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In recent years, the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) has supported various historical preservation and archival projects in the state of Virginia. These initiatives aim to protect, conserve, and make accessible a wealth of historical records, photographs, and documents.
One such project involves the microfilming of early records of the Virginia Military Institute, dating from 1839 to 165. This endeavour ensures the preservation of the Academy's history for future generations.
George Mason University has taken on the responsibility of arranging, describing, and preserving the photographs of Oliver F. Atkins and Arthur E. Scott. This project not only safeguards these important images but also makes them more accessible for research and study.
The Fairfax County Government has developed a comprehensive website and records management program, ensuring the efficient organisation and preservation of records for Fairfax County.
The Virginia State Historical Records Advisory Board has analysed the current condition of historical records in the state, identified problems, and outlined potential solutions. This analysis forms the basis for future actions aimed at improving the preservation and accessibility of historical records in Virginia.
Arlington County Public Library has arranged and described local history materials in the Arlington Community History Archives, ensuring that these valuable resources are preserved and easily accessible.
Ash Lawn-Highland, the historic home of James Monroe, received a grant of $16,148 in 1991 for the Papers of James Monroe. This funding supported the preservation and study of this significant collection.
The Virginia State Historical Records Advisory Board has developed a statewide preservation plan for manuscripts and supported conservation/preservation surveys in up to 40 manuscript repositories. This plan is crucial for the long-term preservation of Virginia's historical records.
The Virginia Home for Boys in Richmond has conserved, arranged, described, and microfilmed the historical records of the home, consisting of Registers of Boys beginning in 1846. This project ensures the preservation of the home's history and provides valuable insights into the lives of the boys who lived there.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has duplicated endangered photographs documenting 18th-century American architecture and the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg. This initiative helps to preserve these important images and provides a visual record of the restoration efforts.
The Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture received a grant of $846,594 for the Papers of John Marshall. This funding supported the preservation and study of this significant collection.
The University of Virginia has received various grants for a range of projects, including funding for the Carter Family Papers, the Navy Papers of Sir Andrew Snape Hamond, the Papers of R.M.T. Hunter, the Lee Family Papers, John Henry Ingram's Collection on Edgar Allan Poe, and the Virginia Gazette Daybooks. These grants support the preservation and study of these important collections.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University received a grant of $150,000 for the Chicago Covenants Project, digitising racially restrictive covenants in Cook County, Illinois. This project provides valuable insights into the history of racial restrictions and helps to preserve these records for future study.
The University of Virginia has also received funding for a two-year project to continue the Institute for Editing Historical Documents, which began in 1972. This project supports the preservation and study of historical documents, providing valuable insights into the past.
County of Shenandoah has arranged and prepared for microfilming the county's circuit court case files and loose court papers. This project ensures the preservation of these important records.
Newport News Public Library System has assisted in processing the records of the Old Dominion Land Company. This project helps to preserve the history of this important company.
George Mason University has surveyed, appraised, and accessioned selected materials in private hands relating to the Federal Theatre Project of the New Deal period. This project not only safeguards these important materials but also makes them more accessible for research and study.
The Library of Virginia has supported a project to restore selected sound recordings generated by WRVA Radio and the creation of compact disks of this material. This project helps to preserve these important recordings for future generations.
The University of Virginia has received funding for the Dolley Madison Digital Edition, the Chinese American WWII Veterans Online Resource, and a project to develop, enhance, and administer a new, freely-accessible professional development platform for historical and scholarly editing practitioners, eLaboratories (eLabs). These projects support the preservation and study of historical documents and provide valuable resources for researchers and scholars.
MacArthur Memorial has begun preservation microfilming of the papers of General Douglas MacArthur. This project ensures the preservation of these important historical documents.
David R. Kobrin has completed a book to help secondary-level history and social studies teachers understand the importance and advantages of using primary historical documents as teaching tools. This book provides valuable resources for educators.
Virginia Commonwealth University has inventoried, arranged, and described the Adele Goodman Clark Papers. This project helps to preserve and make these important documents more accessible for research and study.
The Library of Virginia has digitised the Augusta County Chancery Court records, consisting of 460 cubic feet. This project ensures the preservation and accessibility of these important records.
The Virginia State Historical Records Advisory Board has supported the travel and meeting expenses of the board, including the development of a statewide strategic plan addressing website and manuscripts programming in Virginia. This plan is crucial for the long-term preservation and accessibility of historical records in the state.
The Virginia Historical Society has arranged, described, microfilmed, and developed a guide to the T.T. Perry Collection. This project helps to preserve and make these important documents more accessible for research and study.
George Mason University has supported the implementation and user testing of an open-source, online tool for contributing transcriptions and annotations to historical documents. This tool provides valuable resources for researchers and scholars.
The Association for Documentary Editing has received funding to plan and conduct two seminars in electronic publishing. This funding supports the preservation and study of historical documents in the digital age.
The University of Virginia has received funding for the Papers of James Monroe, the Papers of the War Department 1784-1800, and the John Dickinson Writings Project. These grants support the preservation and study of these important collections.
George Mason University has produced preservation and reference microforms of nitrate negatives in the Federal Theatre Project collection. This project helps to preserve these important images and provides valuable resources for researchers and scholars.
The Commonwealth of Virginia supports the Virginia Historical Records Advisory Board's programming with $10,000. This funding supports the preservation and study of historical records in the state.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has processed the M. Rupert Cutler Papers, documenting Cutler's environmental, political, and business activities. This project helps to preserve and study these important documents.
The University of Virginia has received a significant grant of $5,145,673 for the Papers of George Washington. This funding supports the preservation and study of this important collection.
In conclusion, the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) has supported numerous historical preservation and archival projects in Virginia. These initiatives help to preserve and make accessible a wealth of historical records, photographs, and documents, providing valuable resources for researchers, scholars, and the general public.
The University of Virginia's ongoing project to continue the Institute for Editing Historical Documents not only supports the preservation and study of historical documents but also offers valuable insights into the past for researchers and scholars.
George Mason University's initiative to survey, appraise, and accession selected materials in private hands relating to the Federal Theatre Project of the New Deal period not only safeguards these important materials but also makes them more accessible for research and study, contributing to education and self-development.
