Acquire Primary Resources on Microfilm/fiche

A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program

Minnesota State University, Mankato - Library Services

Quick Facts

Recipient: 
Minnesota State University, Mankato - Library Services
Activity Type: 
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected 
Blue Earth

The Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grant allowed the Library at Minnesota State University, Mankato to acquire 17 new manuscript collections and fill in gaps for 3 additional collections.

The primary mission of the Library at Minnesota State University, Mankato is to support the curriculum of the University, with the secondary mission being to serve as a regional information center for the residents of southern Minnesota.  The Legacy grant made possible the acquisition of Minnesota focused microfilm that will have an enduring value to both the campus and the region.

Project Details

To add 83 rolls of microfilmed primary records to broaden public accessibility
Start Date: 
April 2010
End Date: 
October 2010

Project Details by Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year(s): 
2010
Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants
Appropriation Language 
(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.
Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$2,691

Project Manager

Ms.
Daardi
Sizemore
Library Services - MSU Mankato, P.O. Box 8419
Mankato
MN
56002
Related Topics: 
Minnesota Historical Society, History, Grants/Contracts, Blue Earth