November, 1974 U.S. Reserves of Grain and Fertilizer as of last spring were the lowest since World War II. Living Historical Farms Handbook John T. Schlebecker, Gale E. Peterson Smithsonian Institution Press Washington, D.C. 1972,654 Order From: Superintendent of Documents Space, Style and Structure: Building in Northwest America. Editors: Thomas Vaughan, Virginia Guest Ferriday. Oregon Historical Society, 1230 SW Park Ave., Portland, Or. 97205 2 vols., 750 pp. Cloth, $27.50, paper, $22. $1 for handling. A beautifully illustrated book, from native America to the present U.S. Government Printing National Federation of Settlements and Office Neighborhood Centers. Washington, D.C. 20402 232 Madison Ave. History and agricultu~e maki~gnew co~- New York, N.Y. 10016 tact Perhaps old mechamcal stations. In thts 90.page book: Who's Preserving Old Farms (a 20.page list), how-to (funding) and examples. Oregon Organic Food Regulations went into effect October 1, the first in the country. Write to State Department of Agriculture, Salem, Or. 97310 for legislation/information. see also Energy, Networks, Positions ) Oregon Architectural Barriers Council Portland Chapter 1954-A SE Hemlock Portland, Or. 97214 282-2667 OABC is concerned with the removal of architectural barriers. Emphasis on surveying buildings to determine accessibility, speaking on architectural barriers, legislation and sexual barriers affecting the handicapped. AIR POLLUTION POTENTIAL ISOPLETH MAP Map shows western Oregon and western Wyoming have highest pollution potential in nation, much higher than €RCHITECTURE ) Small Homes Council-Building Research Council University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana One East St. Mary's Rd. Champaign, Ill. 61820 Technical notes, research reports, circulars, instruction sheets. Kitchens for Women in Wheelchairs. Circular No. 841, 76 pp. $7.95. Applications of Treated Poles and Posts for House Construction. TN No. 7. 25¢. heavily industrialized Illinois, Pennsylvania. Key to future livability is proper planning now. A House for an Indian Family Len Dawson Community and Organization Development 316 Lewis Hall, DW-20 U. of Washington Seattle, Wash. 98105 $1.00 American Institute of Architects 1735 New York Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20006 Publications List. Books including: Energy Bibliography, Architecture in Wood, New Towns and Planning, American Architects Directory.... Page 3 ~RT ) Archives The University of Washington is at present compiling information on the work of Northwest craftsmen. Under Washington's 1% for Arts program. Contact in Oregon: Archives, c/o Contemporary Crafts Assoc., 3934 SW Corbett. Portland, Or. 97201, Metropolitan Arts Commission 522 s.w. 5th, Rm. 1221 Yeon Bldg. Portland, Ore. 97204 248-4569 Funded jointly by city and county. Facilitation of problem-solving through use of ongoing artist organizations, and extending participation in the arts by enabling groups to put on "benefits," etc. Also function as liaison between art individuals and groups and government agencies, artists in schools, Saturday Market, Portland Poetry Festival, neighborhood concerts, friends of cast iron architecture are some of the activities partially funded. Also general clearinghouse function, on information about arts. N.W. Experiments In Art and Technology (E.A.T.) ... . . . is an information referral phone maintained by Jack Eyerly, 223-7898, linking people working in new and traditional art media. N.W. connection for computer, video, film, laser, electronic systems and information art. Mail address: 1990 SW Mill St. Terrace, Portland, Ore. 97201. Oregon Committee for Art in Public Places 117 N.W. 5th Portland, Ore. 97209 Terri Hopkins, coordinator, 227-4710 222-7107 Supports legislation in state of Oregon, Multnomah Co. and Portland ... and otherinterested communities .... Already in effect in Hawaii, Washington state, Seattle and King County, San Francisco, Baltimore and many other areas, this kind of legislation provides that a percentage of public construction money will be used to purchase and commission works of art. $2.00 membership. Terri did a study for Oregon Planning Commission recommending specific legislation for state of Oregon based on precedent in other communities. Complete study available from Oregon State Capitol Planning Commission, 494 State St., Rm. 324, Salem, Ore. 97310. Ph.: 378-8163. 50¢ U.E.) Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. Northwestern School of Law/Lewis & Clark College 10015 SW Terwilliger Blvd. Portland, Ore. 97219 Leonard D. DuBoff, 244-1181 Assistance to the artist and art associated problems. Legal panels specializing in tax, film, women's problems, contracts, obscenity, property rights, etc. Available to those meeting the requirements for legal aid. Sponsored Conference on Law and the Visual Arts, March, 1974, with international participants presenting experts in contracts, tax, obscenity, copyright, international theft, etc. Cassette tapes available from Mono-Sette Systems, Box 02126, Portland, Ore. 97202. Write for catalog. Currently Prof. DuBoff is teaching a PSU class "Law and the Visual Arts," stressing artist gallery negotiations and contracts. see also Space, Audio-Visual
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