A Woman's Place is in the Register: Advancing Women's Stories in Oregon's Historic Sites
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2019-06-12
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Sanhueza, Alicia
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The merit-based National Register of Historic Places (National Register) serves as the preeminent designation for historic resources in Oregon and a requirement for most historic preservation incentives. While many historic resources are designated for their association to important persons, identifying and protecting resources through the lens of gender has been debated on the national front for decades. Of Oregon’s ~16,000 listed historic sites, less than 1 percent are listed for their association to women’s history. Through an analysis of the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office’s (SHPO) Oregon Women’s History Project and other state’s SHPO initiatives, this study will examine the representation of women’s history sites in Oregon. It will investigate what forces are limiting resources from being nominated for their significance to women's history in the state and will result in recommendations for increasing the number and breadth of women's history sites in the National Register and through alternative preservation tools. By understanding the significance of women’s history sites and actively pursuing their preservation, the Oregon historic preservation community can provide a more comprehensive view of the state’s history and valuable historical resources. The study is intended to be a tool for the Oregon SHPO, cultural resource professionals, educators, historians, and women’s and cultural groups.
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129 pages