Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta Archival Collections Accessibility Project - Phase 2
Agreement Number:
1718-0044
Agreement Value:
$14,550.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 16, 2017 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
Part 2 of this project will see the Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta (JHSSA) complete the processing of organizational, individual and family fonds to ensure that the archival records are organized, properly stored and accessible to researchers. The RAD-compliant fonds-level descriptions will initially be available only at the JHSSA offices but later be made digitally accessible through the JHSSA website. Additionally, the JHSSA will create finding aids with item-level descriptions for its larger collections. Finally, the JHSSA will Identify gaps within its current holdings in order to solicit donations of material to help complete its archival collection.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
Expected results (outcomes) for the project include: (1) improved physical and intellectual control of, and access to, holdings for staff and researchers; (2) published articles highlighting progress and/or specific holdings; (3) researchers interested in southern Alberta's Jewish history have increased awareness of, and access to, the archival holdings; and (4) a set foundation for the future digitization process of selected archival material.
Location:
Calgary , Alberta, CA T2V 4V7
Reference Number:
129-2019-2020-Q1-00050
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta
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.