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July 29, 2020
Heritage Preservation Grants
Spotlighted Project: Restoring Minnesota Ojibwe Language Resources: The Phonetic Texts of William Jones and J. P. B. de Josselin de Jong
The books, Ojibwa Texts by William Jones and Original Odžibwe Texts by J.P.B. de Josselin de Jong, contain phonetically recorded narratives documenting the Ojibwe language, Anishinaabemowin. The language was spoken in Northern Minnesota and the Border Lakes region of Minnesota and Ontario in the early 20th century. It was time to apply what has been learned about the Ojibwe language in the last 100 years to fully repatriate the texts of this library of Ojibwe traditions, restoring them for future generations, in cooperation with the language experts, descendants of the tradition bearers. They, as children, heard these kinds of stories and rich language from their grandparents and great-grandparents.
Working with Ojibwe Elders and linguistic documents, the Ojibwe texts of the Jones and Josselin de Jong have been restored. Several versions of each text were prepared, including a plain Ojibwe reading text, a simple glossed interlinear text, and an analytical interlinear text keyed to a lexicon. Each text has a glossary and the original English translations retyped to match the reading texts. The book will provide access to the texts for readers of Ojibwe and languages because of the use of a standard writing system and the correction of thousands of errors of transcription, word division, and typesetting. It will be published by the Linguistics Department of the University of Manitoba, which has funds available for the publication in its Algonquian linguistic series.
Recipient: Regents of the University of Minnesota (American Indian Studies)
Amount awarded: $48,675
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LOCAL
Accountant
Ramsey County Historical Society, St. Paul, MN, seeks an Accountant.
Lead Archivist
Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media, St. Paul, MN, seeks a Lead Archivist.
REGIONAL
Executive Director
Amana Colonies Historic Sites Foundation, Amana, IA, seeks an Executive Director.
Executive Director
Prairie Village Museum, Rugby, ND, seeks an Executive Director.
Review and Compliance Archaeologist
South Dakota State Historical Society, Pierre, SD, seeks a Review and Compliance Archaeologist.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Historic Site Administrator
Erie Maritime Museum, Erie County, PA, seeks a Historic Site Administrator.
Digital Collections & Engagement Specialist
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Easton, PA, seeks a Digital Collections & Engagement Specialist.
Collection Manager, Department of Photography
George Eastman Museum, Rochester, NY, seeks a Collection Manager, Department of Photography.
Education Specialist (Social Media)
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., seeks an Education Specialist (Social Media).
Director of K-12 Education
White House Historical Association, Washington, D.C., seeks a Director of K-12 Education.
Museum Manager
Concord Manor House Museum, Prince George's County, MD, seeks a Museum Manager.
Supervisory Archivist
National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, MD, seeks a Supervisory Archivist.
Oral History Intern (2 openings)
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, Baltimore, MD, seeks two Oral History Interns.
Executive Director
National Association for Interpretation, Fort Collins, CO, seeks an Executive Director.
Museum Education & Outreach Online Course Instructor
American Association for State & Local History, Remote, seeks a Museum Education & Outreach Online Course Instructor.
Museum Manager
21c Museum Hotel, Nashville, TN, seeks a Museum Manager.
Historic Preservation Planner
City of Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, seeks a Historic Preservation Planner.
Executive Director
Museum Store Association, Remote/Home Office, seeks an Executive Director.
INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEERS
Media Internship
North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area, Taylors Falls, MN, seeks a Media Intern.
Native American Fellowship (Casual)
Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis, MN, seeks applications for the inaugural 2020/2021 Native American Fellowship.
Digitization & Access Intern
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, Auburn, IN, seeks an Intern.
Curatorial Intern (Furniture)
Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, seeks a Curatorial Intern (Furniture).
Do History Here
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Youth Theatre Camp
July 28 through 31 - Hormel Historic Home and Matchbox Children's Theatre - Calling all aspiring actors ages 6-14, we are having theatre camp. Come to one week or join us for all four, $100 per week. Discounts and scholarships available. Before and after care also available. Learn more »
Blue Earth County Fair
July 30 - Online: 4 p.m. (CDT). Blue Earth County Historical Society - This week, they take a look at the Blue Earth County Fair. From its start in 1859 to its move to its permanent location in Garden City, the fair has a great history. Cost: No cost members/$7 nonmembers. Learn more »
Dinkytown – Forever Young Virtual Tour
July 30 - 5 to 6:30 p.m. (CDT). Preserve Minneapolis - This tour will explore Dinkytown’s early commercial years, signature buildings, legacy businesses, and its role in the student protests of the 1960s. Because of its proximity to the U of M, Dinkytown has always been undergoing change and rebirth, subject to the winds of change and forces of urban growth and decline, with fears that it will be irreparably changed. Yet, with each new generation, it revives itself, as each fall, like the seasons, a new set of students, faculty, and staff pass through here on their way to the University, both simultaneously leaving its mark on Dinkytown as well as being marked by it. Cost: $6. Learn more »
U.S. Civil War Soldiers
August 1 - Pipestone: 10 a.m. Pipestone County Historical Society - Come listen and learn about the life of a Union soldier during the U.S. Civil War. Civil War re-enactor Bill Hoskins will present a living history. Learn about the equipment, clothing and life of a Union soldier during the war. Cost: $3. Learn more »
Traveling Exhibit
Through November 25: Stearns History Museum - A new pop-up exhibit from the National Archives, Rightfully Hers, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, is available for viewing at the Stearns History Museum. It explores the history of the 19th Amendment, women’s voting rights before and after its ratification, and its impact today. For more information call: 320-253-8424.
Glensheen Grounds are Open Late & Free on Wednesday Nights
Wednesdays July and August: 5 to 10 p.m. Glensheen Mansion - Grounds Admission is free and open to the public on Wednesday nights this summer to enjoy campfires, local music, and our Lake Superior shoreline. For more information call: 218-726-8925.
Maritime Heritage Minnesota: Who we are and What we do (or, How Christopher and Ann run a nonprofit and haven't killed each other - Yet)
The Maritime Heritage Minnesota/Legacy of the Lakes Museum Zoom Webinar is now online. MHM will be talking about nautical/underwater/maritime terrestrial archaeological projects they have conducted over the years. Filmed July 21. Learn more »
Continuing Education
Highlighted Museum: Afton Historical Museum, operated by Afton Historical Society, Afton, MN.
Photograph by McGhiever, distributed under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Virtual Event Expert Shares Best Practices for Virtual Fundraisers
July 30 - Online: 1 to 1:30 p.m. (CDT). American Alliance of Museums - As it becomes more real that large, in-person gatherings aren’t taking place any time soon, nonprofits must turn to a virtual fundraising component to stay relevant and keep their mission alive. Join university faculty-turned-entrepreneur and livestream video personality Jill Schiefelbein of Dynamic Virtual Events, a master in turning any in-person event to an effective virtual one. Cost: No cost. Learn more »
Convert Supporters with Powerful Landing Pages
July 30 - Webinar: 1:30 p.m (CDT). Firespring - With great landing pages, your donors, volunteers and supporters are 10 times more likely to donate, sign up, register or engage with your nonprofit. In this session, they’ll share real-world landing page examples that increase conversions and what they’ve learned from studying hundreds of nonprofits and their landing page designs. Topics include: What a landing page is and why we should care; The biggest landing page mistakes and how to avoid them; How to build the best landing pages and landing page templates; 13 ideas for landing pages every nonprofit should have. Cost: No cost. Learn more »
Beginner Grantwriting - Virtual Training
August 4 - Webinar: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CDT). Minnesota Council of Nonprofits - Deepen your understanding of the sections of a grant proposal. This training will provide content and resources to deepen participants’ knowledge of and skills in grantwriting. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the basics of grantseeking. This session will dig into the basic elements of foundation research and grant planning. This is a beginner-level workshop. Cost: $89 members/$139 nonmembers. Learn more »
Gender Equity in Museums During COVID-19
August 6 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (CDT). American Association for State and Local History - This informal, small group discussion will center on the recent Spring 2020 History News article, "Gender Equity in Museums During COVID-19" by Heidi Lung and Joan Baldwin of the Gender Equity in Museums Movement (GEMM). Heidi and Joan will present core ideas, take questions, and engage in conversation with participants. Registration is limited to 25 participants. Registrants will be provided a pdf copy of the article. Cost: No cost. Learn more »
Showcasing Your Site: A No-Cost Approach for Creating a Virtual Tour" Webinar
August 6 - Online: 2 - 3 p.m. (CDT). Sponsored by North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area - Dr. David Trowbridge, creator of the Clio website and mobile app, will explain how you can build a virtual tour of your sites at no cost using these tools. Cost: No cost. Learn more »
TIPS & TOOLS
Universal Design Quick Reference poster for designing exhibits and layouts
Fund Your Mission
We post all past Fund Your Mission segments on our website. Check it out to see different funding opportunities currently open. Learn more »
The Thorpe Foundation
July 29 - (Deadline): The Thorpe Foundation seeks to foster the vital aging of seniors through support of services that help them remain independent while reducing social isolation. The Foundation has a focus on the needs of economically disadvantaged seniors and the frail elderly. Grant amount: $5,000 to $12,000. Learn more »
National Council on Public History
National Council on Public History has over $7,000 in awards available to recognize excellence in the diverse ways public historians apply their skills to the world around us. The award program promotes professionalism and best practices among public historians and raises awareness about their activities. Learn more »
TIPS & TOOLS
How museums can generate revenue through digital content and virtual experiences
News
Another History Happy Hour today at 4 p.m.
Join in every Wednesday at 4 p.m. (CDT) from home, the office, or your home office and connect up with your Minnesota history colleagues as they all meet together online in a Zoom forum.
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Hump Day History
This week's Hump Day History features the Adams Area Historical Society & History Center in Adams, MN.
Staff from both Hormel Historic Home and Mower County Historical Society filmed and provided videos of the tours; however, Mower County Historical Society's video was live and Hormel Historic Home's was uploaded after the tour.
View Videos and compare:
Hormel Historic Home »
Mower County Historical Society »
Elevating Your Standards
While the Proctor Area Historical Society may not be open because of COVID-19, it is getting ready to enhance the visitors' experience when they return while bringing the museum into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Last week they completed a long-time goal of getting an elevator installed in their museum thanks to a Legacy grant they received last year. View more photos »
Featured Book
Thirty Rooms to Hide In: Insanity, Addiction, and Rock ‘n’ Roll in the Shadow of the Mayo Clinic by Luke Longstreet Sullivan.
University of Minnesota Press.
Featured Article
The red-baiting of Kenneth C. Haycraft: a Minnesota All American.
Volume 54, Issue 4, 1994
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