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Tue, 02/20/2024
Antiracism Resources: Indigenous History is New York’s History

On February 1, we kicked off our 2024 antiracism Dialogue series with a program to introduce the 250th commemoration field guides from AASLH and APHNYS/Office of the New York State Historian: Building an Inclusive 250th:…
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Fri, 02/16/2024
Funding Alert: The 2024-2025 DHP Grant Funding Cycle is Open!

The New York State Archives is pleased to announce the availability of the guidelines and application for the 2024-2025 DHP funding cycle. Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) Grants grants are designed to build a more com…
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Wed, 02/07/2024
Behind the Lens: Preservation Surveys

Welcome to Behind the Lens, where we invite you to peer inside the inner workings of DHPSNY Planning & Assessment services to gain a deeper understanding of the assessment process and outcomes. You’ll also hear first-han…
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Thu, 01/25/2024
Congrats to the First Planning & Assessment Class of 2024!

Congratulations to the first DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services Class of 2024! We're thrilled to embark on the new year alongside these ten exceptional sites, each representing a distinct county across the state. Clic…
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Wed, 01/10/2024
‘A Strong Voice for Collections: Advocacy in Collections Care’ Webinar Recording Now Available!

Everyone involved in collections work has a role to play as an advocate for their care. DHPSNY's webinar A Strong Voice for Collections: Advocacy in Collections Care explores internal advocacy with a focus on collections…
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Fri, 01/05/2024
‘Mold: Prevention, Detection, and Response’ Webinar Recording Now Available

In DHPSNY’s latest webinar, Mold: Prevention, Detection, and Response, Associate Preventative Conservator Maddie Cooper covers the basics of mold: what it is, why it happens to archival and library materials, how to reco…
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Wed, 12/27/2023
Antiracism Resources: Making the Invisible, Visible

During our November Dialogue, “Northern Slavery Collective: A Framework for Inclusive History,” we had the chance to learn more about the Northern Slavery Collective from two member organizations: Dyckman Farmhouse Museu…
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Fri, 12/22/2023
Happy Holidays! Unwrap the Magic of DHPSNY: Our 2023 Annual Newsletter Has Arrived

Season's Greetings! As the year draws to a close, we are thrilled to present the 2023 edition of DHPSNY News, our annual print publication chronicling the team’s adventures delivering free programs and services to collec…
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Wed, 12/20/2023
Announcing the DHPSNY Spring 2024 Planning & Assessment Deadline

We're excited to announce that applications are open for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services, and the next submission deadline is Friday, March 8, 2024. Planning & Assessment services pair accepted organizations with D…
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Thu, 12/14/2023
‘Stories from the Field: Transcribing the John Torrey Papers at the New York Botanical Garden’ Webinar Recording Now Available!

In an effort to make the correspondence of Dr. John Torrey more accessible to researchers, the New York Botanical Garden initiated a project called Digitizing and Transcribing the John Torrey Papers: Natural Science and…
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Wed, 12/13/2023
DHPS Tips: Capturing Family Memories During the Holidays

As we head into the last few weeks of the year, perhaps the cadence of work is slowing. Many of us have time off on the calendar and plans to see family. https://twitter.com/adweak And while we spend our days taking care…
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Thu, 10/26/2023
Don't Miss Intro to Emergency Planning Online Course

This November, join us for a 2-week immersive learning experience that will set your institution up for success in times of crisis. Participants will not only learn the essentials of emergency preparedness, but also have…
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