[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2023-06-17

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Oregon Heritage News 2023-06-17
In this Issue:

  *   Oregon State Archaeology Permit Rule Implementation guidance available
  *   Heritage projects in Oregon win national award four years in a row
  *   LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Revisit the story of "Little" Joe Monahan on the Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog
  *   IMLS Launches New Grant Initiative to Support American Latino Museums and Cultural Organizations
  *   FREE WEBINAR - Picking Favorites, Strategies for Determining Salvage Priorities, June 22
  *   Learn more about Juneteenth
  *   FREE WEBINAR - Creativity in the Archives, July 6


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Oregon State Archaeology Permit Rule Implementation guidance available
The new State of Oregon archaeological permit rules<http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/Recordhtml/9317008> go live July 1, 2023. In advance of that Oregon SHPO has posted updated guidance to their website www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>.  the following are some notable changes effective July 1, 2023 and where to find information about them.
Oregon Archaeology Permit<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/archaeology.aspx#two>:

  *   One project, one permit: One permit can now cover multiple landowners, cities, and counties
  *   Can amend a permit more than once
  *   Updated application<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/New%20Permit%20Application.pdf> (required for all permit applications received on or after July 1)
  *   Updated permit guidance<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Permit%20Guidance_7_1_23.docx> covering application, process, and terms. Links to short videos related to the guidance can be found here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/archaeology.aspx#two>.
Oregon Qualified Archaeologist<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/archaeology.aspx#one>:

  *   Updated definitions
  *   Coming soon Updated application
  *   Coming soon Updated guidance
Guidelines<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/FieldGuidelines.pdf> changes: The new rule requires updates to Conducting Field Archaeology in Oregon, commonly referred to as the Field Guidelines. A placeholder identifying some of these updates is now appended to the document<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/FieldGuidelines.pdf> available on the SHPO website. The majority of the placeholder addresses:

  *   Consistency with rule revision, and applicable statutes.
  *   Rule revision and statute requirements for when a permit is needed on private lands.
Look for  fully revised archaeological guidelines in 2024.
If you have additional questions regarding the upcoming changes after reviewing these documents please contact SHPO staff.  Additionally, SHPO staff will be hosting the following two free webinars but registration is required:

  *   July 31, 6:00 PM - Register here<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkfu6uqTIpGNy9Nc3SdbJraZEqVoI6r4Tz>
  *   August 2, 11:30 AM - Register here<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUufuCopzkjGtSyS4ScnXrpQNvqdYAF33Ho>

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Heritage projects in Oregon win national award four years in a row

Vanport Mosaic is among the 2023 recipients of an Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) making it the fourth year in a row that an Oregon project has won this national award. The Award of Excellence is part of the AASLH Leadership in History Awards, the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation of state and local history.

The Vanport Mosaic, a Portland-based non-profit, is being recognized for its "memory activism" amplifying, honoring, and preserving the history of Vanport, once Oregon's second-largest city and the largest WWII federal housing project in the country. The temporary company town was erased by a flood in 1948 and never rebuilt.

"The Vanport Mosaic holds the communities' lived experiences and narratives as central and essential pillars of our work," said Vanport Mosaic "story midwife" Laura Lo Forti. "We tell stories with, and not about individuals and communities."

This is the fourth year in a row that an Oregon project has won this distinguished, national award. Previous Oregon winners include:

  *   Chelsea Rose, Lisa Rice, and Don Hann for Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project (2021 Award Winner) - OCDP partners leveraged their resources and local relationships into an extraordinary program to promote appreciation of Oregon's diverse and multifaceted cultural heritage during a time of rising violence and rhetoric against Asian communities. OCDP's public interpretation efforts focus on the ethnic diversity of the state during its formulative period to offset the erasure of Chinese Oregonians in the common historical narrative and share this group's essential contributions to state history.
  *   Oregon Heritage's Guide to Community Disaster Resilience Planning for Heritage Resources (2020 Award Winner) - Oregon Heritage, in partnership with UO School of Planning, Public Policy and Management's Institute for Policy Research & Engagement (IPRE), the City of Cottage Grove and several local nonprofits, developed a new model for heritage resource disaster planning. The initiative<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/DisasterPrep.aspx#CommunityPlanning> resulted in organizational plans for five heritage organizations, a community-wide plan<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/CottageGroveResilience_ReportWeb.pdf> for the city and a guidebook<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/CDRHR_GuidebookWeb.pdf> so the process can be duplicated in other communities.
  *   Oregon Historical Society for the publication Oregon Historical Quarterly, "Oregon's Manila Galleon" special issue (summer 2018). Through collaborative scholarship that brought together Native oral tradition, archival collections on three continents, and archaeological investigations, this publication shared the story of a mysterious seventeenth-century shipwreck that had profound consequences for the future of the state. This publication represents the synthesis of two hundred years of research and speculation being made cohesive and accessible for a public audience.

"National recognition for heritage projects in Oregon four years in a row speaks to the meaningful work that Oregon's heritage organizations are doing in dynamic, innovative ways." says Katie Henry, Oregon Heritage Commission Coordinator. "The breadth of these projects range from telling untold stories through public archaeology and memory activism, to collaborative scholarship, to community-wide protection of historic resources. These projects have become national models and there are certainly many more award-worthy projects being done across the state by organizations of all sizes."

Oregon Heritage currently serves as the state representative for the AASLH Awards of Excellence. This national awards program is open in the Winter of every year and those interested in applying can visit www.aaslh.org<http://www.aaslh.org/>.

Oregon Heritage has a statewide awards process, the Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards. These awards recognize people, organizations, and projects within the Oregon heritage preservation field. The statewide awards will open in November and winners of a 2023 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award are honored at a banquet as part of the 2024 Oregon Heritage Conference in April. Those interested in applying can contact Katie Henry, 503-877-8834, katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov> or visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>.

Oregon Heritage, which also includes the State Historic Preservation Office, is a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The work of Oregon Heritage is guided by two statewide plans: The Oregon Heritage Plan and The Oregon Historic Preservation Plan.

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Revisit the story of "Little" Joe Monahan on the Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog
Last year during Pride Month the Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog a member of the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries shared a story about "Little" Joe Monahan and it was the most read post of the entire year. Joe, born female, lived his life as a man in Eastern Oregon and this fact was only discovered upon his death when his body was prepared for burial. Read the full story here<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2022/06/10/little-joe-monahan/>.
The Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/> is a platform for Oregon Heritage to share stories of heritage preservation work being done around the state. We are currently seeking examples related to the four goals of the Oregon Heritage Plan: Include more voices, Pursue best practices, Share the value of heritage, Increase access to heritage. If you have a story to share, contact cam.amabile at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:cam.amabile at oprd.oregon.gov>.

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IMLS Launches New Grant Initiative to Support American Latino Museums and Cultural Organizations
Oregon Heritage Note: If you are a museum or cultural organization that is interested in the following new initiative, be sure to bring it to the attention of a local higher education institution.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced the launch of the first initiative under the American Latino History and Culture grant program. The new American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fBtzAJbNAksclOZpUTHhTH8voAe0D1S-Z5gqlmJeSE8vf4jrGhGeB7Ymq8AYHESvghFYDfOusCSpLvjcQQdQ1aMLjuPjO835jhK6crk7Iqy8-TAVVxuw6OjtgXlDRlCm1GNvtf3Uu64TlDwi-2aZAPmiMfKvpZR-KJWgT0w5fl7BkDfYRuuhxn9vxIrwbA8N-8mj7iyRKuZbRrRUCBJtvaI5Sr8aM5_t2Dd5iSUaXioFhbvh5MwWAA==&c=cOE1_gOFwED5-zZluG_wjeD6NHsOcrGNI7knm_ffiX6DDN-HLO21gQ==&ch=VQFOG_fD1st0XI5MQndIh-h5waqPmJvbq05Gvfd3A9794BXoUbH_hw==> provides opportunities for internships and fellowships at American Latino museums for students enrolled in Institutions of Higher Education, including Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Applications will open June 21, 2023 on www.Grants.gov<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fBtzAJbNAksclOZpUTHhTH8voAe0D1S-Z5gqlmJeSE8vf4jrGhGeB7Ymq8AYHESvB5QSrBKEbjnz8pncffVvGGCDgVUqR5iBjjt8SjaJ8a2unmaJLStXMpzK-JoHu9nOenrfk9W4VWV7HC6wpyo_psqhhQH88s-LMQm5-EptWc6054kEkc605CNS624ZYYQZzFhnHK_uDArP7ceO1KRmzQ==&c=cOE1_gOFwED5-zZluG_wjeD6NHsOcrGNI7knm_ffiX6DDN-HLO21gQ==&ch=VQFOG_fD1st0XI5MQndIh-h5waqPmJvbq05Gvfd3A9794BXoUbH_hw==>.
"It is exciting for us at IMLS to launch this new initiative to strengthen the reach and strength of the museum workforce to deepen the understanding of American Latino contributions to the fabric of the nation," said IMLS Director Crosby Kemper.
This grant opportunity will focus on two areas:
·    Supporting museum-based internship programs designed to advance careers of individuals with a focus on American Latino life, art, history, and culture.
·    Providing museum-based fellowships to increase museum career opportunities for individuals in the study of American Latino life, art, history, and culture.
The funds will develop new educational opportunities while expanding and enhancing museum professional paths relating to American Latino life, art, history, and culture.
Eligible applicants will be a college or university that is designated as an Institution of Higher Education including Hispanic-Serving Institutions in partnership with a museum; either the museum or Institution of Higher Education can be the lead applicant. Grants will be made in the range of $100,000 to $750,000. No cost share is required.
The American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative is an FY 2023 funding opportunity under the National Museum of the American Latino, Educational and Liaison Programs (20 U.S.C. § 80u(f)) legislation.

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FREE WEBINAR - Picking Favorites, Strategies for Determining Salvage Priorities, June 22

WEBINAR
PICKING FAVORITES: STRATEGIES FOR DETERMINING SALVAGE PRIORITIES
Date: Thursday, June 22
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Presenter: Maddie Cooper, Associate Preventive Conservator, CCAHA
FREE
Click here to learn more and register.<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e0RmvjX2Zd1NT6HcwlSKoIpPmDqo6AfnyhYk_1Zgc5nED6_wb7UlrYxEwGOvEOzj5Faa5gqb_XY10f3MP9WnJ4fKSG21vwJCEHZArJukGIataJoNnOBb8l6NL6jWNrXowzZbEKxRvvwhx2a-1dRLBwfpICmqHgfPrru2RZ_-qr9PzKgOQZmHgLoI86r-QepSHAJN24HuPKpX8a0LJcWQhh53Gcygk1OX&c=52p5CjEOYKouJLJbqwYAjiLG-2jfKT9j_I5jJYtxrYPfBB1chiixWg==&ch=aqvvwo1SRMXb_yvtb5DS8gNCFBfKNhQxH5KCiUgEcslmbcG4R7BOXQ==>

Okay, so there's been an emergency. Which collections do you salvage first? Determining salvage priorities is a key component of any emergency planning process. All the available response guides, tools, and templates tell us that defining these priorities is important. But why? And how should we go about making those decisions? Should priorities be based on value to the collection? Condition? Vulnerability?

This webinar will explore those questions by presenting different strategies for determining salvage priorities both before and after an emergency: who should be involved, what questions need to be answered, and how priorities should be documented and presented.

This program is provided with generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support from the William Penn Foundation and Independence Foundation.

CCAHA and DHPSNY are committed to providing universal access to our programs. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs; please contact Liyah Desher, by email at ldesher at dhpsny.org<mailto:ldesher at dhpsny.org> or by phone 215-545-0613 ext. 317, at least seven days prior to the start of this event to make specific arrangements



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Learn more about Juneteenth
Monday, June 19, is the Juneteenth holiday. This day was declared a federal holiday in 2021. Below are just a few ways to learn more about this holiday and its significance.
https://www.juneteenth.com/history
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/juneteenth-birth-african-american-holiday-2/
You can also participate in Juneteenth events across the state this weekend. Find a list of events courtesy of Oregon Black Pioneers here<https://oregonblackpioneers.org/2023/05/31/2023-juneteenth-events-in-oregon/>.

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Josephy Center Receives Oregon Stewardship Award from UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History
The Museum of Natural and Cultural History today announced the winner of the sixth annual Oregon Stewardship Award. Administered by the museum's advisory council, the award recognizes a project that has significantly involved its community in an environmental or cultural heritage project-one that aligns with the museum's mission to inspire stewardship of our collective past, present and future.
This year's award recipient is Heads to Hearts, a project of the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture. The project, which is ongoing, explores the confluence between Indigenous and scientific understanding of place.
Suggested by interpretive specialist and Indigenous artist Roger Amerman, the project has a specific focus on Nez Perce stories of landscapes and linking them with scientific geological and botanical knowledge of those landscapes to provide a more complete understanding of the landscape in Nez Perce lands in Northeastern Oregon, Western Idaho, and Southeastern Washington.
After a beading workshop, Amerman approached Rich Wandschneider, head of the Josephy Library of Western History and Culture at the center. "At the end of it he said, 'You know, we have ethnobotany and ethnobiology, why don't we have ethnogeography? Why don't we start looking at the land not only the lens of scientific understanding but also through the eyes of Native elders?'" Wandschneider said.
The project has been hosting expeditions to various sites around Northeastern Oregon, Western Idaho, and Southeastern Washington with Nez Perce elders. One two-day boating trip on the Snake River brought along several Nez Perce high school student photographers. On these trips, the elders share stories and knowledge of the landscape.
The project highlights the center's mission of homecoming. Traditional homelands of the Nez Perce include portions of Northeastern Oregon, but after their forcible removal at the hands of the U.S. government, few Nez Perce have returned.
"Part of our goal has been to make the Nez Perce feel that they can return with a welcome," said Cheryl North Coughlan, executive director of the center. "Here we are, an institution, telling people to come together to talk about native stories, science, and land, and it's all coming together."
The center will continue hosting excursions through 2023, and the project will culminate with an exhibit in 2024 that will include video of all the sites.
"The museum's stewardship mission brings us into contact with Oregon heroes every day, people doing amazing work to protect and preserve our ecosystems, landscapes and cultures," said Ann Craig, associate director at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. "The Heads to Hearts project exemplifies innovative work that brings together Indigenous knowledge and scientific understanding."
The Heads to Hearts program was chosen out of a group of five finalists. Other finalists include:
Eugene Lesbian Oral History Project
Eugene, Oregon
The Eugene Lesbian History Project is an ongoing cultural heritage project collecting and archiving the oral histories of women who came to Eugene, Oregon in the 1960s through 1990s and created one of the largest and most active lesbian communities in the world.
Friends of Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah Native Plant Nursery
Eugene, Oregon
The Friends of Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah work to conserve Mt. Pisgah's incredible botanical, wildlife, and recreational values. The Native Plant Nursery cultivates 130 species of native plants to restore habitat, maintain local biodiversity, and nurture community amongst people and place
Jumping Into Fire
Philomath, Oregon
The Philomath community hosted "Jumping Into Fire," a Veterans Day event honoring the 555thParachute Infantry Battalion---the "Triple Nickles." The event commemorated the Pendleton-based Black Army unit dedicated to fighting fires set by enemy bombs in Oregon's forests during World War II.
Vanport Mosaic
Vanport/Portland, Oregon
In 1948, the temporary city of Vanport, Oregon was destroyed in a flood that killed 15 and displaced 18,700 residents. The Vanport Mosaic uses oral history recordings, theater, exhibits, and screenings to amplify, honor, and preserve the histories of this multi-racial, working-class community.

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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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