[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2022-08-12

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Oregon Heritage News 2022-08-12

In this Issue:

  *   Pleasant View Cemetery shares The Story of John Jehuennes Baker (1785-1868) and Elizabeth Derryberry (1791-1872) on the Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog
  *   Upcoming Preservation Plan Meetings for NE Oregon and Oregon Coast
  *   Oregon Heritage Commission to meet Aug. 28-29
  *   Oregon Heritage Commission seeks to fill vacancy for the Portland metro area
  *   OMA webinar Aug. 18 - Beyond sticky traps: Practical tips for effective museum pest management
  *   Clackamas County Historical Society seeks community engagement and volunteer coordinator
  *   AASLH STEPS ( Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations) Orientation August 17 at 3 p.m. Eastern
  *   AAM releases Excellence in DEAI report
  *   Volunteers needed for WMA/OMA conference this fall in Portland


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Pleasant View Cemetery shares the story of John Jehuennes Baker (1785-1868) and Elizabeth Derryberry (1791-1872) on the Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog

John and Elizabeth Baker are buried in unmarked graves at Pleasant View Cemetery, located in Clackamas County between Wilsonville and Sherwood. In 2020, some of the Baker descendants decided to honor them with an upright granite headstone to acknowledge them, and their children, whose names will be listed on the back of the stone. This led to two years of research across several states. The family is still finalizing the artwork for the monument, but here is their story. The Story of John Jehuennes Baker (1785-1868) and Elizabeth Derryberry (1791-1872) | Oregon Heritage Exchange (wordpress.com)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foregonheritage.wordpress.com%2F2022%2F08%2F09%2Fthe-story-of-john-jehuennes-baker-1785-1868-and-elizabeth-derryberry-1791-1872%2F&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C90657bcc555f45cf838408da7a16afdc%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637956535096855146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xZumynZOW07RGEp%2FO4n2hyhnCCT0qdUJE0Hbo2xpDr8%3D&reserved=0>


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Upcoming Preservation Plan Meetings for NE Oregon and Oregon Coast
This summer and fall Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is asking Oregonians how Oregon's heritage is special to them in a series of 90-minute virtual public meetings and an online survey to direct state-wide preservation goals for the 2024-2029 Oregon Preservation Plan. The SHPO is an office of Oregon Heritage.
Meetings will focus on a specific region or topic, but all are welcome to attend one or more of the meetings. At the regional meetings participants will identify what issues matter most, how to best preserve the state's history, and what government agencies, cultural institutions, and each Oregonian can do. Topic-based meetings will discuss how the heritage community can better address diversity, equity, and inclusion in cultural resource programs, disaster preparedness and response, and planning for cultural resources in development and infrastructure projects. The meetings will be held Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00, June through September by Zoom video and teleconference.
Meetings
The virtual meetings are organized by region and some by topic. All meetings are 6:30-8pm. Register for individual meeting by selecting the link.
August 17th, I-84 Corridor and Northeast Oregon - Register here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZMkdOCqqTktHN2ZdnhfmKzV12NGw6YPSuYI&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Ca6f9697fdfc741c2073c08da7bb545b4%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637958315729768321%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0W3e1hF0n%2FV6fkWU7%2F6vfgntysNDXmMeE5yXGcx9ocs%3D&reserved=0>
August 31st, Northwest and Central Oregon Coast - Register here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZYodOGsqToiGNTkxr6cBlHXRPzRJobFTK9Q&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Ca6f9697fdfc741c2073c08da7bb545b4%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637958315729768321%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LktpzLtgJ2G5tzv7zMwrPAi2rfFcZEhDmAOZ5aiKVbw%3D&reserved=0>
Can't make the meeting? Be sure to take the survey here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2F2024-2029HistPresPlanSurvey&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Ca6f9697fdfc741c2073c08da7bb545b4%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637958315729768321%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MaEHMSTSPOB6Ujg3IhrrGAXMFgNGQmhMXLxkWT27U18%3D&reserved=0>!

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Oregon Heritage Commission to meet Aug. 28-29
The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet Aug. 28-29 in Salem and online. The agenda<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx#OHC> includes a field trip on Aug. 28 to the Brooks Historical Society and Powerland Heritage Park and the business meeting will take place on Aug. 29 at the North Mall Office Building, Rm. 124A&B, 725 Summer Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.
The business meeting will include a report on the recent cycle of Oregon Heritage MentorCorps, results of the Economic Impact and Value of Oregon's Heritage Organizations and Activities study, information on Oregon Arts Commission Cultural Districts conversation, and recommendations for the Commission's FY23 Oregon Cultural Trust funds. To view the full agenda and/or to register for the virtual meeting option visit here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx#OHC>.
The Heritage Commission's nine members represent a diversity of cultural, geographic, and institutional interests. The Commission is the primary agency for coordination of heritage activities in the state. This includes carrying out the Oregon Heritage Plan<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2020_Oregon_Heritage_Plan.pdf>, increasing efficiency and avoiding duplication among interest groups, developing plans for coordination among agencies and organizations, encouraging tourism related to heritage resources, and coordinating statewide anniversary celebrations.
More information about the Oregon Heritage Commission is available online at www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org> and from Commission coordinator Katie Henry at 503-877-8834 or katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov.

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Oregon Heritage Commission seeks to fill vacancy for the Portland metro area
There is an appointed position vacancy on the Oregon Heritage Commission. The Heritage Commission is especially seeking members with knowledge and experience related to community institutions, heritage tourism, or education/higher education and who have experience working with diverse cultural groups. The Commission seeks applications from those that live in the Portland metro area.
The Heritage Commission's nine members represent a diversity of cultural, geographic, and institutional interests. The Commission is the primary agency for coordination of heritage activities in the state. This includes carrying out the Oregon Heritage Plan<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2020_Oregon_Heritage_Plan.pdf>, increasing efficiency and avoiding duplication among interest groups, developing plans for coordination among agencies and organizations, encouraging tourism related to heritage resources, and coordinating statewide anniversary celebrations.
The group meets four-six times per year in changing locations around the state and will offer virtual options to attend meetings. Commissioners are also asked to occasionally participate in meetings or events in their regions and work on other projects outside of meeting time. Appointed Commissioners are reimbursed for their travel and related expenses while conducting official commission business.
More information about the Oregon Heritage Commission is available online at www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org> and from Commission coordinator Katie Henry at 503-877-8834 or katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov.
To request appointment, go to Gov. Kate Brown's Boards and Commissions webpage at https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Pages/board-list.aspx.

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OMA webinar Aug. 18 - Beyond sticky traps: Practical tips for effective museum pest management
Beyond sticky traps: Practical tips for effective museum pest management
Thursday, August 18, 2022, 12 - 1:30 pm PDT
Presenter: Heather Christenbury, Curator, Coos History Museum<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonmuseums.org%2FEmailTracker%2FLinkTracker.ashx%3FlinkAndRecipientCode%3DnB8IYHdoMtVE0y0DU737Q%252fYiPWTwLqkD3I4VkwjzeIamC%252bP8dK%252b%252baFjF3hhtG7L5n29pya8jVdmv1IUd3Wk7GvogMhZqH8kL2muXypx2OIw%253d&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Cf658b06aef644c7b8b4608da7baee6f6%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637958288370199827%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=stU8u22DQ1EAyP2z0IIsbS6y%2B%2Bry9EhRqqok%2BowpzUQ%3D&reserved=0> (see bio below)
When it comes to museum pest management strategies, preventative care is the safest and most cost-effective option. Whether writing your first pest management policy or simply looking for methods to protect your collections from pests, this webinar will cover how to write a basic integrated pest policy, address pest concerns, and how to keep museum staff and volunteers invested in the process.
Hosted by OMA board member Ariel Peasley.
OMA members - $15
Non-members - $25
Heather Christenbury has been active in the field of museums since 2001. She received her B.A. from the University of Colorado in the field of Anthropology. Heather moved on to complete archeological field school while living and working with museums throughout Europe and Africa. She completed her M.A. in Museum Studies through the University of Oklahoma. Since then, Heather has worked as a curator, educator, and collections manager for multiple museums in the Denver, Colorado area. She is currently the curator and collections manager for the Coos History Museum in Coos Bay, Oregon
Register here<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/event-4861637>.

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Clackamas County Historical Society seeks community engagement and volunteer coordinator
Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator
The mission of the Clackamas County Historical Society is to enrich the lives of current and
future generations through collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history and culture of
Clackamas County.
An essential part of the museum team, the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator
is responsible for providing the highest standards of interpretation and audience engagement by
implementing education programs and community services. The Community Engagement and
Volunteer Coordinator works at the Museum of the Oregon Territory and the Stevens-Crawford
Heritage House and reports to the Executive Director.
Job type: 40 hours/week; no benefits Wage: $35000-40000/year

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in education, history, or museum studies.
* One year of experience in museums, schools, or coordinating volunteers.
* The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in creating education programs for exhibits, school children, families, or communities.
* An ideal candidate will have knowledge of the American Alliance of Museums standards and best practices in museum education.
* Excellent writing, speaking, organizational, project management, and people skills
Position Description Specific Responsibilities
40% - Community Engagement and Education Programs
* Under the supervision of the Executive Director and associated advisory group, develop programmatic calendar of events.
* Develop, implement, and schedule on-site and outreach programs and tours, including 4th and 5th grade school group programs and a Scouts patch program.
* Under the supervision of the Executive Director, create all education program materials, including docent training manuals and curriculum materials.
* Oversee and implement pre-K-12 school programs by creating curriculum and programs that develop connections between exhibits, collections, and Oregon's Department of Education standards.
* Promote and maintain institutional partnerships through networking and developing shared program opportunities with peer institutions, community-based organizations, and other partners.
* Organize facilities for programming events, such as setting up table arrangements, anticipating A/V and equipment needs, and collaborating with contracted caterer as needed.
40% - Volunteer Coordination
* Under the supervision of the Executive Director, oversee and implement the volunteer and internship programs using American Alliance for Museums best practices.
* Conduct regular trainings of volunteers and interns.
* Plan, schedule, and assign work to volunteers and interns.
* Recruit, supervise, and evaluate volunteers and interns.
* Administer the online volunteer management system.
* Develop and deliver all volunteer communications and newsletters, serving as the primary contact for volunteers.
* Oversee the front desk and ensure coverage of gift shop operations.
* Complete all front desk reports, including attendance, end-of-day sales, and processing deposits.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
20% - Interpretation, Exhibits, and Strategic Planning
* Conduct program research, development, and evaluation according to nationally accepted standards.
* Participate in strategic planning to secure foundation, corporate, and private grants for education and community programs.
* Maintain a visible presence in the local community by presenting information about the museum's education programs and establishing communication and exchange with other museums.
* Collaborate with external organizations and form programs advisory groups to foster communication between the museum and community.
* Conduct audience research and evaluate program effectiveness.
* Develop copy/images for the Education and Community Programs sections of the website and associated communications for the newsletter.
Work Environment
* The work will take place in the museum, the museum front desk, a shared office space, and in outreach locations.
* The work schedule for this position is approximately 40 hours/week. Must be available Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM with occasional evening hours.
* Physical activity may include moderate lifting, kneeling, bending, and using stairs.
* Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle.
* Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Clackamas County Historical Society at
director at clackamashistory.org with the subject line "Comm


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AASLH STEPS ( Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations) Orientation August 17 at 3 p.m. Eastern
All organizations enrolled in the Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations (STEPS)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2FL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Faaslh.org%252Fprofessional-development%252Fsteps%252F%2F1%2F0100018283809492-1b0a9c26-76b3-4e2b-b1b6-b1f0c4c60659-000000%2FGuLca1-ST6ebO_oX51sDpFDygkc%3D282&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C607acd09b42f42abb84308da7a26c875%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637956604842930072%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=44AovRf%2FFEwyVu%2B%2B%2BYWVeTckM7d74lClAcAdXVsnXcQ%3D&reserved=0> are invited to take part in this free orientation and refresher webinar to learn about the updated workbook, how to access the new online STEPS Community, getting recognition for progress made by your organization, and more. We'll also answer your questions about STEPS and show you a few examples of organizations that have successfully used the program to make meaningful changes. Register here.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2FL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Flearn.aaslh.org%252Fproducts%252Flive-webinar-steps-orientation-august-2022%2F1%2F0100018283809492-1b0a9c26-76b3-4e2b-b1b6-b1f0c4c60659-000000%2FdHdcMXryLapzcSLeoNqVwSMN0BA%3D282&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C607acd09b42f42abb84308da7a26c875%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637956604842930072%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hh7k%2FerKSF2b9LrON3YrhxQpwyJePBepRJkN6FY62IY%3D&reserved=0>


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AAM releases Excellence in DEAI report

The American Alliance of Museum's Excellence in DEAI Task Force has developed a report, Excellence in DEAI, intended to be a starting point for spurring conversation and action that advances excellence in DEAI in the museum field. It recognizes that while processes, starting points, opportunities, and challenges in DEAI work are unique to each organization, the need for continuous progress is the same.

You can find more information about the task force and read the report here<https://www.aam-us.org/2022/08/02/excellence-in-deai-report/>.


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Volunteers needed for WMA/OMA conference this fall in Portland

The Western Museum Association, in partnership with Oregon Museum Association, is holding its annual conference in Portland this year (October 6-9.) There are volunteer opportunities available for this conference, and in return for volunteering, you can attend non-ticketed conference sessions for your service! Sign up for four hours or more of volunteer opportunities, and then choose the equal number of hours in conference sessions to attend for no charge!

Send emails to: wma at westmuse.org<mailto:wma at westmuse.org> and ask for more information, or to see a schedule of the volunteer opportunities and time slots available.

Download the preliminary program by visiting https://westmuse.org/annual-meeting<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwestmuse.org%2Fannual-meeting&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C71ebbc43989847dabdc408da7946234c%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637955639386081315%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=H9CcVQlQgUO7FrBpSI8JthSuNcNKNmse0OiB6v%2BHFr8%3D&reserved=0> .

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