United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma
Log Number: MN-00-14-0028-14
The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indian's John Hair Museum will build the capacity of staff in museum operations and improve the management of the tribal archive. Staff will participate in professional development opportunities to increase their understanding of museum procedures and operations, and a consultant will be hired to assist staff members in establishing policies and procedures for the archives including care, handling, storage and exhibition of materials. Grant funds will be used to purchase storage equipment and implement an archival monitoring program to ensure long-term preservation and access to Keetoowah tribal history.