Discusses efforts being taken by various institutions in Kentucky to preserve the state's local history using microforms. The institutions involved, types of records being preserved, and sources of financial support for projects are described. (Author/CLB)

This discussion of the establishment of the archives at Fitchburg State College, an institution with an enrollment of 3,700, provides details on the background of the project, approval process, literature search, planning, collection development, continuing publicity efforts, and facilities. Useful items found through the literature search are…