[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2021-06-04

Fri Jun 4 10:51:48 PDT 2021

Oregon Heritage News 2021-06-04

In this issue:

  *   One cemetery story revealed in latest Oregon Heritage Exchange blog post
  *   USDA is Seeking Applications for Placemaking Grants to Spur Economic Growth and Community Development
  *   Museum Learning Hub launches module on managing digitization projects
  *   Student Conservation Association seeks archival intern in Lowell, OR
  *   New REALM resources on pandemic impacts and collections

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One cemetery story revealed in latest Oregon Heritage Exchange blog post

A commissioner from the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemetery in intrigued by a headstone she see's during a lunch break one day and after some research, she tells the story of Fannie Fairchild Arbogast. Check out the full story here<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2021/06/04/cemetery-connections-fannie-fairchild-arbogast/> on the Oregon Heritage Exchange blog.

The purpose of the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is to document and support the preservation of historic cemeteries in Oregon. Any cemetery that includes the burial of at least one person who died before the date that is 75 years before the current date and is listed with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is considered historic. To learn more about the commission or how to designate a cemetery visit here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx#OCHC>.

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USDA is Seeking Applications for Placemaking Grants to Spur Economic Growth and Community Development

The deadline to apply is July 26, 2021

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications to support planning, training, and technical assistance to help rural communities foster placemaking activities.

USDA is making up to $3 million in cooperative agreement grants available under the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA2MDEuNDEzMjcxMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5yZC51c2RhLmdvdi9hYm91dC1yZC9pbml0aWF0aXZlcy9ydXJhbC1wbGFjZW1ha2luZy1pbm5vdmF0aW9uLWNoYWxsZW5nZSJ9.f_Gz0XxNy6rYKZP3Ut3GcRLlpr3-lkYc61FNN8nNZhE/s/1151318520/br/107239715923-l>. The funds may be used to help rural communities create plans to enhance their capacity for broadband access; preserve cultural and historic structures; and support development in transportation, housing, and recreational spaces.

Technical assistance provided through these grants must support the development of actionable plans based on convening partners and identifying community needs that enable rural areas to build back better and stronger. The technical assistance must provide support to rural communities for up to two years.

Public and private groups, organizations, and institutions that demonstrate experience in providing placemaking technical assistance and administering federal grants are eligible to apply.

USDA is seeking to partner with at least one entity each in the northeastern, southern, midwestern, and western regions of the United States. The maximum grant amount for any one applicant is $250,000. Applicants must provide a funding match of 15 percent. The grants will be awarded on a competitive basis.

USDA encourages applications that propose to support communities designated as economically distressed or that plan to enhance capacity for broadband infrastructure and deployment, including investments under the USDA ReConnect Program<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA2MDEuNDEzMjcxMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy51c2RhLmdvdi9yZWNvbm5lY3QifQ.VUcx1BzSw-DUpBib2EDds89nNUq17xmEaZNRlRWykuc/s/1151318520/br/107239715923-l>.

Electronic applications must be submitted via grants.gov<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA2MDEuNDEzMjcxMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ncmFudHMuZ292L3dlYi9ncmFudHMvc2VhcmNoLWdyYW50cy5odG1sP2tleXdvcmRzPXBsYWNlbWFraW5nIn0.JUDewdRhsG9IQVU-BBn9zYJWnEZiZtj0mi3b6hWTrB4/s/1151318520/br/107239715923-l> by 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time on July 26, 2021.

Those interested in applying are encouraged to attend a virtual workshop to learn more about this program. The workshop will explain eligibility requirements, scoring criteria, and how to submit a complete application.

What:    Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge Funding Opportunity
When:   Thursday, June 24, 2021 @ 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Where:  Online
How:     Register for free today<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA2MDEuNDEzMjcxMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3JlZ2lzdGVyLmdvdG93ZWJpbmFyLmNvbS9yZWdpc3Rlci82MTY3MDIzNjk2MTk1NTI5NzQyIn0.FD0ZJblZgJaE0Ql1qqhl_x-KPHX1B-XZi4-S56To1Ao/s/1151318520/br/107239715923-l>

Additional information is available on page 28526 of the May 27, 2021, Federal Register<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA2MDEuNDEzMjcxMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb3ZpbmZvLmdvdi9jb250ZW50L3BrZy9GUi0yMDIxLTA1LTI3L3BkZi8yMDIxLTEwOTYzLnBkZiJ9.w2aiDsLhyGoGYs7NkfmDHYySMpQDdRzheCsxmCPgWe0/s/1151318520/br/107239715923-l>. Questions should be directed to rd.rpic at usda.gov<mailto:rd.rpic at usda.gov>.

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Museum Learning Hub launches module on managing digitization projects

The Museum Learning Hub is a nationwide initiative organized by the six U.S. regional museum associations<https://museum-hub.org/partners/> and dedicated to providing free, self-paced training resources for small museums. This inaugural series of online trainings and resource toolkits are focused on digital media and technology topics and were made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/> National Leadership Grant for Museums award MG-248568-OMS-20.

This June, hear from small museum professionals, gather tips and tricks, & learn from experts on how to build a robust digital collections program.

Register for Module 3: Managing Digitization Projects <https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=3ecbf355bd&e=f4886bfe41>
Browse the Community Forums <https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=2ee21e4b9b&e=f4886bfe41>

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Student Conservation Association seeks archival intern in Lowell, OR

Expected Dates
September 1, 2021 to August 30, 2022

Site
Willamette Valley Project

Position ID
PO-00731820

Archival Intern working in the Document Management section of the Willamette Valley Project (WVP) for the Army Corps of Engineers.  WVP is a major water resource project responsible for operating 13 dams and managing natural resources and recreation in the lakes and surrounding lands. We manage nearly 50,000 acres in the Willamette, McKenzie, and Santiam watersheds.  The Natural Resource section is known for their community partnerships to enhance recreation opportunities and preserve and restore natural resources.
Primary archival and cultural resources duties include cataloging, organizing, archiving, and scanning historic dam construction photos and related documents, archaeological reports, and historical recreation documents.  This may include compiling information on prior land ownership, relocated towns, roads, and railroads, using GIS mapping to document changes over time, and updating photo point reference documents.  Additional tasks may include field support of other natural resource programs: botany, wildlife biology, cultural resources monitoring, boundary surveys and park operations.

Compensation amounts:
- $650 - one time RT travel allowance
- $260 weekly living allowance
- $40 weekly commuting allowance
- $950 - monthly housing allowance (12 months of housing)
- Monthly Health insurance (optional)
- AmeriCorps eligible ($6,195 education award)

For full announcement and more information visit here<https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/archival-intern/po-00731820>.

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New REALM resources on pandemic impacts and collections

The latest outputs from the REALM project include new toolkit resources and an article on how libraries and museums are serving as public vaccination sites.

New toolkit resources
William T. Harris, Space Center Houston's President and CEO, shares details of the pandemic's impact on his institution one year later<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=d28cfb27778ffa158ba856c58789a35c6849112a3d2dfe2e5ef45337a56594a96dea186b9ede6a41f83b6df50c66976c>. New resource roundups exploring health equity<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=d28cfb27778ffa154117817ba768b6684bf5aa91c5e11bb71be5faa6f76e3563b2d2466ea4c71ae3c242725fb2c231b3>; collecting pandemic<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=e03d671a349fa83a788b29a79e15696575557e08b0dc78baf0f7458d22bf22daef634c2ec58053019488c5ce7d706428> artifacts in archives, libraries, and museums; and the impact of COVID-19 on our cultural institutions<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=e03d671a349fa83ab248db95c39f6695d050e68ad21fca603cf73dbea11930438d619ffd1e4b00bc9eb6183c61a40e13> are also available in the REALM toolkit.

New article-Libraries and museums as vaccination sites
In this WebJunction article, the REALM project explores how libraries and museums are leveraging their accessible facilities and community relationships to serve as vaccination sites and help address vaccine hesitancy.
Read the article<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=e03d671a349fa83aa0931020cf44409d170a9ef7973dd9cdae6979a5025d6de809bc0b8b0421b8576dcb68cd3159e539>
For a summary of these latest outputs, visit the "Happening Now<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=e03d671a349fa83ae6c2d48acb132463279807d5ae0b0c6c1a6151476c3aaa87950284c8141783036756fcfb850eda38>" project update page.

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.

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