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University of Guam Receives Grant for Enhancing Accessibility of Micronesian Research Collections
The University of Guam has been awarded a grant of $142,078 for a two-year project aimed at making the Richard F. Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center (MARC) Manuscripts Collection more accessible for research purposes. The project will be carried out at the University of Guam, located in Mangilao, GU.
The project's focus is on the MARC Manuscripts Collection, which serves as a crucial resource for studying the history, culture, and social developments of Micronesia, including Guam and neighboring islands. The collections include a wide range of materials related to the United States territory of Guam and the surrounding regions.
The project includes basic processing of 60 collections and enhanced description of finding aids for 150 collections, totaling 210 collections. This will make these valuable archives more discoverable and accessible to historians, anthropologists, and other researchers interested in the diverse cultural heritage and historical experiences of Micronesian peoples.
The Richard F. Taitano MARC is named after Richard Flores Taitano, a notable figure connected to Guam and Micronesian studies, reflecting its dedicated focus on regional scholarship. The center facilitates research that addresses historical issues, including colonial transitions, indigenous cultures, language revitalization, and socio-political dynamics throughout Micronesia.
While explicit details about the manuscripts collection specifically are limited in the search results, the center’s broader mission includes supporting academic programs and community-based research related to Micronesian studies. The collection likely contains valuable archives instrumental for understanding the Micronesian area’s history and culture, supporting both scholarly activity and community knowledge.
The project is funded under the award number FH50060-13. This investment in the University of Guam's MARC Manuscripts Collection will undoubtedly contribute to a better understanding of the region’s complex past and present, fostering ongoing research and community engagement in Micronesian studies.
[1] University of Guam. (n.d.). Richard F. Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center. Retrieved from https://www.guam.uog.edu/marc
[2] University of Guam. (n.d.). MARC Collections. Retrieved from https://www.guam.uog.edu/marc/collections
- The grant awarded to the University of Guam can potentially support finance of education-and-self-development programs related to Micronesian studies, as the Richard F. Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center (MARC) Manuscripts Collection serves as a fundamental resource for business, history, and cultural research.
- Enhancing the accessibility of the MARC Manuscripts Collection not only benefits researchers and scholars but also fosters self-development and the growth of local businesses within the University of Guam and the wider Micronesian community, as more scholars will be drawn to study this unique region.
