Some important collections are not placed in repositories at all because archives are reluctant to add to their backlog of unprocessed materials. We are specifically interested in increasing the money available to make original sources available in our field, and we hope that the new program will help archives find matching funds. Applicants are accordingly encouraged to obtain additional funds for the project, either from their parent institution or from outside sources such as individuals, local and state organizations, national foundations, and government agencies. No specific amount of matching money is required, but preference will be given to medium size or larger proposals for which the grant will be matched by new funds. All archival repositories in the U.S. and abroad may apply, including archives at universities, corporations, historical societies, and government labs.
Eligibility is limited to archival projects in the history of modern physics and allied fields.
Individuals are not eligible to apply, and work not covered by this program includes oral histories, book cataloging, and digitization projects. Microfilming is eligible. Deadline for receipt of applications is July 1, 1998.