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PT-50030-06
American Antiquarian Society (Worcester, MA 01609-1634)
John B. Hench (Project Director: December 2005 to May 2006)
Vincent Golden (Project Director: May 2006 to present) |
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Conservation of the Newspaper Collections
The Society maintains one copy of rare and original North American newspapers created before 1877. Acid-free enclosures will be provided for 2,000 volumes in order to stabilize bindings and diminish future damage in handling. Additionally, 90 volumes will receive conservation treatment to address damaged bindings and repair torn pages.
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Project fields:
U.S. History
Program:
Save America's Treasures
Division:
Preservation and Access
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Total amounts:
$60,000 (approved)
$60,000 (awarded)
Grant period:
10/1/2005 – 5/31/2009
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