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Title:

Engaging with Heritage through Digital Image Preservation

Agreement Number:

2324-0126

Agreement Value:

$30,709.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

The objective of the project is to bilingually digitally accession and preserve the oldest photographic images held by the Annapolis Heritage Society (AHS) and render them accessible to the public. Deliverables of the project are: the development of a group of skilled volunteers; the digitization of photo collections from the 19th century; and wide public access to the images. Key activities include: training of volunteers; digitization of the images; labelling, bilingual description and rehousing of images in need; and uploading digital images to a provincial database along with related textual information. The project will be promoted through an in person and virtual museum exhibit displaying restored digital prints of a selection of images and providing education on the digital preservation and restoration process.

Organization:

Library and Archives Canada

Expected Results:

Upon completion of this project, the collections of photographs owned by the Annapolis Heritage Society will be protected and fully digitized. The images will be augmented by as much meaningful information as is possible, available in both English and French. The entirety of these collections will be available to Canadians and the world via NovaMuse, a platform showcasing the holdings of Nova Scotian archives and museums.

Location:

Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, CA B0S 1A0

Reference Number:

129-2023-2024-Q1-00034

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

10748 4107 RR0001

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Annapolis Heritage Society

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.