Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Preservation and Digitization of the PoCo Heritage Framed Collection
Agreement Number:
2223-0069
Agreement Value:
$18,451.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives aims to improve accessibility and storage conditions for an archival collection of approximately 300 framed works. This selection consists of small- to large-format photographs, documents, maps and paintings on canvas dating to the early mid-20th century, and chronicles important community events from Port Coquitlam’s past, including the history of one of British Columbia’s oldest May Day celebrations.
The project will include inventorying and digitizing all framed works, providing both staff and the general public with internal and online database access to the archival images and related information, and ensuring the collection’s long-term digital preservation.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
It is the organization’s aim to have an inventoried and accessible 300-piece collection of framed documentary heritage relevant to the community’s rich history, including documents, photographs, maps, and artwork, by the date of project completion. The collection will be fully digitized, labelled, and documented on both internal collections management software and an online collections portal.
Location:
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, CA V3C 2A5
Reference Number:
129-2022-2023-Q1-00014
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
89326 7526 RR 0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives
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.