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2015 National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) Grant Application (NB)
This agenda item requests approval for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) to accept, if awarded, a grant from the National Archives and Records Association (NARA) Office of National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) to digitize the burial records of the historic Evergreen Cemetery
Explanation
The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) Department has submitted a grant application to the National Archives and Records Management in the amount of $20,000 to support the digitization of the historic Evergreen Cemetery records. The historic Evergreen Cemetery records tell the story of early settlers and pioneers that shaped the growth of Gainesville to what it is today. The cemetery records are in need of preservation and conservation through modern methods of electronic record keeping. The digitized records will become available to the public through genealogy research and serve as a primary resource for families, researchers and those interested in early Alachua County history. The funds, if awarded, will provide for the purchase of scanning equipment, computers and provide a stipend to volunteers to conduct the scanning process.
Fiscal Note
PRCA has submitted a grant application to the National Archives and Records Association (NARA) for $20,000. There is a 25% cash or in-kind match required for the grant. The cash match will be met with a contribution from the Evergreen Cemetery Association of Gainesville, Inc., as well as an in-kind match from PRCA department. No additional funds will be necessary to facilitate this request.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the request to accept the grant if awarded, from the National Archives and Records Association to support the digitization of the historic Evergreen Cemetery ...
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