H.R.6056 - Preserving the American Historical Record Act

To authorize the Archivist of the United States to make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Preserving the American Historical Record Act as introduced.
  • Official: To authorize the Archivist of the United States to make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records. as introduced.

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5/14/2008--Introduced.Preserving the American Historical Record Act - Authorizes the Archivist of the United States to make grants to states to: (1) protect historical records; (2) use such records in new and creative ways; (3) provide education and training to those who care for historica

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5/14/2008--Introduced.
Preserving the American Historical Record Act - Authorizes the Archivist of the United States to make grants to states to:
(1) protect historical records;
(2) use such records in new and creative ways;
(3) provide education and training to those who care for historical records; and
(4) create a wide variety of access tools, including finding aids, documentary editions, indexes, and images of key records maintained on state and local organization websites.
Requires the Archivist to consult with state and local officials on criteria for making the grants.


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12/26/08
[NGS] UpFront with NGS - Volume 8, Number 6-1 June 2008_China Tour_

Historical Record" bill, H.R. 6056. What is PAHR? The Preserving the American Historical Record Act proposes to increase federal support for state and local archival records held by government agencies, historical societies, libraries, ...

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10/21/08
Politics can enter genealogical arena - Las Vegas Sun

Shelley Berkley is a co-sponsor of H.R. 6056, "To authorize the Archivist of the United States to make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records," which is jointly sponsored by Maurice Hinchey, D-N. ...

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09/17/08
a letter from jim cooper...

thank you for taking the time to contact me in regards to hr 6056, the preserving american historical record act. i appreciate the opportunity to respond. as you know, maintaining important historical documents can be painstaking work. ...

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