[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2018-08-17

Fri Aug 17 13:17:33 PDT 2018

In this issue:
1. John B. Wennerberg Barn listed in the National Register of Historic Places
2. Oregon State Capitol virtual tour featured on Oregon Heritage Exchange
3. Museum grant opportunities open for six IMLS programs
4. Are you considering creating an internship?
5. OMSI seeks research and evaluation associate

JOHN B. WENNERGERG BARN LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

The John B. Wennerberg Barn in Carlton is among Oregon's latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places.

Located slightly to the south of downtown Carlton, the John B. Wennerberg Barn is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as locally significant under Criterion A in the area of Agriculture, for its associations with late 19th and early 20th century commercial agricultural practices in Yamhill County, Oregon. Built by John Wennerberg c. 1895, the Wennerberg Barn was first used a part of his commercial farm. This period of use ends with the sale of the Wennerberg Barn and the surrounding property to Adelbert Brooks' Carlton Nursery Company in 1919. Though alterations to the barn over time have obscured evidence of Wennerberg's use of the barn as part of his commercial farming operation, the barn's architecture and Wennerberg's letters to his brother Daniel suggest a traditional agricultural use. The three-aisled, end-opening barn's design, as well as the remnant notches in the crossbeams and posts of the ground-level aisles convey the Barn's use for housing livestock and storing grain. The voluminous second-level hayloft was clearly designed for storing hay, and the existence of a high central beam suggests the use of a mechanical hayfork during Wennerberg's period of ownership. In addition to this remaining physical evidence, letters sent from Wennerberg to his younger brother Daniel detail the older Wennerberg brother's farming operations in Carlton. The letters suggest that John Wennerberg farmed hay for sale in addition to growing grains such as wheat, barley and oats, and raising hogs and sheep. The second farming operation to use the Wennerberg Barn was the Carlton Nursery Company (1919-1936). The Company used the building as a warehouse and distribution center for its horticultural products while they operated in northern Yamhill County. This second period of use begins with Brooks' purchase of the property and ends when the Company moved its growing and shipping operations to Forest Grove, Washington County, OR in 1936. Following Wennerberg's death in 1918, the property was purchased by Adelbert D. Brooks, who along with his brother Frank, owned and operated the Carlton Nursery Company. In 1919, the Carlton Nursery moved its packing and shipping operations from a nearby warehouse on Pine Street to the Wennerberg Barn. The barn was used until 1936 as the Carlton Nursery's packing and distribution center for the stock grown on the Company's primary nursery to the east of Carlton near Lafayette. These years were significant to the Carlton Nursery Company as it grew from a state and regional distributor of a variety of agricultural and horticultural products to a company that sold its products to markets nationwide.

Oregon's State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation recommended the district's nomination during their February 16, 2018 meeting. The John B. Wennerberg Barn is now one of three listings in the National Register in Carlton. The National Register is maintained by the National Park Service under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

More information about the National Register and recent Oregon lists is online at www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org> (click on "National Register" at left of page).

OREGON STATE CAPITOL VIRTUAL TOUR FEATURED ON OREGON HERITAGE EXCHANGE

There is a new way to experience a visit to the Oregon State Capitol. Through a 360-degree virtual tour<https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/capitolhistorygateway>, visitors are now able to explore the Capitol through the internet, without leaving the comforts of home. Learn more about the tour by reading the most recent post on the Oregon Heritage Exchange blog<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2018/08/15/a-new-way-to-experience-the-state-capitol/>.

MUSEUM GRANT OPPORTUNITIES OPEN FOR SIX IMLS PROGRAMS

Museums across the United States have six opportunities in the coming months to apply for grants from the nation's primary source of federal museum funding. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting applications for five current grant programs, as well as a new opportunity targeted to small museums.

The museum funding opportunities and their deadlines are:

  *   Museum Grants for African American History and Culture<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y_GZY5hqSaHo5P0gyEScXocgeKD9txTAfDynzLwSowJ6nD6QPr_S75ehXo7cCXGExIh8wpbTc-Y5Q0jhvjJ2kiMDNOiipHm-Bl3qqVDRHC47rp0Tuxq38Ov2dhDPWM99UeHhDJgab4d4uyxKYC_bcAPkxjTKcE-sE6jZLF5DHt0WyySiZgsHpXo3iEctlliO32il2DJoZhDsviYThQyOxUqRQxR0VtKTiC6DW8cWLz4=&c=-11qIB_lJzAn-FvWiShOrmuGJWg5W3RQ5XFE5G3DexN3iEePwW1jNQ==&ch=zBgVy0NIGtK8N6G0SupB8gJpjxa5Xi4qULiCMFX8uI9aotNIkEBZIA==>: November 1, 2018
  *   Native American Native Hawaiian Museum Services<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y_GZY5hqSaHo5P0gyEScXocgeKD9txTAfDynzLwSowJ6nD6QPr_S75ehXo7cCXGE5tfxnw6lyhQO3lboulzlnjoUr42J6NdxfO4Qyl1xC_66gpJXlht5Z41OCmnCnJ3Jc34GzufYEdRQ8kuN0KDGH1rHmXH-VB0pMA26dipTJ9geccV-7kmyzxK_jtqFuS5mQqodaL4_kQCl9i_Uq9OMlIU1ic_bqanJakEEwIhJFmbj91L_veZUJQ==&c=-11qIB_lJzAn-FvWiShOrmuGJWg5W3RQ5XFE5G3DexN3iEePwW1jNQ==&ch=zBgVy0NIGtK8N6G0SupB8gJpjxa5Xi4qULiCMFX8uI9aotNIkEBZIA==>: November 1, 2018
  *   Inspire! Grants for Small Museums<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y_GZY5hqSaHo5P0gyEScXocgeKD9txTAfDynzLwSowJ6nD6QPr_S7wTGTUM5YbnoOnkpeKsSU7aHaH1kO1P0myyUxG5QzGCkakw-m3luand_XB5ZKaffnae5N2zow4-mPBDdv5d5kQ-x0tl-ZR_l3RbvzOQpwr-6cnydBKvtn7ySBowcSpJeXnzmiRUpKhOPYWd1GIVyTZ0=&c=-11qIB_lJzAn-FvWiShOrmuGJWg5W3RQ5XFE5G3DexN3iEePwW1jNQ==&ch=zBgVy0NIGtK8N6G0SupB8gJpjxa5Xi4qULiCMFX8uI9aotNIkEBZIA==>: November 1, 2018
  *   Museums for America<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y_GZY5hqSaHo5P0gyEScXocgeKD9txTAfDynzLwSowJ6nD6QPr_S7-Cb_QQU5U1KMerutEDiJQeN2gy7pRaXKiztvMH42sjupNh5Hs3p_X2QNBj82DwJbyNmr8IpzNMZ76V-hE5hW7uEAaxG0KWLFz_Ne98Mvc1WWxQjnnI2rHnwyR5ZIN78j-8l0G6sgrf7&c=-11qIB_lJzAn-FvWiShOrmuGJWg5W3RQ5XFE5G3DexN3iEePwW1jNQ==&ch=zBgVy0NIGtK8N6G0SupB8gJpjxa5Xi4qULiCMFX8uI9aotNIkEBZIA==>: December 14, 2018
  *   Museums Empowered<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y_GZY5hqSaHo5P0gyEScXocgeKD9txTAfDynzLwSowJ6nD6QPr_S75RxMDohPWojzClpa7VEfrlc95Yfxy8P-Reh9VjYpdthsn9KSbyK2RnPv8-GPg_yrFmjO1LSSs7Tz-tqbraA5uvRBBSolevHyqd46C18yfpP2LFjeBJ-foLAsDHyJCfNLkwvJDk3f45jVF12M0UXH-7jX04AjA6arscdnQ3xAmQpsOaS3xH1aFMj7rMRU59r8l28fLEDhrmKf8DUm0YPEhE=&c=-11qIB_lJzAn-FvWiShOrmuGJWg5W3RQ5XFE5G3DexN3iEePwW1jNQ==&ch=zBgVy0NIGtK8N6G0SupB8gJpjxa5Xi4qULiCMFX8uI9aotNIkEBZIA==>: December 14, 2018
  *   National Leadership Grants for Museums<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y_GZY5hqSaHo5P0gyEScXocgeKD9txTAfDynzLwSowJ6nD6QPr_S7-Cb_QQU5U1KqEt5WvlsaVHYaWsfe8Axl5RP0ON7swn0tzNDLoxvsyR4X0903il45bini_2bHqy5r84GsZfvLRnJwx-I__x8BfxUJ8n6nBYWz6QkBEREx34KchJn2Rsx6FR3_F2hxBZ8Jrc3CJFt1Vzf4bkf6bq65g==&c=-11qIB_lJzAn-FvWiShOrmuGJWg5W3RQ5XFE5G3DexN3iEePwW1jNQ==&ch=zBgVy0NIGtK8N6G0SupB8gJpjxa5Xi4qULiCMFX8uI9aotNIkEBZIA==>: December 14, 2018

New this year, Inspire! Grants for Small Museums is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program. It is designed to reduce the burden on small museums and help them address priorities identified in their strategic plans. Applications may include projects that focus on learning experiences, community partnerships, collections stewardship, or expanding access to collections and resources. Award amounts can range from $5,000 to $50,000. See the Inspire! web page<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y_GZY5hqSaHo5P0gyEScXocgeKD9txTAfDynzLwSowJ6nD6QPr_S7wTGTUM5YbnoOnkpeKsSU7aHaH1kO1P0myyUxG5QzGCkakw-m3luand_XB5ZKaffnae5N2zow4-mPBDdv5d5kQ-x0tl-ZR_l3RbvzOQpwr-6cnydBKvtn7ySBowcSpJeXnzmiRUpKhOPYWd1GIVyTZ0=&c=-11qIB_lJzAn-FvWiShOrmuGJWg5W3RQ5XFE5G3DexN3iEePwW1jNQ==&ch=zBgVy0NIGtK8N6G0SupB8gJpjxa5Xi4qULiCMFX8uI9aotNIkEBZIA==> for eligibility and application requirements.

ARE YOU CONSIDERING CREATING AN INTERNSHIP?

The Leadership Matters: Thoughts on 21st Century museum leadership<https://leadershipmatters1213.wordpress.com/> blog recently discussed museum internships. It offers a perspective for organizations to consider when they are contemplating using interns to accomplish organization projects. It offers things to think about when developing an internship and provides links to sample templates and job descriptions. Check it out if you are considering organizing internships to help you at your organization. You can read the full post here<https://leadershipmatters1213.wordpress.com/2018/07/30/the-internship-commitment/>.

OMSI SEEKS RESEARCH AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATE

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is seeking an on-call Junior Research and Evaluation Associate (bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred) to lead and support museum research and evaluation efforts by engaging people of all ages in collaborative research and development methods.  Activities may include literature reviews, data collection, data entry, data analysis, and report writing as well as much more, and will support exhibit, program, and organizational development.  Come join a dynamic team that participates in OMSI's vision to ignite an education transformation at the intersection of science and technology that spreads educational opportunities across the Northwest!

Position Requirements

-          Bachelor's degree, preferably in sciences, behavior, museum studies, education, communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-          Demonstrated basic experience in behavioral research (e.g. literature searches, data collection, data management, data analysis, data interpretation, and data reporting.)

-          Minimum 1 year of experience working with the public, formal and informal settings.

-          Minimum 1 year of coordination skills.

-          Pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

Compensation Package

-          $15.25-$17.10 per hour, depending on experience.

-          Eligible for Oregon Sick.

To learn more or apply, visit https://omsi.applicantpool.com/jobs/261970.html.

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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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