[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2023-12-15

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Oregon Heritage News 2023-12-15
In this issue:

  *   2024 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards – Application Update!
  *   Oregon Heritage Commission grants awarded for history projects throughout the state
  *   Radio segment and article on Oregon museum efforts to include Native American perspectives
  *   Registration now open for AASLH Doing History in Polarized Times Virtual Summit
  *   Grant & Funding Opportunities
  *   2023 Lyrasis Research Report: Building Connections: Community Engagement and Inclusion Trends in Cultural Institutions
  *   Exploring Ethics: From practice to philosophy and back again, online workshop
  *   Oregon Humanities offers free humanities courses for college credit
  *   State Archives Resource: Oregon State Archives Genealogy Records
  *   APANO Seeks Research Fellow
  *   Governor's Conference Scholarships are Available
  *   NPS Pacific West Regional Director Announcement

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2024 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards – Application Update!

*Application update can be found under “How to submit a nomination” section

The Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Awards.aspx#one> recognize individuals, organizations and projects for outstanding efforts on behalf of Oregon heritage, drawing public attention to these efforts, and raising the quality of heritage‐oriented activities. Awards will be presented during the 2024 Oregon Heritage Conference April 17-20 in Forest Grove. The awards are presented by Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that houses the Oregon Heritage Commission and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office.
The Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards honor those that have made the most of available resources and skills and are given for exceptional and meritorious work by organizations or individuals. Nominations are encouraged for organizations and projects of all sizes and heritage purposes and for volunteers and professionals from all heritage sectors. The Sally Donovan Award for Historic Cemeteries will specifically be awarded for excellence in work preserving Oregon historic cemeteries. In 2022 the Standout Heritage Volunteer category was added and is the only non-competitive category.
Action over and above the ordinary call of duty is an award prerequisite. Special consideration is given to the development of new ideas, approaches and innovations. The mere fulfillment of routine functions does not justify an award. Previous award winners will be honored a second time only if their new work represents a major improvement above the level for which they were previously honored. View past award winners and projects  here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/awards.aspx#one>.
Awards timeline

  *   Deadline: January 18, 2024, 11:59 p.m.
  *   Notification: Late February
  *   Awards presentation event: April 18, during the 2024 Oregon Heritage Conference in Forest Grove
Categories & selection process
Award categories and criteria and nomination information specific to each category can be found in the awards guidelines here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Awards.aspx#one>.

  *   Competitive Categories: Individual, Organization, Project, and the Sally Donovan Award for Historic Cemeteries
  *   Non-Competitive Category: Standout Heritage Volunteer
How to submit a nomination
Nominations will be submitted online using our grant application system. APPLICATION UPDATE - PLEASE READ! It's come to our attention there is an issue with uploading multiple attachments. Please do not let this limit your supporting material because it is critical for these applications. There are two ways to add multiple attachments:

  *   Turn your files into PDF's and combine them into one PDF file
  *   OR email any additional material to katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov> and it can be attached on the back end.
For more information
Contact Katie Henry, Oregon Heritage Commission Coordinator, at katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov> or 503-877-8834.


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Oregon Heritage Commission grants awarded for history projects throughout the state
Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $381,262 in grants to 33 organizations throughout the state. The grants will help fund a variety of projects including collection preservation and access, research, oral history, exhibits, and performance projects. Award amounts ranged $1,000 - $20,000.
Funded projects:

  *   Albany Regional Museum, in Albany, digitize and make accessible the photo, postcard and negative collection.
  *   Bend Park and Recreation District, in Bend, for an exhibit at the Hollinshead-Matson site.
  *   Benton County to hold an event at Fort Hoskins and repair the chimney of the Commander’s House.
  *   Big Butte Historical Society, in Butte Falls, to update the Butte Falls Discovery Loop.
  *   Chetco Community Public Library, in Brookings, to digitize historic issues of the Brookings Harbor Pilot and make it accessible through the University of Oregon Oregon Historic Newspapers website.
  *   The City of Dayton, in Yamhill County, to digitize historic issues of the Dayton Oregon newspapers and make it accessible through the University of Oregon Oregon Historic Newspapers website.
  *   The City of Lowell, in Lane County, to create a digital archive of materials related to the history of Lowell and surrounding areas.
  *   Crater Rock Museum, in Central Point, to rehouse the lithic artifacts collection.
  *   Deschutes County Historical Society, in Bend, to complete priority collection data clean-up.
  *   Friends of Kam Wah Chung, in John Day, to translation of collection materials.
  *   Gresham Historical Society, in Gresham, to develop and promote a local history podcast.
  *   Hellenic-American Cultural Center and Museum, in Portland, to develop an audio tour and accompanying materials.
  *   High Desert Museum, in Deschutes County, to develop content and strategies for connecting people to the experiences and stories of Black Oregonians.
  *   Japanese American Museum of Oregon, in Portland, to develop a set of traveling trunks about Japanese American history, to be available throughout the state.
  *   Lake Oswego Preservation Society, in Lake Oswego, transcribe and make accessible records of the Oregon Iron & Steel Company.
  *   Linfield University, in McMinnville, to create an exhibit at the Portland campus about Emily L. Loveridge, who founded and led the first nursing school in the.
  *   Lone Fir Cemetery Foundation, in Portland, to support archaeological work to uncover the remains of the Chinese alter at Lone Fir Cemetery.
  *   Mark Prairie Historical Society, in Canby, to complete interior restoration of the Mark Prairie School building.
  *   Oregon Aviation Historical Society, in Cottage Grove, to collect oral histories of Oregon woman aviators.
  *   Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation, in Portland, to install interpretation at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center.
  *   Oregon State Grange, in Salem, to preserve, digitize and make accessible the historic documents of the Oregon State Grange.
  *   Oregon State University, Anthropology Department, in Corvallis, to 3D scan historic buildings at Silver Falls State Park.
  *   Portland Chinatown History Foundation to repair the historic dragon sculpture and hold the Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade and Celebration.
  *   Powerland Heritage Park, in Brooks, to repair the boiler of the steam powered sawmill.
  *   RASIKA Society for Arts of India, in Portland, to collect oral histories exploring the agency of South Asians who immigrated to Oregon, following the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, and share them through a multimedia performance.
  *   Southern Oregon Historical Society, in Medford, to digitize over 6,000 glass plate negatives of photographer Peter Britt.
  *   The Eugene Debbs Potts Foundation, in Josephine County, to improve access and increase displays at the museum.
  *   The Immigrant Story, in Hillsboro, to present To Tell the World, a public arts program.
  *   Vanport Mosaic, in Portland, to develop an audio walking tour series and complete a pilot tour about Portland’s Black Panther Party.
  *   Vanport Placemaking Project, in Portland, to develop audio accessible content for interpretation at the Vanport site.
  *   Weston Area Development Association to install a Weston history exhibit at a local restaurant.
  *   Willamette Heritage Center, in Salem, to complete preservation assessments on historic buildings at the site.
This competitive grant program is for qualifying organizations, and is offered once per biennium for projects that conserve, develop or interpret Oregon’s heritage. It is a program of the Oregon Heritage Commission. The Commission works to secure, sustain and enhance Oregon’s heritage. The Commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor and nine agency advisors. Members are chosen from state agencies and statewide organizations, and represent diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds.
The Commission is part of Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. To learn more about the Oregon Heritage Grant or the Oregon Heritage Commission, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/> or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.gill at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.gill at oprd.oregon.gov> or 503-986-0685.

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Radio segment and article on Oregon museum efforts to include Native American perspectives

Indigenous movement to 'decolonize' museums forges on across Oregon and the U.S.
KLCC | By Brian Bull<https://www.klcc.org/people/brian-bull>
Published December 7, 2023 at 4:52 PM PST
“Historically, museums across the U.S. have taken a detached, scholarly, and archaic view of Native Americans. But over the past decade especially, there’s been a push by Native advocates and their supporters to “decolonize” -- or alternately, “Indigenize” – these institutions, including here in Oregon.” Read the full article and listen to the news segment here<https://www.klcc.org/arts-culture/2023-12-07/indigenous-movement-to-decolonize-museums-forges-on-across-oregon-and-the-u-s>.


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Registration now open for AASLH Doing History in Polarized Times Virtual Summit
Despite broad public support for a full and honest portrayal of American history, fundamental divisions persist. How can the history field navigate disputes about the past, build on areas of consensus, and make the most of the coming U.S. 250th anniversary? This virtual summit will explore research, strategies, and case studies to help history doers navigate today’s fractious discourse. Doing History in Polarized Times will take place online on February 8 – 9. Learn more and register.<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=RmMNGksYDUXpoaXL3ZlVpY9Iu5s0i96XeTT55qtFqGiPGeX165nK0vqkd8kKokfPVmCoBGdpEIQBHxH68JLisYQw1HEuu2hPvr2vxRVpVRoLtQjdjX95hic2AE-2BFEByJtsZS_-2Br80vsRH8-2FkHniLui7-2B8GfHFBN4YfdCkoIf7P94PvGpGtUm-2BAWPyn7SXv1fSTRxcUHHGRLNAzKQL-2FQ-2BY4wFQxJ7lzf37c4BtzGaB80voOFUuwb6mFOxYlWzSCCAix1t5RqV4HQURc9pEQKTodU3EXWVkwROXwybP5-2BlTpgKn-2F91Cud0a6nrSBtbHfMUo7dU5ZHErZSSxnLCjpyGj6JxqyMbBMLbmwLGx7U6s48LBP4cK-2FSQa29vmV-2Fjhc-2Frv83kqstvWfpcT-2Bb34YOhWnBbuRcWjYkcdNUe6-2FsqVF1Kw2rY1EG2rtrAPc3CiuTckR2u2LdwNiPMS6QDDlzE6rpwfkk-2Buyd3qeBoQDQIX9jB4lmjX8eDy5u-2FYmGSCMwmDHOBWjMyGuPsELzDRg0fZFn0S9TP6Sb80Xd6M6nuWbHzmuH3BAnz9etbrVjRBl8E08Xd7QA5i-2BTNlBw-2BxoUNNtTdEPEyn-2FE5q42KiR4Swcp-2BtezfXBPVjfax5L9tPgYsSJKunL0SyyCswutFROIzCeIUkmNw0e-2FcWb05mIQEDnVXnUwdrWEmEjHTJaZk0iKdZUigKnGy9GP7gHfG25gb5OyB36EMdbR-2FgwcvMiCvaxESHAYmVHg71hxEfAfDwJs55UkmwIzvvyhgMn0s4AyxsgHP-2F3n2W1bAu9hrwnYKK3Q9zfFY-3D>


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Grant and Funding Opportunities
Oregon State Capitol Foundation
Exhibit Sponsorship Program<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=yW9XSVhBiCdfyG5qz0b1iqHcUqy0TmKhNKjLITZMzQb4p4UirExbBbnLSvL86cHGuRURJKkHgBzcp283CsO1dOC4rMp%2f%2bfmHUfvmb9PQOII%3d>. Deadline January 31, 2024.

National Endowment for the Humanities

  *   Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Museums<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=N6ViQqG0cIne8%2f8MTme11sQjifGG992Or1nr3gC7HUhgZMIc6OiH9IU2IUxO3Uzg65KG%2b6971qoehXe2KoeMrYVUURTXEeO2qHTK4H9oLfM%3d>. Deadline January 11, 2024.
  *   Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=tmwesEaNZeTbu1CYjAMIOj0ETcfaifDWKmNvwEO0iKacXdtl9xMj%2fHvNwSqv7vKbWyxLwyYlfOo%2fguA16y2OeF2dohCbCwUCxQLXv%2fMm8MU%3d>. Deadline January 12, 2024.

National Trust for Historic Preservation African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Grants

  *   Action Fund National Grant Program - The Action Fund National Grant Program advances ongoing preservation activities for historic places such as sites, museums, and landscapes that represent African American cultural heritage. Funding supports work in four primary areas: Capital Projects, Organizational Capacity Building, Project Planning, and Programming and Interpretation. Applications due February 1, 2024. Guidelines and Application<https://savingplaces.org/action-fund-guidelines>
  *   Conserving Black Modernism - In partnership with the Getty Foundation, the Conserving Black Modernism grant program is designed to empower and equip preservationists and stewards with funding and technical support to preserve the material heritage, innovation, and legacy of modern architectural sites designed by Black architects. Applications due February 1, 2024. Program Information<https://savingplaces.org/conserving-black-modernism>. Guidelines and Application<https://savingplaces.org/black-modernism-guidelines>


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2023 Lyrasis Research Report: Building Connections: Community Engagement and Inclusion Trends in Cultural Institutions
*Information taken from https://lyrasisnow.org/lyrasis-2023-research-report/
“Report, explores the work of libraries, archives and museums to continue their outreach efforts and expand community inclusion during and after the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic….Highlights and trends from these research efforts include:

  *   Cultural associations and individual organizations are strengthening their focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) issues, including addressing DEIA in policies, standards, accreditation and programming and making DEIA central in conference themes.
  *   At libraries, archives and museums, there is a renewed local focus in programming, celebrating area residents and addressing older populations.
  *   Institutions are concentrating on digitization efforts to both provide information to their user communities and to expand the reach of their organizations. Digitization increased among smaller institutions, and across all organization types.
  *   Libraries, archives and museums are celebrating more immersive and interactive user experiences and making modifications of physical spaces to make them more accessible and inclusive.
  *   Virtual services and remote use boomed during periods of COVID closures. While some cultural organizations are refocusing on their in-person services, many changed the delivery paradigm for reference, programming and other activities, and continue to operate these “re-engineered” services. Most will run leaner, blended organizations.
  *   Utilizing partnerships is a key method for libraries, archives and museums to become more involved with their communities.
  *   Cultural organizations face continuing concerns but are resolved to offer inclusive customer service despite political divisiveness across the country.
For more information and insights on these trends, please see the Lyrasis Research Report at https://doi.org/10.48609/YKYD-W448.”

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Exploring Ethics: From practice to philosophy and back again, online workshop
Overview
Online, January 10, 2024 with one live session at 12:00-1:30 p.m. ET
Online, January 11, 2024 with one live session at 12:00-1:30 p.m. ET
Facilitators: Laura Mina, Jacqueline Peterson-Grace, Natalya Swanson
This workshop will provide space for conservation professionals at all career stages to consider and discuss professional ethical principles. While ethics are foundational to all of our professional activities, it can be difficult to make time to have focused conversations about ethical theory and practice. The facilitators will make space for reflection and dialogue about the role of professional ethics as well as the intersection of these frameworks with the realities of daily practices.
The workshop is structured as a facilitated conversation with time for small and larger group discussions. There will be a small amount of pre-workshop preparation for participants so that we will all be ready for meaningful conversation. This will include reviewing the AIC code of ethics and journaling two personal experiences when the code of ethics was highly and minimally helpful. During the workshop, the group will compare the AIC code of ethics with similar codes from allied and adjacent professions. The goal is to consider the qualities that make these codes effective tools that shape and support professional practices.
The facilitators hope to inspire dialogue about the ways ethical codes can be practical, sustainable, and relevant by dedicating time to reflect on multiple frameworks for decision making. The intention of this workshop is to create an inclusive space for conversation and reflection that leaves participants with an expanded understanding of ethical codes, and to empower them to continue these discussions with peers.
This workshop is free for participants. The workshop will be offered twice with the same content each day. The live session for the workshop will take place in Zoom and automated captions will be available. The workshops will not be recorded and participants are expected to be present for the live session and contribute to the discussions.
Application & Support
Interested individuals should complete an application by December 31<https://culturalheritage.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/1227/home>. The application will allow for a more inclusive registration process and a more diverse group of participants who will disseminate the information amongst their communities. Below are the criteria for review. All interested conservation professionals are encouraged to apply! This workshop is free for participants. 40 spaces are available and applicants will be notified on January 3.
Criteria for Review

  *   Plan for dissemination of information gained
  *   The program seeks to support a diverse set of participants and will consider geographic location, place of employment type, profession, and career level

MORE INFORMATION<https://learning.culturalheritage.org/p/exploring-ethics?fbclid=IwAR0Q1sghyIn_o3BGMyE9-dHM89KPgDlUw7Am14HCAW7XElJ-yaqmPv0sBZw_aem_Ac-dW50XdwmDpGHyEKn0KaTeC0vgMnj6i6M8iJQRocVTU-cqObZfuqQWorv6TeW6YRc#tab-product_tab_overview>


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Oregon Humanities offers free humanities courses for college credit
Humanity in Perspective<https://oregonhumanities.org/programs/humanity-in-perspective/> (HIP) offers free, for-credit college-level humanities courses for people who are living on low incomes and/or facing barriers to continuing their education. Registration is now open for the 2023-24 Humanity in Perspective courses. To learn more about upcoming courses and to register, click here<https://oregonhumanities.org/programs/humanity-in-perspective/upcoming-hip-courses/>.

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State Archives Resource: Oregon State Archives Genealogy Records
The Oregon State Archives Genealogy Records include databases, indexes and guides to help you locate your Oregon ancestors and perhaps learn a little about their lives and times. Start here: https://sos.oregon.gov/archives/Pages/records/genealogy.aspx.

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APANO Seeks Research Fellow
APANO Communities United Fund (CUF) is seeking a research fellow or team to work closely with community members, APANO CUF staff, and local historians to research the site history, interview previous owners, chefs, workers, and also capture histories and stories of other landmark American Chinese restaurants from the past 100 years in Portland. They will create an interactive story map and website highlighting individual restaurants, timeframes, and historical photos. The Portland-based Research Fellow should have experience in participatory, community-based work and be interested in working closely with community members, APANO, and a broader design team. Applicants or applicant teams that demonstrate cultural competence and experience working with target communities are particularly encouraged to apply. To support the Fellow in grounding into the project, APANO CUF will provide in-depth history and existing research about the neighborhood and connections to community partners. Teams are welcome to apply and split the $60,000 research fee among team members.

The deadline to apply is Monday, December 20, 2023, at 5pm, and more information is available on the APANO website<https://t.e2ma.net/click/7ffqjl/jtxycc/fag9kgc>.

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Governor's Conference Scholarships are Available
The application process for scholarships to the 2024 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism is now open. To be eligible, applicants must be one of the following: 1) currently enrolled in a college-level program applicable to a tourism sector; 2) a small entity (five or fewer full-time employees) owner or employee within the tourism industry; or 3) a volunteer within the tourism industry. Scholarship recipients will receive complimentary conference registration and two nights of lodging.
Review all criteria, list of preferences, timeline and selection process before applying here<https://t.e2ma.net/click/92bh9m/pv851c/xpl2pld>. Applications are due by January 12.
The 2024 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism is March 11-13 in Salem. Registration will open in mid-January and will feature an early-bird registration price that will be available only for the month of January. Sponsorships and exhibitor spaces are still available. Please address any interest or questions to events at traveloregon.com<mailto:events at traveloregon.com>.

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NPS Pacific West Regional Director Announcement
David Szymanski, a 25-year National Park Service (NPS) veteran, has been selected to serve as the regional director for the Pacific West Region<https://zwly9k6z.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Forgs%2F1180%2Findex.htm/1/0100018c41183edc-f007d3f3-14a9-4f9c-afb9-bf8ad273f8ec-000000/E5ukzd9q-tWd0EvRew_8HL2-fhA=351>, which includes all parks in California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, parts of Arizona and Montana, and the territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. He begins his new role after the holidays.

Szymanski will lead a team of 5,300 full-time and seasonal employees, overseeing 65 parks spanning 13 million acres that host 65 million visitors a year and contribute $5 billion to local economies.

“David is experienced in virtually every aspect of the NPS, including natural and cultural resources, visitor use and recreation, law enforcement, wildland fire, Tribal stewardship, civic engagement, and budget,” said NPS Deputy Director Frank Lands. “He also excels in building valuable relationships to manage the country’s largest urban national park.”

Szymanski has more than 30 years of experience working with communities, parks and protected areas. In 2022, Szymanski served as the acting NPS associate director for partnerships and civic engagement, overseeing the agency’s largest grant program, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, as well as philanthropic partnerships and community assistance. He is currently the longest-serving superintendent of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, a position he has held since 2012.

“I am inspired by the people who care so much for our parks, programs, and the people they serve,” said Szymanski. “I look forward to working with our fantastic NPS professionals, Tribal nations and other partner governments, communities, and stakeholders to ensure that our parks serve people today and generations to come.”

Szymanski served as the superintendent at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park from 2007 to 2012, where he worked with Tribal leaders to develop and open Middle Village, a park unit focused on Tribal stories and voices in the lower Columbia. He worked in positions at Voyageurs National Park, Everglades National Park, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. After completing graduate school, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer, working to support Malagasy colleagues in the newly organized national park system in Madagascar.

Szymanski holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Environmental Management degree from Duke University. He served two years in the Bevinetto Fellowship program, an honor established by Congress to improve mutual understanding and cooperation between the NPS and Congress.

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