From: "Seymour, Janet I - WHS" <Janet.Seymour@wisconsinhistory.org> Subject: Fw: 2016 Governor's Archives Award Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 22:13:03 +0000 Message-ID: <1454019183638.28679@wisconsinhistory.org>
Dear Friends:
The Wisconsin Historical Records Advisory Board and the Wisconsin Historica
l Society invite nominations for the 2016 Governor's Archives Awards. These
awards honor outstanding and innovative work with historical records in Wi
sconsin. The awards recognize individuals, programs, or organizations that
have made significant contributions to preserving or increasing the availa
bility of original historical documents. Three awards are given each year
, recognizing archival achievement, archival innovation, and archival advoc
acy.
Attached is a letter inviting nominations for the 2016 awards.
Documentary resources are vital in telling the story of Wisconsin's rich h
eritage. Archives are also a key ingredient to efficient business operatio
ns and good government. Let's acknowledge the accomplishments of those sup
porting this important work. I hope you will consider preparing a nominati
on or share this information with a deserving individual or organization.
Please excuse any duplicate posting.
All the best,
Matt Blessing
State Archivist and
Coordinator of the Wisconsin Historical Records Advisory Board Wisconsin Hi
storical Society
816 State Street
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 264-6480
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