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The Tempest and Trial of Inman Page this Friday! February 8, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Oklahoma History Center

Oklahoma City, OK

Join us February 8, 2013, at 7pm as the Oklahoma History Center presents "The Tempest and Trial of Inman Page," written by Sharon Fisher and researched by Larry O'Dell. Admission is free!

Sharon Fisher is a member of the OHS Black Heritage Committee and has directed several OHS historical programs including "Swing Low Sweet Chariot", "Oklahoma Bound" and the Oklahoma Centennial production, "New Chance Cities". The Langston University Choir, directed by Bonita Franklin, will also perform.

This story brings a pivotal chapter in Langston University's history alive.
The beloved Inman Page resigns to defend his reputation in court.
A murder plot against the new president is uncovered.
Will Langston University be a trade school or liberal arts college?

Featuring:
Robert Hubbard, Jr. as Inman Page, Reginold Smith as Attorney E. I. Saddler, Paul Thornton as "Alfalfa" Bill Murray, Keith Jacobs as the cunning Tribune newspaper reporter and a host of other cast members.

National Register Nomination Grants Available from the SHPO

The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) announces its annual matching grants to state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations for the preparation of National Register of Historic Places nominations. The SHPO has reserved $10,000 of its FY 2013 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) allocation from the U. S. Department of the Interior for the program. The funds will be equally divided for award in two grant rounds with any funds remaining from Round 1 carried over for Round 2. Applications and detailed instructions will be available from the SHPO on February 1. The deadline for Round 1 applications is 5:00pm on April 1, and the deadline for Round 2 applications is 5:00pm on June 3.

Each grant is limited to $1,000.00, and the applicant must provide a nonfederal, cash match of at least $700.00. Grant recipients will use the grant funds and nonfederal match to retain an appropriately qualified professional to prepare a complete individual property nomination package for the National Register of Historic Places. Applicants must be aware that $1,700.00 (federal grant + nonfederal match) is only an estimate of the cost for such projects and that additional nonfederal match may be required to retain a consultant to complete project work. Consultants must consider the nature of the property proposed for nomination and many other factors as they develop their fee proposals.

The National Register is the catalogue of our nation's significant buildings, structures, sites, districts, objects, and landscapes important in our past. While listing in the National Register is not a guarantee of preservation or of financial assistance, it is one of the most important components of the preservation strategy for any significant property. The designation provides increased public awareness of these irreplaceable resources, provides limited protection for them, qualifies property owners for federal and state tax credits under certain circumstances, and may qualify the property owner for grant assistance when such programs are funded.

To submit your National Register Nomination Grant application online or obtain an application form, just go to www.okhistory.org/shpo/nrgrant.htm. You may also contact the SHPO at 405/521-6249.

Information about the State Historic Preservation Office and its programs, including the National Register of Historic Places, is available at www.okhistory.org/shpo/shpom.htm.