The Upper Midwest Digital Collections Conference (#umdcc25) and the Minnesota Digital Library Annual Meeting (#mndiglib25) will be held jointly on May 6–7, 2025. It will be an in-person event held in Saint Paul, Minnesota at the Union Depot.
This session will explore how the Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA) expanded access to its digital collections during a transformative year of rebranding, commemoration, and collaboration. NAHA unveiled a new visual identity and website while preparing to commemorate two significant milestones: 200 years of organized Norwegian migration and the organization’s centennial.
Key projects included an NEH-funded initiative to digitize World War II materials of transatlantic significance and a partnership with the National Library of Norway to make Norgesbrev (Norway letters) more accessible. NAHA’s archivist will discuss managing these projects, utilizing AI for transcription, engaging volunteers and students, and leveraging these efforts during a capital campaign to support the archives' future.
