[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2011-07-14

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In this issue:
1. History Center Seeks Museum Collections Specialist
2. New Edition of Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel Available
3. Tracing Rock Art Activity Set at Historical Society
4. Blacksmiths and Woodsmiths to Showcase Skills


HISTORY CENTER SEEKS MUSEUM COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST

The Oregon Coast History Center is seeking a part time museum
collections specialist who will provide artifacts care and conduct
research activities. Applicants should hold a BA/BS in museum studies,
history or related field and demonstrate two years museum work
experience and computer skills and possess an Oregon driver’s license.
The position offers paid vacation and sick leave. Mail resume to Search
Committee, Oregon Coast History Center, 545 SW 9th St. Newport, OR
97365.


NEW EDITION OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND SALVAGE WHEEL AVAILABLE

Heritage Preservation has announced a new printing of the popular
Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel. The 2011 edition features a
water-resistant coating and magnets for easy access. The hands-on tool
helps protect precious collections and significant records; allows
access to reliable information instantly; and assists in saving damaged
objects after a disaster. Side one of the wheel outlines actions steps
through the critical stages of disaster response, such as stabilizing
the environment and assessing damage. Side two provides salvage steps
and practical tips for nine types of collections including books and
documents, photographs, electronic records, paintings and more. To learn
more about the wheel, visit
www.heritagepreservation.org/catalog/Wheel1.htm .


TRACING ROCK ART ACTIVITY SET AT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 
 
George Poetschat, an avocational archaeologist and author of books on
rock art, will talk about Native American rock art from 2 to 4 p.m.,
July 16, in the Carriage House of the Lincoln County Historical Society
in conjunction with the exhibit, “Oregon Archaeology Celebrations:
Invitations to the Past,” on display at the Burrows House Museum. The
exhibit features artifacts such as a carved bird whistle, a harpoon,
dentalia, and an arrowhead, and documentation regarding excavations at
Yaquina Head Lighthouse. As part of his talk, Poetschat will provide
stone rock art replicas of petroglyphs such as Tsagaglalal (“She Who
Watches”), sea monsters, Kokapelli, big horn sheep, and Thunderbirds
for museum visitors to trace onto plastic and take home with them. The
first 25 visitors to the activity will receive a free Oregon Archaeology
Celebration poster like the ones in the museum exhibit. For more
information, visit www.oregoncoast.history.museum or call at (541)
265-7509.

BLACKSMITHS AND WOODSMITHS TO SHOWCASE SKILLS

The blacksmith and woodsmith played important roles in creating and
maintaining farm equipment during the 1860s. Visitors to Champoeg State
Heritage Area will hear the ringing of the hammers on iron and wood as
blacksmiths and woodworkers showcase their skills from 1:30 to 3:30
p.m., July 16.  The old oak tree behind the visitor center will bring
shade to the blacksmiths and their wood-working counterparts as they
demonstrate the many steps involved with the crafts of iron smithing and
woodcraft with 1860s-style tools. 	Visit www.champoeg.org for more
information or contact Kim Martin by phone (503) 678-1649 or email
kim at champoeg.org .


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