[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2010-08-19

[Heritage Info]

In this issue:
1.  National Register courses offered through SHPO
2.  Heritage Programs closed Aug. 20
3.  National Archives launches first public Wiki site
4.  Conservation grant applications available


NATIONAL REGISTER COURSES OFFERED THROUGH SHPO

The Oregon State Historic Preservation Office will offer a series of
online courses on the National Register of Historic Places beginning in
early September. The free, 90-minute courses are provided in a webinar
format to all interested historic preservation professionals, students,
local landmark commissions, and interested community members. The
courses include:

- NR I  National Register Primer: Introduction to the National Register
and How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation
- NR II  Understanding the National Register Nomination Form and
Photograph Policy
- NR III  Understanding and Writing National Register Multiple Property
Submissions
- NR IV  Understanding and Writing National Register Historic District
Nominations

For more information about these courses, dates when the courses are
offered, and how to register, visit
http://www.oregonheritage.org/OPRD/HCD/RESRCH/docs/CourseListing_2010.pdf


HERITAGE PROGRAMS CLOSED AUG. 20

The Heritage Programs Division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation
Department will be closed on Aug. 20 as a result of a mandated furlough
day for state employees. The staff will resume normal hours on Monday,
Aug. 23.

The OPRD Heritage Programs include the parks department's cultural
resource specialists, as well as the State Historic Preservation Office,
the Oregon Heritage Commission, the Oregon Commission on Historic
Cemeteries, the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, and
the Oregon Historic Trails Advisory Council.


NATIONAL ARCHIVES LAUNCHES FIRST PUBLIC WIKI SITE

The National Archives recently announced the launch of its first public
wiki called “Our Archives” on Wikispaces located at:
http://www.ourarchives.wikispaces.net. “Our Archives” provides a
collaborative space for members of the public, researchers, and staff to
share knowledge about National Archives records, resources and
research.


CONSERVATION GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is offering conservation
project support grants of up to $150,000. Applications are due Oct. 1.

The grants help museums identify conservation needs and priorities, and
perform activities to ensure the safekeeping of their collections. The
grants help museums develop and implement a logical, institution-wide
approach to caring for their living and material collections. Applicants
should apply for the project that meets one of the institution’s
highest conservation needs. All applications must demonstrate that the
primary goal of the project is conservation care, and not collection
management or maintenance. 

Grants are available for many types of conservation activities,
including surveys (general, detailed condition, or environmental);
training; treatment; and environmental improvements. For more
information, visit
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/conservProject.shtm 
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