WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Brian Schatz issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) secured $1.6 million in congressionally directed spending, also known as an earmark, in this year's appropriations deal to help digitize collections at Bishop Museum. The funding will support the creation of a program to digitize entire collections for use by the public, academic institutions, and other museums.
"The incredible collections at Bishop Museum have educated generations of locals, scholars, and tourists about our state's rich history and culture," said Senator Schatz, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. "This funding will help digitize these vital resources, providing greater access and preserv...