Preservation Georgia online, Mar. 1-5, 2004

Preservation Georgia Online March 1- 5, 2004
In this issue: HPD is on the move, again! Preservation 101 in Savannah & the 2004 Preservation Collaborative News from the Little White House History Detectives is looking for story ideas NEA and USDA grants League of Historic American Theatres Awards for 2004 National Trust for Historic Preservation Diversity Scholarship Job and internship listings New additions to the Preservation Events Calendar Subscription Information
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Due to our move, the next edition of Preservation Georgia Online will be sent on March 26, 2004.
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HPD is on the move, again!
As of March 15, 2004, HPD's new address will be:
Historic Preservation Division/DNR 47 Trinity Avenue, SW Suite 414-H Atlanta, GA 30334-9006
Telephone and fax numbers and email addresses will remain the same: main telephone: 404-656-2840; fax: 404-651-8739 and 404-657-1040
Between Monday, March 8 and Friday, March 19, 2004, staff will be preparing for, and recovering from, the move. We will check voice mail and email messages and make every effort to minimize disruption to our division's work. However, we will not be able to schedule meetings or site visits (except in unusual circumstances) and files will be closed to researchers during this time.
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Preservation 101 in Savannah & the 2004 Preservation Collaborative

Preservation 101: A Georgia Orientation, presented by: Historic Preservation Division (HPD), Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources; The Georgia Trust and the Metropolitan Planning Commission, will be held in Savannah on Friday, April 16, 2004 from 9am3:30pm.
Who should attend? Anyone who has not attended a previous Preservation 101 orientation, is new to historic preservation in Georgia and uncertain which services are provided by the state historic preservation office (HPD), the state nonprofit preservation organization (The Georgia Trust).
How do you register? Go to HPD's Web site at www.gashpo.org for more information and to get a registration form. Forms are also being sent to everyone on our (postal) mailing list. They must be postmarked no later than April 5, 2004. Seating is limited and forms received without payment will not be registered. We regret that HPD is unable to accept credit card payments and online registrations.
2004 Preservation Collaborative - The Historic Preservation Division is proud to partner with The Georgia Trust, Georgia Alliance of Historic Preservation Commissions, Georgia Downtown Association, Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network, Society of Georgia Archaeology, and the Southeast Chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology to host the 2004 Preservation Collaborative, April 16-18 in Savannah. Come for Preservation 101 on Friday and extend your stay to attend other training sessions and events including: The Georgia Trust's annual meeting, The Underground Railroad South seminar, and advanced historic preservation commission legal training.
Check with these organizations for information about their events: Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN) - contact 404-6564768 or jeanne_cyriaque@dnr.state.ga.us Georgia Alliance of Preservation Commissions (GAPC) www.uga.edu/gapc or 706-5830320 The Georgia Trust - www.georgiatrust.org or 404-885-7806 or nperrin@georgiatrust.org Society for Georgia Archaeology - http://www.georgia-archaeology.org/sga/ Georgia Downtown Association - mbrown@sbdc.uga.edu Southeast Chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology http://www.apti.org/chapters/southeast/southeast.htm
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News from the Little White House
DNR's Parks and Historic Sites division has recently completed conservation on a circa 1880 Concord coach that belonged to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The coach was used by the Meriwether Inn to ferry guests back and forth to the train station and "came

along with" the Meriwether Inn, when FDR purchased the hotel. The coach is one of 151 known to exist in the world and was made by the Abbott-Downing company out of Concord, Connecticut, who also made the same style of coach for the Wells Fargo company. Interpretive supervisor Debbie L. Wallsmith, Ph.D., explains, "we have had the leather thoroughbraces (the "suspension" for the coach) tightened and cleaned and now International Fine Arts Conservation Studios (IFACS) is working on the exterior paint. IFACS is charged with the awesome task of consolidating the paintwork on the coach and making it look more like it did when FDR owned it by undoing some of the work done during a 1949 restoration project." The coach will be on exhibit in the new Little White House museum beginning April 12. Visit their Web site at www.fdrlittlewhitehouse.org/.
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History Detectives is looking for story ideas
"History Detectives" is a PBS series that investigates questions posed by the public about some of history's mysteries. They're in production and are looking for stories set in historic Georgia. Their team of historians and antiquities experts will set out to answer questions about: artifacts recently discovered whose history is unclear; historic homes and other buildings/ facilities whose rich past may not be fully known; family heirlooms with an unknown, or only partially known past. If you, a friend or neighbor have an object, home, or a building that you think fits this description, please contact Fred Grinstein at Lion Television: fredg@liontv.org or call 212-206-8633 ext. 29. Or visit http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/submit/index.html
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NEA and USDA grants
National Endowment for the Arts - Preservation and Access Research and Development Grants - grants are given to support research and development projects that advance the nation's capacity to preserve and provide access to humanities resources. Eligible activities include projects that would: develop technical standards and best practices for preserving and providing access to collections; devise more effective physical methods of preserving collections; develop new or improved procedures for the creation of reference works; and address issues involving the policies and practices of humanities research institutions that affect preservation and access on a national level. The application deadline is July 2, 2004. For more information, contact: Peter Scott Public Affairs Officer, Phone 202-606-8400, Email info@nea.gov.
United States Department of Agriculture Housing Preservation Grants - The HPG program is a grant program which provides qualified public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, and other eligible entities grant funds to assist very low- and low-income

homeowners to repair and rehabilitate their homes in rural areas, and to assist rental property owners and cooperative housing complexes to repair and rehabilitate their units if they agree to make such units available to low- and very low-income persons. The application deadline is May 6, 2004. For more information, visit: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/mfh/brief_mfh_hpg.htm.
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League of Historic American Theatres Awards for 2004
The League of Historic American Theatres (LHAT) has announced a Call for Nominations for its 2004 Awards Programs. The LHAT is a not-for-profit membership association that promotes and supports the rescue, restoration, reuse and sustainability of historic theaters and other heritage buildings used for cultural assembly and endeavors. Awards are recognized in two categories, Outstanding Restoration Project and Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution. The deadline for declaration of intent is March 1, 2004, and the deadline for nomination submittals in April 26, 2004. Entry forms and additional information is available on the LHAT website at www.lhat.org/whatsnew.asp or by calling 410-6599533.
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National Trust for Historic Preservation Diversity Scholarship
The National Trust offers financial assistance each year to enable community leaders and college students from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to attend their national conference. The Diversity Scholarship Program is administered by the Trust`s Southern Regional Office for the 2004 conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The application deadline is June 1, 2004. For more information, visit www.nthpconference.org/Generalinfo/.
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Job and internship listings
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation seeks Heritage Education Coordinator. The coordinator works with classroom teachers "to activate the discovery process in each student" by instructing teachers on using local resources to complement classroom instruction. Closing date for applications is March 26, 2004. Contact Information: Send letter of interest, resume and three references to HERITAGE EDUCATION COORDINATOR, The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, 1516 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309-2916 or e-mail information to Info@GeorgiaTrust.org. www.GeorgiaTrust.org

Executive Director of Exhibitions, Savannah College of Art and Design. Position open until filled. Responsibilities include, supervising all exhibitions and associated events in all on/off campus galleries, including curation and installation. Apply to: Human Resources, Savannah College of Art and Design, P.O. Box 3146, Savannah, GA 31402-3146; Phone: 912-525-5200; Fax: 912-525-5222; Via Email: scadhr@scad.edu.
Director position available for Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott College. Directs, and oversees the development and presentation of exhibitions; plans and facilitates Dalton Gallery programs, and manages and catalogs the Dalton Collection within the guidelines of applicable laws and the College and departmental policies and procedures. Application due April 15, 2004. Reference the position title of Director, Dalton Gallery on the Subject line and e-mail a resume, letter of interest, professional references, support packet with exhibition catalogs, reviews and other materials representative of experience, and salary requirement to hrjobs@agnesscott.edu or materials may be sent by U. S. mail to: Human Resources, 141 E. College Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030.
University of Georgia Libraries, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies seeks qualified applicants for an Audiovisual Processing Archivist. This position is responsible for the organization and inventory, including web-based access, of the audiovisual materials, for processing archival and manuscript collections, and for providing research assistance. The position also assists in grantswriting and other development projects. Send letter of application, resume, and three references by March 15, 2004, to: Florence E. King, Assistant University Librarian, UGA, Athens, GA 30602-1641. E-mail: libjobs@uga.edu; fax: 706-542-4144. For a full description of duties and required qualifications visit http://www.libs.uga.edu/humres/jobs/faculty.html
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is seeking interested individuals to fill the Oconee District Archeologist GS-0193-9/11 position and a two-year term Zone Archeologist GS-0193-9/11 position. The vacancy announcements for these positions will be advertised on OPM's Web site: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov. For more information, contact John Mayer, Forest Heritage Program Manager at 770-297-3026 or e-mail: jmayer@fs.fed.us. Responses are due by March 15, 2004.
Prentice Thomas & Associates, Inc. (PTA) is seeking a field supervisor with demonstrated experience in directing large-scale survey (up to 10,000 acres), and test and evaluation at potentially eligible sites. The location is Fort Stewart in Hinesville, GA. Only applicants with an M.A. or higher will be considered for this position. Send a c.v./resume with personal data (including e-mail address and phone numbers), and detailed information on education, pertinent experience in field, laboratory and report production, and three references (e-mail addresses are preferred). Include a cover letter that states why the applicant is well suited to this position. Cite specific examples of notable projects, as necessary. Submission by e-mail, but no attachments or by mail to Jan Campbell, P.O. Box 4246, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32549. No calls please.

The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program is now accepting applications for the summer internship programs. Undergraduate and graduate students are strongly urged to apply. For additional information, please consult the National Park Service Web site at www.cr.nps.gov/crdi
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New additions to the Preservation Events Calendar
Check the Events Calendar at www.gashpo.org for complete listings by date. Please bear with us as we catch up on calendar data entry for the rest of the year!
Please note that items on the "Preservation Events Calendar" are events and meetings of interest to preservationists. It is not to be used for the detailed scheduling of meetings with HPD staff without contacting those individuals directly.
March 13 Scull Shoals tours and blacksmith demonstrations Greensboro www.scullshoals.org,
March 13 Historic Oakland Foundation volunteer gardening day Atlanta kevin@oaklandcemetery.com or 404-688-2107 ext. 13.
March 13-14 River Blast 2004 - Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum www.portcolumbus.org
March 19-20 Vernacular GeorgiA (VGA) Annual Meeting/Spring Excursion to Historic U.S. 41 Corridor and Plantations of Brooks County contact Andrea MacDonald at 229333-5277 or by e-mail, amacdonald@sgrdc.com
March 25 Georgia chapter meeting of DOCOMOMO - DOcumentation and COnservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the MOdern Movement Atlanta - www.docomomoga.org
March 29-30 Historic Preservation Tax Credits Workshop sponsored by HPD and DCA (registration deadline is March 15) Milledgeville contact Kimberly Carter at 404679-0604; kcarter@dca.state.ga.us
April 2-4 - Washington Tour of Homes Washington 706-678-2013 or www.washingtonwilkes.com
April 7 Native American Herb Talk - Gwinnett History Museum - Lawrenceville 770822-5178 or www.co.gwinnett.ga.us/departments/parks_rec/gwinnettlife_html/sep_dec_2003/heritag e.htm

April 14-16 - Southern Archivists' Conference - Jackson, Mississippi http://www.auburn.edu/sala/
April 19 History Book Club: Cumberland Island: Strong Women, Wild Horses by Charles Seabrook - Gwinnett History Museum - Lawrenceville 770-822-5178 or www.co.gwinnett.ga.us/departments/parks_rec/gwinnettlife_html/sep_dec_2003/heritag e.htm
April 21-24 Restoration & Renovation Exhibition Boston www.restorationandrenovation.com
May 4-6 Cemetery Monument Conservation National Park Service Washington DC www.ncptt.nps.gov/cemetery
May 8 Gwinnett History Museum Archaeology & Historic Preservation Day Lawrenceville 770-822-5178 or www.co.gwinnett.ga.us/departments/parks_rec/gwinnettlife_html/sep_dec_2003/heritag e.htm
May 8-9 Building With Stone: Granite and Marble for Architectural Exteriors & Monuments Cambridge, MA 617-623-4488
June 6-19 Restoration Field School Thomas Jefferson's Villa Retreat Poplar Forest Forest, VA (application deadline is May 3) 434-534-8123 or travis@poplarforest.org
June 7-11 - Native American & Pioneer Camp ages 6-10 - Gwinnett History Museum Lawrenceville 770-822-5178 or www.co.gwinnett.ga.us/departments/parks_rec/gwinnettlife_html/sep_dec_2003/heritag e.htm
June 14-18 - American Decades Camp ages 7-11 - Gwinnett History Museum Lawrenceville 770-822-5178 or www.co.gwinnett.ga.us/departments/parks_rec/gwinnettlife_html/sep_dec_2003/heritag e.htm
June 15-16 Historic Preservation Tax Credits Workshop sponsored by HPD and DCA (registration deadline is June 1) Rome contact Kimberly Carter at 404-679-0604; kcarter@dca.state.ga.us
June 21-25 - American Decades Camp ages 7-11 - Gwinnett History Museum Lawrenceville 770-822-5178 or

www.co.gwinnett.ga.us/departments/parks_rec/gwinnettlife_html/sep_dec_2003/heritag e.htm
June 28 July 2 - Depression Era and New Deal America Camp ages 9-12 - Gwinnett History Museum - Lawrenceville 770-822-5178 or www.co.gwinnett.ga.us/departments/parks_rec/gwinnettlife_html/sep_dec_2003/heritag e.htm
July 12-16 - Civil War Camp ages 8-11 - Gwinnett History Museum - Lawrenceville 770-822-5178 or www.co.gwinnett.ga.us/departments/parks_rec/gwinnettlife_html/sep_dec_2003/heritag e.htm
July 19-23 - Advanced Civil War Camp ages 10-13 - Gwinnett History Museum Lawrenceville 770-822-5178 or www.co.gwinnett.ga.us/departments/parks_rec/gwinnettlife_html/sep_dec_2003/heritag e.htm
September 30 Historic Augusta Foundation Auction and Gala Augusta 706-7240436
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