[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2020-02-06

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Oregon Heritage News 2020-02-06

In this issue:


  *   Oregon Heritage Grant Workshops in February
  *   Oregon Historic Theater Grant Webinar Feb. 13
  *   Tillamook Forest Center collection re-housing project featured on blog
  *   OPRD seeks full-time, temporary archaeologist
  *   National Register Rule Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 10
  *   Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts offers webinars
  *   Oregon Rural Tourism Conference April 26-28 in Bend
  *   Represent heritage organizations by taking NAO compensation and benefit survey!
  *   Association of Oregon Archaeologists offers student travel awards to conference
  *   Vanport Mosaic memory activism events
  *   University of Oregon Field School opportunities

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Oregon Heritage Grant Workshops in February

Oregon Heritage will be having several grant specific workshops in February. Content will include an overview of the grants application system and tips to make applications more competitive. All workshops are free and you can attend workshops in person at 725 Summer St. NE, Salem, Room 124A or online at the links specific to each workshop.

Diamonds in the Rough Grant Workshop
February 10, 10:30-11:30 am
725 Summer St NE, Salem Room 124A
Register<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1691997066594935051> for online access.

Preserving Oregon Grant – Buildings and National Register Properties
Feb. 10, 2pm-3pm
725 Summer St NE, Salem, Room 124A
Register<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/237692827745002507> to access online.

Oregon Museum Grant Workshop
February 13, 1:30-2:30
725 Summer St NE, Salem, Room 124A
Register<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1136667828265956107> for online access.

Preserving Oregon Grant Workshop - Archaeology Projects
February 14, 9:30-10:30 am
725 Summer St NE, Salem, Room 124A
Register<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8573298285612687883> to access online.

Historic Cemeteries Grant Workshop
February 24, 12:30-1:30 pm
725 Summer St NE, Salem Room 124A
Register<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8059900022720405003> for online access.

You can find more information on all Oregon Heritage grants, including guidelines, past projects awarded, and application system instructions, by visiting https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/FINASST/Pages/grants.aspx.

You can also contact grants coordinator Kuri Gill for more information at kuri.gill at oregon.gov<mailto:kuri.gill at oregon.gov> or (503) 986-0685.

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Oregon Historic Theater Grant Webinar Feb. 13

Historic Theater Grant Workshop Webinar
February 13, 9:30-11:00 am
Register<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5242590592544225547> for online access.

The Oregon Historic Theater Grant is new this year and just opened for applications. This grants supports large scale projects to preserve and enhance historic theater buildings in rural communities. It is funded with the new National Park Service Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program through a grant award to the State Historic Preservation Office. Restore Oregon, our statewide preservation nonprofit, is partnering with us to support theaters in the application process. Awards will range from $15,000-$100,000.

This webinar is an opportunity to learn more about how to apply and tips on making your application more competitive.

For more information on the Oregon Historic Theater Grant visit https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/FINASST/Pages/grants.aspx or contact Kuri Gill at kuri.gill at oregon.gov<mailto:kuri.gill at oregon.gov> or (503) 986-0685.

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Tillamook Forest Center collection re-housing project featured on blog

The latest Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/historic-objects-dont-rehouse-themselves/> post featured the Tillamook Forest Center’s project to re-house their collections using an Oregon Heritage Museum Grant<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/FINASST/Pages/grants.aspx#Museum_Grant_Program>. They used volunteers to help with project and give a good overview of how training, supervising, and care of volunteers can yield awesome results for projects such as this. It’s also a great reminder to thank your volunteers often!

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OPRD seeks full-time, temporary archaeologist

The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional cultural resources services to OPRD as needed. This position will primarily serve as an Archaeologist responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance for cultural resources work for OPRD, working primarily in the Coast Region. Successful applicants will be able to efficiently and effectively consult with OPRD staff on project implementation and be responsible for conducting OPRD's internal project considerations process. This position will also be responsible for directing and overseeing the work of consulting partners for projects in the Coast Region, performing fieldwork, researching and writing reports, and working with the OPRD Cultural Resources Team to protect and manage cultural and archaeological resources.  Those holding this position will also need to be able to solicit permits from the SHPO and therefore must meet the criteria of a “qualified” archaeologist in the state of Oregon.  Please follow this link<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/ARCH/docs/Qualified%20Archaeologist%20Application.pdf> for additional information on “qualified” archaeologists.

This position is a 6-month temporary position (1040 hours) with pay ranging from  $4955 - $7253 per month depending on experience. The position will remain open until filled.  If interested please send a cover letter and resume along with 3 references to Trevor.Taylor at oregon.gov<mailto:Trevor.Taylor at oregon.gov>.

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National Register Rule Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 10

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has formed a Rule Advisory Committee to review the agency’s proposed changes to Oregon Administrative Rules governing Oregon’s administration of the federal National Register of Historic Places program.

The Committee began a series of four meetings later, beginning in January, to review the proposed changes. All meetings are open to the public and will start at 9 a.m. in the Card room of the Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill Street SE, Salem.

The next meeting if Feb. 10 at the Willamette Heritage Center (Dye House), 1313 Mill St. SE, Salem, OR 97301.

Past & future meeting schedule:

January 28 – see agenda and instructions on accessing the audio from the meeting here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/RULES/Pages/Rulemaking%20Notices.aspx>.
February 10 – see agenda here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/RULES/docs/RAC%20Agenda%20-%202.10.2020%20Meeting.pdf>.
February 25
March 10

Meeting agendas will include discussions about: counting property owners and objections; how Tribal governments, state agencies and local jurisdictions participate in the nomination process; administrative functions like staff duties, public notices and hearing procedures; and determining circumstances that would exempt nominations from public disclosure, e.g., protecting culturally-sensitive information.

Ian Johnson, associate deputy state historic preservation officer, says recent contentious National Register nominations spurred OPRD into reviewing Oregon’s rules for the National Register program.

“We identified discrepancies between state and federal rules, so we’re moving to fix those issues and refine the state rules to work better for Oregonians,” said Johnson.

Committee members were appointed by OPRD and drawn from Tribal, state, county and local governments, preservation and natural resource organizations, and citizens with an interest in the National Register program.

OPRD will consider the committee’s recommendations and present the proposed rule changes to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission. If the Commission approves the proposal, OPRD will begin the public rulemaking process later this year.

More information about rulemaking is available on the OPRD website: www.oregon.gov/oprd/RULES/Pages/Rulemaking%20Notices.aspx<http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/RULES/Pages/Rulemaking%20Notices.aspx>.

The National Register of Historic Places was established as part of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and is maintained by the National Parks Service.

Individuals who require special accommodations to attend the meetings should contact Tracy Collis, OPRD executive support specialist, at least three days in advance of a meeting by calling (503) 986-0690.

If you have questions about this process, contact the following:

Ian P. Johnson
Associate Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
(503) 986-0678 or ian.johnson at oregon.gov<mailto:ian.johnson at oregon.gov>

Robert Olguin
National Register Program Coordinator
(503) 986-0668 or robert.olguin at oregon.gov<mailto:robert.olguin at oregon.gov>

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Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts offers webinars

Historic Contents And Interiors
Date: Thursday, February 20
Time: 2:00 PM (ET)
Presenter: Emma Ziraldo, NEH Preventive Conservation Fellow, CCAHA
Click here to learn more and register.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yzaUz7Mq7xJnTjgGsBb8vrvpYYd5PvupJJYW_Uc-FzHbtxIVUmXfWoJaHpwfzAN5SVn238-07_SNh1K696hvH5_EFnREZEn_h_L13yvkfnMnsvG27PyQLDpk16TGpLcE74x9oCJOrdce2SDE4RROq3CXAxz7xKcSu7kKYrjKRoxK0PhtF4gnnrHaFZXXNs8nfRR8uly9sVCNuEDDNVIc_95TUHwQFX8ICG_e3ODrtWhuao3y6CI0C0EPESEfP0mXNMD7O7XKGPc=&c=_n-FEyS5qAuJ7ONvKgykLM9LOfcQpoRgXaVMPWzNeeyTLjHDM7NO3w==&ch=JxtuVBFRZJjz4mryotEUY3utco8shl50CNjQDHTkmfnlAKy2OEIW-Q==>

Why is cleaning collection material and storage areas a key aspect of preservation? What is the difference between housekeeping and collection maintenance? How can monitoring dust be a way to track effectiveness of a comprehensive housekeeping program? Emma Ziraldo will address the need for collections to be kept dust-free and give an overview of developing a housekeeping plan for historic interiors and their contents, as well as discuss housekeeping supplies, cleaning methods, and staff training.

Housekeeping Basics for Collecting Institutions
Date: Wednesday, February 26
Time: 2:00 PM (ET)
Presenter: Dyani Feige, Director of Preservation Services, CCAHA
Click here to learn more and register.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yzaUz7Mq7xJnTjgGsBb8vrvpYYd5PvupJJYW_Uc-FzHbtxIVUmXfWoJaHpwfzAN5vVXUOUvoEsDhwu866sd6F2eTStZGPDWoqe7bYl8_8vy7rno0xik3R2vPK6hQ-SYckk_SqS5dHL_BVlZlRibvXfBlMh3dIzw4EOeIPG5YO1Bfr_SWsrQ9GvP_xx1U9n-Ob_6rKdMFN1M=&c=_n-FEyS5qAuJ7ONvKgykLM9LOfcQpoRgXaVMPWzNeeyTLjHDM7NO3w==&ch=JxtuVBFRZJjz4mryotEUY3utco8shl50CNjQDHTkmfnlAKy2OEIW-Q==>

Having a regular housekeeping program is essential to the preservation of collections. Clean conditions are important for long-term collections care and for good emergency preparedness. This webinar will address how to develop and maintain a housekeeping program for small- and medium-sized institutions, including policies, schedules, and recommended cleaning products

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Oregon Rural Tourism Conference April 26-28 in Bend

Travel Oregon is committed to supporting rural communities through continued investment in education, development and partnerships for a healthy Oregon tourism ecosystem.

Based on this commitment, we are hosting the first-ever Oregon Rural Tourism Conference<https://t.e2ma.net/click/14fzgd/5fzs2c/typkk3>, a rural-focused conference that delivers practical and applicable education, collaboration and networking opportunities that support Oregon’s destination marketing and management organizations, businesses and industry partners that work in rural communities. The conference is at Sunriver Resort in Central Oregon, April 26-28.

For the purposes of the conference, rural is defined as a city that is less than 25,000 population and not adjacent to or part of an urban or metropolitan area. Anyone who works in, or with, rural Oregon communities is invited to attend the conference.

Attend
Registration is now open. The cost to attend is $200. Scholarships are available through Travel Oregon and Visit Central Oregon.

Register at www.oregonruraltourismconference.com<https://t.e2ma.net/click/14fzgd/5fzs2c/9qqkk3>, where you will find details on the conference agenda, workshop session topics and more.

Partner
As an Oregon Rural Tourism Conference Sponsor or Exhibitor Partner, your support of this conference ensures the right people are able to attend at the right price point. Whatever your level of support, we know your investment in this new conference will bring significant returns on investment, along with the benefit of being further invested in the people and places within the rural communities of our state.

To understand the different partnership opportunities and price points, visit the website<https://t.e2ma.net/click/14fzgd/5fzs2c/pjrkk3> or contact Travel Oregon’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Lisa Itel<mailto:lisai at traveloregon.com>.

Contact events at traveloregon.com<mailto:events at traveloregon.com> if you have any questions about Travel Oregon's conferences.

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Represent heritage organizations by taking NAO compensation and benefit survey!

Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) invites all 501(c)(3) organizations in Oregon to participate in the 2020 Compensation & Benefits Survey scheduled for distribution Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

We ask that one person per organization complete the survey. The survey will include questions about job positions, salaries and benefits your organization provides. Please click the link below to ensure that the survey is distributed to the appropriate contact for your organization.

Why is this survey important? Your organization's employees are its greatest asset. How you compensate your greatest asset impacts your organization's overall performance.

The use of this survey is key to evaluating your organization's compensation and benefits strategy to help attract and retain the best talent.

Sign up to receive the survey here<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WLTNWS8>.

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Association of Oregon Archaeologists offers student travel awards to conference

The Association of Oregon Archaeologists (AOA) is offering a $300 Student Travel Award to a student presenting their research at the Northwest Anthropological Conference (NWAC).

Qualifications:

  *   Applicant must be a currently enrolled undergraduate/graduate student
  *   Research must directly contribute to and enhance the understanding of Oregon archaeology

  *   Applicant must present the research at the NWAC as a paper or poster
  *   Submit an application (see below) to the AOA by midnight, March 1st

The Award:

  *   $300 to help with travel expenses for the NWAC
  *   1 ticket to the NWAC's Friday evening banquet
  *   1 year's student membership to the AOA (awarded to all applicants!)
  *   Abstract published in the AOA's newsletter, Current Archaeological Happenings in Oregon (CAHO)

Application Requirements:

  *   Title of the presentation
  *   A copy of the abstract for the paper or poster
  *   An outline of the presentation (required for both a paper and poster presentation)
  *   Generally outline the presentation's research question, theory/methods used, results, and how this research contributes to and enhances the understanding of Oregon archaeology.
  *   Use the attached application form or download the form from our website
  *   Send your application form or information to the AOA Board at assocoregonarchaeologists at gmail.com<mailto:assocoregonarchaeologists at gmail.com>

Deadline:
Applications are due by midnight, March 1st

Open to all students whose research directly contributes to and enhances the understanding of Oregon archaeology.
For questions and submissions, contact the AOA at assocoregonarchaeologists at gmail.com<mailto:assocoregonarchaeologists at gmail.com>.
NWAC details can be found at:  https://www.nwaconference.com/
AOA details can be found at our website:  www.OregonArchaeology.com<http://www.OregonArchaeology.com>

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Vanport Mosaic memory activism events

A PLACE CALLED HOME: FROM VANPORT TO ALBINA
FREE/first come first served

Three opportunities for free screenings of oral history documentaries, part of the Vanport Mosaic living archive. Through archival footage, historic photographs, and compelling first-person narratives, this collection of short films and audio narratives traces the story of Portland’s African American community from the 1940s to 1970s. Artist and Vanport descendant Velynn Brown will perform her poetry, and will facilitate a reflection on the beauty and challenges of story, home, community and belonging.

February 12, 6:15 -7:15pm
LOCATION: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave

February 23, 1:00-3:00pm
LOCATION: North Portland Library, 512 N Killingsworth St

February 24, 6:30-7:30pm
LOCATION: Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman

All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 503.988.5123 or email help at multcolib.org<mailto:help at multcolib.org> 2-3 days before a program.

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University of Oregon Field School Opportunities

2020 University of Oregon Archaeology Field School
Connley Caves, Fort Rock Basin, Oregon
ANTH408/508: Archaeology Field Methods
June 22 – July 30

Archaeologist Dr. Dennis Jenkins helped put Oregon on the Paleoamerican map with his field research at the Paisley Caves - one of the earliest human occupations in the Americas. This summer, he and Texas A&M Ph.D. Candidate Katelyn McDonough will teach a six-week archaeology field school at the Connley Caves, a site that was used by humans for nearly 13,000 years. Students will gain hands on experience in excavation while diving deep into the area’s archaeology, ethnography, and ecology through lectures and tours. Students will conduct pedestrian survey and subsurface testing at Paleoamerican sites in the area led by Dr. Geoffrey Smith, Director of the Great Basin Paleoindian Research Unit, and learn how to identify and knap stone tools with archaeologist Richie Rosencrance. Upon completion of this course and bachelor’s degree requirements, students will be prepared for an advanced stage of academic endeavor and competitive for Forest Service and BLM employment at the GS 5-7 level. This 8-credit course is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all universities.

Partial scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about this field course, contact Katelyn McDonough (kmcodnou at tamu.edu<mailto:kmcodnou at tamu.edu>) or visit the Connley Caves Field School website https://mnch.uoregon.edu/connley-caves-field-school.

Rimrock Draw Rockshelter Archaeological Field School
University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Anth 408 (Undergraduate) – 508 (Graduate)
8 Credits
June 22 through July 31, 2020

The 2020 field school program at Rimrock Draw Rockshelter (35HA3855) is divided into four sections for student educational development: 1) establishing regional context, 2) lithic identification, 3) beginning excavation techniques, and 4) advanced excavation techniques. The first week will be devoted to introductory information including lectures and field trips to locations of archaeological and historic interest; a tour of Oregon’s Harney Basin and surroundings to establish geographical context; and walking tours of the area surrounding Rimrock Draw Rockshelter to provide environmental and cultural context. The second week consists of a five-day lithic workshop conducted by noted lithic analyst Dan Stueber, training students in flintknapping and stone tool and debitage analysis. This information is vital to a student’s ability to identify significant artifacts during the course of excavation.  Each day of instruction is followed by field trips to nearby Paleoindian sites of interest to practice newly developed skills and enhance understanding of the archaeological context of Rimrock Draw.

Following this, students will be trained in three phases of archaeological investigation, including Phase 1: pedestrian survey techniques, Phase 2: test excavation, and Phase 3: data recovery. The third week brings a change from introductory studies to field work, with students beginning the process of excavation in 1x2 m units at the North Locus across the stream channel from the rockshelter and in 50x50 cm units near the shelter. Both strategies are well-suited for training students in basic excavation techniques prior to working in the more complex rockshelter units.  This allows the opportunity to develop skills at hand excavation, horizontal and vertical measurement, note-taking, and recordation on probe and level records.  Weeks four through six mark the transition from introductory to advanced excavation, with students shifting from the North Locus to the rockshelter interior; the oldest and most archaeologically challenging portion of the site.  There, they will likely encounter artifacts in association with Pleistocene bison, horse, and camelid remains.  The eight credit program attracts students from throughout the United States and beyond, and all are welcome to apply.  Students do not have to be already enrolled in a graduate program to register for graduate credit.

Thanks to the outstanding generosity of the UO Sandal Society, funding is available to reduce tuition by $750 each for the first eight participating students.  For more information, please contact Patrick O’Grady at pogrady at uoregon.edu<mailto:pogrady at uoregon.edu> or go to our website at https://mnch.uoregon.edu/rimrock-draw-field-school

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