Does preservation of historical records really matter? Grant proposals

What are historical records?

Historical records are documents that contain significant information about the past or present and are therefore worthy of long-term preservation. They include:

Yes, for many reasons. Historical records contain information of enduring value that often can be recognized from the moment it is created. Historical records --

• Provide a link to the past and provide the means for the transmission of culture from one generation to another.
• Help inform and educate the public.
• Provide the raw material for historical research.
• Document the legal rights of citizens.
• Document property and land ownership.
• Document decisions on policy matters by government agencies and businesses.
• Provide records of historic sites and document efforts to preserve them.
  
  

Grant proposals

Parties interested in applying for an NHPRC grant may contact the NHPRC for a complete set of current guidelines:
To obtain NHPRC reports, grant forms, etc. :

http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/

Or you may write to:

NHPRC
National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 111
Washington, DC 20408-0001

Or contact the NHPRC by:

voice: (202) 501-5600
fax: (202) 501-5601
e-mail: nhprc@nara.gov

Or use the NHPRC Web site:

http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/