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Vol. 25:3 ISSN 0160-8460 Fall 1997
From the Editor
Welcome to the new Annotation. No, we haven't switched to a Series 2, as some publications do when major changes in policy take place. The masthead looks pretty much the same; in fact, the only physical difference you'll notice in this issue from past ones is that we've expanded to 16 pages from 12. Our changes are more subtle (we hope).
The first change you might have noticed is that we have given this issue an overall title, "Celebrating the Triumphs of American Technology." That title reflects the theme of this issue, within which you'll find stories on electronic records projects funded by the Commission; on the publication of the papers of Joseph Henry, one of the giants of American scientific and technological research in the 19th century; and on the Ohio State Historical Records Advisory Board's current strategic plan, which in part supports the establishment of a state electronic records archive. We hope to focus future issues of Annotation around such common themes.
The second change reflects the Commission's new strategic plan, which goes into effect in fiscal year 1999. The new plan emphasizes three principal NHPRC missions: to plan and carry out programs that strengthen the nation's archival infrastructure and expand the range of records protected and accessible through collaboration with the states, to provide leadership in funding research and development on the preservation and use of electronic records, and to carry on the Commission's support of projects to gather and publish historical documents that enrich our understanding of the nation's past.
The third change is one in spirit. We want Annotation to convey more information to you about the Commission's activities. The Commission is, has been, and will continue to be a major force in the preservation of America's documentary heritage and in making that heritage available to the public. The purpose of Annotation is to keep you informed about the Commission's work, and about the work of the projects the Commission supports. As always, we welcome your comments or questions.
Dane Hartgrove Editor
