[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2022-01-27

Thu Jan 27 16:22:58 PST 2022

Oregon Heritage News 2022-01-27

In this Issue:

  *   Northwest Digital Heritage adds approximately 40,000 records, check it out!
  *   Committee meets Feb. 9 and Feb. 25 to revise rules governing issuance of archaeological permits
  *   Registration is now open for National Council on Public History Virtual Conference 2022
  *   AASLH Special Address about the Semiquincentennial, Feb. 1
  *   Capitol History Gateway Exhibit sponsorship deadline, Jan. 31
  *   Oregon Historical Society launches online museum collection portal
  *   This week is Cascadia Earthquake Preparedness week
  *   Don’t forget! Oregon Heritage Ask-A-Mentor Feb. 1, collection basics edition
  *   Chinese Diaspora in Oregon is the focus of the latest edition of the Oregon Historical Quarterly

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Northwest Digital Heritage adds approximately 40,000 records, check it out!

In January, Northwest Digital Heritage<http://www.nwdigitalheritage.org/> added approximately 40,000 records to the Digital Public Library of America.

New content includes:

  *   Eighteen digital collections from the Seattle’s Museum of Flight. These include everything from the earliest photos of “heavier-than-air” flight in Washington State<https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/items/browse?collection=469>, to a 1940s-era photo of African-American “Rosie the Riveters”<https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/items/show/36682> in front of Boeing B-29 Superfortress, to a film depicting the extremely cute 1968 Aerocar III<https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/items/show/48217> (a car that could be converted to a plane).
  *   Twenty one new digital collections from the Oregon Historical Society Research Library. Highlights include:
     *   The Works Progress Administration era work of photographer Minor White<https://digitalcollections.ohs.org/org-lot-52-minor-white-negatives>, who documented much of Portland’s downtown and waterfront, including many of the city’s soon-to-be demolished cast iron buildings.
     *   1960s-era photos from Valley Migrant League<https://digitalcollections.ohs.org/org-lot-74-valley-migrant-league-photographs>, a nonprofit which advocated for migrant farm laborers in the Willamette Valley.
  *   Over 29,000 electronic state publications from the Washington State Library’s collections.

In other news:
We’re proud to share that content from the Northwest Digital Heritage hub is also displayed in the DPLA’s Black Women’s Suffrage Exhibit: https://blackwomenssuffrage.dp.la/  As NWDH grows, relevant content is automatically added to this exhibit and search portal.

For more information on Northwest Digital Heritage and how to get your digital collections included OR how to start a digitization project for your collections visit www.northwestdigitalheritage.org<http://www.northwestdigitalheritage.org>.

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Committee meets Feb. 9 and Feb. 25 to revise rules governing issuance of archaeological permits

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), part of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), will hold two virtual Rule Advisory Committee meetings Feb. 9 and Feb. 25. The committee will review and discuss proposed changes to Oregon Administrative Rules that govern how the state issues archaeological permits.

The meetings start at 9 a.m. and will be live streamed on YouTube for the public at youtube.com/channel/UCkqL6iVPBrfCTO27cNmCTwg<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkqL6iVPBrfCTO27cNmCTwg>. Meeting agendas do not include time for public comment.

The committee will also discuss any financial or economic effects of the proposed rules on businesses, local governments or other stakeholders.
After the committee review, the proposed rules will open for public comment. Details will be posted on the Proposed OPRD Rules<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx> web page.

State law requires a permit for archaeological excavation or collection of archaeological objects on public land; permits are also required for archaeological excavation within an archaeological site on private land.

SHPO appointed members to the Rule Advisory Committee. Members comprise representatives of state and federal agencies, state universities with archaeology programs, county and city planning departments, Oregon archaeology associations and Tribes.

Individuals who require special accommodations to view the meetings should contact Jo Niehaus at least three days in advance of the meeting at 503-590-9210 or jo.niehaus at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:jo.niehaus at oprd.oregon.gov>.

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Registration is now open for National Council on Public History Virtual Conference 2022

Registration is now open for NCPH 2022.  NCPH’s 2022 conference will be held May 2-6, 2022 entirely online (see our blog post<https://ncph.org/history-at-work/why-ncph-is-going-virtual-again/> for more details). We’ll have a program to share with you soon, but we’re planning two session blocks each day that week from 1:00-2:30 and 3:30-5:00 pm Eastern, with a few lunchtime and evening networking events. You can register via our online portal and find an FAQ for common registration questions at https://ncph.org/conference/2022-annual-meeting/registration-information/.

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AASLH Special Address about the Semiquincentennial, Feb. 1

Join AASLH President & CEO John Dichtl on Tuesday, Feb 1, 3-3:30 pm Eastern, to hear a brief special presentation about the 250th and the huge opportunities it offers the field. He will preview national planning and ways that the history community can use the approach of 2026 to reach new audiences and promote an inclusive understanding of our country’s history. Dichtl also will explain how the 250th is shaping AASLH’s efforts to help history organizations of all types and sizes to thrive and make the past meaningful for all people. RSVP here<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fp%2Fevent-250th-address-2022feb/1/0100017e92502b41-104bb8cf-ff61-4ae7-9126-2bcf42bc9747-000000/qxxFHiCRTS13vOYxnEkJyLYTOcY=255>.

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Capitol History Gateway Exhibit sponsorship deadline, Jan. 31

The Oregon State Capitol has long displayed exhibits from entities throughout the state. In the last five years, through the Capitol History Gateway (CHG) Program, the exhibits have become more focused on telling stories specific to Oregon history and many have had ties interwoven with democracy or government. This year, the Oregon State Capitol Foundation (OSCF), who helps fund the CHG, has offered to support cultural and heritage museums wanting to tell their stories with an exhibit at the Capitol.

The Capitol’s Visitor Services Department produces the CHG program, including events and exhibits, and will be administering this funding opportunity. For this first sponsorship cycle, the OSCF will provide funding up to $5,000 per museum or organization, for up to five entities, for a maximum sponsorship of $25,000.

Details about the funding opportunity and an application can be found at https://bit.ly/3E0N0BO. The deadline to apply for funding is midnight January 31, 2022.

For more information, call Stacy Nalley, Public Outreach Coordinator at the Oregon State Capitol Visitor Services Department, 503-986-1392.

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Oregon Historical Society launches online museum collection portal

Oregon Historical Society announced the launch of the OHS Museum Collection Portal — a public, online database highlighting the incredible objects in the museum’s care! The launch of this exciting new tool aligns with OHS’s mission to make history accessible to everyone and marks the culmination of a decade of preparation and hard work. OHS’s museum cares for over 75,000 objects that document the history of the region — clothing and textiles, Native American belongings, artworks, vehicles, equipment, and everyday items. The portal provides access to the records for over 10,000 of these objects, with new records being added regularly.

Start exploring at museumcollection.ohs.org<http://museumcollection.ohs.org/?fbclid=IwAR2-34vaquCWJaJ7gX7vRRR41kJhPWJ1OzmxC7m_BNpmf-YFkjDzZOzdKj4> and read more about what you will find on the Portal in today's blog post written by OHS Deputy Museum Director Nicole Yasuhara, https://www.ohs.org/blog/portal-to-the-past-ohs-online-museum-collection.cfm?fbclid=IwAR2eUyTRI8tcn9md7I4xDcagglHIlK3o4ic_6-1dOAQ-sR8yFFRer5OH69U

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This week is Cascadia Earthquake Preparedness week

This week is Cascadia Earthquake Preparedness Week, encouraging Oregonians to prepare and practice earthquake safety. Wednesday, January 26, marked 322 years since the last Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) earthquake and tsunami struck the Pacific Northwest. Scientists predict the chances that a mega-CSZ earthquake will occur within the next 50 years are about one in ten. OEM wants to empower Oregonians to stay informed about the hazards and make plans to protect themselves, their families, and their communities. Learn more about earthquakes in Oregon and how to prepare at https://go.usa.gov/xt58n<https://go.usa.gov/xt58n?fbclid=IwAR35E_Bm0WqatPAKa1Hc6UMOI2Tz_fDEgDLmjSgDf4evY9Ewdv8VeteLHNk>.

If you are interested in disaster preparedness for your community’s historic resources, be sure to check out Oregon Heritage’s award winning Community Disaster Resilience Planning for Heritage Resources Guidebook here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/DisasterPrep.aspx#CommunityPlanning>.

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Don’t forget! Oregon Heritage Ask-A-Mentor Feb. 1, collection basics edition

Have you been trying to figure out the best way to store, display, or care for a specific object? Got a question about collections? Still unsure about gloves vs. no gloves?! What the heck is a collections policy and why do you need one? Need some expert advice? Sign-up for our first Ask-a-Mentor session focused on collections care basics. This casual forum will give you a chance to ask Oregon Heritage Mentors your unique collections care questions and learn from other participants on the call. All are welcome to sit in and listen. No question is too basic!

Oregon Heritage MentorCorps<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/mentorcorps> is a statewide network of volunteers trained in collections care, nonprofit administration, project planning, interpretation, and more.

Tuesday, February 1 from 12-1pm
Registration Required: Register Here<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsd-2gqT0sGdwaRCqoNZq-D4S9mEFzpzoM>

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Chinese Diaspora in Oregon is the focus of the latest edition of the Oregon Historical Quarterly

Oregon Historical society has released the Winter 2021 special issue of the Oregon Historical Quarterly, “Chinese Diaspora in Oregon<https://t.e2ma.net/click/zdgvjh/jtxycc/zh7e4lb>.”

Focused on the period beginning in 1850 and continuing through the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1943, this heavily illustrated issue offers both new research and new conclusions about the history of Chinese people in Oregon — a subject that has been erased in Oregon’s public memory over the course of 200 years. The issue, published in partnership with the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project and guided by co-guest editors Jennifer Fang and Chelsea Rose, draws on the expertise of twenty authors, including historians, archaeologists, genealogists, and community knowledge-holders, who help readers better understand this part of Oregon’s past.

In her introduction, Jennifer Fang emphasizes the importance of this publication: “The works in this special issue compellingly demonstrate that reclaiming the place of Chinese people paves the way for nothing less than a new understanding of Oregon history.”

The Oregon Historical Society has made available for free online Fang’s introduction to the special issue, “Erasure and Reclamation: Centering Diasporic Chinese Populations in Oregon History<https://t.e2ma.net/click/zdgvjh/jtxycc/fa8e4lb>,” which has also been translated into Chinese, 抹杀和复原：聚焦俄勒冈史上的离散华人群体<https://t.e2ma.net/click/zdgvjh/jtxycc/v28e4lb>.

The Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project is an Oregon Heritage Excellence Award winner and you can view a video of the award winning project here<https://youtu.be/Urw4LYYoBO8>.

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The Oregon State University Libraries seeks Department Head of the Special Collections and Archives Research Center

The Oregon State University Libraries is excited to invite applications for the Department Head of the Special Collections and Archives Research Center (Corvallis, Oregon). The Department Head provides vision, strategic leadership, and administrative support for the department’s operations including collection development, organization, maintenance and preservation of collections; reference and instruction; promotion and outreach services; collaborative development of digitization initiatives and projects; cultivation of donor relations; budget management; workflow coordination and human resources management; and operational management of the department’s physical facilities.

The Department Head serves as a point of contact for donors, academic and community users and visitors, vendors, library and university personnel, and a broad range of other library and archival organizations in matters relating to the acquisition, preservation and use of the Libraries’ specialized and unique collections.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position and it is a tenured administrator position. Eligibility to be hired with tenure will be evaluated by the OSU Libraries Promotion and Tenure Committee; tenure is granted by the OSU Provost.

The anticipated starting salary will be $90,000-$105,000. The position is open through Friday February 4th, 2022. For more information and to apply please visit <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.oregonstate.edu%2Fpostings%2F112283&data=04%7C01%7CNatalia.Fernandez%40oregonstate.edu%7C942003d925764e06c69008d9d1449977%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637770915490266649%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=wmmm7ARPXyGoAZXb4T28wuacxBrSLikmqvyMUj3ecDs%3D&reserved=0> https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/111936

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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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