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Fri, 03/19/2021
Reminder: Planning & Assessment Services Applications Due March 26!

The deadline for DHPSNY's Spring 2021 Planning & Assessment Services application round is one week from today! Applications must be submitted before midnight on Friday, March 26. If you've been thinking about applying, i…
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Tue, 03/16/2021
Antiracism Resources: Documenting Black Communities in the Capital District

As part of our ongoing series of blog posts featuring antiracist resources for collecting institutions in New York, DHPSNY highlights new and innovative projects that are working to preserve the history of marginalized c…
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Tue, 03/16/2021
“DHPSNY's Planning & Assessments: A Crash Course” Webinar Recording Now Available!

In DHPSNY’s most recent live webinar presentation, Anastasia Matijkiw, Program Manager, Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York, discussed DHPSNY’s Planning & Assessment Services, including what virtu…
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Fri, 03/05/2021
Antiracism Resources: Equity & Inclusion in Conservation

A few weeks ago, we shared resources focused on creating workplaces that actively support diversity and inclusion. Today, we’re sharing resources focused on the discussion of race, diversity, and inclusion in the field o…
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Tue, 03/02/2021
Join Us on March 11th for "DHPSNY's Planning & Assessments: A Crash Course"

The DHPSNY team is excited to continue to offer Planning & Assessment Services in 2021, having spent time in 2020 perfecting our approach to a safe, virtual delivery. On March 10, Join Program Manager Anastasia Matijkiw…
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Fri, 02/26/2021
It’s Official: DHPSNY to Provide Free Programs and Services to NYS Collecting Institutions Through 2025

This month, DHPSNY shared an official press release about the program's five-year extension. In the announcement, State Archivist Tom Ruller commented on the good news, stressing DHPSNY's important role in helping to ens…
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Thu, 02/18/2021
Antiracism Resources: Black History Collections and Projects in NY State

To continue our focus on Black History Month, we are building on our last blog post about educational resources by highlighting some of the unique Black History collections and projects throughout New York State. From de…
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Tue, 02/16/2021
Introducing Our Newest Team Member, Liyah Desher!

Introducing our newest team member, DHPSNY Education & Outreach Specialist Liyah Desher (and cat, Bandit)! Liyah joins us from the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, where she served as Preservation Servic…
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Wed, 02/10/2021
Time to Dive In: DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services Deadline Fast-Approaching!

We are just over six weeks away from the Friday, March 26 deadline to submit your application for DHPSNY's Spring 2021 Planning & Assessment Services Round. With just a little time and effort, your institution can submit…
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Mon, 02/01/2021
Antiracism Resources: Black History Month Education Resources

Part of a history educator's responsibility is to ensure that their students see themselves reflected in history classes. As we begin Black History Month, we wanted to share a selection of education resources that aim to…
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Mon, 01/25/2021
Applications Open for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for DHPSNY's Spring 2021 Planning & Assessment Services Round! This application round includes important COVID-19 safety precautions. Most significantly, these se…
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Wed, 01/13/2021
Antiracism Resources: New York State Historical Records Advisory Board Statement of Principles

To increase the knowledge of the histories and cultures of this extraordinarily diverse state, the New York State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) is committed to supporting the collection, preservation, and acc…
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