Society says thanks

To the editor:

Jay County Historical Society has been able to update the technology and audio-visual equipment at its museum thanks to a grant of $14,441 provided by the Indiana Historical Society and made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc.

The local museum has replaced six outdated desktop computers, two laptop computers, the computer backup system and an obsolete copy machine in the genealogy library. A large-screen television and new audio system were purchased for the meeting room. The computer updates simplify the process of accessioning items, indexing, and making data bases of material. The television and audio system will enable attendees at meetings to see and hear presentations easily.

Heritage Support Grants are for projects that help Indiana’s local history organizations meet high-priority needs in areas of collections stewardship, diversity, equity, access and inclusion, sustainability and planning. During its first five years, the program offered 11 grant opportunities and awarded more than $2.6 million through 173 awards to 100 different organizations located in 57 of Indiana’s 92 counties. These grants helped history organizations in Indiana improve stewardship of the cultural materials in their care and develop institutional capacity to play greater, more effective roles in their communities.

Jay County Historical Society is grateful to the Indiana Historical Society and the Lilly Endowment Inc. for the grant and to members and friends of the local organization for providing matching the donation required by the grant.

Rob Weaver and Phil Rager

Co-presidents

Jay County Historical Society