The Dover Public Library has been awarded a $5,189 FY2010 Conservation License Plate grant by the New Hampshire State Library for its project to microfilm, and thus preserve, historic New Hampshire newspapers. These original bound volumes, all published in Dover, include The Morning Star from 1826—1833, The Dover Daily Republican from 1880—1891, and The State Press/The Press from 1876—1880. In their current state, the newspapers are virtually unusable due to their fragile and brittle condition. These are the only copies that exist in the state and these early newspapers can be indispensable resources for researchers and genealogists. The library is pleased that their unique content and historical significance will be preserved on microfilm for use of future generations.
The Historical and Genealogical Collection at the Dover Public Library, begun in 1900 by a local genealogical society, includes over 6,000 items of local history and welcomes researchers from all over the country. The addition of these Dover newspapers in microfilm format will further enhance the collection and add significantly to the body of historic newspapers on microfilm which the library has currently.
The New Hampshire State Library has awarded a total of $46,325 in Moose Plate Conservation grants this year to ten NH libraries and archives. For more information about this microfilming project, please call the Dover Public Library’s Reference Desk at 516-6082.
The Historical and Genealogical Collection at the Dover Public Library, begun in 1900 by a local genealogical society, includes over 6,000 items of local history and welcomes researchers from all over the country. The addition of these Dover newspapers in microfilm format will further enhance the collection and add significantly to the body of historic newspapers on microfilm which the library has currently.
The New Hampshire State Library has awarded a total of $46,325 in Moose Plate Conservation grants this year to ten NH libraries and archives. For more information about this microfilming project, please call the Dover Public Library’s Reference Desk at 516-6082.
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Why waste your money on Microfilm, the money should be put into digitizing the collection. The benefits are obvious..no antiquated machines to fix and buy, can be shared by many more users, can be put on a CD and sold by the society, and it eliminates microfilms short lifespan.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is a wonderful project!
Hmmmm ... microfilm lasts some 500 years, and can easily be digitized later on. Digital images only last as long as the software that is required to view them is available.
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