NC PH PUBLIC HISTORY NEWS

Volume 14, Number 4 Summer 1994

Annual Report 1993-1994 NCPH has had a very good year; while about 320 registrants; the meeting in Sacra­ During 1994, NCPH completed nego­ there is always room for improvement, we mento also set a record for income. After tiations with the UC Press to continue made much progress in becoming the orga­ costs, the organization cleared over $11,000. publishing TPH. Signing this contract nization that provides a professional home Among the highlights was a very nice ban­ followed a careful investigation of the for a broad spectrum of individuals (and quet in memory of Robert Kelley. al ternatives, conducted by an ad hoc organizations) who practice and teach pub­ Much of the credit for the successful committee headed by Wendy Wolff. lic history. Much of our success can be at­ meeting in Sacramento belongs to the pro­ Thanks are due to Otis Graham and Alan tributed to countless hours donated by the gram committee: Alan Newell (chair), Jim Newell for assisting with the negotiations members, the board of directors, and the Williams (local arrangements), Craig in Berkeley last summer. The new contract officers of the organization. Throughout CoHen, Rebecca Conard, Rose Diaz is much simpler than the older version; in this year, I was constantly amazed and (SOHA), Michael Gom, and Noel Stowe the long-run, it also holds out the potential pleased to see how much time and effort (SOHA), as well as numerous individuals for a higher return to the organization. people are willing to donate to NCPH. and institutions in the Sacramento area. I would like to thank the committee NCPH's next meeting will be in Membership chairs and the members of all of our com­ Washington, D.C., with the Organization of Our membership has continued its mittees, along with the officers and the American Historians, March 30-April2, steady growth during the past year, board of directors. It has been a pleasure to 1995. In Sacramento, the board accepted reaching an all-time high of about 1360. work with all of you this year. I would also Seattle, Washington, as the site for the meet­ NCPH has seen its greatest gains among like to thank Elizabeth Monroe, Executive ing in 1996 and Albany, New York, as the individuals, while our institutional mem­ Director; her graduate assistant, Bradford location for the conference in 1997. berships have held steady. In days of Sample; and her secretary and editorial rising costs and lowered budgets, even assistant, Joyce Haibe; all of whom ren­ The Public Historian and the holding institutional memberships steady dered much service to the organization and is quite an achievement. The membership have represented NCPH extremely well. Contract with the UC Press Under the leadership of Otis Graham committee, chaired by Patricia Mooney­ Melvin, put together a mailing in con­ Annual Meetings and Lindsey Reed, TPH continued its reign as the flagship journal of the public junction with our meeting in Sacramento In 1994, NCPH had one of its most history movement. - See Annual Report page 18 successful meetings ever, organized around the theme, "Public History and the Environment." NCPH met jointly Presidents of NCPH at Sacramento. Left to right back row: Philip V. Scarpino. Brit Allan Storey. Barbara with the Southwest Oral History Associa­ J. Howe, Martin V. Melosi; front row: Patricia Mooney-Melvin, Noel Stowe. Theodore 1. Karamanski. tion (SOHA) and the Northwest Oral Jeffrey P. Brown, G. Wesley Johnson History Association (NOH A) in Sacra­ mento, California. So far as I can tell, this conference set a record for attendance (ex­ cept for joint meetings with OAH), with

Volume 14, Number 4 Summer 1994

A Quarterly Publication of the National Council on Public History in cooperation with the Department of History, Indiana University at Indianapolis.

Patricia Mooney-Melvin, President Jeffrey P. Brown, Vice-preSident Philip V. Scarpino, Past-president Rachel P. Maines, Secretary-treasurer Elizabeth B. Monroe, Executive Director The Bicentennial of the u.s. Capitol by William C. Allen colors flying, and spectators rejoicing" to By dark the festivities had ended. the site of the Capitol, about a mile and a This propitious beginning was fol­ lowed by a remarkable series of blunders The Architect of the Capitol is the half away. Washington stood to the east of a "huge stone" while others formed a accidents, and missteps. Those whom th: agency responsible for the care and main­ circle west of it. An engraved silver plate president had entrusted to oversee con­ tenance of the Capitol, the congressional struction of the Capitol were not well office buildings, the Library of Congress, was delivered, its inscription was read, and it was then handed to the president, suited to the task, competent workmen and the Supreme Court. Over 12 million who stepped down into a foundation were hard to find and harder to keep, and square feet of enclosed space and 221 architects argued fiercely about the acres of landscaping are under the trench, laid the plate on the ground, building's design and details. Little Architect's superintendence. Among and lowered the cornerstone onto it. these facilities is perhaps the most With the president were three "wor­ money trickled into the city's coffers-the prominent building in the country: the shipful masters" bearing the corn, wine, only significant infusion of cash was bor­ United States Capitol. Last year the and oil used to consecrate the stone. rowed from the State of Maryland. Yet Capitol celebrated the two-hundredth Chanting and a volley from the artillery despite the city's troubles and the diffi­ anniversary of the laying of its first accompanied Washington's ascent from culty encountered in constructing the first cornerstone. Taking a leading role in the the trench. A speech was then given by few federal buildings, the government celebration, the Architect of the Capitol Joseph Clark, the Grand Master. Fol­ moved from its temporary home in Phila­ sponsored numerous activities and par­ lowing the formal exercises, a 500- delphia to its permanent seat on the ticipated in various events that marked pound ox was barbecued and those in Potomac in 1800. Congress first met in the this important occasion. attendance" generally partook, with Capitol, not yet one-third finished, on Although the history of the Capitol every abundance of other recreation." - See Bicentennial page 4 may be traced back farther, its corner­ stone marked the beginning of construc­ tion of this great building. On September 18,1793, President George Washington laid the cornerstone in the first public ceremony staged in the Federal City. In the company of a volunteer artillery, the president crossed the Potomac River at 10:00 a.m. and was joined by Masonic lodges from Maryland and Virginia. They proceeded to the President's Square, where they were met by a third lodge. The procession then marched two abreast "with music playing, drums beating,

The National Council -II• on Public History promotes the application of historical scholarship outside the university in government, business, historical societies, preserva­ tion organizations, archives, libraries, professional associations, and public interest groups. For details contact NCPH President Patricia Mooney-Melvin, Department of History, Loyola UniverSity-Chicago, 820 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611; Vice-president Jeffrey Brown, Arts and Sciences, Dean's Office, New Mexico State University, Box 30001, Dept. 3335, Las Cruces, NM 88003; or David G. Vanderstel, 327 Cavanaugh Hall-IUPUI, 425 Univer­ sity Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140; (317) 274-2716. Forchangeofaddress, write UC Press, 2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94720. Submissions to Public History News should be sent to David G. Vanderstel, Editor, at the address above.

2 iCAREERS IN PUBLIC HISTORY: The View from the Corporate Boardroom

by Marianne Babal, Curator, Wells Fargo Bank

An overflow audience of students and My own employer, Wells Fargo competitive advantage, financial incen­ teachers of public history attended the Bank, has long appreciated and man­ tive, or legal necessity in investing in Careers in Public History symposium at aged its history as a unique and valu­ history. Few archives rest comfortably on the 1994 NCPH annual conference in able corporate asset. Like Wells Fargo, tradition or emotional appeal. Sacramento. This unique session pro­ other companies with history programs My colleagues and I who practice vided a forum for presentations about and archives share a famous name and history in the corporate world advised career paths in public history from his­ long history, such as Levi Strauss & Co., our audience to gain as much experience torians working in government, con­ American Express, Coca Cola, and as possible in archival principles and sulting, and business. Disney. High technology and manufac­ techniques. Archival experience, coupled The value of history and historians turing firms, including Hewlett Packard with a solid foundation of training in is being recognized by an increasing and Texas Instruments also recognize historical method and research skills, number of American businesses. The the value of retaining records of their provides a strong generalist background symposium's first panel: Karen Lewis, operations and products. Business ar­ for the practice of history in the corporate archivist for Hewlett Packard; Chuck chives containing more recent history world. In addition, I advise students to Wilson, principal, CW A Consultants; include those of Charles Schwab & Co. familiarize themselves with basic business and myself, curator for Wells Fargo and MCI, among many others. management principles as well as the Bank; related our experiences as public A corporate history program or business of your potential employer. Fi­ historians in the corporate world. archive requires a substantial financial nally, do not overlook short-term contract Businesses establish history pro­ investment and commitment for staff­ work or internships as an avenue to a grams and archives for a variety of rea­ ing, housing, and maintaining the col­ career position. Staff positions are often sons: to preserve corporate memory; aid lection. Some corporations may find it filled by candidates familiar with the in decision making and long-range more cost-effective to hire outside con­ corporation and its collection. planning; document the activities of the sultants to organize their archives. His­ As salaried or contract employees in company, including research and devel­ torical and archival consultants provide the business world, it is up to professional opment projects, patents, and trade­ these services, and are well represented historians and archivists to continue to marks; to commemorate an anniversary within the ranks of professional organi­ prove that history adds value to the cor­ event; and occasionally, by executive zations such as NCPH. porate bottom line. My own experience at fiat. Archives and history programs Corporate archivists and historians Wells Fargo has shown that history is an often appear on the company organiza­ must continue to provide valuable ser­ activity worth banking on. tion chart under the executive or corpo­ vices in the company's daily operations, Marianne Babal is a graduate of Univer­ rate secretary's branch of the corporate maintain a positive and objective role, sity of California, Santa Barbara public his­ tree. Others may fall within public rela­ and cultivate allies within the corporate tory program and works for Wells Fargo Bank tions or marketing divisions. structure. Managers must recognize some Historical Services as curator and historian.

Marianne Babal and early coach in lobby of Wells Fargo Building, Sacramento, California.

3 ~IC_A_R_EE_R_S_I_N_P_UB__ L_I_C_H_I_ST_O_R_Y_: ______J The View from it SHPO Office by Amy Dase, Texas Historical Commissiion

Bad news first. Working as a historian secretaries attempting to configure" out­ nity to review the broad spectrum of gray in a state historic preservation office comes" and "measures." literature that federal agencies and con­ (SHPO) can certainly have disadvantages, Historians tend to be under-repre­ sultants are producing. My specific duties primarily because of the bureaucracy that sented at SHPOs. Our agency has about include reviewing Section 106 (of the swells around all government agencies. 13 archeologists, 11 architects, three archi­ National Historic Preservation Act), com­ But SHPOs are often tucked away in tectural historians (with master's degrees pliance in Texas for all branches of the small agencies thoroughly encumbered in architectural studies), and four histori­ military, the Bureau of Reclamation, the with enduring the daily business of ans. This disproportion causes basic com­ Environmental Protection Agency, the government. Seemingly endless reports, munication gaps and misunderstandings Federal Highway Administration, the budgets, and widget counting, for both with each professional field neatly in­ Department of Energy, and the State De­ the state and the feds, necessitates con­ serted into its own department, adminis­ partment. Reading and analyzing reports stant tabulation and scrutiny. I am for­ tering its own programs, and interacting related to the documentation of build­ tunate to work in one of the larger only when required. ings, objects, structures, and districts SHPO offices; the Texas Historical Com­ Salaries of SHPO historians tend to be eligible for or listed on the National Reg­ mission (THC) counts about 30 employ­ low (and I speak from experience). Our ister of Historic Places provides an oppor­ ees devoted to federal project reviews, archeologist and architect peers, with tunity to influence the production of these but we have an additional 35 staff mem­ equal levels of education and experience, reports, their accuracy, their breadth and bers administering our state programs. tend to make slightly more. Entry level depth of interpretation and context, and Regardless, it seems apparent that the salaries for historians in state agencies the increased understanding of material "system" here revolves around larger tend to fall between $19,000 and $22,000. culture as part of the historical record. In state agencies that can actually afford Without taking on a management posi­ many ways reviewing these documents is personnel to cope with the barrage of tion, it is unlikely that a historian would a form of continuing education, affording required reports and experts equipped to exceed $30,000 at a SHPO office. perspective on the history of a place and handle the procedures. Instead we have But I have good news too! Most im­ its historical properties, but also revealing archeologists, historians, architects, and portant to my experience is the opportu- -See SHPO Office page /0

- Bicentennial_continued from page 2 In March, 1993, the United States 2, 1863, the fifth and final section of the November 22 and was congratulated by Capitol Historical Society, in cooperation statue was hoisted into place amid a great President John Adams" on the prospect with the National Gallery of Art, spon­ military celebration. Since that time, the of a residence not to be changed." sored a symposium on the history and nearly twenty-foot-high statue had suf­ Two hundred years after the corner­ architecture of the Capitol. Papers pre­ fered corrosion, surface pitting, and other stone ceremony, Congress launched a sented there will be published under the problems. After careful examination, seven-year celebration that will conclude symposium's title, "Republic for the research, and testing, it was decided to in the year 2000, the bicentennial of its Ages." The Architect of the Capitol spon­ remove the statue; restore, repair, and taking up residence in the nation's Capi­ sored two publications, one on the history repatinate the surface; and finally to re­ tol. A series of exhibitions, symposia, of the dome and another regarding the turn it to its perch as the kickoff of a fes­ publications, ceremonies, and restoration overall construction of the building, that tive congreSSional celebration. Using a projects have, or will, commemorate the were published by the Government Print­ Skycrane helicopter, Freedom was re­ early history of the Capitol. The 1792 ing Office. Future publications will include moved shortly after daybreak on Sunday, architectural competition for the design of Constantino Brumidi: Artist of the Capitol; In May 9,1993. Its restoration was scruti­ the Capitol is the subject of an exhibit on the Greatest Solemn Dignity: The Capitol's nized daily by thousands of tourists, who view in the Crypt located below the Ro­ Four Cornerstones; and The Architects of the watched the conservators at work on the tunda. In the same room is an exhibit on Capitol. These and other planned publica­ scaffold built around Freedom. The restored the cornerstone and the recent efforts to tions will be a lasting contribution to the statue was returned by helicopter to its locate it. Both were prepared by the Ar­ bicentennial celebrations. pedestal on October 23, 1993, a thrilling chitect of the Capitol. Nearby, three mod­ The most conspicuous bicentennial sight enjoyed by thousands of spectators els illustrating the early design evolution project was the restoration of the bronze including President Clinton. While other of the building have been installed by the statue that crowns the great cast-iron activities will commemorate the bicenten­ Architect of the Capitol. A major exhibi­ dome. Commissioned in 1856, the alle­ nial of the Capitol, none will be as visible tion tentatively entitled "Washington, gorical figure represents "Freedom, tri­ or as gratifying to so many as the return Jefferson, and the Invention of the United umphant in War and Peace." Thomas of Freedom to its place atop the dome. States Capitol" is scheduled to open in the Crawford, an American sculptor working Bill Allen has been the Architectural library of Congress in 1995. The American in Rome, designed it and finished the full­ Historian in the Office of the Architect of the Institute of Architects has mounted an ex­ size plaster model shortly before his Capitol for the last twelve years. He received hibit, "The Evolution of the United States death in 1857. It was shipped to Washing­ his masters degree from the University of CapitoL" that opened at its headquarters ton, cast by Clark Mills, and displayed on Virginia. Before moving to Washington, DC in Washington and now is travelling to the Capitol grounds while the dome was he worked for the Mississippi Department of museums and libraries across the nation. readied for its installation. On December Archives and History.

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m Historians in Consulting by Lisa Mighetto, Historical Research Associates, Inc., Seattle

When I tell people what I do for a in these areas. In addition, we conduct disturbing. Even free-lance consultants with living, their reactions vary. Most express potential responsible party searches for few or no co-workers must be responsible surprise. Even historians remain unaware hazardous waste sites, and we research to their clients. Also, because consulting is, that consulting jobs for historians exist. and write administrative histories for for the most part, a collaborative effort, and Later they express interest (and some­ natural resource agencies. The company because some projects must remain confi­ times envy) when I describe the wide maintains offices in Missoula, Seattle, dential, chances for recognition and visibil­ range of topics I research. Engineers and Washington, D.C., and Albuquerque. ity are more limited than they are for cultural resource personnel at govern­ In the last three years I have re­ historians in other professions. History ment agencies have confessed a wistful searched hazardous waste sites, Native consultants, for example, might find fewer desire to exchange places with me. Some American treaty rights, water resources opportunities for delivering presentations academics, however, remain less than development, protection of salmon and at conferences and for publishing the re­ enthusiastic. When I told one of my steel head, architectural trends, and com­ sults of their work. former professors that I had turned down munity history. While most of the research Historians interested in consulting will a one-year contract to teach at a local in our Seattle office is conducted in Wash­ find a variety of skills useful. The ability to university so that I could devote more ington state, the company has sent me to write well-and quickly-is essential. Re­ time and energy to consulting, he replied Washington, D.C., California, and Alaska search, too, must be conducted in an effi­ that he was sorry to learn that I had" given to work in repositories such as the National cient manner, but it has to be thorough and up history." Another academic asked Archives and Federal Records Centers, accurate. Owing to the variety of projects whether I felt" guilty" about researching university and state libraries, county court­ (some of which need to be completed si­ and writing for corporate clients. houses, and small historical societies. multaneously), and to the speed with which For all the misconceptions and lack of In addition to archival research, my work must be performed, adaptability and awareness, options for careers in public work has included conducting oral histo­ flexibility are also desirable traits in a his­ history have broadened considerably ries, interacting with a variety of clients, tory consultant. Because this job involves during the last 20 years. Although con­ and participating in field surveys in di­ interaction with clients, tact, poise, and the sulting might not appeal to all historians, verse locations, ranging from downtown ability to negotiate are-especially valuable. the profession offers a number of advan­ Seattle to sIl!all communities to remote For many consultants, a willingness to mar­ tages. Foremost in my estimation is the wilderness areas. Our historians also ket and to develop clients is also required. diversity of projects and the varied op­ devote a considerable amount of time to Requirements for educational back­ portunities for research and writing. writing. I have assisted in the preparation ground and experience vary. The firm I The firm I work for has provided of many reports, including two book­ work for which employs approximately consulting services to private and public length histories. In general, the work is 20 historians, anthropologists, archaeolo­ clients in a number of topics since 1974. fast-paced, challenging, and exciting. gists, and lawyers, and hires profession­ One of its specialties is cultural resource Of course, this wide variety and rapid als with degrees ranging from the B.A. to management, which includes surveys and pace also carry the potential for burnout. .the Ph.D. Most positions in the company inventories of historical resources as well Most consulting projects require historians require an M.A. Some employees came to as preparation and execution of mitiga­ to work quickly under tight deadlines. the company with specialized training in tion plans. We also research water rights, Another poSSible drawback to consulting is areas such as cultural resources manage­ public land issues, and Native American the lack of autonomy and independence, ment and historic preservation, while affairs, and our historians and anthro­ which some historians--particulariy those others received very general training. Our pologists have served as expert witnesses with an academic orientation-might find consultants attend workshops and seminars to ensure that their knowledge and skills remain up-to-date. In sum, historians who enjoy a vari­ ety of research and writing projects, who thrive on a fast pace, and who ap­ preciate camaraderie and opportunities for teamwork, might find consulting appealing. A graduate degree, research and writing experience, and cultivation of the skills outlined in this article should help historians prepare for a career in this field. Lisa Mighetto received her Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1986. She has published two books, Wild Animals and American Environmental Ethics and Muir Among the Animals: The Wildlife Writings of lohn Muir. She joined HRA in 1991.

Lisa Mighelto interviews Ed Boothby, an employee with the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, for an oral history project in A laslw

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Gordon L. Olson (elected 1992) Jo Blatti (1994-97) Patricia Mooney-Melvin-President Grand Rapids Public Library Stowe-Day Foundation 60 Library Plaza 77 Forest St. Department of History Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Hartford, CT 06105 Loyola University of Chicago (203)522-9258, FAX 522-9259 820 N. Michigan Ave. (616)456-3629 Chicago, IL 60611 Gale E. Peterson (elected 1992) Bruce Craig (1994-97) (312)915-6528, FAX 915-6448 Cincinnati Historical Society Conference of National Park Cincinnati Union Terminal Cooperating Associations Jeffrey P. Brown-Vice-President Cincinnati, OH 45203 104 N. Samuel St. College of Arts and Sciences (513)287-7050, FAX 287-7095 P.O. Box 640 Dean's Office New Mexico State University Charles Town, WV 25414 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EDITOR, (304)728-0534, FAX 728-0543 Box 30001, Dept. 3335 "Public History News" Las Cruces, NM 88003-0001 Susan Douglass (1994-95) (505)646-2003, FAX 646-6096 David G. Vanderstel 327 Cavanaugh Hall-IUPUI Consulting Historian Rachel P. Maines-Sec.-Treas. 425 University Blvd. 950 35th St. Sacramento, CA 95816 Maines and Associates Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140 (916)448-6811 237 Langmuir Lab (317)274-2716, FAX 274-2347 Cornell Business & Technology Park Tim Hoogland (1994-96) Ithaca, NY 14850 "The Public Historian" Coordinator, National History Day (607)257-1969, FAX 257-1970 Otis L. Graham, Jr.-Editor Minnesota Historical Society Department of History 345 Kellogg Blvd. West Philip V. Scarpino-Past-President University of California Department of History St. Paul, MN 55102-1906 Santa Barbara, CA 93106 (612)297-2081, FAX 282-2484 530 Cavanaugh Hall-IUPUI (805)893-3667, FAX 893-8795 425 University Blvd. Glenda Riley (1994-95) Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140 Lindsey Reed-Associate Editor Department of History (317)274-5983, FAX 274-2347 Department of History Ball State University e-mail: [email protected] University of California Muncie, IN 47306-0480 Santa Barbara, CA 93106 (317)285-8700 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (805)893-3667, FAX 893-8795 Dick Baker (elected 1993)­ Martin Reuss (1994-96) Historical Office NOMINATING COMMITTEE Office of History Suite SH-201, U.s. Senate Donald A. Ritchie, chair (elected 1992) U.s. Army Corps of Engineers Washington, DC 20510-7108 Historical Office Kingman Building (202)224-6900, FAX 224-5329 Suite SH-201 Fort Belvoir, V A 22060-5577 U.s. Senate (703)355-3560 Jo Blatti (elected 1994) Washington, DC 20510-7108 Stowe-Day Foundation (202)224-6900, FAX 224-5329 CULTURAL RESOURCES 77 Forest Street MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Hartford, CT 06105 Beverly Bastian (elected 1994) Patrick W. O'Bannon, chair (1994-1995) (203)522-9258, FAX 522-9259 1246 Camino Rio Verde Kise, Franks & Straw, Inc. Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Diane F. Britton (elected 1994) 219 N. Broad St., 9th Floor (805)967-2304, FAX 893-8795 Philadelphia, P A 19107 Department of History e-mail: [email protected] University of Toledo (215)361-1050, FAX 561-1554 Toledo, OH 43606 Martin Blatt (elected 1993) William Babcock (1994-1996) (419)537-4540 Lowell National Historic Park Past & Present 169 Merrimack St. Rebecca Conard (elected 1993) 2920 Salish Ct. Lowell, MA 01852 Missoula, MT 59801 Department of History (508)459-1027 Wichita State University (406)549-9987 17th & Fairmount Amy Friedlander (elected 1992) Rebecca Conard (1993-1995) Wichita, KS 67260-0045 The Cultural Resource Group Department of History (316)689-3150, FAX 689-3770 Louis Berger & Associates, Inc. Wichita State University 1819 H St., NW, Suite 900 Michael J. Devine (elected 1994) 17th & Fairmount Washington, DC 20006 Wichita, KS 67260-0045 American Heritage Center (202)331-7775, FAX 293-0787 Centennial Complex (316)689-3150, FAX 689-3770 P.O. Box 3924 Glenda Riley (elected 1994) Bruce Craig (1993-1995) Laramie, WY 82071-3924 Department of History Conference of National Park (307)766-4114, FAX 766-5511 Ball State University Cooperating Associations Muncie, IN 47306-0480 104 N. Samuel St. Ronald J. Grele (elected 1993) (317)285-8700 90 Morningside Dr., No. 3A P.O. Box 640 Charles Town, WV 25414 New York, NY 10027 AWARDS, AD HOC COMMITTEE (212)854-2273 (304)728-0534, FAX 728-0543 Diane F. Britton, chair (1994-95) Alan Newell (elected 1992) Department of History Melissa Keane (1994-1997) Historical Research Associates, Inc. University of Toledo 2524 S. Siesta P.O. Box 7086 Toledo, OH 43606 Tempe, AZ 85282 Missoula, MT 59807-7086 (419)537-4540 (602)967-8406 (406)721-1958, FAX 721-1964

7 J Ray Luce (1993-1995) lonnie Bunch (1993-1995) Jeff Stine (1993-1995) SHPO National Museum of American History National Museum of American History Ohio Historical Society Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Institution 1982 Velma Ave. 14th and Constitution Ave. 14th and Constitution Ave. Columbus, OH 43211 Washington, DC 20560 Washington, DC 20560 (614)297-2470, FAX 297-2411 (202)357-2513 (202)357-2058, FAX 357-4256 Lisa Mighetto (1994-1995) Rebecca Hancock Cameron (1993-1995) Sherrill Brown Wells (1994-1996) Historian, Historical Research Associates Legacy Project 1509 Woodacre Dr. 119 Pine St., Suite 207 Department of Defense McLean, VA 22101-2538 Seattle, W A 98101 1133 20th St., NW, Ste. 200 (703 )241-0335 (206)343~0226, FAX 343-0249 Washington, DC 20036 e-mail: [email protected] (202)293-1774, FAX 293-1782 FINANCE COMMITTEE Rachel P. Maines, Chair (1994-1995) Bruce Noble (1993-1995) Bruce Craig (1994-1996) Maines and Associates Preservation Planning Branch Conference of National Park 237 Langmuir Lab Interagency Resources Division Cooperating Associations Cornell Business & Technology Park National Park Service 104 N. Samuel St. Ithaca, NY 14850 P.O. Box 37127 P.O. Box 640 (607)257-1969, FAX 257-1970 Washington, DC 20001-7127 Charles Town, WV 25414 (202)343-9532 (304)728-0534, FAX 728-0543 Diane F. Britton (1992-1995) Department of History William F. Willingham (1994-1995) Stanley Hordes (1993-1995) University of Toledo U.S. Army Corps of Engineers HMS Associates Toledo, OH 43606 P.O. Box 2870 P.O. Box 4543 (419)537-4540 Portland, OR 97208 Santa Fe, NM 87502 (503)326-5609, FAX 326-7328 (505)983-6564, FAX 983-1509 Ruth A. Dudgeon (1993-1996) History Associates, Inc. CURRICULUM Ann Dirkin Keating (1993-1995) 5 Choke Cherry Rd., Suite 280 AND TRAINING COMMITTEE Department of History Rockville, MD 20850-4004 Bill Bryans, chair (1993-1994) North Central College (301)670-0076, FAX 670-2765 Department of History Naperville, IL 60566 e-mail: [email protected] Oklahoma State University (708)420-3486 Anne Millbrooke (1992-1995) Stillwater, OK 74078-0611 Amos Loveday (1992-1994) (405)744-8183 170 Roosevelt, Apt. 3F Ohio Historical Society Hartford, CT 06114 Tracy K'Meyer (1993-1996) 1982 Velma Ave. (203)296-3273 Department of History Columbus, OH 43211 New Mexico State University (614)297-2340, FAX 297-2411 Jeffrey P. Brown (1994-1995) Box 30001, Dept. 3H College of Arts and Sciences Donn C. Neal (1994-1996) Dean's Office Las Cruces, NM 88003-0001 NSE, National Archives & Records (505)646-4230, FAX 646-6096 New Mexico State University Administration - Box 30001, Dept. 3335 Stephen L. Recken (1994-1997) 7th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW Las Cruces, Nryl 88003-0001 Department of History Washington, DC 20408 (505)646-2003, FAX 646-6096 University of Arkansas at Little Rock (202)501-5521 2801 S. University Historical Advocacy Committee Dwight Pitcaithley (1992-1994) David Kyvig, chair (1994-1995) Little Rock, AR 72204 National Capital Parks (501 )569-8395 Department of History National Park Service University of Akron Noel Stowe (1993-1995) 1100 Ohio Dr., SW Akron, OH 44325 Department of History Washington, DC 20242 (216)972-7322, FAX 374-8795 Arizona State University (202)619-7273 e-mail: [email protected] Tempe, AZ 85287-2501 Paul J. Scheips (1992-1994) (602)965-5906 Beverly Bastian (1994-1995) 9807 Arbor Hill Dr. 1246 Camino Rio Verde Robert R. Weyeneth (1994-1996) Silver Spring, MD 20903 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Department of History (301 )445-0798 (805)967-2304 University of South Carolina Michael G. Schene (1992-1994) e-mail: [email protected] 126 Gambrell Hall Rocky Mountain Region Jannelle Warren-Findley (1994-1995) Columbia, SC 29208 National Park Service (803)777-6398, FAX 777-4494 Department of History P.O. Box 25287 Arizona State University Denver, CO 80225-5287 Tempe, AZ 85287-2501 EDITORIAL BOARD 1994 (303)969-2875 Jannelle Warren-Findley, chair (1992-1994) (602)965-5778, FAX 965-0310 Department of History Linda Shopes (1994-1996) e-mail: [email protected] Arizona State University Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Jeffrey P. Brown (ex-officio) Tempe, AZ 85287-2501 Commission College of Arts and Sciences (602)965-5778, FAX 965-0310 Third and North Streets Dean's Office e-mail: [email protected] Box 1026 New Mexico State University Harrisburg, P A 17108-1026 Box 30001, Dept. 3335 James M. Banner, Jr. (1994-1996) (717)772-3257 1847 Ontario Pl., NW Las Cruces, NM 88003-0001 Washington, DC 20009 (505)646-2003, FAX 646-6096 (202)653-8700

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HISTORY AND D. Lome McWatters (1993-1996) Glenda Riley (1992-1995) THE NATIONAL PARKS Department of History Department of History COLLABORATION COMMITTEE P.O. Box 23 Ball State University Theodore J. Karamanski, chair, (1994-1995) Middle Tennessee State University Muncie, IN 47306-0480 Department of History Murfreesboro, TN 37132 (317)285-8700 (615)898-2536, FAX 898-5538 Loyola University Chicago J. Charles Swift (1994-1996) 820 N. Michigan Ave. Alan Newell (1994-1996) National Parks and Conservation Chicago, IL 60611 Historical Research Associates, Inc. Association (312)915-6523, FAX 915-6448 P.O. Box 7086 1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW Laura Feller (1994-1996) Missoula, MT 59807-7086 Washington, DC 20036-1904 National Park Service (406)721-1958, FAX 721-1964 (202)223-6722 x229, FAX 659-8178 History Division (418) MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Linda Weintraut (1993-1995) P. O. Box 37127 Jeffrey P. Brown-Chair (1994-1995) 800 Sugarbush Ridge Washington, DC 20013-7127 Zionsville, IN 46077 (202)343-9528 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office (317)873-6692 New Mexico State University Albert L. Hurtado (1994-1995) PRE-COLLEGIATE Department of History Box 30001, Dept. 3335 EDUCA TION COMMITTEE Arizona State University Las Cruces, NM 88003-0001 Tempe, AZ 85287-2501 (505)646-2003, FAX 646-6096 Gordon L. Olson, chair (1994-1995) (602)965-4822, FAX 965-0310 Grand Rapids Public Library Sharon Babaian (1993-1995) 60 Library Plaza Marie Tyler-McGraw (1994-1995) National Museum of Science and Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Education Division Technology (616)456-3629 National Endowment for the P.O. Box 9724, Ottawa Terminal Humanities Ottawa, Ontario K1G 5A3 Beth M. Boland (1994-1996) Washington, DC 20506 CANADA National Register of Historic Places (202)606-8380 (613)991-3029, FAX 990-3636 Interagency Resources Division National Park Service, WASO Robert M. Weible (1994-1996) Marianne Babal (1994-1997) P.O. Box 37127, Stop 413 Pennsylvania Historical and Museum History Department - Washington, DC 20013-7127 Commission Mac 01 01-026 (202)343-9545, FAX 343-4018 Box 1026 Wells Fargo Bank Harrisburg, P A 17108-1026 420 Montgomery Street Christine L. Compston (1994-1996) (717)783-9867, FAX 783-1073 San Francisco, CA 94163 Director, HT A / NHEN (415)396-7904, FAX 391-8644 Department of History LONG RANGE University of Tulsa PLANNING COMMITTEE Diane F. Britton (1993-1996) 600 S. College Ave. Philip V. Scarpino (1994-1995) Department of History Tulsa, OK 74104-3189 Department of History University of Toledo (918)631-2349, FAX 631-2057 530 Cavanaugh Hall-IUPUI Toledo, OH 43606 (419)537-4540 Tim Hoogland (1994-1996) 425 University Blvd. Coordinator, National History Day Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140 Amy Dase (1993-1996) Minnesota Historical Society (317)274-5983, FAX 274-2347 Texas Historical Commission 345 Kellogg Blvd. West e-mail: [email protected] P.O. Box 12276 St. Paul, MN 55102-1906 Robert Archibald (1993-1995) Austin, TX 78711-2276 (612)297-2081, FAX 282-2484 (512)463-6094, FAX 463-6095 Director, Missouri Historical Society Gordon B. McKinney (1994-1996) Jefferson Memorial Building George McDaniel (1993-1995) Executive Director, National History Day Forest Park Director, Drayton Hall University of Maryland St. Louis, MO 63112-1099 3380 Ashley River Rd. 0121 Caroline Hall (314)454-3146 Charleston, SC 29414 College Park, MD 20742 Rebecca Conard (1993-1995) (803)766-0188, FAX 766-0878 (301)314-9739 Department of History Lisa Mighetto (1993-1995) Philip V. Scarpino (1994-1996) Wichita State University Historical Research Associates Department of History 17th & Fairmount 119 Pine St., Suite 207 530 Cavanaugh Hall-IUPUI Wichita, KS 67260-0045 Seattle, WA 98101 425 University Blvd. (316)689-3150, FAX 689-3770 (206)343-0226, FAX 343-0249 Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140 Amy Dase (1994-1996) e-mail: [email protected] (317)274-5983, FAX 274-2347 e-mail: [email protected] Texas Historical Commission Gale E. Peterson (1992-1995) P.O. Box 12276 Cincinnati Historical Society PROGRAM COMMITTEE Austin, TX 78711-2276 Cincinnati Union Terminal (512)463-6094, FAX 463-6095 FOR JOINT MEETING/ Cincinnati, OH 45203 ORGANIZATION Heather Huyck (1993-1995) (513)287-7050, FAX 287-7095 OF AMERICAN HISTORIANS 1995 Director, Strategic Planning Lindsey Reed (1994-1997) Dwight PitcaithIey National Park Service Department of History National Capital Parks P.O. Box 25287, W ASO-STP University of California National Park Service Denver, CO 80225-0287 Santa Barbara, CA 93106 1100 Ohio Dr., SW (303)969-7012, FAX 969-6913 (805)893-3667, FAX 893-8795 Washington, DC 20242 (202)619-7273

9 ] Russell Lewis (1994-1996) Barbara J. Howe Linda McClelland National Park Service Chicago Historical Society Department of History Clark St. at North Ave. West Virginia University 9201 Hamilton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 Morgantown, WV 26506 Fairfax, VA 22031 (312)642-4600, FAX 266-2077 (304)293-2421 (703 )385-4635 Beth Luey (1993-1995) Patrick W. O'Bannon Lisa Mighetto Department of History Kise, Franks & Straw, Inc. Historical Research Associates Arizona State University 219 N. Broad St., 9th Floor 119 Pine St., Suite 207 Tempe, AZ 85287-2501 Philadelphia, P A 19107 Seattle, W A 98101 (602)965-5778 (215)561-1050, FAX 561-1554 (206)343-0226, FAX 343-0249 e-mail: [email protected] Wendy Wolff (1993-1995) PROGRAM COMMITTEE Raymond Smock 4000 Tunlaw Rd. NW, Apt. 525 FOR 1996 MEETING Office of the Historian Washington, DC 20007 Robert M. Weible, chair H-2385 (202)224-6750 Pennsylvania Historical and Museum US House of Representatives Commission Washington, DC 20515 TOURS, 1995 ANNUAL MEETING, Box 1026 (202)225-1153, FAX 225-6178 AD HOC COMMITTEE Harrisburg, P A 17108-1026 Wendy Wolff, chair (1994-1995) (717)783-9867, FAX 783-1073 William F. Willingham 4000 Tunlaw Rd. NW, Apt. 525 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington, DC 20007 Sharon Babaian P.O. Box 2870 (202)224-6750 National Museum of Science and Portland, OR 97208 Technology (503)326-5609, FAX 326-7328 Roger D. Launius (1994-1995) P.O. Box 9724, Ottawa Terminal Chief Historian Ottawa, Ontario KIG 5A3 PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE NASA History Office, Code JCH CANADA D. Lome McWatters, chair (1994-1995) NASA Headquarters (613)991-3029, FAX 990-3636 Department of History Washington, DC 20546 (202)358-0383 Bill Bryans P.O. Box 23 Department of History Middle Tennessee State University David M. Pamberton (1994-1995) Oklahoma State University Murfreesboro, TN 37132 6306 Inwood St. Stillwater, OK 74078-0611 (615)898-2536, FAX 898-5538 Cheverly, MD 20785 (405)744-8183 Gerald H. Herman (1994-1997) (301)763-7936 Cullom Davis Department of History JoAnne McCormick Quatannens (1994-1995) The Lincoln Legal Papers Northeastern University Historical Office Old State Capitol Boston, MA 02115 Suite SH-201 Springfield, IL 62701 (617)437-2660 U.s. Senate (217)785-9130, FAX 254-6973 Stanley Hordes (1993-1995) Washington, DC 20510-7108 HMS Associates (202)224-6900, FAX 224-5329 P.O. Box 4543 Santa Fe, NM 87502 (505)983-6564, FAX 983-1509

-SHPO Office continued from page 4 cal patterns. I am currently working with and then an inspiring assignment lands innovative approaches to examining and a volunteer group to nominate a rural on my desk. My "Top Eight" list of fas­ documenting such properties. I have historic landscape that represents the cinating properties include a hide yard reviewed comprehensive surveys, nomi­ ranching and farming traditions of the in Brownsville, a hot springs resort near nations, management plans, or program­ area. The two women most involved in Sierra Blanca, a state epileptic colony in matic agreements for at least ten major the project share their delight, and their Abilene, an atmospheric theater in San military or naval installations. documentation, every time they find a Antonio, a quick silver mining district Working with the public is very re­ morsel of new information linking the near the Big Bend National Park, a uni­ warding. While many owners of historic landscape to transcendent historical versity campus in Lubbock, and a rural properties are interested in placing them themes. After an exhaustive search they historic landscape district near Goliad. on the National Register, they are not found a plethora of historic photographs These projects motivate historians such always as keen about preparing the nec­ and county agent information hidden in as myself to wade through the neces­ essary forms and completing the appro­ an attic, supplying them (and me) with sary drudgery of a government position priate research. However, those owners renewed enthusiasm for the project. to reach the enriching and meaningful that do pursue nominations often work When the stuff of bureaucracy isn't work of public history. with fervor and present new and enlight­ weighing this SHPO historian down, I Amy Dase is an historian in the National ening information about their properties savor researching and writing. Projects Register Programs Office of the Texas His­ and their relationships with broad histori- can be unexceptional, but every now torical Commission.

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Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washing­ value and exemplifies sound oral his­ ton, DC 20506; phone (202)606-8210 tory methodology; and to a college or The California Council for the Pro­ university professor who has made motion of History Mini-Grants program outstanding use of oral history in the awards grants to California non-profit classroom. organizations and units of state or local A wards are honorific and will be government for projects involving his­ announced at the Association's annual torians and promoting quality history meeting, in 1995 in Milwaukee, October experiences for significant audiences. 19-22; in 1996, in Philadelphia, October The deadline for 1995 CCPH Mini­ 10-13. The association welcomes entries Grant applications is January 13, 1995. and nominations from academic schol­ To receive an application or for more ars, public history institutions and prac­ information contact: Jackie Lowe, Direc­ titioners, independent professionals, tor, Community Memorial Museum, and community-based groups and indi­ P.O. Box 1555, Yuba City, CA 95992. viduals. For guidelines and submission The Rockefeller Archive Center, a information, write Jan Dodson division of the Rockefeller University, Barnhart, Executive Secretary, Oral invites applications for its program of History Association, Box 3968, Albu­ Awards and Fellowships Grants for Travel and Research at the querque, NM 87190-3968. Deadline for The New York State Archives and Rockefeller Archive Center for 1995. submissions for the three 1995 awards is Records Administration, State Educa­ The competitive program makes grants April 1, 1995. tion Department awards grants through of up to $1,500 to U.S. and Canadian Nominations for the third Nancy The Documentary Heritage Program researchers and up to $2,000 to re­ Lyman Roelker Mentorship Award for (DHP). The DHP provides support for searchers from abroad in any diScipline, Secondary School History Teachers are archives, libraries, historical societies, usually graduate students or post-doc­ now being accepted. A minimum of five and other programs that collect, hold, toral scholars, who are engaged in re­ letters (which may include letters from and provide access to historical records, search that requires use of the students, former students and others) and for oiganizations providing advi­ collections at the Center. These include and a copy of the nominee's vita should sory services to such programs. Project the records of the Rockefeller family, be sent to: Roelker Mentorship A ward, grants are available to strengthen his­ the Rockefeller Foundation, Rockefeller American Historical Association, 400 A torical records programs, arrange and University, and other philanthropic Street SE, Washington, DC 20003. Nomi­ describe records, encourage use, de­ organizations and associated individu­ nations must be received no later than velop improved techniques and ap­ als. The deadline for applications is De­ October 1,1994. The award will be an­ proaches to the management of cember 31, 1994; grant recipients will be nounced at the January 1995 annual meet­ historical records, and support related announced in March, 1995. Inquiries ing. Questions about the award should activities. The Law indicates a priority about the program and requests for appli­ be addressed to Sharon K. Tune, Execu­ for projects that improve the documen­ cations should be addressed to Darwin H. tive Associate, at the above address. tation of racial and ethnic groups and of Stapleton, Director, Rockefeller Archive John W. Hartman Center for Sales, underdocumented subjects, institutions, Center, 15 Dayton Avenue, North Advertising, and Marketing History, and activities. The next deadline for Tarrytown, NY 10591-1598. Special Collection Library, Duke Uni­ applications for DHP grants is March 1, The Oral History Association an­ versity announces the availability of 1995. For more information contact nounces the inauguration of an awards four or more grants of up to $750 to Kathleen Roe, Principal Archivist, program to recognize outstanding work graduate students in any academic field Documentary Heritage Program, State in oral history in several categories. In who wish to use the resources of the Archives and Records Administration, 1995 and subsequent odd-nuinbered Center for research toward M.A., Ph.D., Room 9B38 Cultural Education Center, years, three awards will be made: for a or other postgraduate degrees; facuIty Albany, NY 12230; (518)474-4372. book that draws upon oral history in a members working on research projects; The Collaborative Projects Program significant way or significantly ad­ or independent scholars working on of the National Endowment for the vances understanding of important nonprofit projects. Funds may be used Humanities welcomes applications for theoretical issues in oral history; for a to help defray costs of travel to Durham projects of broad scholarly and public nonprint format production, including and local accommodations. A wards significance in the humanities that en­ film, video, radio program or series, many be used between December 1, tail the collaboration of two or more exhibition, or drama, that makes signifi­ 1994 and December 31,1995. Graduate scholars for periods of 1 to 3 years. All cant use of oral history to interpret a student applicants must be currently topics in the humanities are eligible; historical subject; and to a precollegiate enrolled in a postgraduate program in collaborative projects are expected to teacher who has made exemplary use of any academic department and must lead to major scholarly publications. oral history in the classroom. In 1996 enclose a letter of recommendation Awards usually range from $10,000 to and subsequent even-numbered years, from the student's advisor or project about $150,000. The deadline is October awards will be made for a published director. Please address questions and 15, 1994, for projects beginning no ear­ article or essay that either uses oral requests for application forms to: Ms. lier than July of the next year. For appli­ history to advance an important histori­ Ellen Gartrell, Director, John W. cation materials and further cal interpretation or addresses signifi­ Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising, information write or call: Collaborative cant theoretical or methodological and 'Marketing History, Special Collec­ Projects/Interpretive Research, Division issues; for a completed oral history tions Library, Duke University, Box of Research Programs, Room 318, 1100 project that has significant scholarly 90185, Durham, NC 27708-0185; phone

11 1 (919)660-5836, FAX 684-2855; e-mail: . ing graduate students; independent re­ stipend will be $1,200 per month, plus a [email protected]. Deadline for ap­ searchers; public sector professionals in travel expense allowance. For informa­ plications for 1994-95 awards must be history-related disciplines; writers; and tion, contact John B. Hench, Director of received or postmarked by October 15, others. The application deadline is Janu­ Research and Publication, 185 Salisbury 1994. Awards will be announced by mid­ ary 20, 1995. St., Worcester, MA 01609-1634; telephone November. The scholars-in-residence program (508)755-5221 or 752-5813. The deadline The National Endowment for the aims to promote the interpretation of for submission of applications is October Humanities Reference Materials Pro­ Pennsylvania history, to encourage re­ 17,1994. Applicants will be notified on or gram supports projects that prepare refer­ search drawing upon the Commission's about November 23,1994. ence works that improve access to archival and artifactual resources, and to The Association for the Study of information and resources in the humani­ develop collegial relationships between Connecticut History invites nominations ties. Bibliographies, bibliographic data­ scholars and Commission staff. Appli­ for the 1994 Homer D. Babbidge, Jr., Me­ bases, dictionaries, reference grammars, cants are encouraged to conceive research morial Award for best work on Connecti­ catalogues raisonnes, indexes, union lists, topics as broadly as possible, and it is not cut history published in 1993. and other guides are eligible for support. required that research be limited to mate­ Nominations should be sent to Patricia The application deadline for projects rials in PHMC archival or museum collec­ Bodak Stark, 84 Beaver Brook Road, beginning after July 1, 1995, is September tions. Particular consideration will be Lyme, CT 06371. The deadline is August 14, 1994. For more information, write to given to proposals that address topics 31,1994. Reference Materials, Rm. 318, National relevant to interpretive themes addressed Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 by the Commission's programs, including Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, but not limited to Pennsylvania's tradi­ DC 20506. tion of religious and political toleration, The National Institute for the Con­ colonial life, rural and agricultural life, servation of Cultural Property (NIC) military history, the development of eth­ announces the availability of grants for nic communities and ethnic relations the Conservation Assessment Program within the state, the history of communal (CAP), contingent on Congressional ap­ societies, architectural history, and the propriations for FY 1995. CAP is funded history of public policy. Proposals that by the Institute of Museum Services (IMS) address the agency's current program­ and coordinated by the NIC. Application matic initiatives in African-American materials for the 1995 grant cycle will be history and industrial history are espe­ Conferences and Seminars mailed to prospective applicants the sec­ cially encouraged, as are proposals for Winterthur's annual Winter Insti­ ond week of October 1994. Grants will be material culture based studies. Projects tute, a graduate-level course in early carried out during 1995. To receive an that are likely to result in widespread American decorative arts will be offered application; an institution must be on the dissemination of research through publi­ January IS-February 3,1995. The course, CAP mailing list. Interested organizations cations, exhibitions, films, and other "Perspectives on the Decorative Arts in are advised to submit their names to NIC means will also be given particular con­ Early America, 1640-1860," surveys ob­ by September 30, 1994~ Applicants from sideration. For further information and jects made or used in northeastern last year's waiting list will automatically application materials, contact Division of America during the colonial and early receive an application. CAP grants are History, Pennsylvania Historical and republican eras. Course work includes awarded to eligible institutions on a non­ Museum Commission, Box 1026, Harris­ lectures, workshops, room studies and competitive, first-come, first-served basis. burg, PA 17108; (717)787-3034. field trips as well as introductory ses­ It is important to submit your application The American Antiquarian Society sions on object study and handling, materials as early as possible. The final (AAS), Worcester, MA is inaugurating a connoisseurship techniques, and the use date for application receipt for the 1995 new program of visiting fellowships for of Winterthur's scholarly facilities. The grant cycle is December 2, 1994. Institu­ creative and performing artists, writers, Institute offers a chance to work with tions applying for a grant should submit film makers and journalists in the tradi­ curators and guide speCialists in work­ application materials as soon as possible. tion of Esther Forces. To enhance the shops and period rooms. Weekend op­ To request an application or receive fur­ ways in which history is communicated tions include tours of nearby historic ther information, contact immediately: to the American people, the program will sites, special subject tours, research in National Institute for the Conservation of provide fellowships to people whose the library and access to the garden. The Cultural Property, 3299 K Street, NW, research objectives are to produce works application deadline is August 15, 1994. Suite 602, Washington, DC 20007; dealing with pre-twentieth-century Tuition is $1295; discounts and partial (202)625-1495. American history designed for the gen­ scholarships available. For applications The Pennsylvania Historical and eral public rather than for the academic/ and housing information, call or write Museum Commission invites application educational communities. The fellow­ Bente Jacobsen, Education and Public for its 1995-1996 scholars-in-residence ships will allow recipients to conduct Programs, Winterthur, Winterthur, DE program. This program provides support uninterrupted research, reading and col­ 19735; (302)888-4643. for full-time research and study at any of legial discussion at AAS, which houses The 1994 annual conference of the the facilities maintained by the Commis­ the world's preeminent and most acces­ California Historical Society (CHS) and sion for a period of four to twelve con­ sible collection of American printed mate­ California Council for the Promotion of secutiveweeks between May 1, 1995 and rials before the twentieth century. At least History (CCPH) will be held at the Red April 30, 1996, at the rate of $1200 per three fellowships will be awarded for 4 to Lion Hotel in San Diego from September month. The program is open to college 8 weeks residency at the society between 15-18. The theme of the conference is and university affiliated scholars, includ- January 1 and December 31,1995. The

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rr [ "Remains to be Seen: California History "The Warsaw Uprising of 1944" is contributions of early New England ar­ From Places and Things." Some of the the topic of a conference to be held Sep­ chitects Benjamin, Parris and Shaw. Reg­ topics to be covered are the Emigrant tember 23-24,1994 in New York City. istration fees are $35 for SPNEA Trail, California bungalows, Chinese Participants of the Warsaw Uprising and members, $45 for non-member and $20 medical history, early Hispanic lifestyles the general public will have the opportu­ for students. To register or for more infor­ and early California costumes. There will nity to present questions to panelists, as mation, call (617)227-3956. also be a variety of tours offered to con­ well as hear papers addressing the home The Center for Southwestern Studies ference-goers. The conference is open to army, the Soviet stance, Jewish participa­ at the University of Texas at Arlington the public. If you are not a member of the tion in the Uprising and other topics. The will host a one-day symposium entitled CHS or CCPH, please call CHS at conference commemorates the 50th anni­ "Exploring Community History" on Satur­ (415)567-1848 or send your name and versary of the uprising. For information day, October 15,1994. The symposium will address to California Historical Society, please contact: The Kosciuszko Founda­ emphasize the role of local historians as Annual Conference, 2099 Pacific Ave., tion, Cultural Department, 15 East 65th detectives who, with the proper training, San Francisco, CA 94109 to be included St., New York, NY 10021-6595; phone can help solve many mysteries about their on the conference mailing list. (212)734-2130, FAX 628-4552. communities' pasts. Presenters will discuss The Hoover Library will convene a The 1994 AASLH annual meeting the importance of archival, material culture, conference entitled "This Hallowed will be held Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 in Omaha, and oral history resources. For further infor­ Ground: Civil War Battles and Battle­ Nebraska. The theme of the meeting is mation contact Dr. Richard Francaviglia, fields," on September 17, 1994, the 132nd "Thriving on Change: Redefining the Director, Center for Southwestern Studies, anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. The Field of State and Local History." Key­ UTA, Box 19497, Arlington, TX 76019-0497; conference will focus on historical impli­ note speakers are Joy Hakim, author of A (817)273-3000, ext. 4931. cations of five clashes between the Union History of US and George F. MacDonald, The annual meeting of the National and Confederate forces. In addition to the executive director of the Canadian Mu­ Institute for the Conservation of Cul­ Battle of Antietam, the conference will seum of Civilization. The regular rate is tural Property, scheduled for October 17- feature the battles of Chancellorsville and $245 and the student rate is $95. All con­ 18,1994 in Washington, DC, will focus on Gettysburg and the sieges of Vicksburg ference attendees must be members of the Selling Collections Care to private sector and Richmond. The morning session will AASLH. New individual members can funders. The meeting will deIl!onstrate include a screening of the video "Touring join the AASLHat a special introductory how conservation and preservation can Civil War Battlefields." In the afternoon, rate of $30. For membership information, be used as fund-raising tools. Participants Civil War historian Stephen B. Oates will or to receive a program book, contact will take home specific ideas and con­ discuss "The Legacy of Antietam." For AASLH, 530 Church St., #600, Nashville, cepts to assist them in establishing a additional information, please contact TN 37219; (615)255-2971. stable base of financial support for collec­ Dale Mayer, Hoover Library, P.O. Box The 34th annual Winterthur Confer­ tionscare, traditionally overlooked in 488, West Branch, IA 52358. ence "Perceptions of a Past: Private Col­ fund raising. Speakers will focus on all The Hoover Library has also opened a lections, Public Collections," will be held aspects of fund raising for collections new exhibit about the Civil War that will October 6-8, 1994. This conference will care, such as fundamentals, strategies be on display through October 30, 1994. examine the development of early private and creative approaches. Annual meet­ "The Civil War" traces the impact of the collections of art, decorative arts and ing participants will also a private tour conflict year by year, from the first shot at ephemera in America. Through illus­ and reception at the Freer Gallery of Fort Sumter to the stillness at Appomatox trated lectures, speakers explore the im­ Art. Registration is open to interested and the tragedy of President Lincoln's pact these collections have had on person from museums, libraries, ar­ assassination. The centerpiece of the ex­ popular and scholarly perceptions of art chives, historical societies and historic hibit is a recreation of three encampment and artifacts. They will also discuss the preservation organizations. To receive scenes: a surgical officer's tent and equip­ roles of museums in the preservation, registration materials, please contact ment, an enlisted man's camp, and a display and interpretation of once private National Institute for the Conservation prison. A special feature of the exhibit is collections to the public. Registration is of Cultural Property, 3299 K Street, NW, "The Iowa Experience," an entire gallery $85; $75 for members. For further infor­ Suite 602, Washington, DC 20007; phone devoted to the contributions of Iowa men mation, contact Advanced Studies, (202)625-1495, FAX 625-1485. and women to the war effort. Winterthur, Winterthur, DE 19735, or call The Kosciuszko Foundation presents The Dwight D. Eisenhower Library (302)888-4600, (800)448-3883 or TOO: "Tadeusz Kosciuszko and the 17941nsur­ will host its eighth annual Elderhostel (302)888-4907. rection," an international conference to be Sept. 18-24, 1994. This year's theme will The Society for the Preservation of held in New York City fro~ October 21- be "Remembering the 1940s." Partici­ New England Antiquities (SPNEA) will 22, 1994. The conference will commemo­ pants will examine World War II, the sponsor a one-day symposium titled rate the 200th anniversary of the Polish American homefront, big band music, "Early New England Architecture" on uprising against the Russian Empire. fashions, movie classics, cooking with Saturday, October 15, 1994, at the Mu­ Scholars from Poland, the United States ration stamps, radio and other aspects seum of Our National Heritage, Lexing­ and Canada will present research on of life during that decade. The program ton, MA. The symposium will honor the Kosciuszko's politics and military ex­ will include lectures, films, tours, dra­ contributions of Dr. Abbott Lowell ploits, European response to the Upris­ matic performances and original re­ Cummings to the scholarship of New ing, Kosciuszko and the American search in the archival holdings of the England architecture and material cul­ Revolution, and related topics. For more Eisenhower Library. For more informa­ ture. Presenters will explore the transfer information, contact the Kosciuszko tion, please contact Elderhostel Pro­ of architectural traditions to and from Fou"ndation, Cultural Department, 15 E. gram, Eisenhower Library, Abilene, KS New England, approaches to the study of 65th St., New York, NY 10021-6595; 67410; (913)263-4751. material life in New England, and the (212)734-2130, Fax 628-4552.

13 l The MacArthur Memorial, in con­ Training Center jointly announce the cerns of the profession. Proposals should junction with Old Dominion University "Introduction to Federal Projects and be for entire sessions, panels, or work­ and the General Douglas MacArthur Historic Preservation Law" courses which shops. Participants in the 1995 program Foundation, will conduct a symposium are to be held during 1994 throughout the will not be eligible to appear on the 1996 "General MacArthur's Return to the United States. The three-day course will program. The first deadline for proposals Philippines," at the General Douglas allow participants to understand the re­ is October 28, 1994. Mail four copies of MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, V A sponsibilities of federal agencies under each proposal to Renate Bridenthal, on October 20-22,1994. For further the National Historic Preservation Act Graduate school of the City University of information, contact Dr. W. Preston (NHPA), identify historic resources and New York, 33 West 42nd St., New York, Burton, Symposium Coordinator, determine if they are eligible for the Na­ NY 10036-8099. All proposals for sessions MacArthur Memorial, MacArthur tional Register of Historic Places, assess should include a one page outline of the Square, Norfolk, VA 23510; phone the effects of a federal undertaking on session, including session title, name and (804)441-2965, FAX 441-5389. historic properties, and anticipate historic affiliation for the chair, titles of papers, Technology & Conservation and the preservation responsibilities and incorpo­ name and affiliation of presenters and Environmental Health & Safety Depart­ rate them into agency planning. For regis­ name and affiliation of commentator; a ment of Harvard University will hold a tration information write the GSA one page statement of purposes for the two-day international conference, "Pest, Interagency Training Center, P.O. Box sessions, including objectives, Insect, & Fungus Management: Non­ 15608, Arlington VA 22215-0608 or tele­ issues,methodologies, pedagogical impli­ Toxic Fumigation & Alternative Control phone (703)557-0986. cations and brief abstracts for each paper Techniques for Preserving Cultural/ or presentation; a short vita for each par­ Historical Properties and Collections" , Calls for ticipant; and a one page list of names and on Oct. 22-23, 1994. The conference will addresses (including summer 1995) ad­ focus on the steps involved in develop­ Papers dresses if different), phone and FAX ing and implementing a suitable inte­ The Pennsyl­ numbers for each participant. grated pest management plan. vania Historical The American Society for Environ­ Conference registration fee is $250 prior Association calls mental History will present "Gambling to Aug. 1 and $290 thereafter. A special for proposals for with the Environment" at its next meet­ optional evening session on Saturday, its annual meeting ing, to be held in Las Vegas, March 8-11, Oct. 22, which will include a presenta­ to be held October 1995. The program committee especially tion on the Smithsonian's insect mu­ 13-14, 1995, at encourages submission of papers on the seum, is an additional $45. Registration Bucknell Univer­ history of arid environments, environ­ is on a first-come, first-served basis. For sity, Lewisburg, mental justice and equity, and the last further information on the conference PA, for papers, twenty-five years of environmentalism contact Susan E. Schur, Technology & panels, in the U.S., but papers on any aspect of Conservation, One Emerson Place - 16M, roundtables, or environmental h-istory are welcome. For Boston, MA; 02114; (617)227-8581 or workshops on the information, contact Theodore Robert Hauser, The New Bedford Whal­ history of the Mid­ Steinberg, Dept. of Humanities, New ing Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Atlantic region Jersey Institute of Technology, Univer­ Bedford, MA 02740; (508)997-0046. and/ or Pennsyl­ sity Heights, Newark, NJ 07102-1982. "Jefferson and the Changing West: vania, including email: [email protected] From Conquest to Conservation," a presentations of deadline given. conference jointly sponsored by the Tho­ work that makes "FDR After 50 Years," the second mas Jefferson Commemoration Commis­ imaginative use of nontraditional conference in a series on great American sion and the Missouri Historical Society sources such as material culture and preSidents, will be held at Louisiana State with the support of the Missouri Botani­ oral history. Proposals from public sec­ University, in Shreveport, September 14- cal Garden, will be held in St. Louis, tor historians concerning research and 16,1995. Deadline for submitting propos­ November 18-20, 1994. This conference interpretive issues such as exhibitions als is October 1, 1994. All topics will reassess Thomas Jefferson's contri­ and living history are encouraged. Send considered. For those interested in pre­ butions to the development of the a one-page proposal and short vita to senting papers, chairing panels, serving American West in light of current envi­ Dr. Jean R. Soderlund, Department of as discussants or observing the confer­ ronmental and human concerns. As a History, Lehigh University, 9 W. Packer ence, contact William D. Pederson, His­ multifaceted philosopher-statesman, Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015-3081 by tory and Social Science Dept., Louisiana Jefferson left a rich legacy of writings on October 1, 1994. State University, Bronson Hall 451, One the natural environment and its contri­ The American Historical Association University Pl., Shreveport, LA 71115- bution to the advancement of freedom will hold its 1996 annual meeting in At­ 2301; phone (318)797-5337. and the happiness of mankind. His con­ lanta, GA, January 5-8. The Program The Vernacular Architecture Forum ception of the West was an essential Committee is issuing an early call for solicits proposals for presentations at its element of that legacy. For information papers. The program for the annual meet­ 1995 annual meeting to be held in Ot­ or registration, please call the Missouri ing seeks to promote excellence in re­ tawa, Ontario, May 17-21, 1995. Papers Historical Society, (314)361-9265, or search and teaching and discussion of may address any aspect of vernacular write: Jefferson Conference, Missouri significant professional issues, rights and architecture and should be primarily Historical Society, P.O. Box 11940, St. responsibilities. The Program Committee analytical rather than descriptive in con­ Louis, MO 63112-0040. seeks presentations that address the en­ tent. The selection committee especially The Advisory Council on Historic tire community of historians and provide welcomes proposals from scholars inves­ Preservation and the GSA Interagency opportunities to examine the larger con- tigating the urban and rural landscapes of 14

c [ Canada. Proposals may be for either a fields to submit proposals for individual PA. Topics are solicited from any appro­ twenty-minute paper on a subject the papers, panels, round tables, workshops priate disciplinary perspective. Those author has researched extensively or a and entire sessions. Proposals on other interested are encouraged to send a 250- ten-minute "work in progress" report. subjects are also welcome. The deadline word abstract or proposal by Sept. 1, 1994 Papers presented at the meeting will for proposals is December 15,1994. For to the section chair: Richard E. Meyer, also be considered for the VAF's Perspec­ more information or to submit proposals, English Dept., Western Oregon State tives in Vernacular Architecture series. contact Professor Michael A. Gordon, College, Monmouth, OR 97361; (503)838- The deadline for submissions is October Department of History, University of 8362; FAX 838-8474. 14,1994. Presenters must be VAF mem­ Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, bers at the time of the conference. (Indi­ Milwaukee, WI 53201; phone (414)229- vidual membership is $15/year.) Please 4314, FAX 229-6827, e-mail submit 5 copies of the 250-word proposal [email protected]; or Profes­ to Annmarie Adams, School of Architec­ sor Gwen Etter-Lewis, Department of ture, McGill University, Macdonald­ English, Western Michigan University, Harrington Building, 815 Sherbrooke St., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5092, phone West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A (616)387-2629, FAX 387-3999, e-mail 2K6; phone (514)398-6706, FAX 398-7372. [email protected]. Winterthur will present "Luxury The Business History Conference is Consumption in America, 1840-1940" as issuing a call for papers to be given at the subject of its thirty-fifth conference, to their annual meeting to be held at Fort Announcements be held October 5-7,1995. The topic is Lauderdale, FL, March 17-19, 1995. Sug­ publhist, a public history e-mail con­ based on the premise that during this gestions for papers include themes of ference, welcomes postings on all topics century the United States concurrently innovation, comparative business his­ related to public history. It is open for free experienced a revolution in manufactur­ tory, and the theory of the firm. Since subscription to anyone with an internet­ ing, a widening and increasingly efficient the conference will be meeting in connected email address. To subscribe, marketing network, and growth in the Florida, topics could deal with the send a message to publhist­ number of consumers who had signifi­ meeting location, such as the tourist [email protected] with the cant disposable income, all of which fed industry in Florida or elsewhere; the following text: subscribe publhist. For - an unparalleled demand for luxury entrepreneurship found in Spanish­ more information, contact goods. Proposals should explore the na­ speaking or other immigrant communi­ [email protected]. ture, purpose, and intent of consumer ties; the business history of the Virginia Archaeology Month is Octo­ goods against a background of evolving Caribbean, Central America, and Latin ber, 1994. This year's theme, "Archaeol­ social conditions. They also should con­ America. All are welcome to propose a ogy-More than Meets the Eye," shows sider critical attitudes toward consumer paper or session. The Newcomen Prize the role that archaeology plays in educa­ goods with respect to perceived cultural of $1,000 and a plaque will be awarded tion, in developing residential and com­ relevance. Categories of objects might to one of the papers presented at the mercial sites and in understanding include architecture, furniture, silver, meeting. Papers will be eligible for pub­ regional and local heritage. This fifth glass, porcelain, textiles, and costume. lication in the conference proceedings annual statewide event will include spe­ Papers may deal with individuals who volume, "Business and Economic His­ cial tours, hands-on excavations with were central to and illustrative of the tory." Paper and session proposals, experts, exhibits of new archaeological luxury market or firms that rose to promi­ abstracts of each paper and a brief c.v. discoveries, lectures by noted archae­ nence by supplying luxury goods. Pro­ of the participants should be sent to: ologists and family fun. For more de­ ceedings are published, and speakers will William H. Becker, Department of His­ tails contact M. Catherine Slusser, State receive an honorarium upon acceptance tory, George Washington University, Archaeologist, or the Archaeology of a publishable paper. Winterthur will Washington, DC 20052; phone (202)994- Month Coordinator at (804)786-3143 or also contribute to the speakers' expenses. 6052, FAX 994-6231. The deadline for FAX 225-4316. Proposals of not more than 500 words proposals is October I, 1994. The con­ The Washington Seminar on Ameri­ must be postmarked by December 30, ference will include a plenary session can History and Culture, an unaffiliated, 1994 and be accompanied by a curricu­ for dissertation summaries. Disserta­ self-supporting, post-doctoral seminar, lum vitae. Each proposal must specify the tions completed within the last three meets monthly from October through title of the presentation, its theme and years, 1992-1994, are eligible for consid­ May to discuss works-in-progress and relevance to this conference, and whether eration. The Herman E. Kroose Prize completed scholarship. Papers are circu­ visual materials will be used. Proposals ($250) is awarded annually to the best lated in advance and $15 contributions should be sent to: Patricia D. Elliott, Of­ dissertation presented at the meeting. are required for membership. Historians fice of Advanced Studies, Winterthur Those wishing to be considered for in­ residing in and visiting the Washington Museum, Garden, and Library, clusion should send an abstract and area in 1994-95 are encouraged to join and Winterthur, DE 19735. Speakers will be copy of the dissertation to: Roger M. to notify the seminar director of their notified by March 15, 1995. Olien, 3208 W. Denger, Midland, TX interest in presenting papers. Contact The 1995 annual meeting of the Oral 797085; phone (915)694-0793. James M. Banner, Jr., James Madison History Association will be held on Octo­ The American Culture Association is Memorial Fellowship Foundation, Suite ber 19-22 in Milwaukee, WI. The confer­ seeking proposals for its paper sessions 303,2000 K Street, NW, Washington, DC ence theme will be "Reflections on on its Permanent Section "Cemeteries and 20006-1809. Relationships in Oral History Research." Gravemarkers". The sessions are sched­ . Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 S The OHA invites scholars and practitio­ uled for the ACA's 1995 Annual Meeting, Street, NW, Washington, DC announces ners from a variety of disciplines and to be held April 12-15 in Philadelphia, the opening of the "Embassies of Wash- 15 ] ington" exhibit beginning September. 8, to encourage graduate students to study participants and witnesses. The exhibit 1994 through January 8, 1995. Call the history of institutions, events and will be on display through Labor Day, (202)387-4062 for further details. policies that have shaped the Inter­ September 5, 1994. The Rutherford B. Hayes Center's American system. For more information, The Hayes Presidential Center Library reopened to the public on May contact: Dr. James Patrick Kiernan, Office wishes to acquire for permanent preser­ 7, 1994. The Library has been closed of Historical Research, Organization of vation non-published documentary since August 1, 1993, due to reductions American States, 19th and Constitution materials relating to the United States in state funding. With the passage of a Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20006; from 1850-1917. Of particular interest state budget corrections bill the Center phone (202)458-3908, FAX 458-3171. are letters diaries and journals, organi­ will receive an additional $200,000 over Between Two Worlds: African Ameri­ zational or business records, photo­ the next two years for operation ex­ cans in the Northeast will be on view at the graphs, maps, and rare books. The areas penses. The Center also received a grant Strong Museum in Rochester, NY from of special interest include Civil War and of $13,876 from the Randolph J. and October 8, 1994 to 1997. The exhibition will Reconstruction in the South, Spanish­ Estelle Dorn Foundation, Sandusky, feature art, artifacts, film, photographs, and American War, U.S. political and eco­ Ohio. This additional funding will not narratives and will teach visitors about nomic history, railroads, education, and only allow the library to reopen but will African American history in the smaller Black History. Ohio history, especially restore two staff positions that were cut cities, suburbs and rural areas of the North­ Sandusky River valley and northwest when the Ohio Historical Society de­ east For more information. rontact the Strong Ohio, and the Great Lakes and Lake creased the Center's budget by $170,000 Museum, One Manhattan Sq., Rochester, NY Erie Islands are also of special interest. or nearly 40%. The Hayes Center's li­ 14607; (716)263-2700; FAX 263-2493. Nan Care, acting archivist, is looking brary receives no federal funds and is The National Park Service is devel­ for any material, written or photo­ open at no charge to the public. oping a mailing list of colleges and uni­ graphic, relating to the nnd Ohio Vol­ The Organization of American versities in the United States that offer at unteer Infantry, under the command of States has recently created the post of least one course on historic preservation Ralph P. Buckland and recruited out of Historian of the OAS and has appointed or cultural resource management. Schools Sandusky county. Should you have James Patrick Kiernan to that position. that offer degree programs on these top­ knowledge of or wish to donate such As director of the Office of Historical ics will not appear on the list. For more material, please contact the Center at Research, Dr. Kiernan is charged with information, contact Emogene Bevitt or (419)332-2081. preserving the memory of the Pan Heather Minor, National Park Service, The Truman Library has opened American Union and the OAS, conserv­ Preservation Assistance Division, P.O. two new exhibitions. "The Faces of ing its historical resources and promot­ Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; War" opened May 6,1994. It includes ing a wider public knowledge of the (202)343-9561, FAX 343-3803. images of the people who led and Inter-American System in the U.S. and New York State Archives has issued served in World War II and uses draw­ in the other OAS member states. The a guide to its holdings relating to the ings, paintings, sculptures and other Office of Historical Research will pro­ Revolutionary War, a 54-page finding media to depict the faces of the World duce histories of the Organization and aid that describes 75 records series. The War II combatants, from the world lead­ specific programs of the General Secre­ guide will enable researchers to locate a ers to foot soldiers. "The Faces of War" tariat and encourage the knowledge of variety of information on the military will be on display through September the history of the Organization through and political conduct of the War in New 15,1994. "Grandeur, Simplicity and exhibitions and other publiC programs. York. Additional information on the Convenience: The United States Capitol, Among the programs initiated by contents, availability and use of the 1793-1993," opens at the Truman li­ the Office is an exhibition which will records listed in this guide, or on other brary on September 17,1994. This trav­ circulate to various institutions in the State Archives holdings is available elling exhibition explores the United States and the other OAS mem­ from the State Archives. The Archives architectural history of the nation's ber countries. The Office is also plan­ research facility is open to researchers Capitol in photographs, drawings and ning an exhibition about the Alliance weekday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. text. Organized by the American Archi­ for Progress for its 35th anniversary in Further information may be obtained by tectural Foundation and the Architect of 1996. The OAS exhibition will focus on contacting the Research Services, New the U.s. Capitol, it will be on display the multilateral aspects of the Alliance York State Archives, Cultural Education through October 31,1994. and the many successful OAS programs Center, Albany, NY 12230 or by calling that were created as a result. (518)474-8955. The Office of Historical Research is The National Archives has now also charged with the renewal of what moved its major World War II travel­ had been a principal OAS publication, ling exhibition to the Kennedy Library the Annals of the GAS. This publication, to in Boston, MA. The exhibit, created by be published quarterly, will contain sig­ the Lyndon B. Johnson Library and nificant documents and resolutions of the entitled "World War II: Personal Ac­ Permanent Council and General Assem­ counts - Pearl Harbor to V-J Day," bly, addresses of heads of state of the brings to life the personal perspectives member states to the Permanent Council of the soldiers and generals who served and General Assembly, declarations af­ during the war. This multi-media exhi­ fecting Inter-American affairs, and agree­ bition includes popular music, films ments entered into by the OAS. and sounds of World War II, as well as Positions Available The office hosts several student in­ diaries, letters, personal effects, photo­ The National Park Service invites terns and plans to establish a program graphs and documentary footage from applications for the position of Chief 16 [ Historian. The Chief Historian is the last. To order, contact the Council's senior professional program manager of Office of Communications and Publica­ the National Park Service responsible tions, Advisory Council on Historic for the historical activities associated Preservation, 11 00 Pennsylvania Ave., with the research, management, inter­ NW, Suite 809, Washington, DC 20004; (202)606-8503. pretation, and use of histo~ic res?ur~es Preservation Briefs 34: Applied in or being considered for inclUSIOn In the National Park System. The position Decoration for Historic Interiors: Pre­ is expected to be filled at the GS-15 serving Composition Ornament by level; current salary $69,427. For appli­ Jonathan Thornton and William Adair, cation instructions, call the National F.A.A.R. describes the history, appear­ Park Service Personnel Office at ance, and characteristics of this (202)208-6288. For additional informa­ Publications uniquely pliable material that was origi­ nally used to simulate the appearance tion, call Rowland Bowers at (202)343- The Society for the Preservation of of more expensive carved wood, stone, 9596. The NPS is an equal opportunity, New England Antiquities (SPNEA) and ornamental plaster decoration. The affirmative action employer. announces the revival of its publication manufacture of architectural" compo" is Ceo-Marine, Cultural Resources Old-Time New England, a journal de­ described and its history traced in a Management Division, announces voted to the architecture, household variety of interior settings from the 18th openings for Historian/Et~nograph~rs. furnishings, domestic arts, manner and to late 20th centuries. Guidance is pro­ The positions involve archIval and hIS­ customs, and material culture of the vided to help identify it and prescribe torical research, oral history / ethno­ New England people. Publication will appropriate treatments, depending graphic interviews, and repo~t wri~ing. commence in March, 1995. Old-Time upon whether the project goal is preser­ An M.A. or equivalent expenence In New England is now accepting submis­ vation or restoration. GPO stock num­ history, anthropology, or a related field; sions for future issues. Manuscripts--{)n ber: 024-005-011374-4. $1.50 per copy. technical writing skill; and basic knowl­ 3 1/2" disk as well as in hard copy, No postage and handling fees. Make edge of word processing is required. along with photocopies of illustra­ check payable to Sup. Docs. Mail to: Background in one or more of the fol­ tions-should be mailed to: Editor, Old­ Superintendent of Documents, Govern­ lowing areas is desired: U.s. military Time New England, SPNEA, 141 ment Printing Office, P.O. Box 37194, history, U.s. social history, history of Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114. Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. technology, architectural history, oral Articles may range from 500 to 7000 history and / or ethnographic interview­ words in length and should be typed ing, cultural resources management. double spaced, preferable in Microsoft Geo-Marine Inc. is an Equal Opportu­ Word on a Macintosh disk. Old-Time nity Employer. Qualified applicants New England will be a benefit of mem­ should send a current resume or vitae, bership in SPNEA. For further informa­ cover letter, and list of references to tion, please write to SPNEA Duane Peter, Director of Cultural Re­ Membership, 141 Cambridge St., Bos­ sources management Division, Geo­ ton, MA 02114. Marine, Inc., 550 East 15th St., Plano, TX The Advisory Council on Historic 75074. Fax (214)422-2736. Preservation, a Presidential commis­ Battelle Pantex announces a posi­ sion, has issued a new publication, De­ tion as public / military historian at the fense Department Compliance with Department of Energy's Pantex Plant in the National Historic Preservation Act: Amarillo, Texas. The candidate filling Section 202(a)(6) Evaluation Report. this position will be expected to work The report, the product of the Council's with minimal supervision in developing multi-year involvement with the De­ and implementing a public history com­ fense Department's Legacy Resource ponent for the Pantex Plant Historic Management Program, is a preliminary Preservation Plan. Qualifications in­ step in helping the Defense Department clude a relevant Master's degree and / or marshal its current resources to better experience in historic preservation, a protect the multitude of cultural re­ working knowledge of NHPA and re­ sources under its jurisdiction. It gives lated legislation, recent U.s. military special consideration to such issues as history, the Cold War historic context, Defense Department resource manage­ and the use and treatment of historic ment, planning, personnel, funding, documentation. Basic computer skills, and public access and education in the strong oral and written communication context of ongoing mission needs, and skills, and organizational skills are also recommends enhanced leadership required. Battelle offers competitive awareness and support and increased salaries, comprehensive benefits, and personnel training as keys to depart­ opportunities for professional advance­ mental responsiveness to historic pres­ ment. Qualified candidates should send ervation concerns. Single copies of their resume to: Dr. J. Lightle, Human Defense Department Compliance are Resources, BUilding 9-050, Pant ex Plant, available without charge while supplies PO Box 30020, Amarillo, TX 79177. 17 - Annual Report continued from front page performs through the National Coordinat­ dedication and energy. All of us who have and our lunch program at the Organiza­ ing Committee for the Promotion of His­ worked with her will miss her contributions tion of American Historians meeting in tory. We also continued our modest, but very much. During 1994-95, liz will be Atlanta, and also conducted a solicitation symbolically significant, financial contribu­ replaced by David Vanderstel, who has in the U.S. and Canada. tions to the National History Education considerable experience as a public histo­ Network (NHEN) and National History rian and who currently works for POLIS, a Membership Directory Day (NHD), and the board accepted the research center on the Indiana University­ offer of a position on the board of directors Indianapolis campus. and Database of NHD and the policy board of NHEN. In the future, the work of the Execu­ In 1994, NCPH published its first In 1994, the ad hoc Committee on tive Offices will be assisted by a new membership directory in several years. Historical Advocacy, chaired by Jeff computer, which will allow more effec­ We are restrained in our ability to publish Brown, launched what should become an tive use of the membership list and that such a directory by the outdated com­ important effort to monitor and effect will enhance the ability to manage the puter system at the UC Press, which man­ federal policies that have an impact on organization's financial affairs. Thanks ages our membership list. Attempts to the public practice history. are due to Historical Research Associates overcome this short-coming by distribut­ When the board held its annual fall for programming the computer especially ing a questionnaire to the membership meeting in Washington, D.C., we sched­ to meet NCPH's needs. met with limited success. We will try uled a joint discussion of mutual interests again this year, with the goal of improv­ and goals with the officers and board of ing the directory. Although the Executive The Future the SOCiety for History in the Federal As NCPH looks to the future, much Director will have the assistance of a new Government. We look forward to devel­ computer and a membership database, remains to be done to expand and diver­ oping a stronger working relationship sify membership and to deliver services the outcome will still be dependent upon with SHFG in the future. the willingness of members to fill out the to our members. At the same time, oppor­ tunities abound to connect the work of questionnaire. If you want to be included Executive Offices in the membership directory, you need to NCPH to the interests and needs of vari­ fill out and return the questionnaire. After four years as Executive Director, ous public audiences for history. Building Elizabeth Monroe has elected to step down. on past accomplishments to face these liz has accomplished a great deal in four challenges holds out the promise of an Coordination with Other years, not the least of which is putting the exciting and rewarding future for NCPH Professional Organizations financial operations of the organization on a and for public history. NCPH maintained its support for Page sound basis. NCPH has benefitted greatly Putnam Miller and the important work she from her organizational skills and her Philip V. Scarpino Past-President

Because of several recent requests for our code of ethics, we reprint it below. The code originally appeared in The Public HistorU:zn volume 8, Winter, 1986. Ethical Guidelines for the Historian National Council on Public History I. Historians' Relationship to Sources ing, promoting, pay adjustments and discipline, on the A. Historians work for the preservation, care, and accessi­ basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, bility of the historic record. The unity and integrity of sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical handi­ historical record collections are the basis for interpreting cap, age, or marital status. the past. C. When applying for employment or awards, historians B. Historians owe to their sources accurate reportage of all submit applications and letters of recommendation which information relevant to the subject at hand. are accurate as to all pertinent details of education, experi­ ence, and accomplishment. C. Historians favor free and open access to all archival collections. D. Historians give appropriate credit for work done by others. II. Historians' Relationship to Clients (Employers) IV. Historian's Relationship with the Community A. Historians owe their employers the historical truth insofar as it can be determined from the available sources. A. Historians serve as advocates to protect the community's historical resources. B. Historians at all times respect the confidentiality of clients, employers, and students. Information gained through a B. Historians work to promote a greater awareness of and professional relationship must be held inviolate, except appreciation for history in schools, business, voluntary when required by law, court, or administrative order. organizations, and the community at large. C. Historians seek to perform professional quality work in C. Historians represent historical research to the public in a accordance with their employment agreements or research responsible manner and should serve as advocates of contracts. economic or political interests only when such a position is consistent with objective historical truth. III. Historians' Relationship with Colleagues V. Historians' ResponSibility to the Canons of History A. Historians share knowledge and experience with other histo­ rians through professional activities and assist the profes­ A. Historians are dedicated to truth. Flagrant manifesta­ sional growth of others with less training or experience. tions of prejudice, distortions of data, or the use of delib­ erately misleading interpretations are anathema. B. Historians handle all matters of personnel, including hir- B. Historians represent the past in all of its complexity.

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