DELTA HERITAGE COURIER
September/October 2018
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2018 DELTA HERITAGE FORUM WRAP-UP
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Thank you to those who participated in the first annual Delta Heritage Forum in Walnut Grove! The Forum featured seven sessions on topics ranging from heritage tourism and public education to trails and grant applications, as well as opportunities for people who care about Delta history to meet and network. Presentations and handouts are now posted on the
Forum webpage
. Contact Blake Roberts at
blake.roberts@delta.ca.gov
if you are interested in assisting with next year's Delta Heritage Forum or have any revisions to the
2015 Directory of Delta Historical and Cultural Organizations
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We're looking for your assistance with and feedback on Delta heritage efforts. Please complete a
survey
to inform our work.
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GET PREPARED FOR DISASTER IN SEPTEMBER
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September is National Preparedness Month. The State Office of Historic Preservation's
Disaster & Historic Resources page
provides information about disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for historic resources.
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CALIFORNIA HISTORY AND RESEARCH GUIDES
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Working on a research project? The California History Room librarians have developed
research guides
for specific topics. Please
contact the librarians
for assistance with other topics or questions.
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Stockton and Filipino-American community say goodbye to Dawn Mabalon
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Dr. Dawn Mabalon, co-founder of Stockton's Little Manila Foundation, unexpectedly passed away last month. She was a beloved historian who passionately fought to preserve Filipino-American culture, including writing two books on Stockton:
Filipinos in Stockton
and
Little Manila Is in the Heart: The Making of the Filipina/o American Community in Stockton, California
. Celebrations of her life were held in Stockton, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
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Bing Kong Tong receives 2018 Preservation Design Award
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Congratulations to the
Isleton Brannan Andrus Historical Society
for winning the
2018 Preservation Design Award for the Bing Kong Tong Stabilization and Exterior Restoration Project
. The local Chinese "tong" (benevolent society) used the hall for community gatherings, social services, festivals, and other events. The building, constructed by Chinese laborers, is a prime example of Chinese-American architecture. The award will be presented at the California Preservation Awards ceremony on Friday, October 19 in Los Angeles.
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Antioch Police Department uses genealogical website to reunite family members with photos
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Retired Captain Diane Aguinaga and the Antioch Police Department were recently featured in an
Ancestry.com video
, which documents her efforts to preserve the department's history and the women and men who served the community. Captain Aguinaga came across a large cache of photos, long forgotten in a stack of nondescript boxes. Using the website, Captain Aguinaga was able to locate and reunite current family members with pictures of their loved ones that served the city, some of whom they had never met. The Antioch photos are now on display at the police department.
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Isleton's last Japantown sign restored
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Jean Yokotobi, an Isleton resident, saw some of the last remaining evidence of the city's Japantown history, a painted sign for the former K. Nakano Co. Store, literally fading away. When Jean located the Nakano Family, they decided to support her in restoring the sign, including financial assistance. The building at 37 Main Street, now contains the restored sign, painted by muralist Sheryl Leamer, and a commemorative plaque.
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EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS, AND UPDATES
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FANHS Stockton's Samahan - September 22
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Join the Filipino American National Historical Society, Stockton Chapter on Saturday, September 22 for
Samahan
, a gathering of friends and family. The event runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 3537 Alvarado Avenue in Stockton. Entrance fees are $10 for children 12 and under and $20 for adults.
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World War I & Clarksburg Talk - September 29
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The Clarksburg Branch Library will be hosting a talk on Yolo County residents who served during World War I. The talk is scheduled for Saturday, September 29 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. See the
project brochure
for more information.
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Martinez Archives Crawl - September 29
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The Martinez Historical Society and Contra Costa County Historical Society are co-hosting the first
Martinez Archives Crawl
. Attendees can walk or “crawl” between four archives, gathering stamps in their passports as they learn to research, find cool things, visit with archivists, and go on special behind-the-scenes tours.
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Clarksburg School House Benefit - October 14
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The Friends of the 1883 Clarksburg School House are hosting an old fashioned 1920s picnic on Sunday, October 21 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm that will benefit the Friends' efforts to relocate and restore the historic schoolhouse. Tickets are available in advance for $30 (adults) and $10 (children 12 and under) or at the door for $45 (adults) and $20 (children 12 and under) at the Clarksburg Library, Husick’s Taphouse, and Eventbrite. For more information, see the
postcard
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Sacramento Preservation Academy - October 14
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Sacramento Heritage, Inc.'s Preservation Academy is hosting a
Historic Window Workshop on Sunday, October 14th from 1 to 5 pm. The workshop will discuss how to restore wooden windows for security, energy efficiency, and beauty. The session is limited to 35 attendees, so reserve your spot
online.
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Have a vision?
Check out these funding opportunities!
Creating special places in our towns and cities can be a difficult and daunting task. Grants are an excellent resource and we have done some of the legwork for you! See below for available opportunities.
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Museums for America Grant
This Institute of Museum and Library Services grant for $5,000-$250,000 supports projects that strengthen the ability of museums to serve its public. Projects may be at different stages of maturity and may be brand new to the institution or implement a previous project. Final applications are due December 14, 2018. For more information, check out
Museums for America.
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National Park Service Directory
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National Trust Preservation Funds Grant Program
Applications are now being accepted to support preservation planning and educational projects. Funding ranges from $2,500 to $10,000. The application deadline is October 1, 2018. For more information, see the
grant webpage
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Please contact us with updates or if you want to follow up on newsletter items by emailing Blake Roberts at
blake.roberts@delta.ca.gov
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STAY CONNECTED
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