RCHS Collection Preservation, Access, and Storage Project
To improve collections care and management through proper storage.
$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).
Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org
5,424 cubic feet of new storage space (not including the aisle)
560 shelves and drawers installed
32 feet of hanging textile racks installed
408 square feet of wide-span shelving added
10 moves out of the attic
2514 artifacts moved out of the attic
16,973 total objects moved onto the shelves
19 volunteers helped with the project
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org