Acquire Microfilm Reader/Printer/Scanner
To purchase a microfilm reader/printer/scanner to make microfilmed records more accessible to the public.
$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
The grant proposal requested funds to purchase and install a microfilm reader/printer/scanner for the purposes of limiting access to the bound paper copies of local newspapers and making the research process simpler for our guests. The grant funds were spent appropriately, and the system is assembled for staff, volunteers and visiting researchers to enjoy using for many years to come.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org