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Title:

Increasing access to the Colchester Historeum's school records, part II

Agreement Number:

2425-0085

Agreement Value:

$34,366.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

This project aims to facilitate improved access to a significant collection in the Historeum’s archival holdings. The collection consists of 44 meters of school registers from 139 schools in Colchester County and spans 118 years from 1868-1986. Approximately two thirds of the records have yet to be rehoused and digitized to ensure the long-term preservation of vital information.

Organization:

Library and Archives Canada

Expected Results:

Overall expected results include the implementation of standards and procedures to improve professionalism within the organization, improve awareness and accessibility of the Historeum’s holdings and local documentary heritage, and improve the Historeum’s capacity for digital preservation.

Location:

Truro, Nova Scotia, CA B2N3W3

Reference Number:

129-2024-2025-Q1-00016

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

11886 7134 RR 0001

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Colchester Historical 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.