March 17, 2017
NDNP-OH staff sent batch_ohi_2016sample to the Library of Congress.
NDNP-OH staff sent batch_ohi_2016sample to the Library of Congress.
Advisory board meeting at the Ohio History Center in Columbus. Board members made tentative selections for which papers will be digitized for the 2016-2018 grant cycle and provided guidance on initial planning for the grant’s outreach projects.
NDNP-OH staff presented “German Language Newspapers at the Ohio History Connection” as part of the German Community Forum Series held at the Columbus Metropolitan Library in partnership with the Ohio Chapter of the Palatines to America German Genealogy Society.
The Ohio History Connection has selected Northern Micrographics as its vendor for microfilm digitization and metadata creation services for the 2016-2018 grant cycle.
NDNP-OH staff began processing batch_ohi_2016sample: Pomeroy/Columbus Ohio Waisenfreund series (1873-1875).
Advisory board meeting at the Ohio History Center in Columbus. Board members learned about the National Digital Newspaper Program and Ohio’s participation to date as well as 2016-2018 project goals. NDNP-OH staff provided newspaper selection instructions. The board also chose the sample reel: Ohio Waisenfreund series (Pomeroy, Meigs County), 1873-1875.
The Ohio History Connection has sent out a Request for Proposal for microfilm digitization and metadata creation services.
NDNP-OH staff attend the NDNP Annual Awardee meeting in Washington, DC.
NEH announced that Ohio has received funding to renew its participation in the National Digital Newspaper Program through August 31, 2018!