[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2020-10-16

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Oregon Heritage News 2020-10-16

In this issue:

  *   REALM Project releases results from latest tests of Coronavirus on leather
  *   Care of Outdoor Collections webinar, Oct. 21
  *   Check out some of these free articles from the Oregon Historical Quarterly
  *   Indigenous Digital Archive, Treaties Explorer, is now live
  *   OMA Virtual workshop: Moving Forward with NAGPRA, Nov. 10


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REALM Project releases results from latest tests of Coronavirus on leather

The REALM project<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qXcz_7YtrGUpCQH8xuPb-3EGQbL-UGsPByi2ylx2cmGz5oPq9tGleXd2DIj8xBbK-gS99lph3k_AKyBHhUAJkd-HaBhubE0nUE0w-bP40dbunp_MnW4xpIb66Cuh00Q78NYxz9YtRX1Ub1jrkBo3rbpNqDl1Ze9h&c=B4ncl6fno27wm9UCWNBp3RrLdAWfrC66PJ3CED00PO_B77FIm0sJeA==&ch=nYs16wzv2gFrtU4bVngxJ8GybiH56h-qiP9GdJP1HKVt7A1M9dWqXA==> has released results from the latest round of scientific tests to determine how long the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 can remain on materials found in archives, libraries, and museums, along with a summary of published research to help inform these institutions as they reopen to the public.

"Those who handle special collections or vintage books and materials may find the testing from this round of particular interest," said Scott Carey, Chief Information Officer at IMLS and Deputy Director of the Office of Digital and Information Strategy. "The sample tested was an antique leather book cover, which mimics a scenario where standard cleaning methods may be undesirable. The variability of how long the virus lasts on materials reinforces the continued importance of practicing good hygiene, following local health officials' guidance, and making informed, risk-based decisions."

New lab test findings from Battelle show that the infectious virus survived through eight days on both natural leather and synthetic leather fabrics. See Test 5 results here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qXcz_7YtrGUpCQH8xuPb-3EGQbL-UGsPByi2ylx2cmGz5oPq9tGleXd2DIj8xBbKeP-HvG2ue4rECscpnUZSASueSgpi3GZrSmnflaa0OBRFB8dmncdwbcM0MbaZQPo7qEdzQa3gjvjnTWLvBC1l0BiMpZXAKUmc00fI7LY-trthSKCa1KmT8g==&c=B4ncl6fno27wm9UCWNBp3RrLdAWfrC66PJ3CED00PO_B77FIm0sJeA==&ch=nYs16wzv2gFrtU4bVngxJ8GybiH56h-qiP9GdJP1HKVt7A1M9dWqXA==>.

The summary of relevant research also underscores the fact that there remain some critical "known unknowns" about the COVID-19 virus, including how much virus is needed to infect someone, how much virus an infected person sheds, and whether people are getting infected by touching objects and surfaces. Read the research summary here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qXcz_7YtrGUpCQH8xuPb-3EGQbL-UGsPByi2ylx2cmGz5oPq9tGleXd2DIj8xBbKHBd_9txOjpmMJqKJUJBQ6MZhbH4zTze7dmjeRyQGNGOT2fyKYCI3CYSww2cJMuQPSqks68HBjF87YJwM2AgXPs1p1IXWqECcnl4H901nycszu0f2IlOOe1YY4aHedQv7XcsA31xOAmFlqt7qBYI9Cv5lmcoYJaM2&c=B4ncl6fno27wm9UCWNBp3RrLdAWfrC66PJ3CED00PO_B77FIm0sJeA==&ch=nYs16wzv2gFrtU4bVngxJ8GybiH56h-qiP9GdJP1HKVt7A1M9dWqXA==>.

The REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qXcz_7YtrGUpCQH8xuPb-3EGQbL-UGsPByi2ylx2cmGz5oPq9tGledpi_isOeb6b9miRgM6WhpVFjhvZ-K6yHidA-BqmQuQvwopMVL-cXalB4htm_URvboLQbaUV4lzcl40RJPy0_ZUwW6PQZew420_0FOWyafwrBNl1xSk2AhXgoy019OR9C_TRqjmfqN9naG4xy8hQEYbJCATIt_aAbg==&c=B4ncl6fno27wm9UCWNBp3RrLdAWfrC66PJ3CED00PO_B77FIm0sJeA==&ch=nYs16wzv2gFrtU4bVngxJ8GybiH56h-qiP9GdJP1HKVt7A1M9dWqXA==> (REALM) project is designed to generate scientific information to support the handling of core library, museum, and archival materials as these institutions begin to resume operations and reopen to the public. The project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal funding for museums and libraries; and OCLC, a nonprofit library technology and research organization; in partnership with Battelle, a not-for-profit global scientific research and development organization.

Project updates are posted at oc.lc/realm-project<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qXcz_7YtrGUpCQH8xuPb-3EGQbL-UGsPByi2ylx2cmGz5oPq9tGleXd2DIj8xBbK-gS99lph3k_AKyBHhUAJkd-HaBhubE0nUE0w-bP40dbunp_MnW4xpIb66Cuh00Q78NYxz9YtRX1Ub1jrkBo3rbpNqDl1Ze9h&c=B4ncl6fno27wm9UCWNBp3RrLdAWfrC66PJ3CED00PO_B77FIm0sJeA==&ch=nYs16wzv2gFrtU4bVngxJ8GybiH56h-qiP9GdJP1HKVt7A1M9dWqXA==> as they become available. Those interested can also sign up<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qXcz_7YtrGUpCQH8xuPb-3EGQbL-UGsPByi2ylx2cmGz5oPq9tGleXy-XwIb-EmGm8pncZUTU711Pdj_QSE-bG96P3dqqQIh46HX-CzSTYDMu7WstUMgYQ2nmm7GLaa9B2rQFzGT6YR_0NaJ--rUJy2bpIubUvumK4IXuy2oyvEBYfusjgGlP46hhp9dYVNC_uRczi_eqnY=&c=B4ncl6fno27wm9UCWNBp3RrLdAWfrC66PJ3CED00PO_B77FIm0sJeA==&ch=nYs16wzv2gFrtU4bVngxJ8GybiH56h-qiP9GdJP1HKVt7A1M9dWqXA==> through the project website to receive timely email updates when new information is released.

Resources related to collection practices during COVID

For those that are collecting during COVID and have been tracking the REALM updates, below are some resources to help you evaluate and adapt your collecting practices during this time to mitigate exposure.


  *   Advice from the Oregon Health Authority, based on the REALM project findings, on materials handled in libraries. Some of this may be applicable to museum collections given the types of materials. You can find that resource here: https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/ld.php?content_id=57803303.


  *   These resources were taken from Heritage Emergency National Taskforce (HENTF) COVID-19 Resource Hub<https://culturalrescue.si.edu/hentf/major-disasters/current-disasters/?no-cache#section5>:



     *   Disinfecting Books and Other Collections<https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preservation-leaflets/3.-emergency-management/3.5-disinfecting-books> (Added 10/5/20)
This leaflet addresses general questions about disinfecting books and other cultural heritage collections. NEDCC has added a section to the beginning that addresses specific concerns about COVID-19. Northeast Document Conservation Center
     *   Mitigating COVID-19 When Managing Paper-Based, Circulating, and Other Types of Collections<https://www.imls.gov/webinars/mitigating-covid-19-when-managing-paper-based-circulating-and-other-types-collections>
Recorded webinar: On March 30, 2020, two experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presented an overview of the CDC's guidance for community settings and environmental disinfection, and a discussion of how libraries, archives, and museums can help mitigate COVID-19 when working with paper-based, circulating, and other types of collections. Institute of Museum and Library Services
     *   Cultural Resources and COVID-19<https://www.ncptt.nps.gov/blog/cultural-resources-and-covid-19/?utm_source=Covid-19+Edition&utm_campaign=January+27+Newsletter&utm_medium=email>
Covering basic information about the COVID-19 virus, this four-page brief has sections on virus survival, assessment, safety measures, isolation, deactivation, and disinfection. También disponible en español. National Center for Preservation Technology and Training


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Care of Outdoor Collections webinar, Oct. 21

Connecting to Collections
Care of Outdoor Collections webinar
Oct. 21, 1-2:30 (ET)

Many institutions deal with common outdoor collection types like sculptures and fountains. But what about objects like architectural elements, farm implements, and transportation related items? In this webinar we will bring together conservators from different regions and climates, specifically the Northeast, West Coast, and the South, to discuss how institutions manage all of these types of outdoor collection objects ranging from the common to the more unusual.

Topics to be covered include:
Monitoring on Condition
Approaches to Creating a Maintenance Plan
Indoor vs. Outdoor Storage Locations
Climate Differences: Marine vs. Desert vs. Humid vs. Cold vs. Tropic
Risk Management

More information and register here<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/care-of-outdoor-collections/>.


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Check out some of these free articles from the Oregon Historical Quarterly

These articles are now available for free at ohs.org/readohq<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fohs.org%2Freadohq%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2A6zZRiHEGTwwYTfHp8ntT_hueCC1axGsGJIWeAVpriWnxFYCN3Wul8Q0&h=AT03_pe_3EsOs755ZpwZ21ZDiR4K5FygVySY4CTePh1nTK-sJXyk7KW4uEOP-gqe4iBLK8YUnNuJSEKhS4i9G0XnFbwlnXddfRskr8rhj-EcI5VJ0o3Hc3eQu8Vp2-w4OZrFoulBeLLhzT7qxA&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1dYWAFA0fD3L6SJFQu0uui9IwYfc8lTADvNWzOUN2ZDIVBIrnoRlAayuqPeuEXZsw4gvYKiq0sPh8BTK4FkpTo_stqqcVTF9csZofBrnnIrH7cT4Sc5Z5xUev9sfK2mTwmhcuq7Zy83NYCc07onLy0phDPMxOD4HMPLJGdrNa8tp0bPfyaDPZoET37o2cOgHL3MzVbKjRpPAur9OA> along with over 100 others that document Oregon's history.

"Pioneer Problems: "Wanton Murder," Indian War Veterans, and Oregon's Violent History," by Marc James Carpenter
https://ohs.org/.../Carpenter_OHQ-Summer-2020_121_2.pdf<https://ohs.org/research-and-library/oregon-historical-quarterly/back-issues/upload/Carpenter_OHQ-Summer-2020_121_2.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3Rz04rPzkCr-UOGz_t-FPCePzIARU8YX_RFhXr5mvR8s84Fk0HsHJqHAw>

"From Stories to Salt Cairns: Uncovering Indigenous Influence in the Formative Years of the Oregon Historical Society, 1898-1905," by Sarah Keyes
https://ohs.org/.../Keyes_OHS-Formative-Years_OHQ-Summer...<https://ohs.org/research-and-library/oregon-historical-quarterly/back-issues/upload/Keyes_OHS-Formative-Years_OHQ-Summer-2020_121_2.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3CDUO5hycahf27-v2uzqVgtzc0j25hoxA6wvXZns0Q0f1yuCaUdwpdg3c>

"Native Belongings and Institutional Values at the Oregon Historical Society, Then and Now," by Nicole Yasuhara
https://ohs.org/.../Yasuhara_Keyes-Response_OHQ-Summer...<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fohs.org%2Fresearch-and-library%2Foregon-historical-quarterly%2Fback-issues%2Fupload%2FYasuhara_Keyes-Response_OHQ-Summer-2020_121_2.pdf%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3Rz04rPzkCr-UOGz_t-FPCePzIARU8YX_RFhXr5mvR8s84Fk0HsHJqHAw&h=AT1fiI3HbCVv19GZCX1xcjKr_hm8BLsBOj9u0cwJbUajs-ID-iwwMG7jATflp8PNHIqS2lU01pr6BnJVc4_Yrqv5z_d13LpdN6Q3cIJiumZyW4yucN4RdUKa_SccTXdYoLMueSav7ujnENZHjw&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1dYWAFA0fD3L6SJFQu0uui9IwYfc8lTADvNWzOUN2ZDIVBIrnoRlAayuqPeuEXZsw4gvYKiq0sPh8BTK4FkpTo_stqqcVTF9csZofBrnnIrH7cT4Sc5Z5xUev9sfK2mTwmhcuq7Zy83NYCc07onLy0phDPMxOD4HMPLJGdrNa8tp0bPfyaDPZoET37o2cOgHL3MzVbKjRpPAur9OA>


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Indigenous Digital Archive, Treaties Explorer, is now live

The Indigenous Digital Archive (IDA) Treaties Explorer<https://digitreaties.org/treaties/> is now live! This website features 374 digitized American Indian treaties housed at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The site allows you to search and browse by treaty, tribe, and location, as well as explore related resources.

The Treaties Explorer was created by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe, New Mexico, in partnership with NARA's Office of Innovation and the National Archives Foundation. For more information about the project, see About IDA Treaties Explorer<https://digitreaties.org/treaties/about/>.


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OMA Virtual workshop: Moving Forward with NAGPRA, Nov. 10

Tuesday, November 10, 2020
9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Presenters

  *   Deana Dartt<https://liveoaknative.com/about/>, Principal, Live Oak Consulting
  *   Pamela Endzweig<https://mnch.uoregon.edu/leadership/pamela-endzweig>, Anthropological Collections Director, Museum of Natural and Cultural History
  *   Robert Kentta<https://vimeo.com/113739951>, Cultural Resources Director, Siletz Tribe
  *   Dana Whitelaw<https://highdesertmuseum.org/about-2/>, Executive Director, High Desert Museum

This workshop focuses on the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) enacted in 1990. The law's precise impact on museums will be examined.

Panel members with specialized NAGPRA knowledge will share specific information-compliance requirements, collection evaluation, outreach to Native tribes-and identify available tools and resources illuminating the intricacies of the repatriation process. Participants will come away with a better understanding of NAGPRA and how you can put these tools to use in your organization.

Members receive a discount on registration! Note: you must be logged in<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/Members> to register as a member.

  *   OMA members: $35
  *   Non-members: $50

More information and register here.<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/Regional-Workshops>


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