[SOA] National Coalition for History Washington Update - April 2018

Fri Apr 6 16:08:58 EDT 2018

From: National Coalition for History <lwhite=historycoalition.org at mail251.suw16.rsgsv.net> On Behalf Of National Coalition for History
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Washington Update

Interior Backs Off Proposed National Parks Fee Increase

Officials at the Department of the Interior appear to be backing away from a proposed fee increase at national parks that received intense public backlash. NCH submitted comments<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=a1ad6c8155&e=994dc209a0> opposing the dramatic hike in peak-season entrance fees at 17 popular national parks, as did over 100,000 Americans. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has indicated that his department is investigating other options to deal with the cost of the parks' maintenance backlog, according to the Washington Post<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=bc6198d9e3&e=994dc209a0>.

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Congress Mandates Publication of CRS Reports

All non-confidential Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports must now be made publicly available online within 90 to 270 days, thanks to a provision in the omnibus funding bill passed in March. The move comes after decades of advocacy to convince Congress to release the reports to the public, although many were already shared online through non-governmental websites. Read more from Secrecy News here.<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=46d64a9c90&e=994dc209a0>

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NPS and Interior Department Announce $12.6 Million in Grants to Preserve African American Civil Rights History

The National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of the Interior recently awarded $12.6 million in grants for 51 projects that preserve sites related to the Civil Rights Movement. Grants range from $17,000 to $500,000 and will preserve sites in 24 states. Read the press release for more information.<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=ec175f955c&e=994dc209a0>

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NHPRC Names New Executive Director

Archivist of the United States David Ferriero has named Christopher Eck as the new Executive Director of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). As Executive Director, Eck will lead the National Archives' grant program, which supports projects that increase access to historical records across the country. Read more about Eck here.<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=9bbf8c6d5a&e=994dc209a0>

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Applications Open for IMLS Community Catalyst Grants

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications through May 14 for the Activating Community Opportunities Using Museums/Libraries as Assets grant program. The program is part of IMLS's Community Catalyst initiative, which focuses on how libraries, archives, and museums can work with their communities to improve community wellbeing. Awards will range from $25,000 to $150,000, with a one-to-one cost share required. Click here for more information about how to apply.<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=80dc0843b0&e=994dc209a0>

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Smithsonian Secretary Opposes Women's History Museum

Secretary of the Smithsonian David J. Skorton recently launched a Women's History Initiative to highlight women's stories throughout the Smithsonian system, but he does not support the movement to create a standalone women's history museum. A congressional commission in 2016 recommended the creation of such a museum over the next decade, but Skorton argued that the Smithsonian does not have the resources to support another building. NCH supports the creation of the museum<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=4a78ac462d&e=994dc209a0> and has advocated in the past for the inclusion of historians in its development. For full details about Skorton's comments, see the Washington Post's recent article.<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=2887cc5f9f&e=994dc209a0>

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Library of Congress Announces App-Development Grant

The Library of Congress announced that up to $950,000 will be made available to support the development of web and mobile applications about Congress and civics to be used in K-12 classrooms. The deadline to apply is April 30. For more information, click here.<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=c866033faa&e=994dc209a0>

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NEH Offers Special Grants for State History

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) recently announced a special grant opportunity for state history projects commemorating the 150th or 200th anniversary of statehood. Grants of up to $30,000 are available for states marking major anniversaries within the next few years. NEH Senior Deputy Chairman Jon Parrish Peede describes the grants as “a down payment toward the commemoration of our 250th anniversary as a nation in 2026.” See the press release for more information.<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=d1afc44d20&e=994dc209a0>

Looking for an easy, free way to support NCH?
Invite your Representative to join the Congressional History Caucus!
The caucus is an important resource and it needs your help to grow.
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News Roundup

Chairman Appointed for USA 250th Commission
Daniel DiLella, President and CEO of Equus Capital Partners, has been appointed chairman of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, which will hold its first official meeting on May 30 in Philadelphia. Read more >><https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=85fa382646&e=994dc209a0>

Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Papers Digitized
As part of the Library of Congress' ongoing effort to increase access to historical materials, the papers of suffragists Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton have been digtized and made available online. Read more >><https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=86518f7da6&e=994dc209a0>

National Archives Microfilm Duplication Goes All Digital
As of March 17th, the National Archives will no longer accept film-to-film microfilm duplication orders; only digitized copies will be provided. Read more >><https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=a7b283ea30&e=994dc209a0>

Over Two Hundred Years of Supreme Court Cases Now Online
More than 35,000 Supreme Court decisions dating back to 1791 are now available and searchable online through the Library of Congress. Read more >><https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=8b7e7f9964&e=994dc209a0>

Final Volume of the Diaries of Gouverneur Morris Published
The Founding Father's final diaries, covering the years 1799-1816, are now available from the University of Virginia Press, both in print and online. Read more >><https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=265d8e9946&e=994dc209a0>

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