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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><FONT size=3>2. NPS Seeks Archivist for Crater Lake National Park<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>ONE FINAL FAVOR TO DO FOR OREGON HERITAGE IN 2011<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Oregon’s heritage is a legacy for the future, preserved among prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, and in historic buildings and landscapes. It is contained in the collective wealth of our museums and heritage institutions, and embodied in our public celebrations and anniversaries.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Hundreds of organizations, small and large, every year make valiant efforts to preserve and develop Oregon's heritage.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>With a donation to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you can support them and take an important step toward a tax credit for yourself.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>In order to qualify for a tax credit for 2011, you must act now. Here's how:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>1.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you haven't already made a donation to an Oregon heritage, arts or humanities organization, make one now.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>2. Make a matching gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust by making a donation at<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><U><SPAN style="COLOR: blue"><A href="http://www.culturaltrust.org/give">www.culturaltrust.org/give</A></SPAN></U> . You can also make a donation by phoning 503-986-0088 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays) or sending a check to the Oregon Cultural Trust at 775 Summer St. NE, Suite 200. Salem, OR 97301.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>3. Claim your entire contribution to the Trust as a tax credit (up to certain limits), reducing your Oregon tax bill during the next few months.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>The time to act is now, as 2011 is nearing the end. By acting now, you will enable the Oregon Cultural Trust to support cultural heritage organizations across the state in preserving and developing Oregon's cultural heritage.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><FONT size=3>NPS SEEKS ARCHIVIST FOR CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><FONT size=3>The National Park Service is seeking an Archivist to implement the arrangement and description components of the archival program within the museum program at Crater Lake National Park. The incumbent will apply professional knowledge and skill to processing archival and/or manuscript collections including appraisal, planning, organization, arrangement, preservation and description. The collections may be complex and include special formats such as photographs, maps, audio-visual materials, or electronic records.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><FONT size=3>The Archivist will complete archival surveys and write collection-level survey descriptions. Duties also include the evaluation of all records, archival, and manuscript collections with the records management guideline, archival appraisal criteria, and park's scope of collection statement as appropriate; recommending specific non-official records for inclusion in museum collection; and in conjunction with museum staff, identifying historical records, determining which materials are active and inactive, and disposing of inactive official records as described in the records management guideline.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Qualifications include professional experience in archival science, or in a directly related field of work such as history that involved the collection, appraisal, or synthesis of information having historical or archival values. The application deadline is Dec. 28. For a complete job description and application criteria, visit </FONT><A href="http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/304957700#TopofPage"><FONT size=3>http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/304957700#TopofPage</FONT></A><FONT size=3> .</FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><FONT size=3>The History Department of Portland State University is accepting applications for the position of tenure-track assistant professor of North American history, with expertise in both public history and environmental history. This position will commence Sept. 16, 2012. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><FONT size=3>Job duties include teaching courses and conducting research in U.S. public and environmental history, and serving on department / university committees. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><FONT size=3>Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant field of study by the hire date. Screening of applications will begin Jan. 23, 2012, and continue until finalists are identified. For further information, visit<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT><A href="http://www.pdx.edu/hr/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/CLAS HST Assistant Professor D98279_0.pdf"><FONT color=#800080 size=3>http://www.pdx.edu/hr/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/CLAS HST Assistant Professor D98279_0.pdf</FONT></A><FONT size=3> .<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><FONT size=3>To apply, Send letter of application detailing teaching and research, CV, examples of research, and three letters of reference (electronic submission of all materials preferred) to Dr. Katrine E. Barber, Department of History, Portland State University, Box 751, Portland OR 97207-0751; or email to </FONT><A href="mailto:publichistorysearch@pdx.edu"><FONT size=3>publichistorysearch@pdx.edu</FONT></A><FONT size=3> . For questions, call (503) 725-3979. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P><BR><BR><FONT size=4>------------------<BR>Save the dates for the 2012 Oregon Heritage Conference: April 26 -28!<BR><BR>Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission.<BR>Contact us by emailing heritage.info@state.or.us .</FONT><BR></SPAN></BODY></HTML>