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•South oh the IfYjountciinS
published by
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of
Historical Society
Rockland County
Orangeburg, New York
Vol. 15, No. 2
April - Tune 1971
ENTRANCE TO THE FUTURE
Rockland County’s History Center
New City, New York
ANNUAL REPORT
After the report of the acquisition of the Jacob Blauvelt house in
New City which appeared in the last issue of South of the Mountains, a
sixth annual report of the Society could easily suffer by comparison.
Fortunately all of the Society’s regular activities have continued with­
out abatement at Orangeburg and a good start has been made with a
partial restoration of two rooms in the future headquarters at New City.
The reports of the committee chairmen follow:
ADMINISTRATION
Membership secretary Miss Alice Kinney reports that as of March
31, 1971 we have a paid up membership of 1257 compared to 1084 last
year. There has been a substantial increase in the number of contributing
and supporting members whose dues have helped to increase the Endow­
ment Funds. Total funds collected for dues this year amounted to $4626,
compared to $3881 in the previous year.
Successful efforts were made this year in securing new members in
those areas mentioned in articles appearing in the quarterly, while William
Citti concentrated on enrolling more corporations and professional people
as Group Members.
Our corporate sponsors have borne a major portion of the publication
expense for South of the Mountains and enabled us to continue this
quarterly for what is now its 15th year.
An Advisory Council has been formed of qualified experts in various
fields to assist the Executive Committee when the need arises. The range
of our activities is widespread and our advisers will be called on from
time to time.
The Orangeburg museum continues to be an important phase of our
operations and the cataloging of the various accessions and their acknowl­
edgement is proceeding using the marking procedures which Margery
Miller instituted many years ago. We can thank Mrs. Terwilliger and Mrs.
Robinson for keeping these records up to date.
The Society’s St. Nicholas program and the Indian Dance program
both attracted large groups of young spectators. An interesting display
arranged with the help of the New York Daily News, featured an exhibit
of panels of American flags from the collection of Boleslaw Mastai and
pictured in the last quarterly.
Empire National Bank assisted with the awards to the high school
students at the Strawberry Festival last June at which Mr. Nash Castro
gave the address.
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One inovation this year was our participation in the Expo 70 exhibit
in the Nanuet Mall which was sponsored by the Industrial Management
Club of Rockland County. This type of exposure and appearances at PTA
meetings featuring “Know Your Community” are helpful in becoming
better known throughout the county.
Our one acre lot in Clarkstown on Greenbush Road, West Nyack,
bordering on the Orangetown line, is still available for sale. I would be
glad to show this property and discuss the sale with anyone interested.
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Arrangements have been made for the occupancy of a portion of the
New City apartment which affords security as well as some rental income.
Throughout the year we have had the active help of many scores of
volunteers on various projects. To each, I would like to express my personal
thanks and appreciation as well as that of the Society for their excellent
cooperation and support.
R. W. D. Jewett, Vice-President
HISTORY
This has been a very active year for the Senior Historian not only
with increased correspondence in replying to inquiries on history but many
more involving genealogy.
Two thousand genealogy record sheets have been printed and will be
sent to the members during the coming year. All our members are urged
to fill out the forms and return to my attention at the Society’s office so
that this valuable information on our families may be retrieved and cen­
tralized.
Arrangements were made to microfilm early issues of The Messenger
and these are now available for sale to libraries and others who are in­
terested.
In addition to coordinating a 5 session adult education course on
North Rockland history, I have represented the Society on many occasions
and addressed several PTA and school classes during the year.
Mrs. deNoyelles and I have enjoyed the time spent serving as the
host and hostess frequently at the Orangeburg museum.
In addition to participating in several field trips, the senior historian
also served on both the executive and program committees.'It was a year
full of activities with a multiplicity of types of work.
Daniel deNoyelles, Senior Historian
MUSEUM ACCESSIONS
During 1970 forty donors presented numerous gifts to the Society.
Included are diaries, books of local history, World War II Ration Board
Records, genealogies, quilt, maps, carriage robe, clippings from local news­
papers, photographs and picture postcards of Rockland County. One gift
consists of copies of the New York Herald newspaper for April and May
1865 covering the news of President Lincoln’s assassination, August 17 and
18, 1858 issues covering the first ocean telegraph, an issue of the American
Citizen for 1804 and copies of the Rockland County Journal.
One of the most significant collections ever received by the Society
was given by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Gibbons and includes a mahogany
grandfather’s clock, Kutani ware covered tureen, Persian rug, Slidell Bible,
Hackensack pine corner cupboard, coverlet and an Empire chest.
The generosity of the donors is greatly appreciated. A sincere vote of
thanks is in order for the members who have given their time to accept
and deliver so many of the gifts to the Society. Also, grateful appreciation
is expressed to Miss Caroline Venturini for her knowledgeable assistance
in the arrangement of displays at the museum.
Harriet M. Hasbrouck, Chairman
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PROGRAMS
Two of the stated purposes of the Historical Society of Rockland
County have guided the Committee on Programs in its planning this past
year, namely, “to promote knowledge of and interest in local and national
history,” and “ . . . helping to develope an enlightened public opinion.”
In content, public programs have ranged from the fun-time of the autumn
cider pressing event to the in-depth examination of the Tappan Patent.
Geeographically, meetings have ranged to the three corners of the county:
Stony Point, Tappan and Suffem.
Details of the year’s programs are given in the Society quarterly,
“South of the Mountains.” Our deep appreciation goes to the members of
the program, committee for their selfless and competent service: John
Bennett, Dan deNoyelles and Jay Ferine; to the various speakers and
resource persons; and to those institutions which have made their facilities
available to us for open meetings.
With the Society’s acquisition in December, 1970 of the Jacob Blauvelt
House in New City, a new dimension has been added to our corporate life.
This evening’s program by Jay Ferine and the open house on May 23 will
afford a first hand introduction to this historic house and future museum
of the Society. Each person here is urged to become one of its founders.
Ed Egan, Chairman
EDUCATION
The Education Committee has had a busy year as usual. Over 60
talks and lectures have been given during the year by the following mem­
bers of the committee: Daniel deNoyelles, Jay Ferine, Ralph Braden,
Robert Burghardt and your Chairman. These included talks to classes in
schools, clubs and church group meetings, as well as a radio broadcast
over WRKL and classes at the Community College.
Many school groups were given talks and explanations of our Museum in
Orangeburg. The Fireplace Cooking Course was given at my house dur­
ing January and February. I hope the instructions will bear fruit in the
years ahead.
Leland Rickard Meyer, Chairman
FUND RAISING
Net income to the Society from the four activities classed as fund
raising was approximately $6,700. The largest contribution to this total
($5,000) was Yankee Peddler Day under the inspiring leadership of
“Blackie” Danger. By special arrangement (?) the rain held off on July
25th until the remainder of the County had been well saturated. We hope
that “Blackie” will renew the arrangement for July 24, 1971 for which
date he has a full complement of dealers signed.
Sales of publications and merchandise at the Museum and to book
stores generated over $900 net income. A new Society publication “Glean­
ings from Rockland History” was received from the printer in late Decem­
ber. It is a 36 page booklet containing reprints of 7 stories from “South
of the Mountains.” Demand for the 1854 Rockland County Map necessi­
tated a second printing of 600 copies and approximately 100 of these have
been sold. Gross sales were $2585 but “Gleanings,” map', and merchandise
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cost $1667. However, our inventory of maps, publications and merchandise
at cost is approximately $2,000.
Under the direction of Dr. Ochojski, two book sales were held at the
Museum which generated a total of $220. The annual theater benefit was
well attended and $519 was left for the Society after all expenses.
G. R. Sharpless, Vice-President
JACOB BLAUVELT HOUSE RESTORATION
A meeting of the entire committee was called in February. Almost
all members attended the meeting held in the Jacob Blauvelt House in
New City. The Committee made a tour of the building.
The Committee and the Society are greatly indebted to Mrs. John
Gibbons who told us of all the various changes, additions, etc., that had
been made in the house over a period of nearly 150 years. This information
eliminated the necessity encountered in most restorations of tearing up
floors or walls to discover the changes made over many years.
With these changes in mind, plans were made for the restoration.
Certain work is already in progress so that a part of the house will be
ready for the “Open House” on May 23rd. Other restorations will come
in the future as funds are available.
Mr. Ferine and your Chairman have put in many hours of work on
the present restorations. We have been and are aided by hours of labor by
Messrs. Royal Taplin, Blackie Langer, Bob Allison, George Sharpless, Dick
Jewett, Bob Obst and his brother Paul (one of our youngest members).
We will need much further aid of members or friends who can hang
wallpaper, scrape and paint woodwork, wash windows, take off storm
windows, hang screens. We will need a large crew to clean up the yard.
We also need donations of furnishings that will be appropriate in style
and age for the house. Such furnishings ought to date no later than 1850
and could date as early as 1650. Right now we need especially: 2 pairs of
brass candlesticks, a set of brass andirons, corner wash stand, bedside table
and two or more chairs suitable for a bed-room.
Later we will need rather elegant furnishings for the parlor and hall.
We shall also appreciate furnishings for a small hall bed chamber . . .
a low post bed, small chest of drawers and a chair; possibly a small washstand. Cash contributions designated for phases of the restoration will be
welcomed.
We are indeed grateful Katzenbach & Warren, Inc. for the gift of
Williamsburg Restoration wallpapers for four rooms,—the hall, parlor,
parlor chamber and the hall bed chamber.
Leland Rickard Meyer, Chairman
BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Building Committee, together with the Trustees and the Execu­
tive Committee have determined that the Society needs and should have
a fireproof museum building at our new location cn the Gibbons’ property.
The building which we propose is approximately 48 feet by 88 feet,
one story high, and its profile is in keeping with the existing 1830 farm
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house. We propose to place it in line with and easterly about 40 feet from
the existing house. Your Architect is mindful that future needs may re­
quire more space, and consequently, a structure is being designed that can
be added to easily and economically. Mr. Olsen, representing the Archi­
tects, Walker O. Cain and Associates, and Mr. Quinlan, representing the
Consulting Engineers, Seelye Stevenson Value & Knecht, will give you
the details.
Presently we are fishing around for a budget estimate of the cost of
this proposal. We are consciously aware that this building will cost much
more than we now have in the Museum Building Fund.
After you see the drawings of our proposal, it is our hope that you
will be pleased and approve them and help to raise the necessary funds
to carry it to fulfilment.
James F. Stoner, Chairman
It is interesting to note that in 1878 when the Historical and Forestry
Society of Rockland County was formed with one of its objectives the ac­
quiring of the DeWint House in Tappan — unsuccessfully as it turned out
to be then — that membership was limited to 75 persons as it was not
considered desirable to have too many members, since real property might
be involved. How times have changed!; and how, not only this Society but
practically all historical organizations are welcoming all persons to partici­
pate, if they are interested in local history — regardless of their birthplace
— their race, creed or color.
While local history in 1878 was then and is now the primary focus,
our horizons are broader nationally. Our students are finding that local
history is a logical stepping stone to the exploration of wide areas of Amer­
ican history; that General Nathaniel Greene, for instance, who made his
headquarters for a time in Palisades during the Revolution and headed
the Court of Inquiry for Major John Andre, shortly afterwards was equally
well known in North Carolina and contributed mightily to the successful
campaign leading to Yorktown and the surrender of Cornwallis.
There are many possibilities for programs during the next decade re­
lating to the Bicentennial Celebration of the Revolution with new horizons
that can be both exciting, exacting and worthwhile. Our mission must be
to establish our priorities and concentrate on programs that will inspire
in those areas where the Society can achieve excellence.
The Awards program for high school students interested in history
has been firmly established during the past several years. It not only recog­
nizes those with a high degree of scholarship in the subject but we are
hopeful will lead to specialized history studies locally and in the colleges
when some of these students enroll.
Our Capital Funds drive has opened with contributions being made
for the Founder’s Room. It is a challenge to each of us to decide on ways
to assist to the limit of our ability while we are still able to participate.
There are countless ways to help by sponsorship of areas in the new
building or the Blauvelt house and bequests in wills to cover construction
or maintenance of the buildings, to mention only a few.
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Donations of stock, especially when the shares have increased ma­
terially in value, can be beneficial tax-wise to the donor, as well as very
helpful to the Society.
You will be interested to know that aside from the Eckerson black­
smith shop equipment on display at Orangeburg, all the rest of the con­
tents of the old Spring Valley shop have been transported to New City
where they are stored preparatory to being assembled as an operating unit.
The Society is indebted to Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Dunham Laird of Stony
Point and to the trustees of the Tomkins Cove library for arranging storage
for several years in North Rockland and to Orange and Rockland Utilities
for help in moving this very heavy equipment.
The list of members who have helped is long but we must mention
especially three trustees who are retiring from the board as of tonight.
“Blackie” Danger has been the coordinator of Yankee Peddler Day for 4
years and has served as chairman of the Site Committee that did all the
ground work in securing the property at New City. Happily, for the So­
ciety, he has agreed to continue as a member of the Advisory Council.
Caroline Venturini has most conscientiously arranged for hostess at
the museum for years and personally conducted tours for scores of school
groups that come each year. Daniel deNoyelles, our historian, besides hav­
ing a consuming interest in genealogy and North Rockland history, has lec­
tured repeatedly and served as a fine example of the “good image” that
every society needs. We are fortunate that Caroline and Dan will serve on
the Advisory Council.
Mrs. Roster has again presented a carefully assembled slide program
that summarizes the year’s activities.
Our Endowment Funds are approaching $33,000. and, with the advice
of the Finance Committee are being invested in high grade securities which
offer a somewhat greater return than in previous years. These funds will
continue to grow through Life and Elder memberships as well as by the
excess dues payments which exceed the usual $3.00 annual dues.
We are particularly grateful this year to Mr. and Mrs. John L. Gib­
bons without whose assistance and cooperation it would not have been pos­
sible to secure the New City home and for the precious documents and
many antiques they have contributed which Mr. Ferine is describing later:
and to Mr. Irving Maidman whose Orangeburg building has been the focal
point of our museum activities since 1958. Mr. Maidman has advised that
the Society may continue occupancy at Orangeburg until the new facilities
are ready at New City. This is a very helpful offer. Wilfred B. Talman
once said that people will remember how well something was done long
after they have forgotten how quickly it was accomplished.
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Walker O. Cain & Associates, Architects
PROPOSED FIREPROOF MUSEUM
Rendering of [North Elevation
Jacob Blauvel|. house at right.
Photos by William R. Ran
OPEN HOUSE - MAY 23rd
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Harold T. Larsen
Harold T. Larsen, who served as the Society’s librarian for several
years, died last February. Harold had been editor of technical publications
for the American Society of Civil Engineers and devoted many hours at
Orangeburg in setting up the operation of the library. It was a system that
permitted further cataloging after a book or paper was first recorded so
that others later — when time became available — could amplify the
original entry.
In /a sense, Harold Larsen was thinking in the same terms as Dr. Wal­
ter Gropius, the well known Boston architect who died in 1969 at the age
of 86.
It seems appropriate for us, as members of this Society, to ponder on
a letter which Dr. Gropius wrote to a group of high school students which
had approached him for advice as to their careers, and to relate his
thoughts to what we are striving to accomplish at New City.
I quote, “For whatever profession, your inner devotion to the tasks
you have set yourself must be so deep that you can never be deflected
from your aim. However often the thread may be torn out of your hands,
you must develop enough patience to wind it up again and again.
Act as if you were going to live forever and cast your plans way ahead.
By this I mean that you must feel responsible without time limitation, and
the consideration whether you may or may not be around to see the results
should never enter your thoughts. If your contribution has been vital, there
will always be somebody to pick up where you left off.”
This is one of the most important years in the Society’s history with
major decisions to be made on the new fireproof building, on the restora­
tion of the Jacob Blauvelt house, on the most effective use of the new
facilities, on our publication projects as well as the extent of the Society’s
part in the Bicentennial. The one matter of over-riding importance is the
appreciation that with volunteers our programs are moving ahead and
because our members collectively believe in the worth of this Rockland
history center, it will eventually come to pass.
In conclusion, I would like to repeat the thanks that the chairmen
have given for the help they have received from all our members and to
express my own appreciation for the fine support that the trustees have
given me during my term of office.
April 12, 1971
John R. Zehner, President
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Photos by William R. Rai
OPEN HOUSE - MAY 23rd
Mrs. Edwin R. Langer with vice,
presidents J. Erwin Ferine and
Leland Rickard Meyer of the
Restoration Committee.
Mrs. Irene Ives and nieces Janice
and Allyson Youngman.
OPEN HOUSE—NEW CITY
A carefully restored section of the Jacob Blauvelt homestead, beauti­
ful weather and most attractive grounds combined to make the Open
House on May 23rd a memorable event for nearly five hundred persons
who attended.
The visitors had a glimpse of what the trustees envision as an out­
standing local history center in the state. The possibilities in the use of the
grounds, the house and outbuildings for educational purposes are immense
but it will take long range planning, much hard work and generous
financial support before the whole center can be dedicated.
An intensive fund raising effort will be necessary extending into 1973,
not only on the part of the membership but also requiring a complete
community involvment of many thousands of Rockland residents who
believe that a history center “oan give perspective in an age of per­
plexity”. Of equal importance to the need for funds for construction will
be a major increase in the Endowment Fund to provide for the future care
and operation of this center.
The changing exhibits depicting life in Rockland County over the
centuries will deal with the original inhabitants, the Delaware Indians
and those who have settled here from many distant lands. A knowledge
of their early crafts and modern industries—of the county’s growth and
its military history—can broaden our horizons to a point where the Ameri­
can heritage is understood and truly appreciated—where the Four Free­
doms take on a new meaning for all who share in the creation and enjoy­
ment of this center and its many opportunities for service.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
Statement of Society Assets as of March 31, 1971
Land and Buildings—New City ...........................$110,000.
1 acre lot-Greenbush Road, West Nyack ...............
1.
Office equipment ......................................................
1.
Special Museum checking account ........................
2,014.
Society Checking Account ....................................
4,983.
Endowments (Museum and Society) ................... 32,829.
Publication Fund ......................................................
3,618.
Museum Funds .......................................................... 42,391.
Stock (AT & T) ......................................................
269.
$196,108.
Condensed report of 1970-71 operations
$116,147.
Cash 4/1/70
Receipts
Dues .............................. ....$ 4,626.
Sales .............................. .... 2,554.
Contributions
Museum Fund ........... .... 51,200.
Endowment Funds ......... 3,262.
89.
Publication Fund .......
County Assistance ..... .... 1,500.
Interest & Dividends ........ 6,946.
Benefits ........................ .... 8,092.
Sponsors ........................ .... 1,200.
Founders Room ............. .... 1,100.
Rent ................................ .... 1,800.
745.
Miscellaneous .................
82,914.
$199,061.
Disbursements
Museum Operations....... .... 2,275.
Society Operations ......... .... 4,155.
Benefits .......................... .... 2,254.
Jacob Blauvelt property
Purchase price ...............110,000.
Taxes & Insurance ........ 2,315.
Rental Costs &
Misc. Restoration ...... 1,049.
823.
Architects fee .............
Merchandise and
publications ............. .... 1,668.
827.
Miscellaneous
$125,364.
$ 73,697.
Cash 3/31/71
Exclusive of Treasury bonds and stocks in amount of $ 12, 409.
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Members who have antiques which they would like to sell at the
Society’s booth on a consignment basis, should contact Jay Ferine, EL 40083, advising the nature of the item and the minimum return desired.
The Society will endeavor to sell each item with the understanding that
any excess will constitute a service charge to be added to the Endowment
Fund.
Items should be delivered between 9 A.M. and 10 A.M. on July 24th
at the booth where a receipt will be given and the price established.
Antique items contributed may also be left at the booth where an
acknowledgement of the contribution will be given.
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Our increasingly popular Yankee Peddler Day with antique dealers
gathered from several states for an outdoor sale, will afford Rockland
residents an Unusual Opportunity to purchase the hard to find antiques
they have been searching for.
JULY
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Spring Valley, N. Y.
JULY
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High School Grounds — Route 59
for the benefit of the
ROCKLAND COUNTY MUSEUM
100 ANTIQUE DEALERS — Rain Date July 31
FURNITURE RUGS LAMPS CLOCKS BOOKS MAPS PAINTINGS
CHINA GLASS POTTERY JEWELRY COINS STAMPS DOLLS
PEWTER TINWARE TOYS FOLK ART GUNS COPPER BRASS
TOOLS FIREPLACE EQUIPMENT HARDWARE WOOD WARE BOTTLES
DONATION — ONE DOLLAR
A Family Event — Children under 12, with adults, FREE
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NOTICE
All Owners of AT & T Stock
Rights to purchase AT & T stock are acceptable as TAX
DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS to the Society’s Endow­
ment Fund.
If you do not intend to use your rights (which are valueless
after July 12th), please endorse and mail PROMPTLY to HIS­
TORICAL SOCIETY OF ROCKLAND COUNTY, Box 587,
Nyack, N.Y. 10960.
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Trustees Kraus, Olsen and Langcr stake Mr. and Mrs. A. Roger Kelly examine
out location of the proposed new mu- the old sun dial.
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A postpaid card is enclosed with this mailing on which you may in­
dicate the most convenient time when you can help with Yankee Peddler
Day on July 24th.
During the next few days, please fill it out and return so that a
sufficient number of volunteers will be on hand for the big day.
Discount cards are enclosed for admission to the Yankee Peddler Day
sale on July 24th. If you can’t come, please turn the cards over to some­
one who can use them.
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BOOK OF REMEMBERANCE
Mrs. Reeve J. Terwilliger reports that memorial contributions to the
Endowment Fund have been made for the following persons in recent
months:
Betsey Dodge
Harold T. Larsen
Mrs. Arthur R. (Maude) Thompson
OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES
Blauvelt — E. B. Olsen ’74
Monsey — P. M. Ochojski ’74
New City — Mrs. D. B. Seifreid ’73 V.P.
Gladys G. Weber ’74 *
Nyack — Harriet M. Hasbrouck ’73
Corresponding Secretary
J. R. Zehner ’72 Pres.*
Orangeburg — Mrs. J. G. Dodge ’73
Pomona — J. Erwin Ferine ’72 V.P. *
Pearl River — R. C. Braden ’72
G. W. Hadeler ’73
T. H. Quinlan, Jr. ’73
G. R. Sharpless ’73,*
Treasurer
South Nyack — F. W. Kraus ’74
Spring Valley — L. R. Meyer, 1st V. P. *
H. T. Sherwood ’73
Stony Point — Robert Burghardt ’74
Historian
J. R. D. Laird ’73
Suffern — J. F. Stoner’72 *
Ann Shaida ’73
G. J. Veith
Tappan —J. W. Pullman ’72 V. Pres.
Upper Nyack — R. W. D. Jewett ’72*
Pres.
Gwendolyn Ruddell ’74 *
Recording Secretary
Mrs. R. J. Terwilliger ’73
Valley Cottage — R. B. Allison’74
* Executive Committee
Ralph C. Braden ..................... Programs
Dorothy Burch ................. Publications
Mrs. Robert Deed ............ Hospitality
Stephen G. Doig, Jr. ............ Attorney
Robert S. Gilliam ............ Publication
Alice Kinney ..................... Membership
Mrs. Raymond M. Nee .... Publications
Sterling M. Nordhouse ............ Finance
Mrs. Margaret Robinson .... Accessions
John Christian ..................... Custodian
W. Robinson Fisher ............ Custodian
IN MEMORIAM
Mrs. Harry B. Hasbrouck
Royal F. Sengstacken, M.D.
Harold T. Larsen
Ernest V. Strack
Margaret Maynard
Mrs. Arthur R. Thompson
A. R. Merritt
Edward J. Smith
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DATES TO REMEMBER
(Please Note on Your Calendar Now)
July 24
Twelfth Annual YANKEE PEDDLER DAY—Outdoor AnSaturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. tique Sale with 100 dealers—High School grounds, Route #59,
Spring Valley. Food, refreshments and free parking available.
Bring the family and enjoy the chance to browse among some
outstanding collections. Edwin R. Langer, Co-ordinator,
PE 5-2856.
August 15
Sunday 2:30 p.m.
150th Anniversary program honoring Major John Andre and
his interrment in Westminster Abbey on Nov. 28, 1821. First
Reformed Church, Tappan, N.Y. Consult the newspapers for
further details.
September 13
Monday 7-9 p.m.
Open House, Orangeburg Museum. Especially for new members and newcomers to Rockland County. Refreshments.
December 2
Thursday 8:30 p.m.
“The Chalk Garden” presented by The Players at Antrim
Playhouse, Suffern. Save this date for the Society’s annual
theater benefit.
Orangeburg — The museum is open to visitors each Sunday and
Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. There is no admission charge.
You are cordially invited to join the Society. Annual dues of $2.00
per person (Family — $3.00) may be forwarded with your name and ad­
dress to the Society, Box 587, Nyack, N. Y. 10960.
GENEALOGY
Daniel deNoyelles will forward copies of genealogy forms for family
ancestry to all Society members requesting them.
Compliments of
Avon Products, Inc.
Bringing every good wish
for continued success.