Thought I'd pass this along...not my cup of tea, but if I can help someone
else!
Tim
>> >TATE'S HELL STATE FOREST
>> >ORAL HISTORY PROJECT PROPOSAL AND BID REQUEST
>> >
>> >In consultation with the Florida Division of Historical Resources
(DHR), the
>> >Florida Division of Forestry (DOF) is seeking bids to complete the
Tate's
>> >Hell State Forest Oral History Project (see attached contract). In
1992
>> >Tate's Hell State Forest (THSF) was placed on the Conservation and
>> >Recreation Lands (CARL) acquisition list, and although acquisition
still
>> >continues today, many large tracts have been purchased. The
management
goal
>> >of THSF is to "restore, protect, and manage ecosystems to maintain
>> >biological diversity and ecosystem functions while integrating public
use
>> >through multiple-use of the total resource." The purpose of the
project is
>> >to conduct oral history interviews with those knowledgeable about
natural
>> >resources, land use, and the origins of place names on THSF between
the
>> >1940s and the 1980s. New information regarding management practices
used on
>> >the property during that time frame will help DOF meet its management
goals
>> >for THSF.
>> >
>> >Following the principles, standards, and evaluation and ethical
guidelines
>> >set forth by the Oral History Association, the successful bidder will
be
>> >responsible for:
>> >
>> >1. designing a Plan of Work (including data sheets) approved by DHR
and DOF
>> >prior to
>> >beginning project.
>> >2. conducting background research, including primary sources, on the
>> >Northwest Florida timber
>> >industry, with a focus on the study area (see map).
>> >3. listing interview questions with assistance from THSF Liaison
Committee.
>> >4. recording interviews using the best available technology.
>> >5. obtaining background data on interviewees (birth year, address,
etc.),
>> >using data sheets and photographs (digital, print, and slide) and
video as
>> >appropriate.
>> >5. gathering other relevant historical data such as photographs,
newspaper
>> >articles, and
>> >scrapbooks.
>> >6. providing monthly progress reports to DOF and DHR staff.
>> >7. generating a detailed final report (see more information below),
subject
>> >to approval from DHR and DOF.
>> >
>> >The primary function of the final report will be to present the
information
>> >gathered through interview transcripts and informant lists. At a
minimum,
>> >the final report will contain:
>> >
>> > background research to provide historical context and previous
research
>> >conducted on the topic;
>> > a methodology section that describes the procedures used in gathering
>> >interview data;
>> > a narrative analyzing and interpreting documented history and
informants
>> >an annotated list of interviewees;
>> > copies of informant data sheets;
>> > selection of no less than 20 pictures;
>> > a list of all slide/photograph identifications;
>> > copies of tape-recorded interviews;
>> > an annotated index of all tape-recorded interviews.
>> >
>> >
>> >The time limit for project completion is approximately four months.
>> >Depending on availability and the needs of the contractor, the State
may
>> >provide recording equipment (DHR or DOF), photo scanning and image
>> >production (DHR), computer usage (DOF), data storage (DHR), and report
>> >production materials (DOF).
>> >
>> >Requirements for the person conducting the oral history research
include:
>> >fieldwork experience, including photography and video and audio
>> >documentation skills; excellent communication and team work skills;
proven
>> >organizational ability; demonstrated ability to write oral history
reports
>> >and interview transcriptions; a bachelor's degree in history,
anthropology,
>> >or related field; computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft
Office
>> >software; a valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
Other
>> >desirable qualifications include graduate-level training in oral
history,
>> >folklore, or related field and a demonstrated interest in the North
Florida
>> >timber industry.
>> >
>> >If you are interested in applying, please send a project proposal,
including
>> >budget, to
>> >Brenda Swann, Division of Historical Resources
>> >500 S. Bronough Street
>> >Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
>> >(850)245-6320
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