What are state historical records advisory boards and what do they do?
Each state must have a formally constituted board appointed by the Governor or another approved process to participate in the NHPRC grants program. According to the NHPRC, state boards: consist of at least seven members, including the State Historical Records Coordinator. The SHRAB should be as broadly representative as possible of the public and private archives, records offices, and research institutions and organizations in the state. Members are appointed for three years with the possibility of renewal. Board members receive no Federal compensation for their service on the SHRAB. SHRAB members should learn as much about the archives and historical records programs and issues in their state as possible. SHRAB members participate in SHRAB-sponsored activities such as planning and training sessions, information gathering, public education efforts, project development, grant proposal review, and conferences or workshops sponsored by the board or other organizations with complementary c
