NAHA Plan to Digitize O. E. Rolvaag Collection
To hire a professional to develop a digitization plan for a collection of O.E. Rolvaag's papers, allowing for greater public access to this historic resource.
$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
SHORT-TERM OUTCOME: A deeper understanding the R?lvaag collection and its condition ? This objective was achieved because we created a full inventory of the collection, which included the type, quantity, and general condition of materials. We also received the conservator's assessment of each material type.
INTERMEDIATE OUTCOME: More information on the costs and procedures for the final digitization process ? This objective was achieved because we received the completed plan from our consultant, which included procedures, specifications, and a method for estimating costs for digitizing, both in-house and off site.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME: A roadmap for digitizing other collections in the NAHA Archives ? While we are in the early stages of formal digitization efforts, NAHA will accomplish this goal when we apply the knowledge and experience gained in this plan to digitize other collections.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org