Alicia,

I just stumbled upon it by accident.  I was searching for something 
else using Google and it came up in my search results.  Yes, I  
thought it was encouraging to know that something is being done to 
preserve our history.
Maria

--- In ranchos@yahoogroups.com, Alicia Carrillo <alliecar@p...> wrote:
>
> Maria,
>    
>   What a great project, how did you find it or hear of it? It is 
encouraging to know that Mexico knows it's treasures and has the 
desire and wherewithal to preserve them.
>    
>   Feliz Año,
>    
>   Atentamente, 
>   Alicia
> 
> readysetgo95814 <mcortez3@g...> wrote:
>   Hola Ranchos members:
> 
> Check out this link:  http://www.adabi.org.mx/adabi.htm
> 
> This is a group in Mexico City that was formed to preserve the 
> Historical Archives and Libraries of Mexico.  Organizations are 
sent an 
> invitation to petition for project funding.  They are required to 
> complete the project or return the funds to Adabi.  The projects 
range 
> from $5,000 pesos to 12,500 pesos (that's roughtly $500-$1,200 US) 
per 
> project.  One project in Durango was to scan, catalog and create a 
> database.  ADABI donated the scanner, the computer and a desk.  The 
> recipient committed to completing the project within 10 months.  
They 
> show other projects where old maps have been restored, etc.
> 
> Maria
> 
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