[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2022-06-10

Fri Jun 10 11:32:05 PDT 2022

Oregon Heritage News 2022-06-10

In this Issue:

  *   "Little" Joe Monahan featured on Oregon Heritage Exchange in honor of Pride Month
  *   National Park Service Lists Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site in Polk County in the National Register of Historic Places
  *   Check out this Oregon museum's journey in getting funding for disaster preparedness
  *   Virtual Training Opportunity: U0253 Introduction to Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance, August 15-18, 2022
  *   Registration open for WMA's 2022 Annual Meeting in Portland
  *   Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH) is hiring cultural resource specialists
  *   Oregon Historical Quarterly announces 2022 Palmer Award Winners, check out award winning articles for free

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"Little" Joe Monahan featured on Oregon Heritage Exchange in honor of Pride Month

In honor of Pride Month in June, a member of the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries researched and shared the story of "Little" Joe Monahan on the Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog:

"None of Joe's life is particularly remarkable for the life of a pioneer. It wasn't until his body was being prepared for burial that it was discovered Joe was born female, making his life quite exceptional." Read the full story here<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2022/06/10/little-joe-monahan/>.

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National Park Service Lists Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site in Polk County in the National Register of Historic Places

POLK COUNTY, Ore. - Oregon's first state park, Sarah Helmick Sate Recreation Site, has been accepted into the National Register of Historic Places. Located on the banks of the Luckiamute River near Monmouth, Oregon, the park's 1924 opening is considered the start of the Oregon State Parks system that today comprises 254 state parks and more than 100,000 acres.

In 1922, the Helmicks donated 5.46 acres of their family homestead to the Oregon State Highway Commission so travelers could stop to rest. Today the park comprises 81.72 acres, of which about 15 are open to visitor use. While modifications have been made over the years to improve visitors' experience - including the addition of picnic tables, restrooms, parking and a road through the park - the location, setting and feel of the historic property remain intact. One of the early features of the park that has been preserved is the unpaved footpath leading to the bank of the Luckiamute River, a feature also contributing to the park's historical integrity.

This year's addition to the National Register is especially meaningful in light of Oregon State Parks' yearlong centennial celebration.

"In 2022 we celebrate the places Oregonians hold dear: the viewpoints, the waterfalls, the trails, and the historic landmarks," said Lisa Sumption, director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. "The Helmick donation became our first park, so it is fitting that we officially recognize its status by adding it to the National Register."

The National Register is maintained by the National Park Service under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. More information about the National Register and recent Oregon listings are online at oregonheritage.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonheritage.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C4ec69c3cb460410a106c08da4810eb0a%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637901534754196198%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B%2Bg0IjzR1wJ4ZY7KRTp1NSef4uJO3jcw8JTc5h8tRCs%3D&reserved=0> (listed under "Designate").

Properties listed in the National Register are:

  *   Recognized as significant to the nation, state, or community;
  *   Considered in the planning of federal or federally-assisted projects;
  *   Eligible for federal and state tax benefits;
  *   Qualify for historic preservation grants when funds are available;
  *   Eligible for leniency in meeting certain building code requirements;
  *   Subject to local laws pertaining to the conservation and protection of historic resources.

National Register listing does not place any restrictions on a property at the state or federal level, unless property owners choose to participate in tax benefit or grant programs.

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Check out this Oregon museum's journey in getting funding for disaster preparedness

The Siuslaw Museum in Florence had an $88,000 goal to get fire suppression system for this museum as part of the museum's "Artifact Preservation Initiative". Check out this article to learn about how they raised the funds which included donations, an Oregon Heritage Grant, and tipping them over the goal line, a Bonneville Power Administration Grant as a result of mitigation. See the story here<https://thesiuslawnews.com/article/protecting-the-communitys-historic-treasure-trove>.

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Virtual Training Opportunity: U0253 Introduction to Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance, August 15-18, 2022

FEMA Region 10 is pleased to announce a virtual offering of the U0253 Introduction to Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance course, taking place on August 15-18, 2022. For additional details, please review the attachment, which includes more information and application procedures.

Course Description: This four-day course provides an introduction to FEMA's Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) compliance responsibilities.

Target Audience: This course is intended for FEMA Program managers and staff (Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Grants, etc.), State emergency management Program staff, FEMA's technical assistance contractors, and any others who would like a basic knowledge or better understanding of FEMA's EHP compliance process.

For more information and/or questions, please contact Jessica M. Stewart at Jessica.Stewart2 at fema.dhs.gov<mailto:Jessica.Stewart2 at fema.dhs.gov>, or at (425) 420-8040.

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Registration open for WMA's 2022 Annual Meeting in Portland

WMA's 2022 Annual Meeting<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonmuseums.org%2FEmailTracker%2FLinkTracker.ashx%3FlinkAndRecipientCode%3DI1KFsKAT76CxI%252feW2CpCJsXfWx1MH9vWhosqngbtsc92VMlJg%252bGml5Dr%252bQiNZj74wK7QWrqHj7N%252bEp3BnjZtINX2iTNmXUTZYM0Ipm%252bPMYQ%253d&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C8e56eb0f211a494867a608da489b3b53%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637902128812221144%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0nTEtSSN63fQX2nH%2FDx4WsUXxdFdFtoale481zMxuh4%3D&reserved=0>, in partnership with the Oregon Museums Association, will be held October, 6-9, 2022 in Portland, OR. With the theme of FORWARD, WMA 2022 will focus on the ways museums can be adaptable, FORWARD-thinking institutions.

View schedule and registration information here<https://westmuse.org/sites/westmuse.org/files/documents/WMA2022/WMA2022_Prelim_Program.pdf>.

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Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH) is hiring cultural resource specialists

The University of Oregon's Museum of Natural and Cultural History protects significant collections, enhances knowledge, and encourages stewardship of human and natural history through research, preservation, and education.

As a key member of UO MNCH Archaeological Research Division (a.k.a the Oregon State Museum of Anthropology/OSMA), you will work as part of a project team responsible for conducting archaeological and/or historic preservation research to assist state and municipal agencies with cultural resource management (CRM) obligations. Key functions include conducting field investigations, collecting field data, contributing to sponsor deliverables (including technical reports), and documenting cultural resources with appropriate Oregon State Historic Preservation Office forms. You may also supervise archaeological field technicians and manage portions of larger projects under the supervision of a project manager.

We are seeking successful candidates who meet a) The Secretary of the Interior's qualifications for archaeology and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office's standards for qualified archaeologists in Oregon AND b) The Secretary of the Interior's qualifications for professional historic preservation staff and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office's standards for historic preservation in Oregon.  The positions are open until filled.

Salary: $39,000-$57,000 per year

Interested candidates, please apply here: https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/529565/pro-tem-cultural-resources-specialist<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.uoregon.edu%2Fen-us%2Fjob%2F529565%2Fpro-tem-cultural-resources-specialist&data=05%7C01%7CHeritage.Info%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C57c417f673f640100bac08da4b05cf5b%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637904785716129851%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oKnprPmoXY1kk3QVxeZklKQrcIFhF%2FmsGJRYDzlYsWo%3D&reserved=0>"

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Oregon Historical Quarterly announces 2022 Palmer Award Winners, check out award winning articles for free
*The following is Taken from Oregon Historical Society June E-Digest, Vol. 2, June 9, 2022

Each year, the Oregon Historical Quarterly presents the Joel Palmer Award<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Ffung7h%2Fjtxycc%2Fno0kxpb&data=05%7C01%7CHeritage.Info%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Cbfbf9d4ed644487af8f408da4a93fe8a%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637904296745775073%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5fuP8T0zip9vHNeKDNj8ijuENKTN2Hc8V54A4OBLgHY%3D&reserved=0> to the author of the best article published in the journal during the previous year. The award was established by Omar C. "Slug" Palmer and William J. Lang in honor of their ancestor Joel Palmer, a nineteenth-century Oregon leader. It is voted on by members of the Quarterly's Editorial Advisory Board, which is composed of scholars from places around the state and from a variety of academic backgrounds. In addition to the first-place prize, which carries with it $300, the authors of two articles are presented honorable mentions. We are delighted to share the three articles honored this year, two of which were published in the Winter 2021 special issue, "Chinese Diaspora in Oregon." All three articles are now available to read on our website alongside over 100 free articles<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Ffung7h%2Fjtxycc%2F3g1kxpb&data=05%7C01%7CHeritage.Info%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Cbfbf9d4ed644487af8f408da4a93fe8a%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637904296745775073%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qBepT6kX4bpZuetauYTd2Q5oKFCYuU0lVJqgXy2bA3c%3D&reserved=0> from past issues of OHQ.

Winner:
The Searching for Salem's Early Chinese Community<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Ffung7h%2Fjtxycc%2Fj91kxpb&data=05%7C01%7CHeritage.Info%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Cbfbf9d4ed644487af8f408da4a93fe8a%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637904296745775073%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LLrtLQHlX8UgMOp6Y84McJV%2BHTU3lNQyHBOt9mV7LR4%3D&reserved=0>
By Kimberli Fitzgerald, Kirsten Straus, and Kylie Pine (Winter 2021)
In this research article, Kimberli Fitzgerald, Kirsten Straus, and Kylie Pine document their three-year investigation to answer the question, "Did Salem, Oregon, have a Chinatown during the late 1800s?" Working with a local advisory committee, the authors learned that Salem had a thriving Chinatown for many years that included community leader George Lai Sun and several prominent families. An archaeological team also uncovered a funerary table in Salem's Pioneer Cemetery, one of very few physical remnants of the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century community.

Honorable Mentions:
"Bona Fide Merchants": Negotiating Life, Labor, and Transnational Mobility in the Time of Chinese Exclusion<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Ffung7h%2Fjtxycc%2Fz12kxpb&data=05%7C01%7CHeritage.Info%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Cbfbf9d4ed644487af8f408da4a93fe8a%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637904296745775073%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JCK6Oi%2BkZKtPNQWnhHl0HfuTbyoe5o96ZsNe8PylNFE%3D&reserved=0>
By Chelsea Rose, Jacqueline Y. Cheung, and Eric Gleason (Winter 2021)
>From 1875 until 1943, various policies increasingly circumscribed the free movement of Chinese immigrants into and within the United States. These efforts had a profound and lasting effect on the Chinese diaspora in the Pacific Northwest and divided the Chinese community into two distinct classes: laborers and a privileged class that included merchants. The authors of this research article argue that merchant businesses served a critical and multifaceted role in the formation, development, and decline of rural Chinatowns and in the lives of Chinese Oregonians who used the businesses to facilitate resistance and community persistence.

The Rise and Fall of "No Special Rights"<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Ffung7h%2Fjtxycc%2Ffu3kxpb&data=05%7C01%7CHeritage.Info%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Cbfbf9d4ed644487af8f408da4a93fe8a%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637904296745775073%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jBoQE7bckq%2F1Klh5lzmiqnf1rTCctMMSXiCbJFnZUio%3D&reserved=0>
By Will Schultz (Spring 2021)
In 1992, the Oregon Citizens Alliance (OCA) sponsored ballot Measure 9 in Oregon, which author William Schultz describes as "one of the most comprehensive - and harshest - antigay measures put to voters in American history." OCA's "No Special Rights" slogan implied that homosexuals sought "special" rights rather than protection against discrimination. In this article, Schultz examines Oregon's anti-LGBTQ rights measures during the late 1980s and early 1990s and a similar campaign, Amendment 2, in Colorado.

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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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