers
Who received award ZPA28413722?
ZPA28413722 was awarded to Michilimackinac Historical Society by National Endowment for the Humanities on October 1, 2021.
How much is award ZPA28413722 worth?
$49,046 has been obligated on ZPA28413722.
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