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From the Blog |
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Evolution of Local History Websites (1 new comment) Digital access
tools to find local history have increased with the addition of Facebook and other
social media. What might other tools look like in the future?
Do You Use Social Media? (1 new comment) Minnesota Alliance of
Local History Museums has compiled a list of local history museums and their use of Social Media.
Locally Lush (new discussion) In what tangible ways can local
historical organizations induce both tourism and local usage? |
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Employment Opportunities |
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Historic Preservation Internship
Amigos Library Services, in
Austin TX, is accepting applications for a Preservation Administration Intern.
$3000 stipend, work estimated to last from June to September. Contact Gina Minks, 972-340-2825.
Director
Dunn County Historical Society in Menominee WI seeks full time
Director. Bachelor's degree and five years experience desired. Applications due July 4, 2009.
Museum
Educator
National Czech and Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids IA seeks
museum educator. Applications due June 5, 2009. |
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Events |
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Historic Sink Hole Dedication
Harmony Area Historical Society
will dedicate a preserved element of karst topography on Saturday June
6, 2009, at 2 p.m. in Harmony.
Greatest Generation Workshop
Learn
how to preserve family treasures that document Minnesota's Greatest Generation
on Saturday June 20, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. at the Dakota County Historical Society.
Greatest Generation
Talk
Minnesota Historical Society's Brian Horrigan will present to
the Hamline Midway History Corps on Thursday June 25, 2009, at 7 p.m.
Exhibit opening in Hastings
"Modern Interpretations of Historic
Designs" exhibit opens at the LeDuc Historic Estate on Saturday June 27, 2009.
Book talk
Observe the 50th anniversary of Nine Mile Creek
Watershed District on Monday June 15, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., at
the Edina Public Library. Hear Deborah Morse-Kahn speak about her
commemorative publication. |
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News |
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Minnesota Historic Preservation Awards
Preservation Alliance of Minnesota is now accepting nominations
for the 2009 Minnesota Preservation Awards. Nominations are due July 17, 2009.
Nonprofit mergers
Internal Revenue Service recently released
Publication 4779, facts about mergers
or terminations of nonprofits. |
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Continuing Education |
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Minnesota
Historic Preservation Conference
Minnesota's 29th Annual Statewide
Historic Preservation Conference will be at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
in Chaska on September 17-18, 2009. Watch for more details over the summer. |
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Field Note |
| Town founders
have a distinguished place in history. Above is the grave of Andrew Chatfield
who founded a number of towns such as Belle Plaine, where his remains are buried.
History, though, should be used equitably to tell a variety of stories from the
perspective of all people. One of the hardest tasks for local historical organizations
is to balance an approach for everyone. Today many local historical organizations
are not thinking just about old settlers like Andrew Chatfield. They also tell
the stories of new settlers arriving in our communities from around the world
and original inhabitants who called Minnesota home long before the state existed. |
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Sacred Heart:
Town and Country...more than a lifetime!
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| Sacred Heart Area Historical Society published
its first book, a comprehensive look at the city and its surrounding townships.
Indexed, 447 pages, and lavishly illustrated. Less than half of the print run
remains. Order yours today from Sonja Thune. |
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