From heritage.info at state.or.us Wed May 1 13:13:51 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Wed, 01 May 2013 13:13:51 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Diverse history presentations set for next week's conference Message-ID: <5181150F0200002900020E1C@prd.state.or.us> Three Oregon university students will present research findings May 10 at the Oregon Heritage Conference in Portland. The presentations will begin at 8:30 am at the Architectural Heritage Center, 701 SE Grand Ave. The three students have been named Oregon Heritage Fellows by Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, based on the strength of both their scholastic achievement and their research topics. The fellowships encourage the thoughtful inquiry of Oregon?s heritage by emerging scholars. ?The Fellows not only conduct original research into the diverse history of Oregon, but also present this research to increase public interest in this history,? explains Roger Roper, Assistant Director with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The students, their schools and topics are: -- Patrick Lozar, University of Oregon, ??An Anxious Desire of Self-preservation:? Colonialism, Transition, and Identity on the Umatilla Reservation, 1860-1910.? -- Regan Watjus, University of Oregon, ?Contours of Race: The Chinese in Astoria, Oregon.? -- Kelly Yelverton, Lewis and Clark College, ?The Portland Hotel: A Spatial Analysis of Race and Class Relations, 1890-1929.? Chris Bell, Cultural Resources Program Coordinator with the Oregon Department of Transportation, will chair the session. The Oregon Heritage Conference May 9-10 brings together staff and volunteers from historical societies, historic landmark commissions, schools and universities, humanities groups, local and state agencies, museums, tourism and economic development organizations, federal agencies and tribal governments. To find more information and register for the conference, visit www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/Pages/conference.aspx -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu May 2 08:20:22 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 02 May 2013 08:20:22 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2013-05-02 Message-ID: <518221C60200002900020E73@prd.state.or.us> In this Issue: 1. Applications for Oregon Heritage Preservation Scholarship available 2. Oregon Heritage calendar features local Historic Preservation Month activities 3. Preservation Activities subject of survey 4. Albany seeking consultant services for National Register nomination 5. Heritage Bulletin link correction APPLICATIONS FOR OREGON HERITAGE PRESERVATION SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE Would you like to attend a preservation-related conference, workshop, or training in the next year? The Oregon Heritage Preservation Scholarship provides financial assistance for Oregon residents to attend a preservation-related conference, workshop, or training in the United States between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. Eligible travel expenses include registration fees, transportation, lodging and meals. Scholarships are available to those actively involved in local preservation efforts and who demonstrate how attendance at a preservation-related conference, workshop, or training will help meet the preservation needs of their local community. Scholarships are competitive and offered twice per year. The first-round deadline is June 14. For more information, visit www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/FINASST/Pages/Scholarships.aspx or contact Cara Kaser at cara.kaser at state.or.us or (503) 986-0670. HERITAGE CALENDAR LISTS LOCAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH ACTIVITIES Speaking of preservation related activities; Oregon Heritage is listing Historic Preservation Month activities on its online calendar ( http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/pages/calendar.aspx ). Check it out to learn about accomplishments and challenges taking place across the state. It?s not too late to list local activities that feature preserving places, artifacts and archives. Email a two-sentence description, the location, date and time to Oregon Heritage ( mailto:heritage.info at state.or.us ). Include the name of the sponsoring organization, and a website, phone number or email address where people can get more information about the event. PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES SUBJECT OF SURVEY Cultural heritage institutions with preservation activities have the opportunity to complete "A Survey of Preservation Activities in Cultural Heritage Institutions - FY2012", a pilot study coordinated by the Preservation and Reformatting Section of the American Library Association and the Association of Library Collections and Technical Services. Visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/preservation-survey to take the survey, which will be open through June 25. The goal of this survey is to document the state of preservation activities in this digital era via quantitative data that facilitates information sharing and tracking changes in the preservation and conservation fields over time. Questions focus on preservation activities for fiscal year 2012 (as defined by your institution) and will document your institution's administration and staffing of preservation activities, budget and expenditures, general preservation programming (disaster planning, education, outreach and more), conservation treatment, preservation reformatting and digitization, and digital preservation activities. ALBANY SEEKING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION The City of Albany, a Certified Local Government, is seeking proposals from interested consultants for the purpose of conducting a minimum of four intensive level surveys in one of Albany?s Post World War II neighborhoods, Lehigh Acres and a draft narrative of Section 8 of the National Register Nomination Form for a potential National Register historic district designation. Reconnaissance level surveys on the neighborhood of 117 residential properties took place in 2011. The Intensive Level Surveys and further historical analysis and documentation will assist the City of Albany Landmarks Advisory Commission and the residents in Lehigh Acres to gain understanding about the integrity of the neighborhood and the potential for listing the neighborhood in National Register of Historic Places. The budget for this project is $3,000. Email Anne Catlin ( mailto:anne.catlin at cityofalbany.net ) or call (541) 917-7560 to receive a copy of the Request for Consultant Services. Consultant proposals are due May 24 by 5 p.m. HERITAGE BULLETIN 20 LINK CORRECTION Trying to access the latest Heritage Bulletin, which discusses textile care? Here is a corrected link ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/docs/Heritage_Bulletins/HB_20_Caring_for_Textiles.pdf ); otherwise, you can access any Heritage Bulletin by visiting Oregon Heritage ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/Pages/index.aspx ) and searching under Technical Assistance. -------------- The 2013 Heritage Conference program ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/Pages/conference.aspx ) is now available! Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest heritage issues and trends at Oregon Heritage Exchange ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ) and follow us on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage ). Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Do you have an issue or item you would like to share? Email us ( mailto:heritage.info at state.or.us ). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Fri May 3 08:19:56 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Fri, 03 May 2013 08:19:56 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Heritage Commission to meet May 9 Message-ID: <5183732C0200002900020EE0@prd.state.or.us> The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet at 11 a.m. May 9 in the Madison Room of the Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park, Portland. A work session will begin at 10 a.m. Agenda items include issues related to Oregon heritage sites, organizations and activities. The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon?s heritage and geographical diversity, appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity. The public is invited to attend. The meetings are accessible to people with disabilities. Arrange for special accommodations up to 72 hours in advance by calling (503) 986-0655. More information about the Heritage Commission is available at www.oregonheritage.org or by contacting Commission coordinator Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Tue May 7 08:57:22 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Tue, 07 May 2013 08:57:22 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2013-05-07 Message-ID: <5188C1F20200002900020FF0@prd.state.or.us> In this Issue: 1. Helpful information for the Oregon Heritage Conference, May 9 ? 10 2. May Heritage Calendar lists historic preservation month activities 3. There is still time to enroll in Window Restoration workshop, May 11 - 12 4. Oregon City site of Oregon-California Trails Assoc. Convention, July 21 - 26 5. New Superintendent named for Lewis and Clark National Historical Park HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR THE OREGON HERITAGE CONFERENCE, MAY 9 ? 10 Registration and most sessions for this year?s Oregon Heritage Conference will take place at the Architectural Heritage Center, 701 SE Grand Ave., Portland, with the exception of some Friday sessions that will take place at the East Bank Saloon, 727 SE Grand Ave. The Melody Ballroom, located at 615 SE Alder St., will serve as the location for Thursday evening?s Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Banquet and Friday?s luncheon. Parking is limited and only available in two lots! You will find a convenient map in the Heritage Conference Program ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/docs/2013_OHCProgram.pdf ). Parking will be available at the Melody Ballroom during the Awards Banquet; otherwise, consider using the Portland Streetcar CL Line ( http://www.portlandstreetcar.org/node/112 ) or Tri-Met bus (6 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. ( http://trimet.org/schedules/r006.htm ) or 15 Belmont ( http://trimet.org/schedules/r015.htm )) to access the conference. MAY HERITAGE CALENDAR LISTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH ACTIVITIES Oregon Heritage has listed over 60 Historic Preservation Month activities on its online calendar ( http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/pages/calendar.aspx ). We are updating it frequently, so keep checking it for information about upcoming activities. We continue to add information on a daily basis ? and learn about accomplishments and challenges taking place across the state by attending some of the activities! THERE IS STILL TIME TO ENROLL IN WINDOW RESTORATION WORKSHOP There are still a few more spaces open for interested individuals in the Window Restoration workshop from 9 a.m. ? 4 p.m., May 11 and 12 at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The workshop (BLD 228: Fort Vancouver Fa?ade Restoration) is a joint offering between the National Park Service and the Clatsop Community College Historic Preservation Program. It provides hands-on preservation activities, is college credit eligible and may apply toward continuing education. For further information, contact Lucien Swerdloff by email ( mailto:lswerdloff at clatsopcc.edu ) or phone at (503) 338-2301; or Ray Cozby by email ( mailto:ray_cozby at nps.gov ) or phone at (360) 816-6205. OREGON CITY SITE OF OREGON-CALIFORNIA TRAILS ASSOC. CONVENTION, JULY 21 - 26 The 2013 Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) Convention will take place during the week of July 21 at the Monarch Hotel and Conference Center, 12566 SE 93rd Ave., Clackamas, with the theme ?End of the Trail and Beyond?. Kerry Tymchuk of the Oregon Historical Society will serve as the keynote speaker for the opening session. The convention includes presentations on various ?End of the Oregon Trail? and settlement topics, workshops, and a heritage resources fair that will provide an opportunity to meet and ask questions of various people involved in many aspects of studying, recreating, or preserving heritage. For further information For further information, visit the OCTA website ( http://www.octa-trails.org/chapters/northwest/news_read.php?newsid=145 ). NEW SUPERINTENDENT NAMED FOR LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Scott Tucker is the new superintendent of the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, which includes Fort Clatsop and sites in Washington. Tucker has spent more than 15 years in federal government service, and brings experience with navigating complex public and private partnerships and fostering relationships with multiple federal agencies; visitor services operations; as well as oversight for the care of monuments, memorials, statues and gardens. He possesses a strong background in American history and experience interpreting the story of the Lewis Clark expedition. He served as deputy chief of interpretation for the traveling exhibit following the Corps of Discovery?s footsteps for the bicentennial celebration in 2003. Tucker will begin his new position in June. To learn more about Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, visit www.nps.gov/lewi. -------------- The 2013 Heritage Conference program ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/Pages/conference.aspx ) is now available! Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest heritage issues and trends at Oregon Heritage Exchange ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ) and follow us on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage ). Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Do you have an issue or item you would like to share? Email us ( mailto:heritage.info at state.or.us ). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu May 16 08:50:59 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 16 May 2013 08:50:59 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2013-05-16 Message-ID: <51949DF30200002900021268@prd.state.or.us> In this Issue: 1. Community preservation topics featured on Exchange 2. Lots of Heritage fun remains this month 3. Preservation as a national social movement subject of May 21 talk 4. Lincoln County Historical Society closes Log Cabin Museum, temporarily 5. MAP deadline set for July 1 6. Oregon Humanities names new director 7. Oregon Folklife Network seeks folklorists for field surveys 8. Museum curator opening at OHS COMMUNITY PRESERVATION TOPICS FEATURED ON EXCHANGE What does preservation mean to your community? For the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center, located in Enterprise, moving to a new home enabled interpretive efforts and education that bring the past to the present. In Portland, a mid-century modern home tour is raising public appreciation and understanding of our state?s recent past architecture. LaGrande?s downtown revitalization project is saving prominent historical structures. Read about these projects and more on Exchange ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ). LOTS OF HERITAGE FUN REMAINS THIS MONTH If you haven't checked out this month's Oregon Heritage calendar, do it now. The calendar has listed more than 80 events in 18 communities, everything from walks to workshops and exhibits to interpretive actors. Join the fun of Historic Preservation Month. PRESERVATION AS A NATIONAL SOCIAL MOVEMENT SUBJECT OF MAY 21 TALK Ian Johnson, of the State Historic Preservation Office, will discuss the roots of historic preservation as a national social movement from 6 ? 8 p.m., May 21 at Historic Deepwood Estate, located at 12th and Lee Streets in Salem. The talk will focus on Deepwood?s transition from private to public use as an example. To reserve a chair, call Deepwood at (503) 363-1825. LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY CLOSES LOG CABIN MUSEUM, TEMPORARILY The Lincoln County Historical Society?s Log Cabin Museum closed on May 4, temporarily. Preparations are underway to convert it to a publicly accessible library and research facility. The Log Cabin?s history dates to 1958 when the Lincoln County Historical Society took steps toward building a new museum. The Society held its first meeting in the Cabin in September of 1963. When the building and exhibits opened to the public in 1964, Newport?s Ninth Street was a narrow gravel road. Staff will move the Cabin?s most popular exhibits, Hands-On History and the Siletz Reservation story to the Society?s new Pacific Maritime and Heritage Center on Newport?s bay front, which will open on June 28. MAP DEADLINE SET FOR JULY 1 The Museum Assessment Program (MAP) is an IMLS-funded program available to small and mid-sized museums of all types. During MAP your museum conducts a self-study, consults with a museum professional, who will provide a customized site visit and report and gains the tools to become a stronger institution. The MAP application is easy to complete and 98 percent of museums that apply are accepted. You will choose one of three assessment types: Organizational, Collections Stewardship or Community Engagement. MAP grants provide $4,000 of consultative resources and services to participating museums. Visit http://www.aam-us.org/map, email map at aam-us.org or call (202) 289-9118 for further information. Become the next museum to take advantage of MAP. The upcoming application deadline is July 1. Apply today ( http://www.aam-us.org/resources/assessment-programs/MAP/apply )! OREGON HUMANITIES NAMES NEW DIRECTOR The board of directors of Oregon Humanities has named Adam Davis as the new executive director of the organization. Davis hails from Chicago, where he serves as the director of the Center for Civic Reflection. He will officially assume his duties on August 5. OREGON FOLKLIFE NETWORK SEEKS FOLKLORISTS FOR FIELD SURVEYS The Oregon Folklife Network is seeking two professional folklorists to conduct folklife field surveys and documentation of traditions in the southern Oregon counties of Malheur, Harney, Lake, and Klamath. Work for this project will begin after July 15, with the projection completion date set for June 30, 2014. Successful applicants will have an MA and/or Ph.D. in folklore or related discipline and at least 5 years? experience in public folklore and folklife documentation. Qualified applicants must have access to, experience with, and technical competence with digital equipment (camera, audio recorder, and computer/laptop). The application deadline is June 3. For further information, contact Riki Saltzman by phone, (541) 346-3820 or email ( mailto:riki at uoregon.edu ), or view the full job posting here ( http://www.afsnet.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=155200 ). OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY SEEKS MUSEUM CURATOR The Oregon Historical Society is seeking a museum curator who will serve as a member of a team that develops dynamic and educational exhibitions. The successful candidate will possess a master?s degree in history, museum studies or cultural studies and three-five years museum and or gallery experience organizing, designing and installing exhibitions. The application deadline is May 28. Visit the OHS website ( http://www.ohs.org/about-ohs/current-openings.cfm ) for complete position description and application instructions. -------------- Are you looking for tips, how to?s or resources on heritage tourism? Do you need information on planning, organizing, and successful completion of heritage and preservation-related projects? For help on these and other topics, visit Oregon Heritage?s Technical Assistance ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/TECH/pages/index.aspx ) page. Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest heritage issues and trends at Oregon Heritage Exchange ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ) and follow us on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage ). Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Do you have an issue or item you would like to share? Email us ( mailto:heritage.info at state.or.us ). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu May 16 10:46:23 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 16 May 2013 10:46:23 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Heritage Tradition award given to Astoria Regatta Message-ID: <5194B8FF0200002900021273@prd.state.or.us> The Astoria Regatta, which has celebrated the community?s connections to the water since 1894, has been named an Oregon Heritage Tradition by the Oregon Heritage Commission. The Astoria Regatta is only the fourth event given the honor. The others include the Oregon State Fair (founded 1858), the Linn County Pioneer Picnic (1887) and the comparatively young Pendleton Roundup (1910). ?The Heritage Commission wants to recognize those traditions that have helped define the state,? said Commission chair David Lewis. ?They are distinguished events that are part of our heritage as Oregonians. This is certainly true of the Astoria Regatta.? Regatta President Peter Roscoe states: ?We are all thrilled and honored to be receiving the Oregon Heritage Tradition for our Historic Regatta Event in the oldest American City west of the Rockies.? The Astoria Regatta traces its beginnings back to 1894 when some residents decided they wanted a way for the community to celebrate the return of Astoria fishermen from Alaska aboard boats filled with salted fish. Rapidly the annual celebration of the community blossomed into one of the premier boat contests on the West Coast. The Astoria of 1894 was a cultural hodgepodge comprised of Native Americans, Scandinavian, Chinese and the usual polyglot of American/Europeans. Early pictures of the Regatta show elaborate festivities amid the thriving downtown that was built over the river on wooden planks. While Astoria skipped the event during the two world wars and after a 1922 fire that destroyed much of the city, the Astoria Regatta planners today make a year-long effort to create the event, which this year will be Aug. 7-11. More than 60 volunteers spend approximately 10 hours a week year-round planning and promoting the regatta. The event brings together 8,000 to 10,000 people, including people who bring their boats and drop anchors along the riverfront during the entire length of the celebration. More than 50 events take place during the Astoria Regatta. An Oregon Heritage Tradition must have been in continuous operation for more than 50 years, demonstrates a public profile and reputation that distinguishes it from more routine events, and add to the livability and identity of the state, said Commission coordinator Kyle Jansson. For more information about Oregon Heritage Traditions, visit http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/pages/oht.aspx The Oregon Heritage Commission coordinates efforts to solve statewide heritage issues through grants, education, and advocacy, and also promotes heritage tourism efforts. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Fri May 17 13:01:29 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 13:01:29 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon City receives Heritage All-Star City designation Message-ID: <51962A2902000029000212D0@prd.state.or.us> Oregon City has been designated by the Oregon Heritage Commission as an ?Oregon Heritage All-Star Community.? The commission created the All-Star program to recognize the strong efforts by communities to broadly preserve and develop heritage resources. An All-Star designation requires that communities meet at least 15 of 20 criteria related to local heritage. These include heritage tourism efforts, historic preservation programs, photo and document archives, museums, historic cemeteries and more. "Oregon City is one of the first Oregon communities that have proven they meet the designation criteria,? said Kyle Jansson, coordinator for the Oregon Heritage Commission. ?We applaud the City, its cultural and heritage organizations, its businesses and its residents for their efforts to date, and look forward to supporting them in the future." The City of Oregon City will celebrate its status as an Oregon Heritage All-Star Community with a reception and award presentation at its June 5 City Commission meeting. The reception will be at 6 p.m. and the presentation at 7 p.m. at the City Hall, 625 Center St. Assistance is available for communities seeking to acquire Heritage All-Star Community status. Oregon Heritage of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, which houses the Oregon Heritage Commission, offers technical support, workshops, grants and other resources for all heritage projects in the state. To learn more, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill at state.or.us or 503-986-0685. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu May 23 08:54:52 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 08:54:52 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2013-05-23 Message-ID: <519DD95C020000290002146D@prd.state.or.us> In this Issue: 1. Preservation Month Fair set at State Capitol 2. Neighborhoods, tribal lands ? community preservation on Exchange 3. ?The How, Where and Why of Traditional Cultural Properties? 4. Emergency, disaster preparedness webinars offered May 28 and 29 5. Shelton McMurphy House offers summer internships PRESERVATION MONTH FAIR SET AT STATE CAPITOL Heritage Programs will host the fifth annual Preservation Month Fair at State Capitol State Park from 11 a.m. ? 1 p.m. on May 30 in Salem. Community organizations from around the area and several state agencies will provide information about their efforts to help preserve Oregon?s history. The event will take place on the north side of Court Street opposite the Capitol building. The Oregon State Capitol will offer 30-minute tours of the building at noon and 12:30 p.m., including a 121 step climb to see the ?Oregon Pioneer,? which stands atop the building, and a spectacular view of the city and the surrounding area. Those interested in participating in the Capitol building tour should meet 10 minutes early at the information kiosk on the first floor in the Capitol. NEIGHBORHOODS, TRIBAL LANDS ? COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ON EXCHANGE Recently, a group of volunteers committed to community preservation halted the destruction of three vintage houses in Portland?s Buckman neighborhood. Cathy Galbraith, Executive Director of the Architectural Heritage Center ( http://www.visitahc.org/ ), shares their story and the results of their efforts in Early Lessons from a Neighborhood Historic District ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/early-lessons-from-a-neighborhood-historic-district/ ). Shalaya Williams, an oral history technical trainee with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, describes finding a balance between tradition laws and adapting to change while protecting tribal lands in her story, Continuous Evolution ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/continuous-evolution/ ). Read both stories and others related to community preservation efforts across the state on Heritage Exchange ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ). ?THE HOW, WHERE AND WHY OF TRADITIONAL CULTURAL PROPERTIES? Portland State University has produced a video recording of "The How, Where, and Why of Traditional Cultural Properties*," a symposium chaired and moderated by National Park Service Archaeologist and NCRI Director Dr. Doug Wilson. The panel included representatives from tribes, private sector consultants, academia, and other federal agencies. The symposium video is available for viewing at http://youtu.be/T-ZwhvXUL6U. Learn more about the NCRI by visiting http://www.nps.gov/fova/historyculture/ncri.htm. EMERGENCY, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WEBINARS OFFERED MAY 28 AND 29 Balboa Art Conservation Center will offer webinars on May 28 and 29, which cover issues for emergency and disaster preparedness. The 20 individuals to register can participate free. ?Introduction to Emergency Preparedness? will take place from 10 ? 11:30 a.m., May 28. This webinar introduces practical measures to consider when developing an institution?s emergency plan for collections, including how to prepare for an emergency and the components of a comprehensive response and recovery plan. ?Risk Management for Disaster Preparedness? will run from 10 ? 11:30 a.m., May 29. This webinar will guide participants through the process of identifying, mitigating, and controlling their institution?s risks and hazards. Kara West, Assistant Director for Field Services, will present both webinars. For further information, visit http://www.bacc.org/ed_wkshop.htm. Register either webinar by emailing your name, organization affiliation, and contact details to bhawketts at bacc.org. SHELTON MCMURPHY HOUSE OFFERS SUMMER INTERNSHIPS The Shelton McMurphy House is offering summer internships to students of historic preservation, history, museum studies, and related material culture and historical interpretation fields in the areas of exhibits, oral history and curation. Successful applicants will have research, computer, technology, and writing skills as well as enthusiasm about making history accessible to the public. Visit http://www.smjhouse.org/w/internships for further information about available internships and the application process. -------------- Are you looking for tips or resources on heritage tourism? Do you need information on planning, organizing, and successful completion of heritage and preservation-related projects? For help on these and other topics, visit Oregon Heritage?s Technical Assistance ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/TECH/pages/index.aspx ) page. Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest heritage issues and trends at Oregon Heritage Exchange ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ) and follow us on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage ). Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Do you have an issue or item you would like to share? Email us ( mailto:heritage.info at state.or.us ). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu May 30 08:54:25 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 08:54:25 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Lewis elected chair of Oregon Heritage Commission Message-ID: <51A713C102000029000215CD@prd.state.or.us> David G. Lewis, the tribal historian of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, has been elected the chair of the Oregon Heritage Commission. He replaces Jan Mitchell of Astoria whose term on the commission ends next month. "I look forward to this opportunity knowing that I have the support of my tribe and of the other commissioners," said Lewis. Lewis has a Ph.D in anthropology from the University of Oregon, and has participated for the past decade in regional and inter-tribal projects and activities in the Northwest. Lewis was appointed to the Heritage Commission four years ago by then-Gov. Ted Kulongoski. The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon's heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. 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Office Administrator STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION TO MEET JUNE 14 The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will meet to review nominations to the National Register of Historic Places from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 14 at the Astoria City Hall, 1095 Duane St., Astoria. Properties under consideration include Peterson Rock Garden in Redmond; Detroit?s Fish Lake Guard Station; the Odd Fellows Rural Cemetery also known as the Salem Pioneer Cemetery; and the Enterprise Public Library. A meeting agenda, complete nominations, and further details about the nomination process are available at http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/NATREG/pages/nrhp_sachphome.aspx. The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. To make special accommodations, call (503) 986-0690. Visit www.oregonheritage.org for more information about the National Register and listed Oregon properties (click on ?National Register? on the left side of the page). PRESERVATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 14 The deadline is approaching to submit applications for the Elizabeth Walton Potter Oregon Heritage Preservation Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial assistance for Oregon residents to attend a preservation-related conference, workshop, or training in the United States. Further information is available at the Oregon Heritage website ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/FINASST/Pages/Scholarships.aspx ), or by contacting or contact Cara Kaser by email ( mailto:cara.kaser at state.or.us ) or (503) 986-0670. EXCHANGE FEATURES CEMETERY PRESERVATION AND A NATIONAL TREASURE Preservation month may conclude this week, but the preservation efforts of citizens across the state will go on, including those involved in the care of our historic cemeteries, where volunteers commit and dedicate their time to clean-up, repair, restoration and on-going upkeep. Join Michael Leamy as he discusses the continuing work of pioneer cemetery volunteers in ?Gone . . . Forgotten Too ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2013/05/26/goneforgotten-too/ )?? Did you know Oregon has a "National Treasure" designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation? Learn how the Trust's field office is working with local partners to preserve this treasure for years to come in this final blog piece for Preservation Month. Peggy Sigler shares the story in ?Willamette Falls Locks National Treasure ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2013/05/30/willamette-falls-locks-national-treasure/ )?. Read these stories, and more this week on Exchange ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2013/05/30/willamette-falls-locks-national-treasure/ ). ?FLYING TO BE SOMEBODY? LECTURES SET FOR JUNE 5 AND 12 The Southern Oregon Historical Society and Jackson County Library Services will present "Flying to Be Somebody: The Forgotten Story of Pioneer Aviator Eugene Ely" as the next topic in the 2013 "Windows in Time" history series. Lectures will take place on June 5, at the Medford Branch Library, 205 South Central Ave., and June 12, at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. The talks will begin at noon on both dates. Bill Miller, will provide an illustrated presentation detailing Ely?s life with emphasis on two exhibition flights in Medford in 1910 and 1911. Ely taught himself to fly and was the first man to take off and land on a naval ship. For more information on the "Windows in Time" series, visit www.jcls.org or call Jackson County Library Services at (541) 774-6996 or (541) 774-8689 or the Southern Oregon Historical Society at (541) 773-6536, ext. 1002. FRIENDS OF CHAMPOEG SEEK BOOKKEEPER ? OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR The Friends of Champoeg are seeking a part time Bookkeeper ? Office Administrator who has demonstrated proficiency with standard bookkeeping policies and procedures as well as with QuickBooks Pro accounting software and Microsoft Office applications. Successful candidates will possess highly developed verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Other qualifying skills include the ability to plan and manage work independently and solving difficult problems as they arise. For a complete job description and application instructions, visit www.champoeg.org. The application deadline is May 31. -------------- Are you looking for tips or resources on heritage tourism? Do you need information on planning, organizing, and successful completion of heritage and preservation-related projects? 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URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu May 30 15:08:57 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 15:08:57 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Hearing set June 19 on proposed changes to grant, celebration rules Message-ID: <51A76B890200002900021612@prd.state.or.us> The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public hearing in June to accept comments on the proposed changes to the state rules governing Heritage Commission grants and statewide celebrations. The hearing will take place at 5 p.m. June 19 in Room 124 of the North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE, Salem. Those who wish to make public comment at the hearing must register with the hearings officer by 5:30 p.m. on the hearing date. You can also submit comment prior to 5 p.m. June 21 at: OPRD.publiccomment at state.or.us Written comments can be sent Attn: Vanessa DeMoe, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, 725 Summer St. NE Suite C, Salem, OR 97301-1266. Once the public comment period has closed, OPRD staff will prepare the final rules text and submit it to the OPRD Commission for consideration and approval of final text prior to permanent adoption. The proposed revisions will enable the heritage and museum grant programs to efficiently implement current legislation and requirements. The revisions would also make state-supported universities eligible for heritage grants. The revisions also would define and establish criteria for statewide anniversary celebrations. An advisory committee has reviewed the proposed changes and does not anticipate the rule changes to have a significant economic or fiscal impact. Information about the proposed rule changes may be found at http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/RULES/Pages/Rulemaking%20Notices.aspx Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon advance request by calling (503) 986-0690 at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: