Preservation Georgia online, Oct. 24-28, 2005

Preservation Georgia Online October 24-28, 2005 In this issue: Mildred Colodny Scholarship for Graduate Study in Historic Preservation Calls for nominations Grants Southern Research has moved Positions available in Georgia New additions to the Preservation Events Calendar Subscription Information
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Mildred Colodny Scholarship for Graduate Study in Historic Preservation
Administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the scholarship program provides financial assistance and experiential learning opportunities to individuals preparing for careers in historic preservation. The purpose of the Colodny Scholarship is to increase the diversity of people pursuing degrees and careers in historic preservation in the United States. The National Trust is seeking culturally diverse applicants whose commitment to historic preservation will be strengthened by obtaining a graduate degree in preservation, who will benefit from the internship and mentorship opportunities provided by the Trust, and who ultimately will contribute valuable, diverse perspectives to - and become leaders in - the field of preservation. Applications must be postmarked or received by fax no later than January 31. For applications and more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org and click on About the Trust/Jobs & Internships. Or contact David Field, Colodny Scholarship Coordinator, at 800-944-NTHP x6124 or via email at david_field@nthp.org.
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Calls for nominations
The Paul E. Buchanan Award was instituted by Vernacular Architecture Forum (VAF) in 1993 to recognize contributions to the study and preservation of vernacular architecture and the cultural landscape that did not take the form of books or published work. Hundreds of studies, reports, documentation projects, restoration plans, National Register nominations, exhibits, video productions and public programs are completed each year without the benefit of distribution or recognition beyond the limited audience for which they were commissioned. Named for Paul E. Buchanan of Williamsburg, Virginia, who inspired many VAF members in the rewards of fieldwork, this award confers credit to the valuable work that VAF members and professional associates perform. The 2006 application is available at

http://www.vernaculararchitectureforum.org/specialprograms/buchanan.htm . The entry deadline is January 15, 2006. For more information, contact Mark Reinberger at reinberg@uga.edu
The Society for History in the Federal Government (SHFG) awards eight prizes. The purpose of all Society awards is to recognize and encourage excellence in the study of the history of the federal government. Awards and prize competition, judged by professional historians, archivists, documentary editors, curators, and preservationists, should help draw attention to outstanding and praiseworthy work. The Society hopes that the result will be increased appreciation of both the federal government's history and the efforts of those who, through a variety of methods and media, explore that history. Each prize consists of a framed certificate to be presented at the Society's annual spring meeting, held in Washington, D.C. For a more detailed explanation of the award, criteria for selection, and application procedures, please visit the Society's award website at http://www.shfg.org/tawards.html.
Historic buildings are not the only treasures on our nation's cultural endangered species list America's landscape legacy of gardens is also at risk. In an effort to raise awareness for these nationally significant resources, the Washington, D.C.based Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) along with Garden Design magazine, have issued a Call for Nominations - Landslide 2006: Spotlight on the Garden. The results will be posted on the TCLF website and published in Garden Design. Application deadline is January 31. For more information, visit www.tclf.org/landslide.
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Grants
In 2006 HGTV`s Restore America will focus on the revitalization of places where people live, through grants for residential projects. Nonprofit organizations and public agencies are invited to apply for grants. Application deadline is November 30. For more information, visit http://www.nationaltrust.org/restore_america/ra_grants.html
Beginning on 1 October 2005, the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) made grant applications available on its website for non-profit groups, interested community groups, and local, state, and regional officials. In recent years, grants have averaged around $32,300. The ABPP leads a partnership initiative for the purpose of helping communities identify, assess, and protect the historic battlefield sites across the United States. Projects generally focus primarily on land use, site management planning, and public education. Application deadline is January 13. For more information, visit www.cr.nps.gov/hps/abpp/.

National Leadership Grants enable libraries and museums to help all individuals attain the knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviors, and resources that enhance their engagement in community, work, family, and society. Application deadline is February 1, 2006. For more information: Visit http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/IMLS/OPLA/OPLA/NLG-FY06/Grant.html
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Southern Research has moved
Southern Research, Historic Preservation Consultants, Inc. has moved its office and lab to Waverley Hall, Georgia. Their new numbers are: 706/582-2440, voice or 706/582-2441, fax. Their mailing address (PO Box 250; Ellerslie, GA 31807) and email addresses have not changed.
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Positions available in Georgia
Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc. is seeking to hire three (3) experienced archaeological technicians for an upcoming data recovery investigation in Pulaski County, Georgia. Fieldwork starts Monday, October 31 and will last for four weeks. Pay rate is $12.50 to $14.50/hour depending on experience. Per diem will be $25/day and single occupancy hotel accommodations will be provided. Those with research interests in prehistoric lithic analysis are encouraged to apply. Please email letters of inquiry or resumes to Alvin J. Banguilan. Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc.; 1250 Winchester Pkwy., Suite 200; Smyrna, Georgia 30080; abanguilan@edwards-pitman.com; 770-333-9484, ext.115; 770-333-8277 FAX
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New additions to the Preservation Events Calendar
Check the Events Calendar at www.gashpo.org for complete listings by date. Tell us what your organization or community has planned by sending your listings for our online Events Calendar via e-mail to: helen_talleymcrae@dnr.state.ga.us.
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.

October 29 - "Visitors from the Past", costumed actors tell about their lives in Bartow County's past - Cartersville - 770-607-3480.
October 30 - Bean Creek Community will host a baseball game and gathering in honor of the Valley Vets baseball team - all proceeds going to the preservation of the Old Bean Creek Ball Ground - Sautee - contact Caroline Crittenden at sautee@alltel.net or 706-878-2514 http://www.sauteenacoochee.org/news/beancreek.html
November 1-3 - National Trail of Tears Annual Convention - Chattanooga, TN http://nationaltota.org - 501-666-9032 or TOTAJerra@aol.com
November 3 - Land acquisition celebration - Principal Chief Chad Smith of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma and Principal Chief Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee in North Carolina are both tentatively scheduled to speak at the program - Chief Vann House Historic Site, Chatsworth - 706-695-2598 http://georgiaparks.org/info/chiefvann/
November 3 - free lecture by Dennis Blanton, Archaeologist at Fernbank Natural History Museum, about curation of the museum's St. Catherine's Island (GA) Artifact Collection - Ocmulgee National Monument - Macon stephen.hammack@robins.af.mil
November 3 - opening of Meehan's Public House - proceeds to benefit Heritage Sandy Springs - 404-851-1327
November 4-5 - Vernacular Georgia (VGA) Fall Excursion - Town and Country: County Seats and Countryside - Hawkinsville/Pulaski ~ Perry/Houston; Fort Valley/Peach ~ Knoxville/Crawford - Bob Ciucevich at 912-234-1901 or RACQuatrefoil@aol.com or Abbie Parks at 770-975-1930 or abbie@sbsvirtual.com.
November 19 - Artifact ID Day - Fort Hawkins, Ocmulgee National Monument Macon - stephen.hammack@robins.af.mil
April 19-22 - 9th US/ICOMOS International Symposium - Newport, Rhode Island - www.icomos.org/usicomos/.
June 14-17 - Vernacular Architecture Forum annual meeting - New York City http://www.vernaculararchitectureforum.org/annualmeetings.html
September 28-30 - Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians (SESAH) - 2006 annual meeting - Auburn, Alabama - lewalns@auburn.edu.

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