The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Archival Awards. Krishna Shenoy from the Botanical Research Institute of Texas Library has received the Archival Award of Excellence (Individual). The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University have been awarded the Archival Award of Excellence (Institutional). The David B. Gracy II Award for Distinguished Archival Service has been given posthumously to Ciaran B. Trace from the University of Texas at Austin.
"THRAB is honored to present these worthy recipients with its 2024 Archival Awards," said THRAB Coordinator and State Archivist Jelain Chubb. "There is no better way to mark Texas Archives Month than by shining a spotlight on the incredible work that has been done in Texas archival institutions this past year."
The Archival Award of Excellence recognizes significant achievements in preserving and improving access to historical records in any format. Krishna Shenoy is being recognized for her leadership in "Advancing the Extended Specimen Network: Curating and Digitizing the Sherwin Carlquist Collection." This project, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, involves collections held at BRIT and the California Botanic Garden Herbarium.
The Wittliff Collections are noted for their dedication to preserving Texas's cultural legacy through acquisitions, stewardship, and outreach efforts. They serve as a model for engaging both the public and academics while developing archives and providing research services.
Ciaran B. Trace was chosen for her outstanding leadership, service, and contributions to the archival profession in Texas. Dr. Trace was a professor at UT Austin School of Information for 14 years before her passing in Spring 2024.
Arrangements will be made to present each award during Texas Archives Month.
THRAB supports efforts to preserve and provide access to archival collections throughout Texas, funded by the National Historical Publications Records Commission (NHPRC).
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The Texas State Library and Archives Commission aims to provide Texans with access to information by preserving archival records, enhancing library services, assisting public agencies with record maintenance, and meeting reading needs for Texans with disabilities.
