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<p class="xmsonormal">The Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board, in conjunction with the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, is pleased to offer scholarship aid to support continuing archival education for graduate students and individuals
who care for the historic record. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">The Board will award scholarships of up to $300 each to assist individuals in attending, either virtually or in person, a professional development opportunity of their choosing. Funding is available to support attendance at meetings and
conferences hosted by such organizations as: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-left:.5in">• The Midwest Archives Conference<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-left:.5in">• The Society of Ohio Archivists<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-left:.5in">• The Ohio Local History Alliance<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-left:.5in">• The Academic Library Association of Ohio<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-left:.5in">• The Ohio Municipal Clerks Association<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-left:.5in">• The International Institute of Municipal Clerks<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-left:.5in">• The National Association of Government Archives & Records Administrators<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-left:.5in">• The Ohio Genealogical Society <o:p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-left:.5in">• Or other professional development opportunities subject to approval by OHRAB<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please see the attached Scholarship Description and Application for eligibility and requirements. Or go to<u><span style="color:#0563C1">
</span></u><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ohrab.org/professional-development-scholarships-6/__;!!BJspS0a0Bgg!uz8KiYr8PRdaPrL7x-xF_uNkRB6bKsnVLQB3h6KetCI-sQ9Pn9i6jLWKUiERT2iP-cEGSK_3AzsWg1dQ2S6hH4QEnf_H_qw$">https://ohrab.org/professional-development-scholarships-6/
[ohrab.org]</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal">To be considered for the scholarship, the application must be received no later than
<b>August 18, 2023.</b> Applications received after this date will not be considered. Applicants will be notified by phone or email of their status respectively.
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<p class="xmsonormal">The completed application and required narrative should be sent or emailed to: Tina Ratcliff, Montgomery County Records Center & Archives, 117 South Main Street, 6th Floor, Dayton, OH, 45422. Or
<a href="mailto:ratclifft@mcohio.org">ratclifft@mcohio.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Tina Ratcliff<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal">Awards Committee Chair, OHRAB<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal">Tina S. Ratcliff<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal">Montgomery County Records & Information Manager<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal">Montgomery County Records Center & Archives<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal">117 S. Main St.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal">PO Box 972<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal">Dayton OH 45422<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal">(937) 496-6932<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><a href="mailto:ratclifft@mcohio.org">ratclifft@mcohio.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><b>Announcement: Updated Records Center & Archives Website<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal">For information on the history of Montgomery County and the County’s Records Management Program visit the
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.mcohio.org/government/other_government_and_community_agencies/records_center_and_archives/index.php__;!!BJspS0a0Bgg!uz8KiYr8PRdaPrL7x-xF_uNkRB6bKsnVLQB3h6KetCI-sQ9Pn9i6jLWKUiERT2iP-cEGSK_3AzsWg1dQ2S6hH4QEGbP2l9A$">
Records Center & Archives [mcohio.org]</a> website.<o:p></o:p></p>
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