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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">1. <SPAN style="COLOR: black">ODOT Launches Cultural Resource Podcasts</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">ODOT LAUNCHES CULTURAL RESOURCE PODCASTS<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently launched several podcasts as part of a pilot project to increase public awareness about cultural resources along Oregon’s highways, including heritage-related sites. Initial podcasts will focus on the early development of ODOT, impacts of World War II on Oregon’s transportation infrastructure, the historic ferry system, and archaeological resources in Clatsop County. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">To listen to and download a podcast, visit <A href="http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/GEOENVIRONMENTAL/cultural_resources_podcasts.shtml"><FONT color=#800080>www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/GEOENVIRONMENTAL/cultural_resources_podcasts.shtml</FONT></A> . <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) will present “Environmental Management: Stewardship and Sustainability from 8:15 a.m. – 5 p.m., May 22 in Portland. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">Co-sponsored and hosted by the Portland Art Museum, t<SPAN style="COLOR: black">his one day program will include information about the collection environment; understanding the building / climate relationship; new approaches and best practices for environmental control; and environmental monitoring and data analysis. Leading experts in the field will present physically and financially feasible strategies to help staff of cultural heritage organizations preserve their treasures for the long-term.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">Visit </SPAN><U><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar</SPAN></U><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"> for registration and program information. Call (215) 545-0613 or email </SPAN><U><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"><A href="mailto:pso@ccaha.org">pso@ccaha.org</A></SPAN></U><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"> with questions. To learn more about CCAHA, visit </SPAN><U><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"><A href="http://www.ccaha.org/">www.ccaha.org</A></SPAN></U><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"> .<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">The National Archives at Seattle will host a viewing party of the 1940 census grand opening ceremony starting at 5:30 a.m., April 2, at 6125 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. The 1940 census will be available to researchers in the genealogy research room starting at 6 a.m. Staff and volunteers will also be available to assist with 1940 census research. For more information, email </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: #30302e; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><A href="mailto:seattle.archives@nara.gov">seattle.archives@nara.gov</A> or visit </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"><A href="http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattle"><FONT color=#800080>www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattle</FONT></A> .<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">The 2012 Native American Film Series will take place April 4 – 6 in the Dengerink Administration building, room 110, Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver. Speakers will introduce the films, which feature the theme of boarding schools, beginning at 5:30 p.m. each day.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">On April 4 include Georgina Lightning will introduce “Older than American”; Jacqueline Peterson will introduce “Our Spirits Don't Speak English” on April 5; and Grace. L. Dillon will introduce “The Only Good Indian” on April 6. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">For more information, visit <A href="http://events.vancouver.wsu.edu/"><FONT color=#800080>http://events.vancouver.wsu.edu</FONT></A> .<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><BR><BR>-----------------<BR>Visit www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/OHC/Conference.shtml to learn more about the joint Oregon Heritage Conference / Northwest Archivists Annual Meeting April 26-28. <BR><BR>Follow us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Heritage-Conference/194597583890959 ) for updates. <BR><BR>Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info@state.or.us .<BR></SPAN></BODY></HTML>