BC History Digitization Program

The British Columbia History Digitization Program promotes increased access to British Columbia’s historical resources by providing matching funds to undertake digitization projects that will result in free online access to unique historical material from around the province.

The British Columbia History Digitization Program demonstrates the Learning Centre’s dedication to sharing knowledge and supporting education by making local information resources available to people throughout the province and beyond.

Announcing the 2020/2021 BC History Digitization Program Projects
Nineteen projects have been selected as the successful recipients of the 2020 -2021 B.C. History Digitization Program (BCHDP) funding awards. The digitization program, an initiative of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, was launched in 2006. It provides matching funds that help libraries, archives, museums and other organizations digitize unique historical items, including images, print […] Read More
Upper Fraser Historical Geography Oral History Project complete
Project title: Upper Fraser River Forest History Resources: Access & Outreach Project Institution: University of Northern British Columbia (Northern BC Archives & Special Collections) Description: The Upper Fraser Historical Geography Project was conducted by UNBC faculty and a team of researchers between 1999 and 2002. The lead researchers were Aileen Espritiu, Gail Fondahl, Greg Halseth, […] Read More
Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre newsletter digitization complete
Project Title: VHEC newsletter digitization project Institution: Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (VHEC) Description: The Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, with assistance from the Irving K. Barber BC History Digitization Program, is pleased to announce that the complete run of its newsletters and magazines, published from 1989 to present, are now available for research and reference. These […] Read More

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The B.C. History Digitization Program (BCHDP) 2020/2021 funding recipients have been adjudicated. An announcement for the next funding cycle will be forthcoming. Information about the application process as well as the updated guidelines and application form are available in Applicant Information

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