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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">1. Oregon’s Agriculture Roots Featured on Heritage Exchange<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN style="mso-ansi-language: EN">When the Willamette Valley attracted immigrants in the 1840s, they came to farm. </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Agriculture has loomed large in Oregon’s economy ever since, and its history and heritage is marked today by many visible traces, from barns and silos to corrals and grain elevators. Learn how Oregon recognizes historic agricultural sites through education, signage, and preservation on Oregon Heritage Exchange at <A href="http://www.oregonheritage.wordpress.com/"><FONT color=#800080>www.oregonheritage.wordpress.com</FONT></A> .<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=Default style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">The Architectural Heritage Center<B><I> </I></B>will hold its third<I> </I>annual Heritage Home Tour, <SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., </SPAN>July 28. Titled “<SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: italic">Then and Now”, t</SPAN>he self-guided tour event celebrates significant Portland architecture and includes five exceptional homes representing the work of architects and builders from 1892 to 1962. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=Default style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Homes on the tour include the Johan and Dora Poulsen home, located in the Brooklyn neighborhood; the H.W. and Leony Howard House, located in Eastmoreland; <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=Default style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">the Sam and Esther Fort House</SPAN><B><SPAN style="COLOR: #4e82bc; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"> </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">in Hillsdale; the Frank C. and Isabella Barnes House, located in Portland; and Julius and Delia Durkheimer House, located in the Alphabet District of NW Portland. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Lane County Historical Museum is seeking a part-time (20-24 hours per week) exhibits curator. The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and have a good understanding of Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. Previous experience with other museums, cultural organizations, or non-profits is a plus. This individual must work well independently and with others, as well as lift 40 pounds and climb stairs. To apply, mail a cover letter and resume to Bob Hart, Director, Lane County Historical Museum, 740 West 13th Ave., Eugene, Ore. 97402 or email to director@lanecountyhistoricalsociety.org. The application deadline is 4 p.m., July 13. For more information call (541) 682-4242.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">The Oregon Nikkei Endowment has extended the application deadline for the Director of Collections and Exhibits position until July 13. To learn more about the position, visit <A href="http://www.oregonnikkei.org/job.htm">www.oregonnikkei.org/job.htm</A> . </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><BR><BR><BR>-----------------<BR><BR>Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com.<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>