[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2020-09-24

Thu Sep 24 21:49:01 PDT 2020

Oregon Heritage News 2020-09-24

In this issue:

  *   Oregon SHPO seeks State Archaeologist
  *   Oregon Cultural Trust awards $25.7 million in Coronavirus relief fund grants
  *   NAO Webinars: how money moves in a disaster, fundraising, and more
  *   Documenting in times of crisis toolkit
  *   REALM project webinar Collections and Facilities: Caring for your resources during COVID-19, Oct. 8
  *   Preservation Leaflet 3.5 on Disinfecting Books and Other Collections Now Available
  *   The Oregon Encyclopedia features some of the Oregon towns that have experienced loss during the wildfire

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Oregon SHPO seeks State Archaeologist

Position Title: Oregon State Archaeologist (Natural Resource Specialist 5)
Application Deadline: 11/01/2020
Agency: Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range: $5,454 - $8,375

The Oregon State Archaeologist is a recognized expert in cultural resource law and professional archaeological practice. Your decisions and actions will impact the state and agency's working relationships with stakeholders and the preservation of the State's important historic resources. Your responsibilities as the State Archaeologist will include:

  *   Serve as the primary contact for tribal governments, federal and state elected officials and agencies, local governments, professionals, media, and the general public for compliance with and issues related to federal and state cultural resource management laws and practice.
  *   Exercise independent decision-making authority with minimal supervision in making programmatic decisions with statewide and regional impact, including conceptualizing needed legislation, rules, and policy to advance broad agency goals and mission, evaluating the effectiveness of department policies and programs, and developing and implementing policies and office practices across work units.
  *   Identify and coordinate the completion of agreement documents, projects, and other efforts among tribal governments, federal and state agencies, and other interested parties, often with oppositional interests.
  *   Support and coordinate programs and projects across Heritage Division programs, including the Certified Local Government, Historic Cemetery, Main Street, National Register, and Survey and Inventory programs, among others.
  *   Review development projects under applicable federal and state laws, and oversee administration of programs assigned to the Environmental Compliance unit, including the state archaeological permit and survey and inventory programs.
  *   Serve as the lead worker for the Environmental Compliance work group and coordinate closely with the manager on assigning work, reviewing work products, and ensuring projects stay on track and deadlines are met.

Fore more information on desired attributes, minimum qualifications, and application instructions, visit here<https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--North-Mall-Office-Building/Oregon-State-Archaeologist--Natural-Resource-Specialist-5-_REQ-50151>.

To learn more about the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>.

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Oregon Cultural Trust awards $25.7 million in Coronavirus relief fund grants
*From Oregon Cultural Trust Press Release<https://culturaltrust.org/blog/news/621-organizations-awarded-25-7-million-in-coronavirus-relief-fund-cultural-support-grant-awards/>

Coronavirus Relief Fund Cultural Support (CRFCS) grant awards totaling $25.7 million will be distributed to 621 cultural organizations<https://culturaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-NO-WASH-LIST-County-list-of-CRFCS-awards.pdf> across Oregon through a partnership between the Oregon Cultural Trust and its County and Tribal Cultural Coalitions. The funds, allocated to the Cultural Trust for Oregon cultural organizations facing losses due to the COVID-19 health crisis, were made available through a $50 million relief package for Oregon culture approved by the Emergency Board of the Oregon Legislature in July.

"Many cultural organizations and institutions have closed their doors to help keep us all safe during this pandemic. These grants will mean that more than 600 Oregon arts and culture organizations across our state's counties and Tribes will be able to keep up their vital creative work," said Governor Kate Brown. "Everything from museums to fairgrounds to the summer events we all know and love can continue to enrich our lives-connecting us to one another and giving us the hope and inspiration we need."

"These funds are life blood to Oregon's cultural community," added Chuck Sams, chair of the Cultural Trust Board of Directors. "While they won't replace all the losses suffered during the pandemic, they will ensure Oregon culture survives this crisis. We are deeply grateful to the Oregon Legislature for making this possible."

The largest award is $1.4 million to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry; the average grant award is $41,458. Just under $90 million in requests were received from 751 organizations; 130 organizations were ineligible for awards based on program guidelines.<https://culturaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/CRFCS_Guidelines_App_FAQ_Contacts_.pdf>

"Due to the incredible need, we were able to fund a percentage of organizations' eligible expenses," said Brian Rogers, Cultural Trust executive director. "Smaller organizations received a higher percentage of their eligible expenses. The final awards represent a statewide, equitable distribution plan that was approved by our Board of Directors, the Governor's Office, Business Oregon and our legislative sponsors."

The organizations to receive funding include cultural institutions, county fairgrounds, cultural entities within federally recognized Indian Tribes based in Oregon, festivals and community event organizations, in addition to some for-profit organizations that have significant cultural impact in their communities. Awards will be issued directly to the organizations by their local County or Tribal Coalition.

Funding was determined based on eligible request amounts, an award allocation formula that established a base amount of funds per county or Tribe and the organization's fiscal size. COVID-19 expenses previously reimbursed by other federal CARES Act programs were not eligible.

The intended use of the CRF Cultural Support funds is to provide financial assistance to cultural nonprofit organizations and community venues that have canceled or postponed public programming because of public health executive orders associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidelines for the funding are in accordance with the U.S. Department of the Treasury.<https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/state-and-local-governments>

The legislation allows Coalitions to be reimbursed for up to 5 percent of their total grant awards for documented administrative expenses. Requests from Coalitions for administrative expenses totaled $209,515.

See a full list of grant awards here<https://culturaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-NO-WASH-LIST-County-list-of-CRFCS-awards.pdf>.

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NAO Webinars: how money moves in a disaster, fundraising, and more

Understanding How Money Moves in Disasters, Tuesday, September 29, 10 - 11 a.m. PT: NAO and Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington are partnering to bring you this session about funding as it relates to a natural disaster, especially the recent wildfires. Join Regine Webster, Vice President, and Kim Maphis Early, Senior Associate at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy for a conversation about disaster and the financial streams that undergird disaster recovery. They will examine the roles that government, philanthropy, and nonprofits can play, particularly as advocates for an equitable recovery, and will share resources that can provide data and best practices to inform organizations working in the sector. Register for the session here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012FDC1zP0kEbg_QcWbzH7Y8n7EM6ykVR02eAd6YJhWy8JEWSlL63sSk-nOi9qfvs1n-crradyrDV0pcKFXnaa37F-6EXz_1Rz76Culab777HPpPDc1d2QQAsMsz_IO4hWOT7hhhdKWIK8ZjFlMLLXQlctxetiUGd4zDkNjIEy9QUh17RbaC_7oODMK-lY1ICgnfPJvuW-HPDmYpHpHXh2-g==&c=QSPiGxTsApJx7hnx9imXK1q0pIlH9o9Lp_hVXcufJPEBIIjmwSvf2w==&ch=-eeE6WckI8ZYl42RwQwnkvXxJ7LGIpxz9HvcygMIffvEJ9LUBKaR3Q==>.

Collaborative Fundraising: Moving From Scarcity to Abundance, Wednesday, September 30, 9 - 10 a.m. PT: Fundraising doesn't have to be a competitive sport. There are times when multiple organizations, working together, can raise a lot more money collectively. Join Andy Robinson, Principal at Andy Robinson Consulting, who will dive into the specifics of shared fundraising, including: options for collaborative fundraising, why donors and funders appreciate this approach, sorting out the work, dividing up the money, and fundraising with unexpected partners. Register for the session here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012FDC1zP0kEbg_QcWbzH7Y8n7EM6ykVR02eAd6YJhWy8JEWSlL63sSgw7ZXHBIWF2-yyLzdg5DONAn259in_Wc9XHMa-YwRts3BqoIle2L5WLrxsYW2kKFFtZxF4Lh4MxbN0-8z11MAhtUj8x2xw-KpRf_0PJ1lOxAn37l1S25Z-fAlToDJ_Eckok6SSlx2zY6sXUvc5Y8RxYmVNsb6F7VhyVv_-jIcs5&c=QSPiGxTsApJx7hnx9imXK1q0pIlH9o9Lp_hVXcufJPEBIIjmwSvf2w==&ch=-eeE6WckI8ZYl42RwQwnkvXxJ7LGIpxz9HvcygMIffvEJ9LUBKaR3Q==>.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Oregon Charitable Nonprofits, Thursday, October 1, Noon - 1 p.m. PT: Grace L. Chikoto-Schultz, PhD, Assistant Professor at Portland State University and Jim White, Executive Director at NAO will share the findings of the COVID-19 Impacts on Oregon charitable nonprofits survey conducted in June. The survey was aimed at quantifying the challenges nonprofits are facing. The findings underscore not only the importance of the nonprofit sector at this time, but also the pain these organizations are feeling and the hope and concerns they have for the future. Join Grace and Jim for a discussion about what these findings mean for the sector as we chart a path forward through this uncertainty and COVID-19 crisis. Register for the session here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012FDC1zP0kEbg_QcWbzH7Y8n7EM6ykVR02eAd6YJhWy8JEWSlL63sSgw7ZXHBIWF2ZY7BahOmFZKjuApJzcp3IdYoaOIiPZ3GVV43zNWiXVMS5cQSEZBnc8QWzzDkx8NzNbIwZvsRxcyYXg5uzzDrR0QdKBGo47Rp0n67uD_-8Qzd4mrliZlB6mXhM1MHCKEiOu2-azIInWhg_xeWsxDXJEeMyl43B1yB&c=QSPiGxTsApJx7hnx9imXK1q0pIlH9o9Lp_hVXcufJPEBIIjmwSvf2w==&ch=-eeE6WckI8ZYl42RwQwnkvXxJ7LGIpxz9HvcygMIffvEJ9LUBKaR3Q==>.

2020 WVDO Conference, Centering Justice: Owning Our Collective Power, October 5 - 7, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT: Join WVDO October 5-7 at their annual conference to address the ways the fundraising sector can embrace abundance and center racial justice. This year features keynotes Vu Le, the writer behind Nonprofit AF, and Rowena Paz Norman from Feeding America. There will also be dynamic breakout sessions led by presenters from the Community-Centric Fundraising movement. Sliding scale payment options are available for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and low income community members. Register by October 3 here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012FDC1zP0kEbg_QcWbzH7Y8n7EM6ykVR02eAd6YJhWy8JEWSlL63sSmS4BIAqN0O6aY40hK_jzauT8gn1PdidKqMLLDEUzbujbBHMDbpIdG6TMeRY4RKLhBM4UEWvwqfVngGWg4Vmejq-EB104Gsv2J6kYHFYdKXrJAqDE0M6MPiym75zM_SjeFkJacZ_Ysr12xRInlGLjXQ=&c=QSPiGxTsApJx7hnx9imXK1q0pIlH9o9Lp_hVXcufJPEBIIjmwSvf2w==&ch=-eeE6WckI8ZYl42RwQwnkvXxJ7LGIpxz9HvcygMIffvEJ9LUBKaR3Q==>.

Virtual Fundraising Events, Tuesday, October 6, 10 - 11 a.m. PT: Many organizations are reimagining their in-person fundraising events in amazing ways across digital platforms. Samantha Swaim. Principal at Swaim Strategies will guide you on virtual events, how they can support your organization's mission and fundraising efforts, and what you need to put together for a successful and impactful event. Samantha will discuss virtual fundraising event how-tos, trends and what's working in the virtual space, understand technology needs to go virtual; and looking ahead to how virtual events will change in the future. Register for the session here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012FDC1zP0kEbg_QcWbzH7Y8n7EM6ykVR02eAd6YJhWy8JEWSlL63sSnWspavolFQAhUNHNhaxoDBXIlI_BAQS_V71eaedmb963xms3hSBHJn81vpnlagKIs1XVA-_tBUZSzBN7Vmrx1XV_2X0GUUCy-hUQVUMBsBoaiRTCZI5vv_76DeM3FQUqmUmBQnfRM-kaLr9MfyaX6gn5Ge34wgtOB1QzLW8198Q&c=QSPiGxTsApJx7hnx9imXK1q0pIlH9o9Lp_hVXcufJPEBIIjmwSvf2w==&ch=-eeE6WckI8ZYl42RwQwnkvXxJ7LGIpxz9HvcygMIffvEJ9LUBKaR3Q==>.

Developing a Financial Strategy in a Complex Crisis: Two-Part Webinar, Tuesday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 20, 10 - 11:30 a.m. PT: Scott Schaffer, Principal at Public Interest Management Group, will conduct two-part webinar on financial strategy developed for nonprofit finance managers. Executive directors may also find value in attending. The current public health crisis, wildfires, and economic realities have disrupted many nonprofits' operations and funding sources, with longer-term impacts that remain unknown. Organizations face immediate budget challenges and potential threats to sustainability. In this series of two 90-minute webinars we will help nonprofit leaders visualize and chart a financial strategy to proactively address the short- and longer-term impacts of the crisis. At the conclusion of the series, participants will have a conceptual framework to pave a pathway toward financial sustainability amid uncertainty. Register for the session here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012FDC1zP0kEbg_QcWbzH7Y8n7EM6ykVR02eAd6YJhWy8JEWSlL63sSk-nOi9qfvs1C_1MVsaONVad99kms2C3sH0rZDhKFfGCNHdr6bqGehtoK0E-a0I2uJ1Ae3qlwUvAmBduP-XbIePggILggWRIGpSf1Qd6A-eBnnbyXhCH1jOCwJZt50nsXlpXMzu4HLVwKjbLr94vUoQl5ZzCKuersw==&c=QSPiGxTsApJx7hnx9imXK1q0pIlH9o9Lp_hVXcufJPEBIIjmwSvf2w==&ch=-eeE6WckI8ZYl42RwQwnkvXxJ7LGIpxz9HvcygMIffvEJ9LUBKaR3Q==>.

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Documenting in times of crisis toolkit
*From the Society of American Archivists, Documenting in Times of Crisis Resource Kit<https://www2.archivists.org/advocacy/documenting-in-times-of-crisis-a-resource-kit>

To assist cultural heritage responders, the Society of American Archivists Council created the two-year Tragedy Response Initiative Task Force in January 2018. One of the Task Force's responsibilities is to provide templates and documents that will assist archivists in collecting materials on tragedies within their communities.

The toolkit provides templates that are ready for use without further burdening cultural heritage responders. The documents are designed to be a starting point and are meant to be customized for local use in consultation with communities, administrators, and legal counsel as necessary.

View the entire toolkit here<https://www2.archivists.org/advocacy/documenting-in-times-of-crisis-a-resource-kit>.

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REALM project webinar Collections and Facilities: Caring for your resources during COVID-19, Oct. 8

Amid COVID-19, many archives, libraries, and museums are reopening and expanding access to services in their communities. The challenges of reopening during a pandemic have led to many questions about the handling of materials as well as the management of building operations. From allowing the virus to die naturally, to using disinfectants, to applying UV light or heat treatment-there are many options to consider. Join this 60-minute WebJunction webinar from the REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) project to hear how some organizations are implementing policies and procedures around the use of these various treatments and considerations that could inform your own local decisions. You'll also hear an update on REALM testing efforts and the development of project resources.

Register here.<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/realm-collections-facilities.html?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=realm-collections-facilities-webinar-october-8&utm_campaign=realm-project-2020&utm_term=REALM%20Project%20Email%20Updates>

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Preservation Leaflet 3.5 on Disinfecting Books and Other Collections Now Available

Updated as of Sept 18, 2020 in light of recent research on collection-specific materials and the SARS-CoV-2 virus. NEDCC's advice for the cultural heritage community will continue to evolve as the scientific community understands more about the virus. Each cultural heritage organization will need to exercise caution in accordance with its risk tolerance, its understanding of the available research, and guidance from local, state, tribal, and federal officials.

Preservation Leaflet 3.5:  http://www.nedcc.org/leaflets-3-5disinfecting

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Museum of Natural and Cultural and History feature archaeology programs during archaeology month

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History celebrates Oregon Archaeology Month with their annual Archaeology Talks, held virtually this year. Join them for a look at community-based archaeology and explore its potential for building knowledge, understanding, and connection.

Uncovering and Interpreting Salem's Chinese Shrine
Thursday, October 22
6:00 p.m.
Live on Zoom and Facebook
Inside the Salem Pioneer Cemetery is a relatively unknown shrine that was used by residents of Salem's Chinatown from the late 1800s through the 1940s. Join Kimberli Fitzgerald, archaeologist and historic preservation officer with the City of Salem, to learn about the public archaeology project that uncovered the shrine-one of the few remnants of the city's early Chinese immigrant history-and how the practice of public archaeology can help amplify the stories of Oregon's historically marginalized communities.

Historical Archaeology and Afro-Crucian Heritage
Thursday, October 29
6:00 p.m.
Live on Zoom and Facebook
Archaeological research at a historic plantation site in the US Virgin Islands is revealing important insights about the lives of enslaved-and later free-Afro-Crucian people on the island of St. Croix. Join Ayana Omilade Flewellen, assistant professor of anthropology at the University of California, Riverside, and co-founder of the Society of Black Archaeologists, for a discussion of the research at St. Croix's Estate Little Princess, as well as the training opportunities it's providing to local youths and students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the U.S.

More information on these events can be found here<https://mnch.uoregon.edu/learn/virtual-archaeology-talks>.

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The Oregon Encyclopedia features some of the Oregon towns that have experienced loss during the wildfire
*From OHS's September E-Digest, Vol. 3

The Oregon Encyclopedia of History and Culture provides information about all aspects of the State of Oregon, including significant individuals, places, cultures, institutions, events, and peoples. In the latest OHS E-Digest the Oregon Encyclopedia highlighted the history of some of the communities that have experienced devastating losses. You can read about many of these historic and resilient places on The Oregon Encyclopedia.

Talent, Oregon<https://t.e2ma.net/click/b7ymsf/r7l5jj/fmt36gb>, and neighboring Phoenix have lost entire neighborhoods to the Almeda fire. Talent, a small town between Ashland and Medford in Southern Oregon once called Wagner Creek, was founded by Applegate Trail settlers in 1852. The community grew into an important agricultural center that kept the gristmills in Ashland and Phoenix busy. After women gained the right to vote, Talent's voters reportedly elected the first woman city recorder in Oregon.

The City of Detroit, Oregon<https://t.e2ma.net/click/b7ymsf/r7l5jj/veu36gb>, and the neighboring town of Gates have been devastated by the Beachie Creek and Lionshead fires. Detroit's history is one of resilience. It began as a railroad work camp abandoned by the railroad in the 1880s, and was inundated by a dam and forced to move in 1952. The dam and resulting reservoir, Detroit Lake, transformed the local economy, and it became a popular tourist town in the 1990s.

The Community of Blue River<https://t.e2ma.net/click/b7ymsf/r7l5jj/b7u36gb>, and much of the lower McKenzie River area, has been leveled by the Holiday Farm Fire. Blue River is a former mining town that prospered from the late 1800s through the 1920s with a sawmill, hotel, livery, and five saloons that catered to miners. The community is also known for its 24-hour library system where books are checked out on the honor system.

The Community of Vida<https://t.e2ma.net/click/b7ymsf/r7l5jj/rzv36gb> was hit hard by the Holiday Farm Fire. The nearby historic Goodpasture Covered Bridge, however, still stands. A post office with the name of Gate Creek was first established at the site in 1874, and the community's name was changed to Vida in 1898. According to Oregon Geographic Names, Vida was the name of postmaster Francis A. Pepio's daughter. At one time, Vida was an important link between the Eugene-Springfield area and the upper McKenzie River.

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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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