Prizepapers

The Prize Papers Project is a collaborative initiative between the Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Germany and The National Archives in the UK, aimed at digitizing and preserving the significant collection of Prize Papers. This collection offers invaluable insights into daily lives during the European expansion, colonialism, and resistance, providing a rich historical tapestry. The project encompasses comprehensive sorting and cataloguing of these documents, coupled with the creation of user-friendly, research-oriented metadata, all made accessible through an open-access research database.

Funded by the German state and the federal state of Lower Saxony, with ongoing support through the Academies Programme, the Prize Papers Project fosters partnerships with various international research institutions. The dedicated teams based in Oldenburg, London, and Göttingen work collaboratively on numerous research projects. By engaging in innovative developments within Digital Humanities, the project aims to enhance accessibility to global history, ensuring that these historical narratives are preserved and shared with both academic and public audiences.