Purchase of archival storage

FAIN: PG-293529-23

Willa Cather Society (Red Cloud, NE 68970-2466)
Tracy Tucker (Project Director: January 2023 to present)

The purchase of a high-density art rack storage system and mobile ladder for storing archival and artifact collections documenting the life and work of author Willa Cather (1873–1947).

In 2019, our organization was thrilled to take in nearly 8000 records and objects, made up of the earliest Cather and Red Cloud collections, from our state historical society. This gift of priceless material has created a need to maximize all available storage, improve work areas and tools, and purchase additional art storage. In 2021, we completed a Collections Assessment Program (CAP) through American Institute for Conservation and the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation; the collections consultant for the CAP stated a need to "improve storage furniture in Archives room" and "seek funding for rehousing materials ... according to material type." Funding from this program would go toward addressing these needs.