[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2025-03-14

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Oregon Heritage News 2025-03-14
In this Issue:

  *   Northwest Digital Heritage reaches one million digital records of cultural heritage collections available to view online
  *   Remaining 2025 Conversations with Funders events across Oregon
  *   REMINDER: Oregon Heritage grants open for applications, early April deadlines
  *   Professional Development Opportunity: Applying Strategic Foresight Toward Future-Ready Libraries, Archives, and Museums in Washington and Oregon
  *   Last chance to register for AALSH's next session of Financial Structures and Strategy
  *   AAM Resource: A Practical Guide to Saying No
  *   The Oregon Historical Society invites applications to the position of Library Director
  *   OPRD seeks Curator for Kam Wah Chung Museum and interpretive center

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Northwest Digital Heritage reaches one million digital records of cultural heritage collections available to view online
People around Oregon and the world now have free access to search over one million digitized photographs, letters, documents, and more from around the Pacific Northwest. These historic and cultural materials are available in Northwest Digital Heritage, a website that searches the collections of over 300 regional libraries, museums, and cultural heritage organizations.
Northwest Digital Heritage is an online search portal that gathers records from the online collections of libraries, museums, universities, historical societies, and other organizations in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The site was created in 2021 through a partnership between the Oregon Heritage Commission, State Library of Oregon, and Washington State Library.
Items available through Northwest Digital Heritage span topics, from football<https://nwdh.dp.la/search?q=football> and women's suffrage<https://nwdh.dp.la/search?q=women*+AND+suffrag*> to Tribal treaties<https://nwdh.dp.la/search?q=treaties+OR+treaty>, Black history and culture<https://nwdh.dp.la/search?q=black+AND+culture+OR+African+AND+American*>, Crater Lake<https://nwdh.dp.la/search?q=%22crater+lake%22>, and much more. The content has proven valuable to educators and students doing classroom projects, genealogists researching family connections, scholarly researchers, historians, cultural heritage organizations making exhibits, and other lifelong learners.
The over one million materials include over 60,000 photos from Oregon State Archives' Oregon Scenic Images Collection<https://nwdh.dp.la/search?provider=%22Oregon+State+Archives%22&collection=%22Oregon+Scenic+Images%22&page=1>, 20,000 items from the Oregon Historical Society Research Library<https://nwdh.dp.la/search?provider=%22Oregon%20Historical%20Society%20Research%20Library%22>, 5,000 records from the Harney County Library<https://nwdh.dp.la/search?provider=%22Harney%20County%20Library%22>, 13,000 images from the Salem Public Library<https://nwdh.dp.la/search?provider=%22Salem%20Public%20Library%22>, and nearly 2,000 materials from the Five Oaks Museum<https://nwdh.dp.la/search?provider=%22Five%20Oaks%20Museum%22> in Washington County.
The collections in Northwest Digital Heritage are also included in the Digital Public Library of America<https://dp.la/> (DPLA), which helps bring this unique and local Northwest content to a national audience. More than 5,000 institutions throughout the nation have contributed over 50 million records to the DPLA to date.
"Being able to search one million records for primary sources documenting the human experience in the Pacific Northwest is an incredible opportunity for those interested in history," says Katie Henry, Oregon Heritage Commission Coordinator. "The three Northwest Digital Heritage partners know these are only a fraction of cultural materials held by hundreds of organizations across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. We look forward to working with existing and new partners to continue growing this incredible resource."
In addition to helping make this resource available, the Oregon Heritage Commission, State Library of Oregon, and Washington State Library assist heritage organizations across the Pacific Northwest. Such assistance includes:

  *   Training, resources, information, and guidance on digitizing and making collections accessible online;
  *   Grants and funding opportunities; and
  *   Hosting organizations' online collections.
Northwest Digital Heritage is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon and Washington State Library. To learn more visit https://www.northwestdigitalheritage.org<https://www.northwestdigitalheritage.org/>.
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Remaining 2025 Conversations with Funders events across Oregon

Grant makers offering more than $5 million in 2025 funding will participate in the Cultural Trust's 2025 "Conversations with Funders" events from March 6 through March 21. The series of informal in-person information sessions will outline available funding programs and allow grant seekers to discuss their projects and programming.
Grant seekers can participate in several 20-minute breakout rooms during the event. Participating funders include: Oregon Cultural Trust<https://culturaltrust.org/>, Oregon Arts Commission<https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/artscommission/grants/pages/default.aspx>, Oregon Heritage<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/default.aspx>, Oregon Humanities<https://www.oregonhumanities.org/>, Travel Oregon<https://industry.traveloregon.com/opportunities/grants/>, the State of Oregon Library<https://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries/pages/grants.aspx>, the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation<https://www.marielamfrom.org/programs>, the <https://roundhousefoundation.org/> Nonprofit Association of Oregon<https://nonprofitoregon.org/>, the Spirit Mountain Community Fund<https://thecommunityfund.com/>, the Regional Arts and Culture Council<https://racc.org/grants/>, the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition<https://multcoculturalcoalition.org/>, and the Oregon Community Foundation<https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/>, among others.
Check each location for participating funders and register at the links below; registration is strongly encouraged.

  *   3/6: 3- 5:30 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Virtual Event<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-conversations-with-funders-tickets-1235227812639?aff=oddtdtcreator>
  *   3/10: 1-4 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Eugene<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversation-with-funders-eugene-tickets-1235255665949?aff=oddtdtcreator>
  *   3/11: 1- 4 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Portland<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-funders-portland-tickets-1235250289869?aff=oddtdtcreator>
  *   3/13: 1-4 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Pendleton<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-funders-pendleton-tickets-1235262426169?aff=oddtdtcreator>
  *   3/18: 1-4 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Coos Bay<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-funders-coos-bay-tickets-1235269276659?aff=oddtdtcreator>
  *   3/19: 1-4 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Ashland<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-funders-ashland-tickets-1235238033209?aff=oddtdtcreator>
  *   3/21: 1-4 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Sisters<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-funders-sisters-tickets-1235268223509?aff=oddtdtcreator>

Missed an event? Don't worry! You can still visit any of the grant funders websites to learn more about available grants and connect with staff about applying for grants.

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REMINDER: Oregon Heritage grants open for applications, early April deadlines
Oregon Heritage has opened applications for several grant programs. The website provides all of the basic information. Kuri Gill, the grant manager, is available to talk through project ideas and provide support. For grant related questions, translation and accessibility needs, contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.gill at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.gill at oprd.oregon.gov> or 503-986-0685.
Diamonds in the Rough Grant - Information<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#five>
For historic building façade restoration.
Oregon Historic Cemeteries Grant - Information<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#six>
For projects in cemeteries listed with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries.
Oregon Museum Grant - Information<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#six>
Museums can apply for collections, interpretation and education, and tourism related projects.
Preserving Oregon Grant - Information<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#ten>
To complete preservation work on historic properties and for archaeology projects.
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Professional Development Opportunity: Applying Strategic Foresight Toward Future-Ready Libraries, Archives, and Museums in Washington and Oregon
The University of Washington Center for Advances in Libraries, Museums, and Archives <https://calma.ischool.uw.edu/> is hosting a 'Futures School'  for libraries, archives, and museums in Washington and Oregon.  The school will be focused on strategic foresight methods and tools and will take place virtually on June 3, 4, and 5. CALMA is also planning to have at least one additional session afterwards for participants to talk about how they've been thinking through the tools and implementing them in their organizations.
Read more about the opportunity and how to apply here<https://calma.ischool.uw.edu/uw-news/cfp-applying-strategic-foresight-toward-future-ready-libraries-archives-and-museums-in-washington-state/>. It is recommended to apply by early April.
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Last chance to register for AALSH's next session of Financial Structures and Strategy
This Online Course will introduce you to the basic structures and functions of financial oversight and help you understand how to activate finance as a strategic tool to benefit organizational planning and evaluation. Registration closes March 17. Register here.<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.JKc0qhVFcTPfMDenuxAd6APaF8kJiPdYBHWStFkIzvJlYxL1DtaSEWNivlag9pFvd3o7zTZzgXL-2FmnVDd7-2BVkC5kwvgqPZDXGk2pz8c6Fvu80-2BpWZmWc3-2FFYp-2Bop2frb7dkroeDXB7gD14UTeH1gwA-3D-3DpQGt_dQQJK-2Bh2VwYZPbMqkB87WMSaHSrB2Cpyat6DlFx8xgmqbu3irjtssH68i2Qnpd-2Ftibq35njLfGe1RP0eD19dmbA9cViCftexRTalgOeEnBB2M8EWTMPOKM4mmiUdrj7gzn7EERipiYyurokROjDYLrUR2v7C4WjwkIg6lCr-2FX7c1hWdG-2BLy9fosKOKhmiJKRq8PmmTgKEvcxxhcZLaVdLFrIiCqGMQ7ClnM74VdmnnvUysQ846y2hwYomvlM3ICOEQEeFp9iv71bBBoMKDw-2Fu-2F9xzSDHF7ihYG715bdFBVzxlHD4RgJCtYe7BsrL15B5QDFuyNxt1kIzujxvSmg-2BW5Uz8OOngfWF9ymdKKYI-2FK9Mw58PmmbW19rXGro9XxB41dGDtBwW24EaVyo7Yw-2BR2OrCUgAZh5Q25lJ5AXA5jbAMndjAGV47vdyNRvgFXe6xacCWFtPQR77RLy83aNtEDNJon-2F4ZFckj2a49KatfSJtJI4wzQsCJK1im8f-2BXqYASi7VtDK55iQbhcYSG5zHMmD1EhQTdTlMjCAAv-2BNw8AHbN3zmQ-2F-2FMhCZuGevi9FXT1zMy-2Fjb-2B-2BCPovjkAjkBokQGCGt5d7Um11clZcffDIosPbQmU-2FXhJsyxRhwlgsePvbNEQafZ5Ho8z6ZMMgQCQEHpWR8UT-2BtgNRiPTCLMoD6lQ-3D>
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AAM Resource: A Practical Guide to Saying No
Most of us in the museum field feel we have too much work and too little time. No matter how much we get done, our to-do lists never seem to get any shorter-only longer by leaps and bounds. Here's a practical guide<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.-2FSmjcpO7c0puhLZteDUTgmqmX-2FVL5RewmMdSEhTwpyhLxhfvBMlpUcOzOSqWyyWSx3lxCuL1EYnAFi12ozO8q9zoseqMLQ7ZfuhcDZs3ygI-3DtsbV_dQQJK-2Bh2VwYZPbMqkB87WMSaHSrB2Cpyat6DlFx8xgmqbu3irjtssH68i2Qnpd-2Ftibq35njLfGe1RP0eD19dmbA9cViCftexRTalgOeEnBB2M8EWTMPOKM4mmiUdrj7gzn7EERipiYyurokROjDYLrUR2v7C4WjwkIg6lCr-2FX7c1hWdG-2BLy9fosKOKhmiJKRq8PmmTgKEvcxxhcZLaVdLFrIiCqGMQ7ClnM74VdmnnvUysQ846y2hwYomvlM3ICOEQEeFp9iv71bBBoMKDw-2Fu-2F9xzSDHF7ihYG715bdFBVzxlHD4RgJCtYe7BsrL15B5QDFuyNxt1kIzujxvSmg-2BW5Uz8OOngfWF9ymdKKYI-2FK9Mw58PmmbW19rXGro9XxB41dGDtBwW24EaVyo7Yw-2BR2OrCUgAZh5Q25lJ5AXA5jbAMndjAGV47vdyNRvgFXe6xacCWFtPQR77RLy83aNtEDNJon-2F4ZFckj2a49KatfSJtJI4wzQsCJK1im8f-2BXqYASi7VtDK55iQbhcYSG5zHMmJQRotZHQf2HdcCMObmq4RMJN-2FbOdBOZbyP657tWblII42z-2BD-2FQo-2FXrzaG99mWvnnXomOqAMgMeSbk8RBe-2FZ7hwt5LbAHfU6T0d5dvOwgzBvZyXsK0KI7MhP4AcCnAGQQ3bORyoqh-2FvsWwJxRN1tD0Y-3D> from the American Alliance of Museums on how to say no and what to say no to.
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The Oregon Historical Society invites applications to the position of Library Director
The Oregon Historical Society seeks a visionary library and archive professional with a passion for providing leadership for collections stewardship, broad public access to library collections and digital resources, building visibility and resources, cultivating relationships, and community engagement for the position of Library Director. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven record for collections management, project planning, outreach, fundraising, developing and managing a complex budget, and directing staff and library operations, as well as a solid grounding in Pacific Northwest and/or US history.
The Library Director will lead an experienced and dedicated team of professional librarians, archivists, and public historians to drive mission-related projects and priorities supported by OHS's strategic plan, including three special projects currently underway and a fourth in the final planning stages:

  *   Citizen(s) Yasui, a two-year CLIR grant-funded collaborative digitization project with Densho will broaden access to the library's extensive holdings originating from the Yasui family of Hood River, Oregon.
  *   Portland Digital History addition to the Oregon History Project website will provide an online public resource on the people, places, and events that inform the history of Portland, Oregon based on  the unique collections of OHS's research library and museum.
  *   Architecture, engineering, and design collections project to bring the library's flagship design archive to a high standard of collections care and access.
  *   Improvements to library collections storage at OHS's offsite storage facility envisioned for the successfully completed The Next 125 capital campaign.
OHS's research library is committed to providing broad access to its collections for teaching, learning, and research, both onsite in our beautifully renovated downtown Portland library and online through robust digital collections and digital history websites. The library holds the largest collection of archival and published materials relating to the history of Oregon, including the historical regions of Oregon Country and Oregon Territory. Our collections serve as a foundation for scholars, teachers, students, and the public to research and reflect on our state and regional history. The resources and staff of the OHS Research Library play a significant role in fulfilling OHS's mission to "preserve our state's history and make it accessible to everyone in ways that advance knowledge and inspire curiosity about all the people, places, and events that have shaped Oregon."
The Oregon Historical Society is a private non-profit organization chartered in 1898 as the state's historical society. OHS is dedicated to making Oregon's long, rich history visible and accessible to all. Our research library, museum, digital platforms, educational programming, and historical journal make Oregon's history open and accessible to all. We exist because history is powerful, and because a history as deep and rich as Oregon's cannot be contained within a single story or point of view.
Please view the full job post and apply online: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3083543
Direct inquiries to human.resources at ohs.org<mailto:Human.Resources at ohs.org>.
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OPRD seeks Curator for Kam Wah Chung Museum and interpretive center
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Museum Curator. As a permanent, full-time Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Museum Curator, you will manage and oversee the operations of the Kam Wah Chung Museum and interpretive center. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the museum's artifact and archival collection, managing institutional archives, and handling interpretive programming, as well as the general operations and maintenance of the museum buildings and property. This role involves coordinating resource conservation efforts, ensuring the preservation of cultural resources, and developing engaging interpretive programs for visitors. You will also oversee various projects, provide leadership to staff and volunteers, conduct historical research, and ensure compliance with park policies.
The application deadline is March 26, 2025. Click the link to apply! https://bit.ly/41TYjdD<https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F41TYjdD&urlhash=glc3&trk=public_post-text>
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