| Goal 8: To promote the research, display, interpretation, and collection of artifacts relating to the history of the Underground Railroad and to make the interpretive efforts available to institutions of higher education. |
| Objective 1 of 1: ASSIST NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS IN BUILDING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND CREATING ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO SUPPORT MUSEUM OPERATIONS. |
| Indicator 8.1.1 of 2: Increased awareness: Ten additional Underground Railroad Web sites will be linked each year within the United States. | |||||||||||||
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Status: Unable to judge.
Explanation: On January 19, 2001, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (OH) launched its web page which will act as a clearinghouse for the documentation of the Underground Railroad in America. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center has identified 20 Freedom Station affiliates. Work has begun with several museums to digitize archives. |
Source: Other Survey/Research Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002. Data Available: June 2003. Validated By: No Formal Verification. |
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| Indicator 8.1.2 of 2: Fundraising initiatives: Private sector support will increase by 20 percent. | |||||||||||||
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Status: Unable to judge.
Explanation: As of February 26, 2002, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center has raised $42,000,000 in private donations and $33,000,000 in public (government) funds for a total of $75,000,000. |
Source: Other Survey/Research Frequency: Annually. Validated By: No Formal Verification. |
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