U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service Grant: Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation Administrative History

The objective of this Agreement is to facilitate the completion of a Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation (LCTHF) Administrative History. LCTHF is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that commemorates the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (LECL). This will provide an Administrative History of the LCTHF for public awareness and knowledge of the inception and continued public commemoration of the Lewis and Clark NHT. It will further enhance public understanding of the vital role of partnerships and volunteer organizations in the advocacy for, and enhancement of, national historic trails.

RECIPIENT AGREES TO:
1. Conduct historical research utilizing the LCTHF’s William P. Sherman Library and Archives, other repositories, and materials collected for the Lewis and Clark NHT Administrative History.
2. Conduct oral history interviews with past and present board members, and others involved with the LCTHF.
3. Submit draft outline that includes descriptions of each chapter and sufficiently illustrates the complete range of topics, themes, and chronological periods.
4. Submit all drafts for NPS review and consultation, up to and including the final draft prior to publication.
5. Produce and publish the final LCTHF administrative history on the organizations website.
6. Provide to NPS and electronic copy of the final LCTHF administrative history.

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AGREES TO:
1. Provide for use all research materials generated during the LECL administrative history project.
2. Review the draft chapter outline and provide comments within 30 days of receipt of the document.
3. Provide continuing guidance for all aspects of the project.
4. Review all submitted drafts and provide comments within 30 days of receipt.
5. Ensure the final product meets NPS standard of quality.
6. Post the final LCTHF on the PARKs website for the public.