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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 HPC Progress Report 12.31.2008 HERITAGE PROGRAMS PROGRESS REPORT Parks & Recreation Department Anne Boykin December 1- 31, 2008 EXTERNAL Acquisitions for Project HOLD —341 pages scanned • Brazos Valley Memorial for All Veterans — programs and records Contacts - 3 • Ann Ganter; 100 Years of Education in College Station; will be helping them with historical research on early education in College Station • Dr. Akel Kahera — Associate Professor of Architecture and Community Development, Prairie View A &M; interested in desegregation PHMIH newsletter for possible publication in the "Journal of History and Culture," a publication of the Texas Institute for the Preservation of History and Culture • Mrs. Parsons — Has lived in her home off Dowling Road for 64 years, original owner; Property has bomb shelter Presentations —1 • December 11— Service Excellence Tour; Presented historic points of interest on a four hour tour of City facilities for new employees Research Requests — 2 • Ray Watson — Looking for a photo of Kyle Field c. 1960s; Found • Eddie Harrison — Looking for information on Buffalo Soldiers; Found Publicity —1 article; 1 PSA; 16 viewings • "Honoring Our Mayors" front page article in AbouTown Press, December 2008 issue. • "Holiday Greetings from HPC" filmed with Hillary and Earl by PC &M for airing on CSTV -19 • City of College Station "Veterans Day Ceremony" on www.cstx.2ov — Wrote a paragraph about the event for Public Communications to post with photos on the website. • TexAgs.com — Posted a plea for volunteers in History and Aggieland/MyBCS forums (received one inquiry so far) • Letter to the Editor of The Eagle promoting the American Mile at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex • Exploring History Lunch Lecture showing on CSTV -19 on Tuesdays, 4 a.m. and 4 p.m. Oral History Interviews — 0 Publications —1 • Sent a press release regarding "Honoring Our Mayors." Historic Markers — 0 • Currently, 85 Historic Home Markers, 8 Building Markers and 2 Historic Subject Markers • Sent an historic marker packet to Mrs. Parsons Community Outreach - 2 • December 10 - Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Board Meeting; ACBV • December 20 — Museum of the American G.I. Board Meeting; Brent Mullins' home INTERNAL Intern —0 hours No intern at this time. Volunteers — 21.25 hours • Colleen Risinger — Exhibit installation (2.5) • Vicky Eastes — Exhibit installation (3.75) • Cory Widner — Scanning (15.0) KUDOS There was positive feedback regarding the tour. I do believe it is a worthwhile event. Dwayne Walters, Human Resources, City of CS You are keeping the faith and the traditions going. Thank you for all you do to support the retention of our heritage, of which the Boykin family is such an important part. David Woodcock, TAMU Dept. of Architecture Golly, Anne, you have a really broad job description! Barbara Althaus, Brazos County Historical Commission Your letter out was great and is bringing in people. You are doing a great job. Tina Hanna, Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History; re: Salute to Tom Turbiville Many, many thanks for the wonderful letter and tribute to Tom. Looking forward to seeing you there, It will be a wonderful evening! Deborah Cowman, Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History; re: Salute to Tom Turbiville We are deeply indebted for all that you do for College Station and I for one have been derelict by not telling you so. Thanks for your services. Dave Ruseink, Councilman I enjoy the Project HOLD, I like the glimpse it gives of yesteryear here in CS. Bob Slentz, Water Services, City of CS City of College Station print close 70th Birthday Contest Winners Announced .rw PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT News Release Media Contact: November 14, 2008 Anne Boykin For Immediate Release 979.764.3445 / 979.764.3491 aboykin@cstx.qov Winners Announced in City's 70th Birthday Art Contest Awarded by the Historic Preservation Committee COLLEGE STATION, TX- The City of College Station Historic Preservation Committee announced the winners of the City's 70th Birthday Art Contest today. Elementary school children throughout the city participated in the art contest that has been on display at the College Station Conference Center since October. The cards exhibit a variety of styles, techniques and artistic ability. Every medium, from crayons to paper sculpture, was entered in the contest. The four overall winners, in alphabetical order, are: tic 1 � . row �8g j Y �� � � .� , +� \ 1 � t R r Dayeon Choi June Jeong Saki Kamon Anne Li Zhang All of the entries receive a certificate signed by Mayor Ben White and a City of College Station pin. The four overall winners each receive a gift certificate to Hobby Lobby. The art will be on display until Dec. 8 at the CS Conference Center. For more information, contact Anne Boykin, 764.3491 or aboykin ©cstx.gov.