Archives Processing at Washington State University Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections

Project ID: P24AC01438

Federal Agency: National Park Service

Partner Institution: Washington State University

Fiscal Year: 2024

Initial Funding: $32,869

Total Funding: $53,860

National Park: Nez Perce National Historical Park

Principal Investigator: Meddens, Arjan

Agreement Technical Representative: Erdey, Tabitha

Alternative Project Title: NPS Archives Processing at Washington State University MASC

Abstract:

NPS and Washington State University Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections will cooperate to scan historic photographs from the Nez Perce National Historical Park Historic Image Collection. The digital images and associated information will be posted to the Washington State University Libraries Digital Collections website to provide increased public online access to the collection. This collection is one of the park’s most frequently requested collections for archival research.