[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2024-06-14

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Oregon Heritage News 2024-06-14
In this Issue:

  *   Oregon properties recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  *   Resource share out for including untold stories
  *   In Case You Missed It: Military Collections Care MentorCorps Q&A Recording
  *   The Center for the Future of Museums annual forecasting report looks at culture wars, AI, carbon+, loneliness and more
  *   New NPS Guidance on Historic Acoustical Panel Ceilings and Residential and Hotel Conversions
  *   "In Appreciation of Small Museums" article from The Gaurdian
  *   USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Fund Community and Economic Development Projects in Rural Communities
  *   American Alliance of Museum blog post on volunteer programs
  *   Latinos in Heritage Conservation offers scholarships to attend Congreso 2024
  *   2025 Donald J. Sterling, Jr. Fellowship in Pacific Northwest History

REPEAT: Oregon Heritage/SHPO seeks Survey & Inventory Coordinator. More info.<https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Program-Analyst-2---Survey-and-Inventory-Coordinator_REQ-156622>


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Oregon properties recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places
The following properties were listed on the National Register of Historic Properties in May:

  *   Malmgren Garage in Talent, Jackson County listed in May 2024 - The Malmgren Garage was constructed in 1924 for Theodore and Frederika Malmgren. Theodore Malmgren was a southern Oregon physician and one of the first doctors in southern Oregon to purchase an automobile so he could provide patient care throughout rural Jackson County. The property is locally significant for its association with the commercial development of Talent and the community's expanded economy in the years after World War One as the result of the development of the Pacific Highway and increased reliance on private automobiles that replaced train travel. The Malmgren Garage reflects the simple utilitarian garage building designs developed to respond to the shift toward automobile transportation that occurred in the early 20th century. Restored and rehabilitated following damage resulting from the Almeda Fire in 2020, the Malmgren Garage retains the original material and exterior finish of its characteristic concrete walls, its auto-related deep setback from the public right of way, and the false front typical of the modest commercial designs of Talent's downtown. View the full nomination<https://heritagedata.prd.state.or.us/historic/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=NR_Noms/SG100010337.pdf>.
  *   Dallas Downtown Historic District in Polk County listed in May 2024 because of its local significance for its association with broad patterns of history and its representation of the economic development of the city of Dallas. Near the center of the historic district is the Polk County Courthouse (completed in 1900), a building that exemplifies an era when agriculture and timber led to Dallas' unprecedented economic vitality. As a collection, the buildings in the district reflect the evolution of commerce in Dallas' downtown core from some of the earliest permanent construction in the 19th century through the arrival of modernism in the mid-20th century. The Dallas Downtown Historic District contains 43 total resources: 33 contributing, 8 noncontributing, and 2 previously listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The period of significance for the district is 1870 - 1955. View the full nomination.<https://heritagedata.prd.state.or.us/historic/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=NR_Noms/SG100010387.pdf>
  *   Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Albany, Linn County, listed in May 2024 - The Cumberland Presbyterian Church was constructed in 1892 and enlarged in 1917 by and for the congregation of Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The property is locally significant under National Register Criterion C as an excellent example of a Queen Anne style church. Queen Anne architectural design was not commonly used in churches. Cumberland Presbyterian is extensively decorated with shingles, ornate mouldings, frieze boards, sunbursts, rosettes, and colored glass windows. After a lengthy community effort, in 2021 the church was moved three blocks east of its original location. Before, during and after the move, extreme care was taken to preserve the structure and its character defining architectural features. The building is now operated as the non-profit Cumberland Community Event Center. View the full nomination.<https://heritagedata.prd.state.or.us/historic/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=NR_Noms/SG100010391.pdf>

You can find the full nominations for these properties, other recently listed properties, and information on the National Register process by visiting here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/national-register.aspx>.

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Resource share out for including untold stories
Celebrating LGBTQIA2+ pride month at your museum can be a great way to be inclusive of narratives that may have been historically excluded from institutional spaces. Doing so with care, intentionality, and collective input of community is exceptionally important. For a few quick tips on thinking through these efforts check out these Oregon Heritage resources:

  *   Doing your research? We have some suggestions for diving into stories featuring historically marginalized communities.<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB34_Researching_Historically_Marganized_Communities.pdf>
  *   Effective partnerships are key in any community storytelling effort. While geared toward public/private business partnerships, this bulletin shares sage advice applicable to all successful relationships.<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB17_Sustainable_Partnerships.pdf>


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In Case You Missed It: Military Collections Care MentorCorps Q&A Recording

We apologize for the snafu that resulted in two different dates being shared for the Care of Militaria Q&A with Kathleen Sligar this week. Since many of you had questions, but were unable to attend, we decided to record the session and share the resources here.

  *   Care of Militaria Q&A Session: Recording can be found here<https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/GYVNtNWgE3rHRAlHvhn4NiMvPiwngHioVr5We1FBsSYvXh9v0KO9iV4IpiHGOV5_.931NKDPo4Wglxdvx>. Passcode: 3yPG&MyW

Resources Referenced:

  *   Safe Plastics & Fabrics for Exhibits & Storage<https://home.nps.gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/18-02.pdf>
  *   Heritage Bulletin #20 Caring for Textiles<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB20_Caring_for_Textiles_Cleaning_and_Garment_Hanging.pdf>
  *   "Things That Go Boom!" Registrars Committee Western Region Webinar<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEl9jtf9nJM>
  *   MentorCorps<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/mentorcorps.aspx>

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The Center for the Future of Museums annual forecasting report looks at culture wars, AI, carbon+, loneliness and more

This edition of TrendsWatch explores volatility-strategic foresight parlance for the speed of change-which has increased exponentially in recent decades.

Use this report as a catalyst for conversation about how you and your museum could adapt to this rapidly changing environment, tackling the issues below while honing the foresight skills to face future issues.

Explore in the report:

>  Feature articles, complete with references and museum examples, on:

  *   Culture Wars 2.0
  *   AI Adolescence in Museums
  *   Decarbonizing the Future
  *   Dropping the Degree for Museum Work

>  Trend alert on Combating the Loneliness Crisis in Museums

>  A brief guide to Digital Twins and Doom Loops

The PDF includes hundreds of embedded link sources for the facts, figures, and stories cited in the report.

Download the report here<https://www.aam-us.org/programs/about-aam/trendswatch-navigating-a-volatile-future/#download>.

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New NPS Guidance on Historic Acoustical Panel Ceilings and Residential and Hotel Conversions

Acoustical panel ceilings (commonly referred to as "ACT ceilings," as in ACT or acoustical ceiling tiles), a type of suspended ceiling with lay-in panels, can be important character-defining features of historic buildings. First developed in the 1930s, they became common features in offices, hospitals, schools, institutional buildings, commercial and retail spaces, and other buildings beginning in the 1950s and 60s and remain widely used today.
The National Park Service has issued new guidance<https://www.nps.gov/subjects/taxincentives/historic-acoustical-panel-ceilings-residential-hotel-conversions.htm> that provides information about evaluating the significance of historic acoustical panel ceilings and on retaining them as part of residential and hotel conversion projects when they are character-defining features, taking into account feasibility, practicality, and other issues.

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"In Appreciation of Small Museums" article from The Gaurdian

A recent editorial in The Guardian highlights the importance of small museums and how they are "statements of what individuals or communities want to save of, and for, themselves." Read more.<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.-2FSmjcpO7c0puhLZteDUTgkw7pCmC7uoz2G9vczfW87-2B-2B8g3aE-2B7EW3naE2DS-2BHk2agjU5shIDd1JkYIRqecw-2FsPLCKWQfjWXXLMKBD-2B9auWX-2BKVX-2Bkr103EyvSU3VPvcg1l49tFchtZ5z0Amw8BKrGom-2FIUJ-2FqSezQawsjQaG2xpj26ZSJWpcwLI5MfoS7e7-2FfH5Rj7kPp8bWgAiAGRBqQ-3D-3DSHfU_dQQJK-2Bh2VwYZPbMqkB87WMSaHSrB2Cpyat6DlFx8xgmqbu3irjtssH68i2Qnpd-2Ftibq35njLfGe1RP0eD19dmbA9cViCftexRTalgOeEnBB2M8EWTMPOKM4mmiUdrj7gzn7EERipiYyurokROjDYLrUR2v7C4WjwkIg6lCr-2FX7c1hWdG-2BLy9fosKOKhmiJKRq8PmmTgKEvcxxhcZLaVdLFrIiCqGMQ7ClnM74VdmnnvUysQ846y2hwYomvlM3ICOgUzmVxDjeHGLqXPovJpI2sccAMSDaOrcUmk7AiK5Z0-2FcW2Yk7IIRBILjVQ-2B73VR3JJBKyPaVeQNdrwsKhtcNjxKzGOI0m4f3TAmKhMd-2Bh5zmePibbVj1lLcGowgvp0XEQre1QiZe-2BG-2FVvT83WepdTZRcT0mQ0QOdnweoEZ9jcXOXtBfEqKxQlu6D6tKpLgUSg887osuptGPWYcUICHZvBj3KcB-2BccYdmVXM4CPP8NfsEtaE9wWt-2BQCs0bIBTSa5uxlBJiDVw2WzaqoIwedcuwnowL-2FD-2FcbFibnfZ2mZ9SzncNm63pL72kYO7uSDSWppW-2F3a3P87mIO1J5UcWlZLeKMxRFILMa9jI6lzTdg9AFt3hPQ778Uf3otMGkWMRPE3-2BiyCCpbAMj-2Fg9QlpRYTG-2Fvqq1T7DsehNgUBPD9eBg4v8-3D>

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USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Fund Community and Economic Development Projects in Rural Communities

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today invited applications for grants to help organizations improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development in rural areas.

USDA is making up to $5 million in grants available under the Rural Community Development Initiative<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnJkLnVzZGEuZ292L3Byb2dyYW1zLXNlcnZpY2VzL2NvbW11bml0eS1mYWNpbGl0aWVzL3J1cmFsLWNvbW11bml0eS1kZXZlbG9wbWVudC1pbml0aWF0aXZlLWdyYW50cyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDA2MTAuOTYwNDEzNjEifQ.NAgJofJicSSalsZDzVA4I8iNnD0ChP_1zQbPHLDihP8/s/1151318520/br/243913274068-l> program. The program provides funding to organizations that provide financial and technical assistance for housing, community facilities, or community and economic development projects. Eligible applicants include public (including Tribal) organizations, nonprofit organizations and qualified private organizations.

To learn more, read full Stakeholder Announcement<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnJkLnVzZGEuZ292L21lZGlhL2ZpbGUvZG93bmxvYWQvdXNkYS1yZC1zYS1yY2RpLW5vc2EtMDYxMDIwMjQucGRmIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDYxMC45NjA0MTM2MSJ9.KbU3AHA3Lkz-mia7XV7pOosiLpCpU9TObst_5Ieid3E/s/1151318520/br/243913274068-l>.

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American Alliance of Museum blog post on volunteer programs

How to Transform a Volunteer Program in Six Steps<https://aam-us.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2605bbc11e6752de338ce7e61&id=92afe97c52&e=0645a66f24> By Joseph O'Neill
Is your volunteer program suffering from declining participation, stagnant demographics, or confusing reporting structures? If so, it may be time for a major update. Here's a simple framework for making effective changes, based on the advice of volunteer managers who have navigated transition. Read more ><https://aam-us.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2605bbc11e6752de338ce7e61&id=0952ed6a20&e=0645a66f24>

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Latinos in Heritage Conservation offers scholarships to attend Congreso 2024

Latinos in Heritage Conservation is now accepting applications to the scholarship program for Congreso 2024<https://www.latinoheritage.us/congreso2024>. These scholarships support students, scholars, advocates, and community leaders who wish to attend the 10th anniversary conference.

Supporting the Next Generation of Latinx Changemakers: The Next-Gen Student Scholarship supports currently enrolled college and/or graduate students with the cost of attending Congreso 2024.

The award includes:

  *   Complimentary conference registration
  *   Travel stipend (lodging plus $500 toward transportation)
  *   Dedicated conference mentor
  *   LHC Sustaining Membership (valued at $40)

Local Student and Latinx Community Leader Scholarship: The Local Leader scholarship supports lifelong learners and advocates who are new to heritage conservation and are local to San Diego (25-mile radius).

The award includes:

  *   Complimentary conference registration (including receptions)
  *   $100 transportation stipend

Please note, priority will be given to those from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other historically excluded communities to help amplify under-acknowledged voices in the heritage field.

Scholarships are limited and will be awarded based on demonstrated need and interest.

To apply for a scholarship, visit: https://www.latinoheritage.us/congresoscholarships

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2025 Donald J. Sterling, Jr. Fellowship in Pacific Northwest History
The Oregon Historical Society is now accepting applications for the 2025 Donald J. Sterling, Jr. Fellowship in Pacific Northwest History. The fellowship is made possible through an endowment from the family of Donald J. Sterling, Jr., to encourage original, scholarly, and interpretive research in OHS's research library. The two fellowships offered each year include a Senior Fellowship ($2,500) and a Graduate Research Fellowship ($2,000). Applicants for the fellowship need not be professional historians, but they must have experience in historical research and writing. Preference will be given to scholars who have suitable research topics, who have the potential of making a significant contribution to historical scholarship on Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, and who demonstrate the ability to write an article-length manuscript for the Oregon Historical Quarterly.
Apply by Oct. 7. Learn more here<https://www.ohs.org/research-and-library/research-fellowships.cfm>.

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