News
Visit to Southill 6 June 2019
We are delighted to announce that the British Records Association has arranged a visit to Southill and its Park. The visit is open to BRA members and their guests, and will include a tour of the house and an exhibition of items from the archive. After tea there will be an opportunity to walk round the garden. Please see our Events Page for further details, including transport arrangements. Booking is via Eventbrite:
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Launch of 2019 Janette Harley Prize
The Janette Harley Prize was established in 2018 to generate interest in archives, and raise awareness of research and achievements in the world of archives. Entry to the 2019 round is now open, and further details about how to apply can be found here. The closing date for entries is 30 June 2019, and the winner(s) will be announced at a drinks reception following BRA’s Annual General Meeting and Maurice Bond Memorial Lecture, to be held 13 November 2019.
Janette Harley Prize/Application details
BAC Cataloguing Grants announced
The Business Archives Council (BAC) has announced its two cataloguing grants for business 2019. The Cataloguing Grant for Business Archives continues, and a new grant for Business Archives related to Sports replaces the previous Arts grant. The grants are for £4000 each. The aim of these grants is to fund the cataloguing of a business collection in either the private or public sector, and to:
Provide financial support for institutions/businesses that manage business archives;
Reach collections that have not yet been prioritised but have potential academic or ...