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  • Monthly Memo: July 2023

    06/29/2023 10:20 AM | Anonymous

    Monthly Memo: July 2023, includes a note from the director, what's in bloom?, new website, upcoming events, Arts Council survey, painting restoration. To the right, a historic photograph from July 4th, 1920 from the Vose Family Collection. A small parade, led by two people on horseback.

    From the desk of your Executive Director. With an image of the blooming Rose Garden.

    The Historic Rose Garden is in bloom, and so are exciting things at OHC! 

    Our new website has launched (more about that below), and some exciting projects are taking root at the Heritage House! 

    We have begun Phase One of a multi-year project with the Lake Oswego Public Library. Archivist Mark Browne is leading a team to properly preserve, organize, catalogue, and eventually digitize the library's vast historical collection. The new cataloguing system builds on the one already in place at the library but will make it more effective for people wanting to view the archives from anywhere in the world. 

    WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT, KATHRYN? 

    With this project's completion, you'll be able to browse the library's website and find an online archives of 7,000 photographs -- some of which our team at OHC have never seen before, and most of which are currently unavailable. We will be able to add our own collection to this database, meaning that we are increasing access to two important community hubs for history.

    This is one important step on making sure that the history of Lake Oswego is accessible to anyone, anywhere, any time. We are incredibly grateful to be able to do this work and would be unable to provided these services if it wasn't for our wonderful members supporting us!  

    Thank you,

    Kathryn Sinor
    Executive Director

    What's in Bloom? Stafford Roses: the roses were planted by LO teacher Dorothy Stafford to inspire her husband, Dr. William Stafford, Oregon's poet laureate, at their home. Peace Roses: Introduced by the breeder Francis Meilland, these roses were smuggled into the US during WWII and named for the great desire of peace. Seven Sisters: Originally planted in the front yard of the Waffles House on Kelock Rd., originally built by author Erma Bombeck. Baccara: Also bred by Francis Meilland, this rose was named after a French card game possibly introduced by Italian soldiers in the late 1400s.

    Website banner of new OHC website, featuring four photographs: a pregnant woman on a farm looks down at her toodler, four gentleman and a cat pose at work, a woman in a fur coat and fancy hat stands on a wooden boat on the lake, a farmer with his back to the camera walks behind his horse.

    NEW WEBSITE HAS ARRIVED!

    If you haven't gotten the opportunity, go check out our new website! It's at the same URL as the previous one (www.oswegoheritage.org), but you may notice it has a completely new look. Explore information on exhibits and programs, event pages, and our blog. 

    We have an additional feature available just for members! Members can login to the website using the red square at the top right, above the banner, on any page. Use the email address this has been sent to, and if you can't access it, please reset your password. 

    Members gain additional access to past exhibits and our quarterly historic journals, which will continue in August. We're excited to provide some new benefits to those who have supported our organization! 

    Upcoming events include: Rock Your Ribs on Saturday, July 15th from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Heritage House. Join us for a fun evening of lively music, good food, and an exciting auction at this year's Rock Your Ribs! This special fundraising event celebrates gathering together on a summer night and eating delicious barbecue with your friends and family -- and what's better than that?! Food by Buster's Texas Style Barbecue and music by the Lakeridge Jazz Band. Car & Boat Show on Sunday, August 27th, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at George Rogers Park and Sundeleaf Plaza. Each August, OHC invites car and boat owners from all over the region to showcase their unique cars and boats in Lake Oswego. Last year's show had over 6,000 visitors who had the chance to see over 200 cars and 15 boats at this event. All proceeds from this event go towards helping OHC fulfill its mission. September Chautauqua on Wednesday, September 6th from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM at the Heritage House. Topic is Korean Folk Songs on Kayageum. Arirang is a representative Korean folk song and there are about 3,600 variations. Doyeon will play several Arirang songs on Kayageum introducing the background story and the lyrics. We will have the opportunity to play Korean drums, too. Please come and join us with this authentic Korean music event!

    Rock Your Ribs Fundraiser: Live music & Auction from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Saturday, July 15th.

    BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY

    The Lake Oswego Arts Council wants your feedback!

    Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey about the future of public art in Lake Oswego. They want to hear from the people that support OHC, so let's make sure they hear our voice on important topics like: 

    What kinds of art?
    Where to place it?

    This survey closes July 1st. Please provide your feedback here:

    City of Lake Oswego Public Art Master Plan Survey

    WE STILL NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

    For only $1,750, a preservation specialist has agreed to restore the 1893 painting of Willamette Falls, where it will hang in the Heritage House as an important piece of local history. Please consider donating today, as it is only with your support that we can protect these historical treasures.

    You can learn more about the history of the artist and its connection to Oswego families HERE in May's Hello LO on Historic Preservation Month.

    MAKE A GIFT TODAY:
    DONATE NOW

    We would be deeply grateful!

  • Monthly Memo: June 2023

    06/06/2023 10:27 AM | Anonymous

    Monthly Memo for June 2023 includes: a note from the director, do you have any historic items?, OHC in the press, new website, upcoming events, painting restoration. Follow us online @oswegoheritage. To the right, there is a black and white photograph of a steam ferry on the lake in Lake Oswego.

    From the desk of your Executive Director: Photo of Kathryn Sinor (OHC Executive Director), Courtney Clements (OHC volunteer), and Jeff Gudman (OHC Board President) at the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce Community Awards

    Congratulations to Courtney Clements, this year's recipient of the C. Herald Campbell Award! This award is gifted to someone who has made important contributions to the Oswego Heritage Council's mission to preserve and promote the history of Lake Oswego. Myself and Board President Jeff Gudman presented the award to Courtney at the Chamber of Commerce's Community Awards event on Tuesday. 

    Courtney has been a volunteer at the Heritage House for just over a year, but she jumped right into researching our collection. Some of her accomplishments include: 

    • Transcribing and conducting research on Theresa Truchot’s war time diaries

    • Publishing a new edition of the 1898 diary of Clara and Cora Wilmot with additional research and a new introduction

    • Writing an article entitled Flirting by fruit box: A look at an early 20th century dating app. This article, based on letters written to local resident Lucy Pollard, will be published in the June issue of the Genealogical Forum of Oregon’s Quarterly Bulletin

    We could not exist without the incredible work of our volunteers, and we are incredibly humbled that they choose to spend their time contributing to the archival research of our collection. 

    If you see Courtney, make sure to congratulate her!!

    Thank you,

    Kathryn Sinor

    Executive Director

    Image that reads Do you have historic items you might consider SHARING OR DONATING? Four images are below. First image is a black and white historic photograph of a woman and her child. The mother has a veil over her hair and smiles fondly down at the child. Underneath are the words: Letters, photos... Our collection consists of a wide range of photos and documents. These flesh out the stories of life in Oswego through diverse perspectives. Second photograph is of a framed wedding invitation. The words beneath it read: And so much more! But we also have items, like the Koehler drum, historical clothing, and more! If you aren't sure if your items would be a good fit for us, JUST ASK! Third and fourth photo are both of the Oswego Heritage Council archives and beneath the photos, it reads: Bagged... and tagged! We follow the Smithsonian museum guidelines to properly preserve every item in our care through proper temperature-controlled storage. We also make sure to follow every item so that people can locate them for research purposes. Our goal is to make this system even more accessible. Connect with our archivist today!

    Flirting by Fruit Box: An Early 20th Century Dating App by Courtney Clements

    Website header with four photographs and the words "Oswego Heritage Council: Preserving our past, enriching our future." From left to right, the black and white historic photographs include: a pregnant woman on a farm looking down at a toddler in overalls with his hand over his face, a group of four men (three white workers and one Chinese worker) with one man holding a cat, a woman in a long coat and large hat standing in a small wooden boat on a lake, and the back of a farmer in a field as he works with a horse.

    NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!

    We have been hard at work behind the scenes to create a new website! This new website will allow guests to better explore our archives, have special members-only content, and better support history sleuths around the world so that they can discover more about the fascinating world of Lake Oswego. 

    The banner above is the first glimpse of our new website. We hope that it will prove to be a more useful tool in preserving and promoting the history of Lake Oswego. 

    The website launch will happen in the next month! 

    Upcoming events: June Chautauqua on Wednesday, June 7th, from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Springs in Lake Oswego. Join Cece Otto as she performs the debut of Prohibition: 90 Years of Temperance, Temptation, and Song. This all-new album contains more than a dozen songs from the era, performed just as contemporary audiences would have heard them. LO Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 10th, from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM at Millennium Park Plaza. Find our booth at the region's finest agricultural and food products at the Lake Oswego Farmers' Market. Delight in finding a wide variety of superior produce, meats, seafood, nuts, cheeses, artisan baked goods, jams, jellies, salsas, hummus, nursery items, hot foods, artisan crafts, and more! Summer Open House on Saturday, June 24th, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Oswego Heritage House. Celebrate summer with OHC! There will be fun and free activities throughout the day to explore Oswego's history. Make your own diary as you discovery 19th century diaries, take a scavenger hunt to explore the exhibits, or just enjoy the sunshine in the garden! There's something for everyone at this event.

    First Wednesday Chautauqua with the Oswego Heritage Council. Photo of Cece Otto for her June 7th performance of Prohibition: 90 Years of Temperance, Temptation, and Song. Free to attend from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Springs in Lake Oswego.

    Top photo is of a 19th century painting of the Willamette Falls that has suffered some damage and bottom photo is of the current Willamette Falls. The banner in between the photos reads "Preserve a piece of Lake Oswego History: Donate Today. Learn more at oswegoheritage.org"

    WE STILL NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

    For only $1,750, a preservation specialist has agreed to restore the 1893 painting of Willamette Falls, where it will hang in the Heritage House as an important piece of local history. Please consider donating today, as it is only with your support that we can protect these historical treasures.

    You can learn more about the history of the artist and its connection to Oswego families HERE in May's Hello LO on Historic Preservation Month.

    MAKE A GIFT TODAY:
    DONATE NOW

    We would be deeply grateful!


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