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Notes
& Comments
With
these opportunities and issues in mind, we propose the formation
of a Northeast Ohio History Consortium among those institutions
most vitally involved in the preservation and interpretation of
Ohio History. As a clearing house of information between academic
and public history institutions, this body would serve to share
news of research opportunities and needs, link interested students
with worthwhile research projects, and aid in the support and use
of Northeast Ohio’s rich historical resources.
Thus,
the goals of the proposed consortium will be
- to spur collaboration
between institutions and cooperation among professionals from
different disciplines in the study of Northeast Ohio history;
- to stimulate the
use of Northeast Ohio archaeological collections and historical
archives;
- to promote innovative
approaches to historical, archaeological, and public history
research;
- to coordinate
the effective use of research funding and resources;
- to provide valuable
research and publication opportunities to undergraduate and
graduate students; and
- to increase the
profile and production of high-quality work in Ohio History.
Potential
Institutional Affiliates
All
institutions with major research collections would be welcome to
join the Consortium. Potential members include, but are not limited
to the following:
| Institution |
Departments |
| The University
of Akron |
Archaeology
Archives
History |
| Case Western
Reserve University |
Anatomy
Anthropology
History |
| The Cleveland
Health Museum |
|
| The Cleveland
Museum of Natural History |
Archaeology
Archives
Physical Anthropology |
| The Cleveland
Public Library |
|
| Cleveland State
University |
Anthropology
History
Special Collections
Urban Studies |
| The Dittrick
Museum of Medical History |
|
| Kent State University |
History
Archaeology |
| Western Reserve
Historical Society |
|
| Youngstown
State University |
Archives
History |
(Note:
Participation in the consortium would not necessitate major changes
in the curation and control of collections: these institutions and
departments would preserve their autonomy
Organization
The
proposed body would be an affiliation of all interested major public
history and academic institutions with important collections and
archives pertaining to Northeast Ohio History. Meeting twice a year,
the consortium would bring representatives from each participating
institution together to share information on collections, archives,
research opportunities, or to discuss useful cooperation on current
projects. Furthermore, the consortium would solicit and coordinate
the use of research funds, organize major research projects, set
schedules and timetables for the completion of sponsored research
activities, and create outlets for finished research including conferences,
colloquia, and publications on Northeast Ohio history.
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