Saving The Colonel - Yakima Valley Museum

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“Your View of the Valley Begins Here”
Summer 2012 • Vol. 20 • Issue 2
Saving the Colonel
On Exhibits, page 2 • Blossom Festival, page 3 • Zoological Collection, page 5
Save Our Colonel, page 6 • Exotic Destinations, page 8 • Challenge Grant, page 10
ON EXHIBITS
By Andy Granitto, Curator of Exhibitions
How I’ll spend my summer vacation…
This summer, the Yakima Valley Museum exhibit
department is on vacation from openings and deadlines,
which allows time for a lot of catch-up work and planning
for future exhibits. Here are some projects on the agenda:
accessions from long ago. I work at my desk, with the label
text on one computer screen and the Google search engine
on the other, as I seek interesting information on our lessdocumented collection objects. The identification booklet
will be completed this summer and visitors will be able to
pick one up and read from it as they view the oddities in the
Cabinet of Curiosities.
At around the same time you read this, Yakima’s iconic
“Colonel”—the 110-year-old memorial to fallen soldiers
from Yakima who fought in the Spanish-American War—
will be moving to the Yakima Valley Museum, where it
can be preserved for posterity (see article in this issue).
Concurrently, with the help of student interns, we are
developing an exhibit on Yakima Valley’s contributions
to national military efforts. Now the Colonel will feature
prominently in this new addition to the “Yakima Is” displays
that encircle the Neon Garden.
Construction of the William O. Douglas U.S. Courthouse,1911-1912
In conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Yakima’s
William O. Douglas United States Courthouse and Federal
Building, we are creating new exhibits and cleaning up
some old ones at the local landmark. The centenary
event to be held on Thursday, June 21, will include a talk
by architectural historian Michael S. Sullivan and tours of
the building, as well as displays on the construction of the
building, its architectural details and significance, Supreme
Court Justice William O. Douglas, and the 75-mile William O.
Douglas Trail from Yakima to Mount Rainier. The museum
installed exhibits at the courthouse, focusing on the life of
Yakima native Douglas, more than 12 years ago, and they
are showing signs of age. We will “clean up” these old
exhibits and add others discussing the building itself and its
construction more than 100 years ago. We will also bring
some artifacts from the museum’s own exhibit on Douglas,
including his judicial robe and lectern, for the one-day
centenary event. We hope to see you at the event at the
Courthouse!
The museum’s new Cabinet of Curiosities now displays
small signs that read, “Identification Labels Coming (It is a
lot of investigative work!)” And indeed it is! I am presently
working on a small “handout booklet” that lists all of the
over 600 items displayed in the one-room exhibit. Our
collections records contain some interesting facts and
stories about these curiosities, but they are also lacking
some basic information on many mysterious museum
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To Hell and Back, starring Audie Murphy, filmed at the Yakima Training
Center, ©1955 Universal Pictures
Another “Yakima Is” exhibit that has been in the works
for a while now is a “hall of fame” display of Yakima Valley
residents who achieved national prominence in the fields
of theater, cinema, music, literature, and sports. Student
interns will also work on compiling information and objects
for this exhibit. Assuming all goes according to plan, both
exhibits will open at the museum's annual meeting this fall.
Visitors continue to travel from distant locations to see
Head Over Heels Over Heels. The special exhibit featuring
over 600 pairs of high-heeled shoes has been extended
through the end of 2012, and we recently added more
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The Blossom Festival Family Event
Lead Sponsor
The Children’s Underground, the interactive area of the
Yakima Valley Museum, opened in November 1995. It is hard
to believe that this is nearly 17 years ago (especially when all
of us remain the same youthful age we were then). Although
there have been a steady series of upgrades and new
components added over the years, the original main area
still features a now-stained carpet, poor lighting, and some
activities long overdue for an extreme makeover. A dynamic
group of young (and more mature) mothers have risen to
the challenge of securing the necessary funds by organizing a
June 23, 2012 Blossom Festival. This combination silent and
oral auction, family activity outing, and just plain fun event is
projected to raise the $20,000 estimated cost to install safer,
better padded carpeting; better lighting, and a number of
activity additions and improvements.
Mark your calendar for 4 to 6 P.M. on Saturday, June 23
for a brand-new event at the Yakima Valley Museum with
surprising amusements that do not happen every day!
Admission to the Blossom Festival is $10 per adult, $5 per
child, and no more than $25 per family. Tickets can be
purchased at the Yakima Valley Museum.
than a dozen new pairs,
including a brand-new
limited edition Prada
pump with a flashy
retro style reminiscent
of American car fins
from the late 1950s.
Collector David Childs,
who regularly stops by to
check up on “his show,”
is enthusiastic for several
more months of impromptu A new addition – 2012 Pradas.
gallery tours. If you would
like a special “collector’s tour,” let us know—Mr. Childs is
always eager to talk about his collection.
Last but not least, we are beginning work on the next big
special exhibit, scheduled to open in February of 2013. A
local collector has offered to share his vast knowledge and
extensive collection of vintage posters from WWI and WWII.
As of the writing of this article, the exhibit is yet untitled
and the collector remains anonymous, but the exhibit
promises to be an educational and entertaining story of
a nation at war, as told by incredible examples of graphic
artwork. Watch for news on the progress of this exhibit as
we approach 2013.
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By Mike Siebol, Curator of Collections
New to the Collection - H.A. Weymann & Son Banjo
This beautiful maple banjo was
purchased by Carl A. Hahn in 1921.
It is a Style 2 Orchestra Model with
mother of pearl inlays and patented
removable resonator. Made in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it is the
second model of the Weymann's
Megaphonic professional line.
This banjo helped start the Yakima
Valley’s longest
running car
dealership.
Carl Hahn
was a banjo
musician in a
band called The
Chesterfields in Aberdeen,
Washington. From 1923 through
1924, The Chesterfields played on
board the cruise ship S.S. President
Cleveland as it traveled to Asian
destinations.
With the proceeds from the
cruise ship engagement, Carl
Hahn started his successful auto
dealership. He first opened the Hahn Motor Company in
Aberdeen, Washington; in 1940 he moved the business
to Yakima. Today, the Hahn Motor Company still remains
in that same location on South First Street. Dick and
Judy Hahn donated this beautiful banjo and image of The
Chesterfields to the Yakima Valley Museum.
Carl Hahn (banjo player) with the band The Chesterfields while on
the cruise ship S.S. President Cleveland, 1923.
New Faces at the Yakima Valley Museum
Come in and say "hi" to our
two new staff members, Jessica
Carlton and Jocy Tzintzun who
are job-sharing the Visitor
Services position.
Jessica has been volunteering in the Education
department for the past year
Jessica Carlton
and has been working with
the volunteer group to organize the Blossom Festival. Jessica is
now working in the mornings and her new responsibilities include
the rental facilities, bookkeeping, and the tour program. In the
afternoons she substitutes for the Yakima School District. She is
a Yakima native, and obtained her Bachelor's degree from Central
Washington University in history education.
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Jocy is attending Yakima
Valley Community College
where she is working on her
A.A. degree. She comes to us
from the English and Social
Sciences department, where
she has been working as an
office assistant. Jocy is a native
Jocy Tzintzun
of Harrah and can speak both
English and Spanish.
Jocy is working afternoons greeting visitors to the museum,
sending membership renewals, and as with every job in the
museum, taking on duties as assigned.
We are delighted to have our two new staff members. Make
sure you meet them on your next visit to the museum.
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Zoological Collection
"Nip & Tuck"
Don and Elaine Moffitt, soon to be Yakima Valley
residents, visited the Yakima Valley Museum to check out
their new local museum. They were impressed with the
museum, but they saw a way to make it even better. They
went through the Cabinet of Curiosities viewing the 177
mounted birds and 28 mounted mammals displayed there.
The Moffitts knew instantly how they could help improve
the exhibit. The specimens were collected from forty to
ninety years ago, and they show their age. Some only
require a thorough cleaning; others need more work. Don
Moffitt, an expert taxidermist, saw the condition of the
mounts and was eager to offer his services
Moffitt started his interest in taxidermy when he was
ten years old (to his mother’s dismay, especially when she
would find interesting things in the family’s freezer). Don
was a sophomore in high school when his biology teacher
gave him animals to work on, and his future occupation
took off. Now, Don and Elaine run their own business called
Ultimate Art Premium Taxidermy. At the moment, they still
live in Vancouver, Washington, but are moving to the Yakima
Valley and make monthly trips to plan their new home. On
their visits they will volunteer at the museum; they have
already spent one day here, and you can easily identify
the beasts that they have treated. When this project is
complete, the Moffitts also want to help with new animal
mounts. We hope that you will check on the progress of our
fuzzy and feathered collections, and, if you see the Moffitts
working in the Cabinet of Curiosities, please thank them for
their generous contribution!
New Books!
No, the bear cub will not have a tummy tuck, but the ninety year
old cub will have its ears fixed
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BOOKS • VIDEOS • CARDS • GOODIES
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Save Our Colonel
Saving a 110-year-old Monument
Jan Lowell and Michael Isaacs decided that they wanted to
do something for their community after the death of their
friend and fellow Yakima Bears ‘Superfan’, Ron Bonlender.
While at his memorial they were amazed to hear of all of the
projects that Ron either started or was involved in. They knew
they had to become more involved. With this in mind, they
started the project ‘Save Our Colonel’. Their intention was to
repair, restore or replace the aging war memorial. Although
Jan and Michael's motives were different, their goal was the
same. Michael was motivated to do something to improve
the community that he grew up in. Jan's was to prove that
everyday citizens can make a difference. They started the
project in November and have been advised and guided by
several different people, groups and organizations. "It hasn’t
been easy," Jan says, "and we’re far from completion, but we
are very proud of what we have accomplished so far and are
looking forward to the finish line!"
On July 4, 1902 a monument
was unveiled in the center
of Yakima Avenue and Third
Street in North Yakima,
Washington. Dedicated to
the memory of the Fallen of
Company E, the monument
featured a sculpture of their
beloved commander Colonel
John Jacob Weisenberger.
Several surviving members of
Company E were present at the
ceremony.
At the base of this “memorial
drinking fountain” was a water faucet for people and a
drinking trough for horses.
In 1908, construction of new streetcar tracks in the center
of Yakima Avenue caused the monument to be moved to a
site in front of the new courthouse, near the intersection
of 2nd and B Streets. When that building was replaced in
the 1940s, the monument was moved again to its present
location in the Memorial Parkway of South Naches Avenue,
at the south side of the intersection with Yakima Avenue
The monument is now 110 years old and shows signs
of age. Two re-locations and a century of exposure to the
elements have taken their toll on the sandstone structure.
Chunks of stone have broken from the sculpture and cracks
show where new chunks will fall away soon. The dedication
to Company E, carved on the base of the monument, is badly
damaged, and entire sections of text are now gone.
Specialists in stone and sculpture restoration have
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determined that “The
Colonel” cannot survive
many more seasons in its
present outdoor location; the
soft, porous sandstone will
continue to disintegrate unless
moved to an indoor climatecontrolled environment.
On April 17, 2012,
the Yakima City Council
overwhelmingly approved
a community-led plan to
move the monument to
the Yakima Valley Museum,
where it will be displayed
and preserved for posterity;
a cast replica of the Colonel
will be produced to replace
it. The new monument
will be made of granite
and bronze, which will
ensure its survival for many more
centuries. But the community
must now raise the funds
needed to carry out the plan and
preserve Yakima’s oldest public
monument.
Join Jan and Mike to Save Our
Colonel. Visit them on Facebook
at facebook.com/SaveOurColonel
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Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Summer 2012
Washington State Archives
On April 25, 1898, the United States declared war on
Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in
Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. Colonel John Jacob
Weisenberger was placed in command of the First Battalion,
which included Company E of North Yakima (“North Yakima”
became “Yakima” in 1917). On May 9, 1898, Company E
was mustered and sent by the transport Ohio to Manila for
duty.
Although the Spanish-American War ended on December
10, 1898, soldiers from Company E fought during the
Philippine Insurrection, which began on February 4, 1899.
Four of the men fell in the battle of Santa Anna on February
5, 1899.
The “fallen” of Company E were 1st Lt. F. T. Briggs, 2nd
Lt. John T. Alderson, Privates John C. Baggott, Mathias
H. Cherry, Gerritt Lewwrik, George B. Riechert, Ralph
E. Shearer, Frank Smith, Spenser D. Swain, Ralph E. Van
Buskirk, and another who gave
her life for the cause, nurse
Helen D. Cochran.
The creation of a
memorial drinking
fountain was
undertaken by the
North Yakima chapter
of the Washington
State Red Cross, which
had been founded at
a convention in Seattle on
August 16, 1898, for the sole purpose of aiding members of
Company E. The second president of the State Red Cross
Society was Mrs. Mary R. Blanker from North Yakima, and
the fourth annual convention was held in North Yakima on
May, 1901.
Fundraising for the memorial drinking
fountain, whose estimated cost was
$1,500, began on January 1, 1902,
with the creation of “lucky pennies.”
2,000 pennies were sold at $1 each,
and each penny was numbered
for a raffle drawing of 646 prizes
amounting to $800. Holders of the
lucky pennies would also vote on the site
for the monument. More money was needed, and a fundraising ball was held at the North Yakima Armory on April
18. The intersection of Yakima Avenue and Third Street,
right in the center of the rapidly growing city, was chosen
as the site for this grand monument, and the memorial was
erected in time for a July 4th, 1902 unveiling.
Colonel John Jacob Weisenberger born in
Hollowayville, Illinois on February 4, 1855. His
parents, Katrina and Conrad Weisenberger had
emigrated from Munich, Germany. John moved
to Whatcom (now known as Bellingham) in 1883,
opened a law office, and married Laura Graham
from California. He served as Justice of the Peace,
City Attorney, and Mayor of Whatcom. He was
among the 71 representatives to sign the original
Washington State Constitution.
In 1898 the call for volunteers to fight against Spain
came, and Weisenberger offered his services. He
was appointed Major of the First Washington
Infantry, U.S.V., mustered at Camp Rogers on May
9, 1898. Major Weisenberger took a lead role in
battles of Santa Anna, Taquig, Paters, Pasig, and
San Pedro Macati. He was promoted to Colonel on
November 9, 1899. He died in 1901 from spinal
meningitis.
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Journeys with John
Travel with the Museum
Exotic Destinations
The azaleas peaked early this year in the Antebellum
South, but a dozen intrepid museum travelers had a great
time nevertheless in Charleston and Savannah in mid-April.
Grits, fried green tomatoes, Civil War history, and amazing
restored homes and gardens kept everyone quite happy for
ten days. All returned home safely, but, as a friend of mine
used to say, “…never come home from a trip without the
next one already in the planning stage!”
And there are several opportunities ahead for you to
consider:
There is still time to consider exploring the elegance and
romance of two South American fabled cities—Santiago,
Chile and Quito, Ecuador. Scheduled to depart September
26, 2012, we will experience “…South America as it was
long ago—before European colonists arrived in a bid to
conquer the New World…a mix of indigenous cultures and
distinctly Continental flair.” We will stay in boutique hotels,
visit gorgeous mansions and museums, shop at the amazing
handcraft markets in Ecuador, and generally get an unusual
taste of two countries with itinerary arranged by Robinson
Crusoe travel especially for us.
Faneuil Hall, the Public Garden with its swan boats, the
Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, and the Big Dig are
all clues that tell you Boston, Massachusetts could be in
your future. This New England city is steeped with history,
seafood, museums (including the world-class Museum of
Fine Arts), American Revolutionary War shrines, fascinating
graveyards, and more fun things to do than can possibly
be experienced on just one trip—but we will try! Before
putting this together completely, it would be great to know
View of Bogota Historical Center. Courtesy of Proexport Columbia.
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The Taj Mahal. Courtesy of the Department of Tourism,
Government of Uttar Pradesh.
if there is enough interest in making this trip this year—
ideally in early to mid-October. Let us know your thoughts
as we could also plan for the adventure to be in late spring
2013.
The Taj Mahal at sunrise? Yes, you could be there as you
uncover the Mysteries of India on a 15-day excursion March
14-28, 2013. This is being arranged by the Yakima Valley’s
own Accent Tours and Charters, and will be an intimate
group in size. You will visit the cities of New Delhi, Udaipur,
Jaipur, Ranthambore, Bharatpur, Agra, and Varanasi. This
trip has all the traditional sights of India, plus cruising on the
River Ganges, elephant rides, and game viewing in an open
air vehicle. India is a complex country, and this adventure
allows you to see the best in comfort and style. In addition,
for those wanting to extend their trip, there is an optional
pre-tour extension in Dubai and an optional 4-night posttour extension in Nepal. This trip is completely arranged,
priced, and ready to go; just call Nadine at Accent Tours
(509-575-3949) or John at the Museum (509-248-0747).
Bogota, Columbia could be your return address late in
2013 if you join a group being arranged by a Bogota native
now living in Yakima. There are not many details yet, but
conversations about this destination have been exciting and
promise an unusually intimate and insider look at a country
not yet awash with tourists—although that is changing
quickly, the latest issue of Conde Nast Travel magazine
named Bogota as one of the world’s newest must-see
destinations. Watch for a full itinerary soon.
In summary, why stay home when you could be learning,
relaxing, and exploring the world with fellow museum
travelers with similar interests?
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YVM - A ★ Blue Star Museum
The Yakima Valley Museum is one of more than 1,500
museums across America that will offer free admission
to military personnel and their families this summer in
collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts,
Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense.
“Through Blue Star Museums, the arts community is
extending a special invitation to military families to enjoy
over 1,500 museums this summer,” said NEA Chairman
Rocco Landesman. “This is both an opportunity to thank
military families for their service and sacrifice, as well as a
chance to create connections between museums and these
families that will continue throughout the year. Especially
for families with limited time together, those on a limited
budget, and ones that have to relocate frequently, Blue Star
Museums offers an opportunity to enjoy one another and
become more fully integrated into a community.”
“As we enter the third consecutive year of the Blue
Star Museums program, we are happy provide an
opportunity for our nation’s service members and their
families to connect with our national treasures,” said Blue
Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet. “Through this
distinctive collaboration between Blue Star Families, the
National Endowment for the Arts and more than 1,500
museums across the United States, military families have an
unparalleled opportunity to visit some of the country’s finest
museums for free.”
The program runs from Memorial Day, May 28, 2012
through Labor Day, September 3, 2012. The free admission
program is available to active-duty military and their family
members
(military
ID holder
and up to
five family
members).
Active duty
military
include
Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and active duty National
Guard and active duty Reserve members. For information on
other museums that are participating, visit www.arts.gov/
bluestarmuseums. The site includes a list of museums and a
map to help with visit planning.
Toppenish City Museum Artifacts Preserved at the Yakima Valley Museum
The unique archival and artifact collections of the
Toppenish City Museum, which has been closed to the
public for the past decade, will soon, once again, be
available to be used by the public. Under the terms of a
ten-year formal agreement between the City of Toppenish
and the Yakima Valley Museum, the Yakima Museum has
relocated the bulk of the archival material and a selection
of the artifacts formerly housed on the second floor of the
Toppenish Library to the Yakima Museum. After a complete
re-inventory and processing, all this material will become
available to be used in research or exhibits, but it is being
stored and cared for as an entirely separate collection that
is on loan from the City of Toppenish. In addition, two
rooms of the former Toppenish Museum are being retained
for storage and proper care of their collections which the
Yakima Valley Museum does not have the space to house.
However, all Toppenish Museum records are with the
Yakima Valley Museum curator, and the items remaining
in Toppenish will be cared for and made accessible, with
advance notice, by the Yakima Museum.
Although one certainly hates to see any museum close,
museums are not immune to rising costs, competition for
highly stretched public and private budgets, and the need
to continually re-engage the public with new programs
that reach an ever-changing audience. In this case, the
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Yakima Valley Museum is delighted to partner with the City
of Toppenish in ensuring the items left in the care of the
Toppenish Museum will continue to be preserved and made
available for present and future generations.
The Zillah Royal Neighbors Drill Team. Northwest First Prize
winners in log rolling, presented by the Modern Woodsmen at
North Yakima on August 6, 1904. Toppenish City Museum photo.
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Challenge Grant Reaching First Deadline
Friends of the Museum continue to show their amazing generosity
and support in the current ongoing endowment drive to raise
$1.5 million and secure the entire additional $500,000 offered by
the National Endowment for the Humanities. Since the campaign
began last year, $509,400 in gifts and pledges has been given to this
endeavor by the following individuals and businesses:
Jack & Connie Bloxom
Mary Hirahara
Cragg & Barbara Smith Gilbert
Kimberly Bellamy Thompson
Dana Dwinell and Ken Rose
Marian G. Mann Family
John & Nancy Rossmeissl
Bill & Sally Douglas
Stephen & Laura Muehleck
Ralph & Cyndi Conner
John A. Baule
Don & Kathy Moen
Bill Wheeler & Bette Taylor
Yakima Federal Savings & Loan
Virginia Hislop
Andy & Peg Granitto
Tom & Charlene Upton
David Lynx
Ken & Sharon Smith
Roger & Betty Strand
Curtis & Mary Sundquist
Marvin & Patricia Sundquist
Mike & Laura Siebol
TreeTop, Inc.
Robert Braden
Jerry & Sharon Miracle Harris
George & Dolores Michel
Richard & Louise Marble
Michelle Smith
Under the terms of the grant offer, the museum must secure
the entire $1.5 million by July 2015. However, there are several
interim deadlines—one of which is approaching. By July 31, 2012,
the museum must be able to certify a total of $650,000 in matching
gifts and pledges—$140,600 in addition to what has already been
committed. Therefore, the Museum Director or one of the Museum
Trustees would obviously be happy to meet with you at any time to
discuss this terrific opportunity in more detail.
Museum Soda Fountain
Serving:
• Delicious Ice Cream Treats
• Fresh Deli Food
• Specialty Drinks
Hours Beginning June 8:
10:30A.M. – 9:30P.M.
Monday-Saturday
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CALENDAR
Special Exhibitions
Events and Programs
June 27, 2012 (Wednesday) Cocktails with the Colonel – Food, no-host
bar, silent auction, entertainment, music, fun! Have your picture taken
with the Colonel before he moves to the Yakima Valley Museum.
6:00P.M. at the Seasons Performance Hall. Tickets are $10.
October 27, 2012 (Saturday) Masquerade - Red into Black Event &
Auction – 5:30–7:00P.M. Silent Auction. 7:00P.M.–8:00P.M. Live Auction.
The Yakima Valley Museum promotes an
understanding of Central Washington
history as it affects the lives of
contemporary citizens. Through the
collection, preservation, and exhibition
of historic artifacts and stories, as well
as related programming, the museum
provides residents and visitors with
historical perspectives that may
influence decisions about the future
of the Valley.
by the A
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ACCREDITED
AWARD RECIPIENT:
1997 • 1999 • 2001 • 2003
2005
B O A R D of T R U S T E E S
Akbar Rezaie, President
Nancy Rossmeissl, Secretary
Dana Dwinell
Cragg M. Gilbert
Aaron McCoy
Bertha Ortega
Cathleen Robinson
Michelle Smith
Betty Strand
Curtis Sundquist
Sharon Miracle,Vice-President
Ralph Conner, Treasurer
Kirk Ehlis
J. Tappan Menard
Steve Muehleck Juana Rezaie
Paul Schafer
Sharon Smith
Bette Taylor
Charlene Upton
MUSEUM
November 15, 2012 (Thursday) Members & Volunteers Evening - An
event to honor our hardworking volunteers, with an annual meeting
and member's party. 5:30–7:30P.M.
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June 23, 2012 (Saturday) Blossom Festival – A Children's Underground
family fundraiser. $10 for adults and $5 for children—with no more
than $25 per family. 4:00P.M–6:00P.M. at the Yakima Valley Museum.
MISSION
• ACCR
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Land of Joy and Sorrow: Japanese Pioneers in the Yakima
Valley – An exhibit exploring the life, community, and challenges
experienced by pioneers of Japanese descent in the Yakima Valley.
Exhibit ongoing.
YAKIMA VALLEY MUSEUM
“Your View of the Valley Begins Here”
OF MU
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Head Over Heels Over Heels: One Collector's Love Affair
with Shoes - High fashion shoes from ca.1890 to the
present. Collected by David Childs. On exhibit through
December 29, 2012.
STAFF
John A. Baule, Director
David Lynx, Associate Director
Andrew Granitto, Curator of Exhibitions/Graphic Designer
Mike Siebol, Curator of Collections
Kimberly Thompson, Campaign Assistant
Jessica Carlton,Visitor Services
Jocy Tzintzun,Visitor Services
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The Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter is published
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Lynx, Editor. ©2012, printed by Abbott's Printing of
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Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Summer 2012
Page 11
Yakim a
Valley
98902
M useum
and Historical Association
2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
The Unveiling
The Memorial Fountain, which featured
a statue of Colonel J. J. Weisenberger is
unveiled at the center of Yakima Avenue
and 3rd Street in a ceremony that featured
members of the local Red Cross society and
members of Company E. The memorial
fountain was erected in honor of the Yakima
volunteers who died in the Philippines.
July 4, 1902
NONPROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
YAKIMA, WA
PERMIT NO. 578
Summer 2012