Discussions and Questions
Legacy Funding for History (3 new messages) General operating support would be good, but how might that be considered a legacy to succeeding generations?
Tomorrow's History Access (3 new messages) Organizations should carefully consider the primary purpose of their websites and the time needed to maintain them well.
Local History News on hiatus
Season's Greetings from the Minnesota Historical Society and its Local History Services Office. Judging from participation, 2008 was a very productive year in local history for Minnesota. Local History News will now observe its traditional two-week hiatus and return to your inboxes on January 7, 2009. Until then, enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday season!
Job Announcements
Executive Director
German American Heritage Center in Davenport IA seeks executive director.
Please e-mail your letter of interest and resume to Elaine Barreca.
Local History Coordinator
Ohio Historical Society seeks a coordinator to provide assistance and guidance to Ohio's local historical
societies and local historians.
Museum Manager
Ramsey County Historical Society in St. Paul MN seeks a Gibbs Museum Manager. Application deadline January 23, 2009.
Send a resume, cover letter to Executive Director.
Local Events
Book signing on the Iron Range
St. Louis County Historical Society author Michael Cochran will talk about and sign copies of his book, "Invincible: History of the Duluth Boat Club," on Saturday December 20, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. in Hibbing and 3 p.m. in Virginia.
Book signing in Stillwater
Author Scott Schell will be signing copies of his new book, "Garage Sounds: Bringing Down the House," at the Stillwater Art Guild Gallery, Friday December 19, 2008, 5-8 p.m.
News
Save on traveling exhibit
Save 10 percent on fees to host TRACES BUSeum 3 with the exhibit "Held in the Heartland: German POWs in the Midwest, 1943-1946," by booking before December 31, 2008.
Archivist of the United States Resigns
Historian Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States, submitted his resignation to the President, effective December 19, 2008. Weinstein, who has Parkinson's disease, cited health reasons for his decision.
Mayowood wins contest
Olmsted County Historical Society's Mayowood recently won Hampton Inn's Save-a-Landmark contest.
Barn calendar available
Friends of Minnesota Barns announces its 2009 calendar is available in time for the holidays.
Internet Resources
New Resource: Minnesota Voices Online
Are you using technology to communicate at the local level? E-lists, websites, blogs, wikis? See Minnesota Voices Online discussion forum to build community at the local level across Greater Minnesota!
Emergency funding sources
Fieldstone Alliance posted 20 Emergency Funding Sources for Nonprofits.
Grant Deadlines
Costume Collection Grant
Costume Society of America announces a February 1, 2009 deadline for its Small Museum grants ($1500) to support projects relating to costume collections in small museums.
Field Note
Before cleaning collections, it is a good idea to consult with a qualified conservator. Below is an image of a Zuni squash blossom necklace in the process of cleaning and restringing.
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