[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2021-09-30

Thu Sep 30 19:56:20 PDT 2021

Oregon Heritage News 2021-09-30

In this issue:

  *   Oregon Heritage Grant reminder, applications due Oct. 20
  *   Heritage resources inventories as a part of disaster preparedness
  *   Article Alert: Developing a culture of preparedness to make Oregon stronger
  *   Historic cemeteries commission meets October 14
  *   CLIR Invites Applications for Digitizing At-Risk Audio and Audiovisual Materials
  *   Learn about storm windows for your historic property
  *   Free Oregon Historical Quarterly article: Oregon and Climate Change: The Age of Megafires in the American West
  *   Clackamas County Historical Society is hiring

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Oregon Heritage Grant reminder, applications due Oct. 20

The Oregon Heritage Commission is offering grants for qualified projects for the conservation, development, and interpretation of Oregon's cultural heritage. Awards typically range between $5,000 and $20,000. Projects can include anything related to Oregon heritage, and priority will be given to projects that preserve, develop or interpret threatened heritage resources or heritage resources of statewide significance. The grant application deadline is October 20, 2021.

Projects funded by the Oregon Heritage Grant<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#seven> may include collections preservation and access, exhibits, oral history projects, public education events, organizational archives projects, films theatrical performances, teaching traditional practices, public history interpretation, organizational planning that supports heritage resources, and more. Previously funded projects included a variety of projects around the state.

Past projects included:

  *   Bend Parks and Recreation district established long-term collections management and care, interpretation, and exhibit management of the Hollinshead-Matson Historic House.
  *   Chetco Historical Memorial Committee installed an interpretive area in partnership with local Tribes.
  *   Columbia Gorge Discovery Center scanned and cataloged photographs and negatives from the archives of The Dalles Chronicle, dating from 1940s to 1970s.
  *   The Four Rivers Cultural Center provided folk arts programming derived from the Basque, Japanese, Native American, European, African, and refugee heritages found in the Ontario area.
  *   The Harney County Library Foundation digitized all local history oral interviews professionally into archival and accessible files.
  *   The High Desert Museum revamped their spring education program to include more diverse stories.
  *   Linn County Museum partnered with Oregon Black Pioneers to incorporate African American history in the permanent exhibit.
  *   Cascade AIDS Project collected oral histories and made them accessible.
  *   Metro Historic Cemeteries researched and shared historic records that highlight the contributions of women buried in Metro's historic cemeteries to the suffrage movement, especially women of color.
  *   Oregon Historical Society provided professional development for educators to meet the ethnic studies requirements.
  *   Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education created “To Bear Witness: Extraordinary Lives” an exhibit which chronicles the lives of ten Oregonians who arrived from their homelands as refugees. Opening October 2021.
  *   Oregon Nikkei Endowment digitized, translated and made available online historical newspapers and Japanese American internment related FBI documents.
  *   Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation installed a historic turntable for railcars at the center.
  *   Southern Oregon University developed the Rogue Valley Women’s Movement oral history project.
  *   The Talent Historical Society developed local history curriculum in partnership with local teachers.
  *   The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum developed the "Her-Story; The Women's Suffrage Movement in Oregon and What It Means Today" exhibit and a companion book of essays and interviews with Oregon women of today.
  *   The Vanport Mosaic brought together organizations and individuals from across Oregon to share ideas, challenges and plans to document how our past can inform our present and define our future.

“We hope to see projects that engage Oregonians in heritage, from a variety of organizations, not just traditional heritage organizations,” states Katie Henry, Oregon Heritage Commission coordinator. “We encourage the documentation, preservation and exploration of all aspects of Oregon’s heritage.”
Applications are submitted online. There is plenty of support for preparing them. “Our goal is to support organizations of all sizes all over the state in their valuable work. We provide assistance in the application process,” notes Kuri Gill, grants and outreach coordinator. Oregon Heritage grants programs staff is happy to discuss projects and review applications in advance.

Registration is required for two free online workshops. Each addresses the application questions and explores the online application system.

  *   September 2, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Register here<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsceutpzouGtKSgsb2W8-Vk5CrNPpRsoLW>.
  *   September 9, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Register here<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErceCopjktHND_2OhcBVO3JIfiEamX2pWF>.

The grant directly supports the four Oregon Heritage Plan<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2020_Oregon_Heritage_Plan.pdf> goals:

  *   Include More Voices: Expand the narrative of history told and preserved in the state to capture previously excluded or marginalized voices for a more complex and accurate depiction of Oregon’s historical events.
  *   Increase Access to Heritage: Strive to engage more community members and visitors in local heritage by increasing awareness of resources and making them available to diverse audiences and potential stakeholders.
  *   Promote the Value of Heritage: Share the economic, cultural, and educational value of heritage with the public and decision makers to inspire awareness, funding, and respect for long-term preservation of Oregon’s heritage.
  *   Pursue Best Practices: Pursue professional standards and best practices related to heritage processes, standards, and organizational management to ensure healthy, sustainable heritage organizations.

The Oregon Heritage Commission<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx#OHC> is comprised of nine people representing Oregon’s heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The commission’s mission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity.
To learn more about the grants, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org> or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov> or 503-986-0685.

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Heritage resources inventories as a part of disaster preparedness

The latest post on the Oregon Heritage Exchange blog features a follow up action step to the Disaster Resilience Plan For Heritage Resources (DRHR)<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/CottageGroveResilience_ReportWeb.pdf> Cottage Grove pilot project. It involves developing an inventory of heritage resources in your community. Check it out here<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2021/09/30/emergency-preparedness-and-the-importance-of-tracking-heritage-resources/>.

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Article Alert: Developing a culture of preparedness to make Oregon stronger

Andrew Phelps, Director Oregon Office of Emergency Management, wrote a recent article on developing a culture of preparedness to make Oregon stronger. Check it out here<https://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/get_ready_guide/developing-a-culture-of-preparedness-to-make-oregon-stronger-and-safer-together/article_8c169c50-208f-11ec-9961-631be437aab6.html>.

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Historic cemeteries commission meets October 14

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet via online meeting on October 14 at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes discussion of invasion species and future workplan items. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2021OctConCallOCHCAgenda.pdf> includes an opportunity for public comment. Meeting information is on the agenda or you can follow this link<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83183625406>.

State law established the seven-member Commission <https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx#OCHC> to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. For more information about commission activities, contact coordinator Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail at kuri.gill at oregon.gov<mailto:kuri.gill at oregon.gov>.

Special accommodations for the meeting - including translation services - may be made by calling (503) 986‐0690 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. For call-in details and the agenda or more information about the commission, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>.

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CLIR Invites Applications for Digitizing At-Risk Audio and Audiovisual Materials

The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is now accepting applications from collecting organizations for the digital reformatting of audio and audiovisual materials through the Recordings at Risk<http://clir.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM2MTU0JnA9MSZ1PTM4MTM1MDQyOCZsaT0zMTY0NDY2MA/index.html> grant program. Generously funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation<http://clir.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM2MTU0JnA9MSZ1PTM4MTM1MDQyOCZsaT0zMTY0NDY2MQ/index.html>, Recordings at Risk is focused on digitizing “at-risk” recorded content of high importance to researchers and the general public.

CLIR will award grants of between $10,000 and $50,000 for digital reformatting projects that will take place between May 1, 2022, and April 30, 2023.

The application deadline is December 15, 2021. Awards will be announced in April 2022.

Awards will cover direct costs of preservation reformatting for aging audio and/or visual time-based media by eligible organizations working with experienced service providers. To make their determinations, CLIR’s independent review panel will assess the potential scholarly or public impact of proposed projects, the urgency of undertaking those projects, the viability of applicants’ plans for long-term preservation, and the appropriateness of the planned approach to creating access.

CLIR will hold an informational webinar<http://clir.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM2MTU0JnA9MSZ1PTM4MTM1MDQyOCZsaT0zMTY0NDY2Mw/index.html> for prospective applicants on Wednesday, October 6, at 2:00 pm Eastern time. More information for applicants, including a link to the online application form, is available on CLIR’s website at https://www.clir.org/recordings-at-risk/applicant-resources<http://clir.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM2MTU0JnA9MSZ1PTM4MTM1MDQyOCZsaT0zMTY0NDY2NQ/index.html>.

CLIR is always looking for community members interested in reviewing applications to Recordings at Risk and other grant and fellowship programs. Anyone interested can submit their details using the Reviewer Expression of Interest Form<http://clir.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM2MTU0JnA9MSZ1PTM4MTM1MDQyOCZsaT0zMTY0NDY2Ng/index.html>.

News and future developments from the Recordings at Risk program will be available through the program website<http://clir.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM2MTU0JnA9MSZ1PTM4MTM1MDQyOCZsaT0zMTY0NDY2MA/index.html> and Twitter @CLIRgrants<http://clir.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM2MTU0JnA9MSZ1PTM4MTM1MDQyOCZsaT0zMTY0NDY2OQ/index.html>.

Questions? Contact recordingsatrisk at clir.org<mailto:recordingsatrisk at clir.org?subject=Question>.

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Learn about storm windows for your historic property

All About Storm Windows
Preserve nice, wood windows-or just save on the cost of replacement-while boosting energy efficiency and reducing noise transmission with the newest generation of storm windows. Read the article here<https://www.thisoldhouse.com/windows/22634040/all-about-storm-windows>.

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Free Oregon Historical Quarterly article: Oregon and Climate Change: The Age of Megafires in the American West
*Taken from the OHS September E-Digest, Vol. 5

“The Fall 2021 issue of the Oregon Historical Quarterly began landing in mailboxes last week and features a great collection of articles, including a timely essay by historian William G. Robbins on climate change and megafires in Oregon. In "Oregon and Climate Change: The Age of Megafires in the American West," Robbins describes his experience in the 1960s working as a crew foreman for the Eastern Lane Forest Protective Association responding to fires to quickly contain blazes. That work, Robbins attests, "marked the beginnings of a career-long intellectual and scholarly journey, learning about fire history and policy." In the essay, he draws on historical data and decades of research and writing to highlight the "effects of global warming," which "provide powerful evidence that fires are now burning more often and in places they seldom occurred before" due to human-caused climate change.

Oregonians across the state have witnessed first-hand the effects of megafires in recent years. As fires continue to burn along the West Coast, the importance of understanding this history is ever more apparent. OHQ has made this important scholarship available to download for free, which you can access here<https://t.e2ma.net/click/zppi5g/jtxycc/ve64jkb> along with the full Fall 2021 table of contents. “ OHS September E-Digest, Vol. 5

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Clackamas County Historical Society is hiring

Clackamas County Historical Society is seeking a Volunteer & Visitor Services Coordinator and a Development Coordinator. See job descriptions and application instructions here<http://clackamashistory.org/work-cchs>.

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Share your photos of Oregon’s heritage on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #oregonheritage.

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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