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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06_HPC_PH_ PROGRESS_REPORT_Jun_2009 Heritage Programs Progress Report Parks & Recreation Department Anne Boykin, Coordinator June 1 - 30, 2009 EXTERNAL Acquisitions for Project HOLD – 574 pages scanned • Oakwood Neighborhood Association house plans • The Irish of Staggers Point • 1942A&M CHS Junior Senior Banquet invitation Contacts - 3 • Michael Taylor, Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program Manager, National Park Service • Mark Suter, TAMU Map and GIS Collections and Services • Jay Brakefield, The Eagle, is writing an in depth article on El Camino Real de los Tejas to appear in July Presentations – 9 • June 5 – El Camino Real de los Tejas Project Committee meeting, 20 in attendance • June 9 – Meeting with National Park Service representatives: Susan Boyle, Mike Taylor, Jeff Williams and Judge Randy Sims • June 16 – Meeting with Barbara Althaus, El Camino Real Project • June 17 – Exploring History Lunch Lecture, “Native American Foodways,” 88 in Attendance • June 17 – KAMU TV- Sharon Colson; promoted “Liendo Plantation” to be presented by Michele Wendt for Exploring History Lunch Lecture, July 15. • June 19 – El Camino Real grant writing session • June 23 – El Camino Real to Bryan City Council Workshop; 40 in attendance • June 25 – El Camino Real grant writing session • June 29 – Landmark Commission; presented the differences between the Landmark Commission and the HPC as requested by Lindsay Kramer, P&DS Research Requests – 6 • Dr. Sylvia Grider, TAMU Dept. of Anthropology – Researched LaRoche and Dunne Architectural firm • Kim Fox, TAMU International Center – Researched College Station and its international culture • Laura Casey, Texas Historical Commission – Asked for information on Project HOLD and Heritage Programs to present at the American Association of State and Local History at their conference in August in Indianapolis, IN. • Jennifer Prochazka, requested information on her home in Eastgate built by John Culpepper. • Gretchen Fudge, AbouTown Press – Seeking ideas for a future article on Brazos County history • Jay Brakefield, The Eagle – Seeking photos and information for a future article on El Camino Real de los Tejas Publicity –3 PSAs, 44 viewings • The Eagle displays the Exploring History Lunch Lecture notices. • Exploring History Lunch Lecture showing on CSTV-19 on Tuesdays, 4 a.m. and 4 p.m. Oral History Interviews – 1 • Mrs. Robbie Clark – Longtime resident of College Station Publications - 0 Historic Markers – 2 APPROVED • Currently, 85 Historic Home Markers, 8 Building Markers and 2 Historic Subject Markers • 910 Winding Road Historic Home Marker Application APPROVED; Gibb Gilchrist home • Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Building Marker Application APPROVED Community Outreach - 2 • June 3, Conducted tour of Museum of the American G.I. for Joey Dunn, Asst. City Manager, City of Bryan • June 5, Attended Appreciation Dinner for Col. Jim Woodall, USA (ret.), for his work with Sanders Corps Center INTERNAL Intern –0 hours No intern at this time. Volunteers – 33.75 hours Aaron Johnson – 30.75 hours Vicky Eastes – 3 hours Note: After working as a volunteer for over 18 months, Vicky Eastes has qualified for a BRONZE AWARD from the Presidents Volunteer Service Awards and Points of Light Foundation. Vicky is in the process of moving back to Georgetown since earning her MA degree from TAMU. I will send her award to her when it arrives. THANKS VICKY! KUDOS Re: AASLH Award That's wonderful! Congratulations! You are really doing a lot for this community! And you are much appreciated! That's the real award! Best, Henry (Dethloff), Retired TAMU Professor of History Anne, That is outstanding. This is your award for all of the hard work and dedication you have…as well as your outstanding leadership. Earl (Apgar), HPC Chair-elect You've done good girl!! Colleen (Risinger), HPC Your plate runneth over, Anne. CS is so lucky to have you with your creativity and hands on experience. Onward with vigor, Douglas (Manger), Heritage Works, Austin, Texas Re: El Camino Real de los Tejas Planning Committee You have been so generous to allow me to serve on your committee and be a part of this wonderful adventure. Barret Lyne, PhD, Tickle T, Inc.   Re: Exploring History Lunch Lectures Thank you for this series, very interesting and informative. John Lofgren Sounds like you have come up with another interesting topic & speaker......which is typical of your program series. Ray George, Brazos County Historical Commission Hi Anne, Thank you for a great luncheon yesterday. You did yourself proud. Dr. Thoms is a real treasure. Can you imagine how exciting it would be to have him as a professor. Wow! Enjoy this day, Douglas (Manger), Heritage Works, Austin, Texas Re: D-Day Memories E-mail This is very special, thanks for sharing. Fain McDougal, Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Board Thanks for D-Day write-up! Rev. J.R. Cole