I’m looking forward to seeing you all at the upcoming NHN general meeting on Thursday, Dec. 10!

Since we have no formal presentation planned for this gathering, we’re looking forward to taking this opportunity to catch-up with one another, reflect on the past year, and discuss what might happen in the year to come. This is a potluck event, so please do bring an hors d’oeuvre to share. We’ll have some soft drinks and a limited amount adult beverages, but you may also want to bring any specific drinks that you would want.

Also, we invite you to bring yourself and guests — a friend, partner, your children, and/or someone you know who might be interested in joining the NHN.

Event details:

When: Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Kathy Tucker’s residence,
What to bring: Yourself, guests, hors d’oeuvres, beverages

Let me know if you have any questions.

See you there!

James

Explore the beauty and potential of Oral Histories at a free/all ages Public Social University event!

Friday December 11, 2009 6-8 p.m. (community & camaraderie to follow)

SEA Change Gallery, Everett Street Lofts, 625 NW Everett St. #110

Portland, Oregon Featuring the following workshops, discussions, and activities: * The Meaning and Importance of Oral History and how the Internet and Digital Media are Transforming the Tradition A community discussion with special guests from across the spectrum of human thought and involvement * Oral History 101 with Jim Strassmaier: A Brief Introduction to Processes and Ethics of Collecting Oral Histories.

Last week was a good one for the 2012: Oregon Woman Suffrage Centennial project.

On November 2, Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown and State Archivist Mary Beth Herkert hosted a reception in Salem to launch the 2012 Oregon Woman Suffrage Centennial. Attended by over fifty elected officials, representatives of government agencies and women’s organizations, along with members of the academic and archival community and other stakeholders, the event began a collaboration between the many voices and perspectives needed to tell Oregon’s suffrage history and women’s history. Secretary Brown noted, “This was a vote that changed the face of Oregon and it came with the support of some brave and colorful figures from our past. This is a golden page in Oregon history.” Held at the State Archives, Herkert and the archive staff displayed the original proclamation, initiative petitions, and Abigail Scott Duniway voter registration cards. Learn more at Secretary Brown’s blog.

We also learned that the Oregon Heritage Commission granted our request for funds to develop a comprehensive educational and informational centennial website for 2012: Oregon Woman Suffrage Centennial. A project of the Northwest History Network, the website will provide interpretive essays written by scholars, primary documents, and archival links to women’s historical collections.

Keep your eyes here and on the Oregon Suffrage Centennial blog for more news as we move onward!