Microfilm Cabinets and Film Storage Boxes

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,583
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Genealogical Society
Start Date
October 2010
End Date
May 2011
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

The Minnesota Genealogical Society (MGS) purchased three microfilm cabinets and two cases of microfilm storage boxes. The existing microfilm collection has been made more efficient, accessible and secure. There is also increased storage capacity for the future growth of the collection. The new cabinets have been placed on the MGS library floor.

Project Details
To make primary records on microfilm accessible through efficient and safe storage systems
Legal Citation / Subdivision
LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants
Appropriation Language

(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated 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 grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.

2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,583
Other Funds Leveraged
$363
Project Manager
Salutation
Mr.
First Name
John
Last Name
Schade
Street Address
1185 Concord Street N, Suite 218
City
South Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55075
Administered By
Administered by
Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000