Pennsylvania Humanities Council Elects New Board Chair
(From PHC) In November 2011, PHC’s board elected new chair, Nancy Eaton. Nancy’s leadership at library systems across the country […]
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Readex to Launch Digital Edition of the Library Company of Philadelphia's Afro-Americana Collection
From blog.readex.com: January 16, 2012 (NAPLES, FL) – A digital edition ofAfro-Americana, 1535-1922: From the Library Company of Philadelphia will be […]
Economic Challenges: A Second Look
As the economic downturn continues, many mid-Atlantic cultural organizations have moved from short-term responses to long-term financial concerns. In the […]
Mid-Winter Lecture Series at Gettysburg National Military Park
(From nps.gov) To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the National Park Service free winter lecture series in 2012 […]
Mid-Atlantic NEH Grant Winners
The National Endowment for the Humanities announced today $21 million in grants for 215 humanities projects. This funding will support […]
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Names New Director
The PHMC announced that James M. Vaughan has been appointed the agency’s new executive director. His tenure begins on November […]
Regional Winners of IMLS and MacArthur Foundation Grants
Today,the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced the first 12 winners of a national competition […]
Heinz History Center Plans For New Storage Space & Conservation Center
The Sen. John Heinz History Center received a $5 million gift from the estate of the late William S. Dietrich […]
IMLS Announces National Medal for Museum and Library Service Winners
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Recipients on October […]
Battle of Plattsburgh Museum Hires New Manager
Tammy Rock is the new Museum Manager at the Battle of Plattsburgh Museum at the PARC Museum Complex. Rock accepted […]