Chapter 7 | TABLE OF CONTENTS | Chapter 9 |
CHAPTER 8 |
Historical Collection |
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AHC
and WSA are both receiving state funds to collect non-governmental historical
records. |
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WSA
incurs significant costs when cataloging, storing and preserving historical
material. AHC
receives sizeable private donations to process its collections. |
AHC is actively pursuing historical records
held by private donors. AHC also
receives sizeable private donations to process its collections, and claims
that it is able to raise additional money when necessary. Recently, an anonymous donor pledged $2
million to the AHC to research and preserve documents related to Western
politics. Many of the important
historical documents of the state of Wyoming, such as those of Territorial
Governor and U.S. Senator Francis E. Warren, and more recently Alan K.
Simpson, already reside at the American Heritage Center. |
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A Disproportionate Amount of
Resources Supports the WSA Historical
Collection |
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Up
to 15% of WSA resources are dedicated to its small historical collection. |
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Inconsistent Statutes CreateUncertainty About Authority |
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It
is unclear whether WSA responsibility for historical records is mandatory or
optional |
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Recommendation: WSA should evaluate maintaining its
historical records collection. |
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WSA
performs a general government support function, while the historical
collection is culturally directed. |