IMPACT OF NHPRC IN

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) promotes the preservation and use of America's documentary heritage essential to understanding our democracy, history, and culture. Since 1964, the NHPRC has awarded $207million to 4,900 projects in all 50 states and special jurisdictions.

Total Cost of Projects supported by NHPRC in Rhode Island:

 $5,870,078 - Total  $2,945,078 - Direct Federal Grants  $2,925,000 - State and Local Contributions

Projects of Special Value to the Rhode Island:

The NHPRC has played a unique role in supporting historical RECORDS and PUBLICATIONS projects of special value to Rhode Island including...

 Establish Network of Archives in Rhode Island – support to establish or enhance archives at such institutions as , Rhode Island School of Design, Heritage Harbor Museum, Rhode Island Supreme Court, and Rhode Island College.  State Archives – funding to help modernize the state archives, improve access to its holdings, and develop an electronic records program.  Local records in Rhode Island – support to help organize, preserve, manage, and make accessible local records throughout the state, including the cities of Providence, Warwick, Jamestown, and New Shoreham.  Documentary Editions – funding to publish the papers of Nathaniel Greene, Roger Williams, and Isaac Backus.

Rhode Island institutions that have received assistance from the NHPRC:

 American Mathematical Society  Jamestown Historical Society  Archives of Saint Joseph Parish  Jamestown Town Clerk  Barrington Town Clerk  Langworthy Public Library  Historical Society  Little Compton Town Clerk  Bristol Historical & Preservation Society  Middletown Historical Society  Bristol Town Clerk  Narragansett Town Clerk  Brown University  Newport City Clerk  Brown University Press  New Shoreham Town Clerk  Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society  North Kingston Town Clerk  Burrillville Town Clerk  North Scituate Public Library  Central Falls City Clerk  Pawtucket City Clerk  Charlestown Town Clerk  Pawtucket Valley Preservation & Historical  City of Providence Society  City of Warwick  Portsmouth Town Clerk  Cumberland Town Clerk  Preservation Society of Newport County  East Greenwich Free Library  Providence  East Providence City Clerk  Providence City Clerk  Exeter Town Clerk  Rhode Island College  Foster Town Clerk  Rhode Island Historical Society  Heritage Harbor Museum  Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial Museum  Historical Society of Smithfield  Rhode Island Jewish Historical Society  Rhode Island Office of Secretary of State  Tiverton Town Clerk  Rhode Island School of Design  Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum  Rhode Island State Archives  Town of Jamestown  Rhode Island State Historical Records  Town of New Shoreham Advisory Board  Warren Town Clerk  Rhode Island Supreme Court  Warwick City Clerk  Richmond Town Clerk  West Greenwich Town Clerk  Salve Regina University  West Warwick Public Library  Scituate Town Clerk  Westerly Public Library  Slater Mill Historic Site  Westerly Town Clerk  South Kingstown Town Clerk

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