Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Directory of Heritage Sites in Orléans
Agreement Number:
1920-0860
Agreement Value:
$15,620.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 10, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
The project aims to make accessible, via a Web Portal, texts and photos on the history and cadastre of 190 heritage sites in the greater Orleans region collected in a directory in place since 2016. In addition to developing a Web Portal, the project also aims to increase the preservation of documentary heritage by digitizing and downloading 300 other photos or historical documents such as wills and videos of interviews with Orleans elders from families or organizations.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
The objective of this project is to create a secure and easily accessible Web Portal and to upload approximately 400 Word texts and 600 photos, as well as to train volunteers on the use of the Portal who will help those in need of indicators. In addition, the organization aims to digitize and upload a large number of historical photos, summarize them in French and English and welcome approximately 80 people to the launch of the project and the open house.
Location:
Orléans, Ontario, CA K1C 7B3
Reference Number:
129-2019-2020-Q1-00038
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Société franco-ontarienne du patrimoine et de l'histoire d'Orléans
Program:
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Program Purpose:
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program supports the development of Canada's local archival and library communities by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to and promote local documentary heritage.