Arizona: State in Southwestern United States, known for its desert landscapes, vast canyon networks, and native American history.
Funding Boost for Arizona's Archival and Historical Projects
Several organisations in Arizona have received funding to support various archival and historical projects. Here's a roundup of some of the recent grants awarded:
Arizona Historical Society in Tucson
The Arizona Historical Society in Tucson has been granted $31,572 to arrange and describe selected manuscript collections held by the society. Additionally, they have received $40,055 to preserve selected photographs of historical value in their collection of nitrate and glass plate negatives and original prints.
Arizona State Library in Phoenix
The Arizona State Library in Phoenix has received $65,024 to support two years of the Board's programs. Furthermore, they have been awarded $47,364 to support basic funding for six board meetings, workshops, and promotional activities.
Arizona State Historical Records Advisory Board
The Arizona State Historical Records Advisory Board in Phoenix has received funding for strategic planning and reactivation, administrative expenses, and a regrant program. They have also been granted funds for organising meetings, analyzing the current condition of historical records in the state, and preserving and making accessible Arizona's historical records.
University of Arizona (Arizona State Museum)
The University of Arizona's Arizona State Museum in Tucson has received $16,000 for a fellowship in the historical editing of the Documentary Relations of the Southwest project. Additionally, they have been granted $45,874 for subvention support for the Documentary Relations of the Southwest project from 1987-98.
Blacklidge Community Collective in Tucson
The Blacklidge Community Collective has been awarded $100,000 to develop an "Archives Commune" with partner organisations. This community-based archival initiative aims to preserve community histories and cultural expressions, provide a space for autonomous and collective preservation practices, and support projects that amplify marginalised voices.
Arizona Department of Library, Archives & Public Records
The Arizona Department of Library, Archives & Public Records in Phoenix has received funding to support national and regional meetings of State Historical Records Advisory Board Coordinators, assess and report on the status and needs of archival programs in the states, and measure progress on the objectives stated in its 1983 state assessment report and undertake strategic planning.
Other Organisations
Other organisations that have received funding include the McFarland Historical State Park Advisory Committee, Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary, Arizona Corporation Commission, Coconino County, Association for Documentary Editing, City of Tucson, Arizona Historical Foundation, and Pimeria Alta Historical Society & Museum.
These grants will help these organisations in their efforts to preserve and share Arizona's rich history and cultural heritage.
- The University of Arizona's Arizona State Museum, through a fellowship and subvention support, is committing to the education and self-development of its scholars in the Documentary Relations of the Southwest project.
- The Blacklidge Community Collective, through the development of an "Archives Commune", is working towards education and self-development by preserving community histories and amplifying marginalised voices.
