[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2021-10-29

Fri Oct 29 17:49:15 PDT 2021

Oregon Heritage News 2021-10-29

In this issue:

  *   Public meeting of the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation disrupted by bias attack
  *   Northwest Digital Heritage adds 50,000 additional records of OR/WA heritage related materials
  *   October is Historic Cemeteries Month, check out blog post on Pleasant View Cemetery
  *   New Research Underscores Role Museums, Libraries Play to Create Healthier, More Equitable America
  *   Online training offerings from NPS - Historic Landmark Designation & Labor History
  *   Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs to meet Nov. 3
  *   Springfield Historic Commission seeks new members
  *   Travel Oregon's 2021-22 Destination Ready Program Now Accepting Applications

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Public meeting of the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation disrupted by bias attack

An October 21-22, 2021 public meeting of the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) ended less than an hour after it started because a public attendee began typing racist and other hate-filled slurs, and posted personal home addresses of committee members.

The SACHP is a nine-member, governor-appointed body of citizens with expertise in fields relating to historic preservation. The group reviews all proposed National Register nominations in Oregon, and the agenda covered several of these items, including three associated with African-American resources in Portland from the 1851-1973 time period.

The incident has been referred to the Oregon State Police for investigation, and reported to the Oregon Department of Justice Bias Response Hotline (https://StandAgainstHate.Oregon.gov, 1-844-924-2427).

"There is zero room in the public square for this vile behavior," says Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Director Lisa Sumption. "I apologize to our committee members and the people bringing nominations forward for having to endure this attack."

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Northwest Digital Heritage adds 50,000 additional records of OR/WA heritage related materials

It's harvest season, and Northwest Digital Heritage<http://www.northwestdigitalheritage.org/> recently reaped, baled, and shipped an additional 50,000 records to the DPLA! Northwest Digital Heritage is a partnership between the Washington State Library<https://sos.wa.gov/library>, the Oregon Heritage Commission<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/default.aspx>, and the State Library of Oregon<https://www.oregon.gov/library/Pages/default.aspx>. NWDH  leverages existing infrastructure and best practices created through the Washington Rural Heritage<https://washingtonruralheritage.org/> project to extend access to Oregon-based libraries, museums, and cultural heritage organizations. NWDH is also operate a service hub of the Digital Public Library of America<https://dp.la/> (DPLA), which helps bring these unique and local Northwest collections to a wider audience. Funding provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://imls.gov/>.

The most recent metadata harvest garnered:

  *   Over 40,000 records from the State Library of Oregon's Government Publications<https://dp.la/search?partner=%22Northwest%20Digital%20Heritage%22&provider=%22State%20Library%20of%20Oregon%22&page=1>.
Highlights: COVID-19 information<https://dp.la/search?q=%22Covid-19%22+&partner=%22Northwest+Digital+Heritage%22&sort_by=&sort_order=&provider=%22State+Library+of+Oregon%22> in over 40 languages, excellent video on hop production in Oregon.<https://dp.la/item/0914fb54f4ac5e8f3b4bbd08010cb78b>

  *   Baker County Library District's Digital Archive<https://dp.la/search?partner=%22Northwest%20Digital%20Heritage%22&provider=%22Baker%20County%20Library%20District%22&sort_by=&sort_order=&page=1>.

Highlights: Landscape and mining scenes from Oregon's Elkhorn Mountains<https://dp.la/search?q=elkhorn&partner=%22Northwest%20Digital%20Heritage%22&provider=%22Baker%20County%20Library%20District%22&page=2> and Baker City's Main Street<https://dp.la/search?q=%22baker%20city%22%20main%20st*&partner=%22Northwest%20Digital%20Heritage%22&provider=%22Baker%20County%20Library%20District%22&sort_by=created&sort_order=asc&page=1> from the 1860s through the 2000s.

  *   Additional collections from Washington Rural Heritage, including:
     *   Fort Vancouver Regional Library's Skamania<https://dp.la/search?q=%22Covid-19%22+&partner=%22Northwest+Digital+Heritage%22&sort_by=&sort_order=&provider=%22State+Library+of+Oregon%22>, Klickitat<https://dp.la/search?collection=%22Klickitat+County+Heritage%22&page=1>, and Clark-Cowlitz<https://dp.la/search?collection=%22Clark-Cowlitz+Heritage%22> collections.
     *   San Juan Island Library District's San Juan Island Heritage Collection<https://dp.la/search?collection=%22San+Juan+Island+Heritage%22>.
     *   Mid-Columbia Library's Benton City<https://dp.la/search?collection=%22Kiona-Benton+City+Heritage%22>, Connell<https://dp.la/search?collection=%22Connell+Heritage%22>, and Prosser<https://dp.la/search?collection=%22Prosser+Heritage%22> collections.

  *   Collections from the Oregon Historical Society including Vortex I<https://dp.la/search?q=vortex+I&provider=%22Oregon+Historical+Society+Research+Library%22&page=1> music festival photos from 1970 and early glass negatives of Portland<https://dp.la/search?collection=%22Glass+Negatives+of+Early+Portland+Residential+Scenes%22>.

  *   Seattle Public Library's Northwest Photo Collection<https://dp.la/search?collection=%22Northwest+Photograph+Collection%22>.
Institutions represented:

Baker County Library District

Benton City Library (MCL)

Benton County Museum and Historical Society

City of North Bonneville

Connell Downtown Development Association

Connell Heritage Museum

Connell Library (MCL)

Franklin County Graphic

Goldendale Community Library (FVRL)

Kiona-Benton City Historical Society

Klickitat County Historical Society, Presby Museum

La Center Historical Museum

Oregon Historical Society

Prosser Library (MCL)

Ridgefield Community Library (FVRL)

Ridgefield Heritage Society

San Juan Historical Museum

San Juan Island Library District

San Juan Island National Historic Park

Seattle Public Library

State Library of Oregon

Stevenson Community Library (FVRL)

Washington State University Extension

Woodland Historical Museum Society

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October is Historic Cemeteries Month, check out blog post on Pleasant View Cemetery

October is Historic Cemeteries Month and the most recent post on the Oregon Heritage Exchange reveals the story of three steamboat captains who are resting in the Pleasant View Cemetery. Check it out here<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2021/10/26/three-steamboat-captains-of-pleasant-view-cemetery/>. You can also view other blog posts related to historic cemeteries by using the "search" function of the blog.

With Halloween approaching this weekend, please help keep an eye on your local historic cemeteries.

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New Research Underscores Role Museums, Libraries Play to Create Healthier, More Equitable America

The Institute of Museum and Library Services, in partnership with Reinvestment Fund, have released a new study, Understanding the Social Wellbeing Impacts of the Nation's Libraries and Museums<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00130juyp1qQx4IONwaerF4dBMIZdB1uXCTbiz2uE8bzPfpLibj6lBZCS9Hcz_DG2TOmcMh0dw5nWvY_uLtI-mh7u80zxJzd-_t58scIqm06b_QEVgEDx3zB6A-zQGGdbpw71Q8TX5xZ3P7syHTlSmvWNGaRonMVf9_Eo91W_pyNkhb8U-nIoYnXSI1CLeToz2xgl0AWpsrqn35Li3wZsEj8r_YFiaygABk9YzQ7f9ewAVLj4VlhYbyl8PPFAlozUqV&c=ZpesWlytfsvkhCGAvRSS7b9m7lLTB9wDxV-f396nHSoSHMUca1vk2A==&ch=LYI0WU399tcwXP0ZjDhUn1e768B9-E8D0bhBl6bNODOF9vwEjEjRiA==>, which examines the role of museums and libraries in promoting social wellbeing in communities across the United States.

The multi-year, multi-market study found the presence and usage of public libraries and museums to be positively associated with multiple dimensions of social wellbeing-in particular, community health, school effectiveness, institutional connection, and cultural opportunity.

"Libraries and museums, their patrons and communities, have always known they have a powerful impact for the good on their communities," said IMLS Director Crosby Kemper. "With the release of the Social Wellbeing Report from our partners at the Reinvestment Fund, we hope this exploratory effort begins a serious ongoing engagement at the direct impact of libraries and museums on health, education, and economic development in various measurements. The current and future focus of our nation on equity will reveal the importance of the historic cultural and social influence of our institutions and show pathways to a more equitable world."

The research<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00130juyp1qQx4IONwaerF4dBMIZdB1uXCTbiz2uE8bzPfpLibj6lBZCS9Hcz_DG2TO09OfIw-oW6VIr0DvJmehsleplKQPsdLWix2DAo6xEZSHXonHYMU60oN6uk8uVqPIORxWRt6pfXdy7We2Eo8VIpGaoP8xOz5nHrx9fLO1QHCNZTzRGcGXn6KqKFQcIUZMwLOEe-6JuSO2EMdGQlLcP5eYsQPHZxbc&c=ZpesWlytfsvkhCGAvRSS7b9m7lLTB9wDxV-f396nHSoSHMUca1vk2A==&ch=LYI0WU399tcwXP0ZjDhUn1e768B9-E8D0bhBl6bNODOF9vwEjEjRiA==>, led by Reinvestment Fund, in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania's Social Impact of the Arts Project (SIAP) and HR&A Advisors, uncovered findings about the similarities of library and museum impact in communities but also underscored the differences and related challenges that come with applying the same analytical approach to two different sectors.

"This study reveals the deeper, more significant roles that museums and libraries play in communities-that which go far beyond art hanging on walls and books lining shelves," said Don Hinkle-Brown, President & CEO of Reinvestment Fund. "They are trusted institutions, safe spaces, and a place to access critical public health, social services, and technology resources. They are a reflection of what happens when inclusion and belonging are prioritized. Museums and libraries are indispensable connective tissue that keeps healthy communities together."

Highlights from the study include:

  *   Libraries and museums are increasingly critical actors supporting social service provision in the communities they serve. In many places these institutions are stepping into gaps left by depleted, or absent, public sector supports for education, public health, and social services. The roles they are taking on to fill these gaps often stretch their organizational capacity and missions in an effort to address resident needs that have historically been served by the public sector.

  *   Libraries and museums are trusted institutions in their communities. They are places people go to get information they know is reliable. They are places people go to meet other people, learn new things, engage with the institutions' collections, and to enjoy themselves and the company of others. These trusted community institutions function as a "third place" (or "third space") where people congregate outside of home or work in informal ways that build community.

  *   Libraries and museums can be catalysts in their communities to promote racial equity and inclusion. The reality that these institutions are highly networked in their communities, widely perceived as trusted organizations, and hosts to diverse populations who circulate through their spaces make libraries and museums potential catalysts to advance racial equity and inclusion in their communities.

  *   It's all about the networks. Libraries and museums are critical components of institutional and social networks. In smaller, more remote areas, they are often indispensable resources for local residents. The value these institutions provide flows from the connections they facilitate between individuals, groups, and other organizations. The vast majority of libraries and museums are not large employers and will never provide the muscle to significantly drive local economies, but they are indispensable connective tissue that keeps healthy communities together.

"There's no question that museums and libraries promote social wellbeing and provide critical resources to the communities they serve," said Sara S. Bachman, Dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania. "As the School of Social Policy & Practice tackles some of society's most challenging problems and advocates for vulnerable populations, we rely on research collaborations like this one with the Reinvestment Fund, IMLS, and HR&A Advisors to bring to light the invaluable role that these institutions play and to inform SP2's commitment to evidence-based practice and innovative social policy in pursuit of social justice and racial equity."

>From this report, IMLS is interested in exploring further research opportunities about libraries and museums and the roles they play in their respective communities, such as:

  *   The broader networks of support for wellbeing that libraries and museums inhabit and the importance these institutions play within these networks in different types of communities;

  *   the neighborhood-level factors that come into play when examining how libraries and museums influence social wellbeing in their communities; and,

  *   the more detailed and unique different contributions of museums and libraries within their respective sectors.

While this particular study took a county-level, multivariate approach to assessing social wellbeing impact of libraries and museums, IMLS looks forward to using these initial learnings to engage the research community about other possible research approaches, particularly for comparisons.

This research is published in advance of the final community development tools and case studies and an evaluation that are part of the larger Community Catalyst Initiative (CCI). The CCI effort will conclude in Fall 2022, and updates can be found on the IMLS website<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00130juyp1qQx4IONwaerF4dBMIZdB1uXCTbiz2uE8bzPfpLibj6lBZCS9Hcz_DG2TOscPbAdX54G2APq03bhBSzXunx0N9jddnyqL-7yWuALAoIXX09nZDbS10iOANYhKA-mb720_vV7JvyRxI2-JxhW_NZPDyiCE31o6YJHFaKvLk9BqEZhtG2T9Blt5XXESDqumc9QdRDE3s9aSlRkmqkQ==&c=ZpesWlytfsvkhCGAvRSS7b9m7lLTB9wDxV-f396nHSoSHMUca1vk2A==&ch=LYI0WU399tcwXP0ZjDhUn1e768B9-E8D0bhBl6bNODOF9vwEjEjRiA==>.

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Online training offerings from NPS - Historic Landmark Designation & Labor History

Join NPS on November 17, 2021 from 2pm - 3pm ET for five lightning talks on labor history and the National Park Service's National Historic Landmarks (NHL) program. Register for the webinar here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_cjk0BNA9Q2efY_b3rci-8w&data=04%7C01%7CSeth_Tinkham%40nps.gov%7C61b0aadb7cc14ceffd1608d995790358%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C637705169660228371%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=lqiqFCcD8Mbm3YLX7jAihJWpCQ%2FL0pB8G%2BHXE%2BvMBf0%3D&reserved=0>.

Speakers will discuss the basics of NHL designation, the significance of a recently completed NHL theme study on Labor History, several recent NHL nominations with a labor history focus, and efforts to revise older NHL nominations to reflect the histories and experiences of enslaved people at plantation sites in the Northeast.

Preserving and interpreting sites associated with all types of labor is essential to understanding U.S. history. By identifying, documenting, and commemorating the places where people have lived, worked, and struggled, we can ensure that these types of landscapes gain greater public recognition. Documenting histories of work and working people reveals the complexities of the past -- complexities that continue to shape the present.

Invited Speakers:

Dr. Amanda Casper, Historian, National Park Service, Interior Region 1, Northeast Region

Dr. Rachel Donaldson, Professor of History, College of Charleston

Patty Henry, Historian, National Historic Landmarks Program, National Park Service, Washington Office

Dr. Astrid Liverman, Historian, Heritage Partnerships Program, National Park Service, Interior Regions 6, 7 & 8, Intermountain Region

Kathryn Smith, National Historic Landmarks & National Register Coordinator, National Park Service, Interior Region 1 - National Capital Area

And, mark your calendars for Monumental Labor: Landscapes of Work and Struggle. This 3-part virtual public event series explores the memory of work and working peoples in National Parks and affiliated sites through their representation in monuments and memorials.

October 28, 2021, 6pm - 7:30pm ET / 3pm - 4:30pm PT - Tragedy and Resistance at Port Chicago Naval Magazine
Join scholars and NPS staff to examine the history and ongoing significance of the U.S.' worst World War II home front disaster. On July 17, 1944, an explosion at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine killed 320 sailors and civilians and injured hundreds more. Most of the dead were African Americans, since racial segregation consigned Black soldiers and sailors to manual labor and service, including the dangerous work of transporting munitions.  Speakers will address the context of the tragedy within African American labor and Civil Rights history, the role of the National Park Service as stewards of the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, and the meaning of the commemorative landscape at the site. Register now.<https://www.nps.gov/subjects/labor/tragedyandresistance.htm>

November 10, 2021, 6pm - 7:30pm ET / 3pm - 4:30pm PT - Justice Denied, Injustice Remembered
This event examines the history and contemporary significance of two commemorative sites in the Midwest: the Dred and Harriet Scott Statue, which is managed by Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Missouri, and the Haymarket Martyrs' Monument, a National Historic Landmark near Chicago, Illinois. Register now.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_EvPy83xKTqejvc7Xa8jWig&data=04%7C01%7CSeth_Tinkham%40nps.gov%7C61b0aadb7cc14ceffd1608d995790358%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C637705169660238327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Oa3rVvyAsGmSX9OXqhW1fdsWytqLRah7DEe90XAtYjI%3D&reserved=0>

December 9, 2021, 6pm - 7:30pm ET / 3pm - 4:30pm PT - Working People's Hidden Histories
This event examines the ongoing struggle to create new memorials to labor organizer Mother Jones and the history of worker organizing that led to the construction of memorials to Filipino Revolutionary leader Apolinario Mabini within War in the Pacific National Historical Park. Register now.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_m2_cV1fXQbugWWdn3fBx4A&data=04%7C01%7CSeth_Tinkham%40nps.gov%7C61b0aadb7cc14ceffd1608d995790358%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C637705169660248283%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=t2Em3ejfXA4DxeJMUciCEb26x9sEB93HMb5pvCCFEdo%3D&reserved=0>

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Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs to meet Nov. 3

Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OCAPIA)
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

The meeting will cover nominations for OCAPIA Co-Chairs and Vice Chair, a vote on OCAPIA's proposed Bylaws revisions, Commissioners' reports and other subjects of interest to the Commission. The proposed Bylaws revisions are at the OCAPIA website<https://www.oregon.gov/oac/Documents1/OCAPIA_Bylaws_102121_al.pdf>.

Virtual Meeting only:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86178767231?pwd=bEh6Nm5waWdLYzlTczhpb2dQN2Fwdz09

Special guests:

  *   Kylie Ariail, MPH, Tuberculosis (TB) Epidemiologist; or Heidi Behm, TB Nurse Consultant, Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Requests for accommodations for people with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance. If you would like to sign up to receive this Public Meeting Notice, have questions regarding accessibility or any other concerns, contact Nancy Kramer at nancy.kramer at oregon.gov<mailto:nancy.kramer at oregon.gov> or 503.302.9725.

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Springfield Historic Commission seeks new members

Springfield Historic Commission is recruiting for new members with the deadline for applications quickly approaching at the end of next week (11/5).  For those interested visit https://springfield-or.gov/city/city-managers-office/boards-commissions-and-committees/.

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Travel Oregon's 2021-22 Destination Ready Program Now Accepting Applications

Travel Oregon is excited to announce the launch of the 2021-22 cycle of the Destination Ready program to support community efforts to bolster key tourism products and experiences that will aid in destination recovery and resiliency. Through this program, Travel Oregon and expert consultants will work with communities over a four-month period to develop a destination assessment that identifies key destination experiences, and projects that will bolster assets central to that experience; Travel Oregon will also provide a high-level baseline report to support this process. Communities that participate in this program will also receive direct support from consultants to develop funding proposals to make progress on completing projects based on the assessment results.

This program is geared towards destinations seeking technical assistance to identify strategic product development opportunities and consultant support to develop competitive funding proposals. Entities eligible to serve as the lead applicant for this year's process are limited to Destination Marketing/Management Organizations, Chambers of Commerce and Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes.

There is no cost to communities to participate in this program and a small stipend will be provided to the lead applicant of each awarded destination to support organizational capacity to lead the process and assemble a collaborative team of local stakeholders.

Program deliverables include:

  *   Baseline report for each destination, led by Travel Oregon and consultants.
  *   Destination Ready assessment - a strategic assessment of key product development opportunities and assets.
  *   Financial stipend to offset time dedicated to this process by the lead applicant.
  *   Consultant technical assistance to enhance capacity and expertise for communities.
  *   Access to potential funding for high-quality projects in alignment with assessment outcomes and support to develop funding proposals.

Applications are due by 9 a.m. PST on Monday, Nov. 15. Full program details and additional criteria and guidance is available at industry.traveloregon.com/destinationready<https://t.e2ma.net/click/14b8sh/pv851c/lkd347b>. An information session will be hosted tomorrow, Oct. 26, 1:30-2:30 p.m. PST. Register for the information session<https://t.e2ma.net/click/14b8sh/pv851c/1ce347b>.

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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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