[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2011-09-21

[Heritage Info]

In this issue:
1. Sterling Research Fellowships Deadline Approaches
2. Seeking and Getting an Archives Job Workshop Set
3. Historical Outreach Foundation Offers Presentations
4. Museum to Feature Family Heirlooms Workshop
5. Position Open at Shelton McMurphey Johnson House


STERLING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS DEADLINE APPROACHES

Graduate students and senior scholars are encouraged to apply for the
Donald J. Sterling, Jr., Research Fellowships in Pacific Northwest
History, which support four weeks of research in the Oregon Historical
Society Research Library. Applications are due by October 1, 2011. For
additional information, visit www.ohs.org/research/fellowship.cfm .


SEEKING AND GETTING AN ARCHIVES JOB WORKSHOP SET

Job seeking is often a very frustrating process, full of hidden- and
not-so-hidden -obstacles. A two-day workshop, “Seeking - and Getting -
An Archives Job”, will take place from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Oct. 6 and 7
at the Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave., Portland. Presented
by Arlene Schmuland,  who serves as head of Archives and Special
Collections at the Consortium Library, University of Alaska Anchorage,
this workshop will focus on the job search process: from preparing
application materials to writing interview thank you notes, with an
added emphasis on application materials and interviewing. Intended for
archivists new to the profession and those wishing to brush up on their
job seeking skills, the workshop offers ten Archival Recertification
Credits in Section B.3.v of the petition (Education / Attendance at
archival seminars, workshops, institutes / Program of 2 days). For more
information, or to register, visit
http://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/eventscalendar . 


HISTORICAL OUTREACH FOUNDATION OFFERS PRESENTATIONS

The Historical Outreach Foundation is offering field trips with
touchable artifacts and/or replica items that students can touch and try
on as the presenter tells a story. Presentations offered by the
Foundation include “Lewis and Clark”, “Oregon's Role in WWII”
and “Civil War in Oregon”. To learn more or to schedule a
presentation, visit www.historicaloutreach.com , email
historicoutreach at aol.com or call (503) 705-5965.


MUSEUM TO FEATURE FAMILY HEIRLOOMS WORKSHOP

A workshop titled, “Caring for Your Home Collection,” will take
place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sept. 25 at the Oregon Jewish
Museum, 1953 NW Kearny St., Portland. Mitchell and Kate Powell, two
local conservators from MPF Conservation, will discuss how to care for
personal treasures, including family heirlooms, memories, antiques,
decorative objects, art, and photographs. Workshop participants will
learn about appropriate environments for heirlooms, conservation
resources and working with a conservator. Participants are encouraged to
bring an heirloom to the workshop for an Antiques Roadshow style game of
‘Stump the Conservator’. For additional information, call (503)
226-3600. To register online, visit
http://www.prestoregister.com/cgi-bin/order.pl?ref=ojmuseum&fm=11 .


POSITION OPEN AT SHELTON MCMURPHEY JOHNSON HOUSE 

Shelton McMurphey Johnson Associates is seeking an administrative
assistant to work three days Mon. thru Fri., from 9:40 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
occasional after-hours and some weekends at Eugene’s Shelton McMurphey
Johnson House, 303 Willamette St., Eugene. The ideal candidate will be
personable, well organized, possess strong office skills, have knowledge
of WordPress, database software or QuickBooks, and food service
experience. Candidates must be able to climb steep stairs and lift up to
25 pounds. Work responsibilities include clerical work, data entry, and
providing support to the executive director. Submit a resume and letter
of interest in PDF format by visiting www.smjhouse.org/w/now-hiring . 


------------------
Grants deadlines are this week! Visit www.oregonheritage.org to learn
more.
Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission.
Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us .