[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2019-10-25

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Oregon Heritage News 2019-10-25

In this issue:


  *   Nominations update from Oct. 17-18 SACHP meeting
  *   Restore Oregon seeks consultant to write a Historic Resources Inventory Toolkit
  *   Museum Assessment Program applications due Dec. 1
  *   Deadlines approaching for several federal grants for collections projects
  *   Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Covered Bridges released

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Nominations update from Oct. 17-18 SACHP meeting

The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation met on Oct. 17-18 to review seven proposed nominations for the National Register of Historic Places. Below are the actions the Committee took for those proposed nominations:


  *   Multnomah School, Portland, Multnomah County - Recommended with revisions by the SACHP
  *   Wheeldon Annex, Portland, Multnomah County - Recommended with revisions by the SACHP
  *   Oregon Supreme Court Building, Salem, Marion County - Recommended with revisions by the SACHP
  *   Elmer and Linnie Miller House, Portland, Multnomah County - Recommended with revisions by the SACHP
  *   Britt Gardens Site, Jacksonville, Jackson County - Recommended with revisions by the SACHP
  *   John A. and Hattie Keating Residence, Portland, Multnomah County - Recommended with revisions by the SACHP
  *   Portland Zoo Railway Historic District, Portland, Multnomah County - Recommended with revisions by the SACHP

Nominations recommended by the SACHP and the State Historic Preservation Officer go to the National Park Service, which maintains the Register under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The SACHP is a nine-member governor-appointed citizen commission with credentials in many historic preservation-related fields.

Those interested in submitting a nomination to the National Register should visit https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/NATREG/Pages/index.aspx.

The State Historic Preservation Office is also asking communities to submit information on any sites they may have in their communities related to women's history. You can submit information using an online form here<http://makeoregonhistory.org/>.

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Restore Oregon seeks consultant to write a Historic Resources Inventory Toolkit

Project Description, Goals

  *   Working under the general direction of the Preservation Programs Manager, CONSULTANT will research and write a Historic Resources Inventory Toolkit (HRI). The HRI is a technical "how-to," intended as a resource for jurisdictions (or engaged citizens) to identify and inventory their historic resources.
  *   Over all, the ideal candidate will have technical knowledge of historic preservation policy and practices. A commitment to the value and benefits of preservation as a tool in community identity and pride and economic development is expected. Sharing a commitment to historic preservation as a shared community value will be a key part of the project.

Consultant Background Requirements:

  *   Must meet Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for history or architectural history as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61.
  *   Experience conducting historic survey work.
  *   Strong and compelling writing skills to convey technical historic preservation concepts and procedures to the general public. Two-three (2-3) writing samples will be requested.
  *   Familiarity with Oregon's people, architectural history and geo-political landscape, preferred.
  *   Demonstrated understanding of state and local land use policies and regulations pertaining to preservation encouraged.

Timeline for Work

  *   Completion of the HRI Toolkit is expected by February 14, 2020.

Consultant is responsible for:

  *   Researching Oregon's Historic Resources Inventory guidelines.
  *   Writing the HRI Toolkit in accordance with standards and guidelines established by SHPO in a format compatible with the Oregon Historic Sites Database.

  *   Weekly check-ins, coordination, and reporting to Preservation Programs Manager and/or Executive Director.
  *   Presence at no less than two (2) field tests of HRI Toolkit.
  *   Obtaining and maintaining his/her own internet connection and office equipment compatible with Microsoft Office and G Suite.

  *   Content to be included in the HRI Toolkit includes:

     *   Background & Oregon's Goal 5 planning rules, which address preservation of historic resources.
     *   Why Have an HRI? - engaging the community, raising awareness of historic resources, fostering regulatory approaches to historic resources, identifying properties eligible for incentives, enabling better city planning and resource allocation, link to local incentives
     *   Creating an HRI - essential data to collect, recommended data to collect, overview of architectural terms, survey tools/software, recruiting volunteer surveyors, sample survey form, survey reference cheat sheet with approved lexicon for fieldwork, and example(s) of successful HRIs
     *   Updating an HRI - reviewing for accuracy, verification, and expansion, and examples of updated HRIs
     *   Using an HRI - steps to perform survey and inventory using Survey123 ARC-GIS software
     *   Funding an HRI - CLG grants, city funding for neighborhood associations, survey work as mitigation, other grants, examples of successful funding
     *   Additional content as identified, including, but not limited to, specific case studies and appendices

Restore Oregon is responsible for:

  *   Providing all prior research and applicable grant requirements.
  *   Providing oversight and timely coordination, primarily at the direction of Katelyn and in coordination with RO staff.
  *   Working in a timely manner with Consultant to meet necessary deadlines.
  *   Managing all contracts and payments associated with the HRI Toolkit after Consultant has established the best and most cost-effective vendors needed and reviewed contracts, if necessary.
  *   Timely feedback on all required drafts.

Fee Structure

  *   Not to exceed $10,000 including expenses. This assumes time flexibility each week related to project needs and completion of the project.  This Scope of Work is a fixed fee, not to be amended without prior approval of Restore Oregon.
  *   Total project expenses exceeding $100 require prior approval from Restore Oregon.

Deliverables

  *   Drafts of HRI Toolkit at 50% and 75% and re-submittal after edits
  *   Final edit after 100% draft
  *   Photographs to illustrate HRI Toolkit text

Payment Terms

  *   CONSULTANT will invoice Restore Oregon monthly.
  *   Payment terms are net 30 days.

Confidential and Proprietary Information

  *   CONSULTANT will treat all information and documents provided by or made available by Restore Oregon as proprietary, and will not share, distribute or reuse such information during or after the term of engagement without the express written consent of Restore Oregon.  All work produced remains the property of Restore Oregon.

For more information or to submit a proposal, contact katelyn at restoreoregon.org<mailto:katelyn at restoreoregon.org>. Proposals accepted through Nov. 1, 2019.

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Museum Assessment Program applications due Dec. 1

Applications for the American Alliance of Museums' Museum Assessment Program (MAP) are being accepted. With the addition of new assessments for Education & Interpretation and Board Leadership, there are now five assessment types. Applications close December 1.
About MAP
Since its inception in 1981, the Museum Assessment Program (MAP) has helped more than 5,000 small and mid-sized museums<http://ww2.aam-us.org/resources/assessment-programs/accreditation/accredited-museums> of all types strengthen operations, plan for the future, and meet standards.

Through a one-year process<https://www.aam-us.org/programs/accreditation-excellence-programs/map-process-and-timeline/> of self-assessment, institutional activities, and consultative peer review with a site visit and recommendations, your museum emerges with:

  *   Greater alignment of activities, mission, and resources
  *   Analysis of its strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities
  *   Prioritized roadmap for improving operations and meeting standards
  *   Practices benchmarked to standards
  *   Enhanced credibility with potential funders and donors
  *   Improved communications between staff, board, and other constituents
  *   Expert advice, recommendations, and resources
  *   Increased capacity for strategic planning
  *   Preparation for core document verification, accreditation or reaccreditation

MAP offers five different assessments to choose from:

  *   Organizational
  *   Collections Stewardship
  *   Education & Interpretation
  *   Community & Audience Engagement
  *   Board Leadership

For more information visit https://www.aam-us.org/programs/accreditation-excellence-programs/museum-assessment-program-map/.

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Deadlines approaching for several federal grants for collections projects


- IMLS Museums for America - November 15, 2019

- IMLS Museum Grants for African American History and Culture - November 15, 2019

- IMLS Native American, Native Hawaiian Museum Services Grants - November 15, 2019

- IMLS - AAM Museum Assessment Program (MAP) - December 1, 2019

- IMLS Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries - December 2, 2019

- Save American's Treasures (NPS, IMLS, NEH, NEA)  - December 10, 2019

- NEH Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions - January 15, 2020

- NEH Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections - January 15, 2020

- NHPRC Access to Historical Records Grants: Major Initiatives - January 16, 2020



FOR LINKS TO GUIDELINES, ELIGIBILITY, DEADLINES, AND CONTACT INFO FOR FUNDERS, visit NEDCC's Funding Opportunities pages:  http://www.nedcc.org/grants

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Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Covered Bridges released

The Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) announced the publication of Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Covered Bridges (2019), edited by Christopher H. Marston, HAER Architect, and Thomas A. Vitanza, Senior Historical Architect, NPS Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC)<https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1098/index.htm>.

One of the 10 case studies featured in the Guidelines is Lane County's Goodpasture Covered Bridge.

HAER is distributing the Guidelines to members of the historic bridge community nationwide. Paper copies may be requested while supplies last, by contacting Christopher H. Marston at christopher_marston at nps.gov<mailto:christopher_marston at nps.gov>.

The Guidelines are available for download here: Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Covered Bridges<https://www.nps.gov/hdp/CoveredBridgeGuidelines2019.pdf> (pdf, 12.1 MB)

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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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