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The Mission Members resolved to cccollect, preserve and communicate in writing to the Society...any facts relating to the civil and natural history of the state, and of the several counties thereof especially of the earlier settlements, which they may deem worthy of preservation.v Historical and Philosophical Society of Ohio Minutes, January 7, 1832

aThe object of this Society shall be the collection and preservation of everything relating to the history and antiquities of America, more especially of the State of Ohio, and the diffusion of knowledge concerning them." Constitution, Historical and Philosophical Society of Ohio 1871

ccThe purpose of the Society is to collect, preserve, and render available historical material pertaining to Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, and the region surrounding and affecting them; to disseminate historical information in this region, and to encourage historical enquiry." Constitution, The Cincinnati Historical Society 1964

"The purpose of The Cincinnati Historical Society is to collect and preserve historical materials and to disseminate historical information pertaining to Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio, and the region surrounding and affecting them; and to institute and encourage historical inquiry into said areas." Constitution, The Cincinnati Historical Society 1985

s the Cincinnati Historical Society completes its 161st year as a research institution and its first year as a fully-operational history museum, it is fitting to step back and take a look at the organization then and now. The Society's recent journey from Eden Park to the Museum Center reflects much more than a change of location - - it symbolizes the significant final step in the evolution of an organization long committed to collecting, preserving, and presenting the stories of Cincinnati's past. Much has changed at The Cincinnati Historical Society, particularly in its day-to-day operations. Bigger and better facilities, a professionally-trained paid and volunteer staff, and a much wider menu of diverse public programs all seek to fulfill the Society's mission. Yet so much has changed in such a short time period it is important to not lose sight of how far the organization has come - - and how much farther it has to go - - to maintain this new level of public service. The 1992 Annual Report reflects another depar- ture in its examination of the accomplishments of the past, and the challenges of the future, As in past years, the President and Director each offer a unique point of view regarding the Society's recent transformation. The report concludes with a look at the "State of the Society" providing some highlights of the last year. Change may have become a constant over the last two years, yet the Society's dedication to its original mission remains very much intact. If anything, that three-part commitment - - collecting, preserving, and presenting - - is even more a part of the Society's future than ever before. The Cincinnati Historical Society 1992 Annual Report

President's Report Austin, Texas, was selected, in 1991, Cincinnati history. as "one of the top 10 new attrac- On behalf of the Board of I would like to take this opportuni- tions in the United States." Trustees, I would like to express ty to introduce myself as the new In many ways, we are on our commitment to guide the President of the Board of Trustees. the cutting edge of our field, mix- Historical Society into the future; It is an honor to be a part of such ing educational and entertaining to make decisions now that will an exciting and challenging project exhibits as part of a multifaceted help the organization to become and I look forward to the future of Museum Center complex. In the stronger; to be ambassadors of our the organization and how we, the process we have opened 36,000 mission so that we may take owner- Board, will be an integral part of square feet of new, state-of-the-art ship in CHS and be a "voice" in that success. exhibits and our membership has the community; and to take a sig- As with any organization, mushroomed to more than 10,000 nificant stand in the success of this The Cincinnati Historical Society's families, making ours one of the organization. We encourage all of audience - - its members, volun- largest urban historical museums in you to do the same. teers, donors, and visitors - - has the country - - being compared to We gratefully acknowledge been, and always will be, our high- museums such as the Chicago all of you who have generously est priority. This audience has Historical Society. We are posi- contributed time and financial changed and grown over the years, tioned to attract not only a local resources over the last year and but our philosophy remains the audience but a regional and nation- welcome you to join us as we jour- same: we are here for and because al one as well. of you. To support this exciting Originally called the and bold experiment in museum Historical and Philosophical programming, we need the support of our community. Our fund devel- Theodore H. Emmerich Society of Ohio, founded in 1831, President, the organization has matured so opment efforts and our audiences CHS Board of Trustees much over the years that it has out- are expanding, but our need for grown its facilities several times support from the Cincinnati com- since moving to Cincinnati in 1849: munity is greater than ever as we from Columbus to different down- continue our work of collecting, town Cincinnati locations, to the preserving, and presenting Clifton campus of the University of Cincinnati, to Eden Park, and final- ly to a local landmark — Cincinnati Union Terminal. A perfect fit. But never have we been so large with so many varied needs. Our new home, in the Museum Center, is shared with the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History and the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater. Taken as a whole, the Museum Center is one of the city's top five tourist attractions and, according to the Weissmann Travel Reports of

Theodore H. Emmerich (left), CHS Board of Trustees President, and Gale E. Peterson, CHS Director Director's Report We have always been an It is up to all of us - - educational institution. The chal- members, donors, volunteers, Change. A word of the times and lenge we face today is to balance employees and even visitors - - a major component of The education and entertainment by individually to create awareness of Cincinnati Historical Society's past offering diverse and changing The Cincinnati Historical Society and future. As a 161-year-old orga- exhibits and programs which pro- and what we represent and offer nization and one-year-old fully- vide informative experiences for today. operational museum, we are only people of all ages. This is the key to beginning to touch the surface of bringing people here and enticing our potential. them to come back again and Now open 363 days a year, again. seven days a week, we are one of Our temporary exhibit, Gale E. Peterson "Cincinnati Goes to War: A Director, the largest institutions of our kind The Cincinnati Historical in the country. And, as you have Community Responds to WWII," Society probably seen, provide completely received an Award of Merit from new levels of public service. the American Association for State In addition to a dramatic and Local History (AASLH) in increase in membership, our staff 1992. "Cincinnati Goes to War" We owe a special thanks to also received an enthusiastic review John Weld Peck, who resigned last has also gradually increased over October as President of the Board of in the Journal of American History. the years becoming more struc- The Cincinnati Historical Society after tured and departmentalized. Our And, a terrific ten page spread in four years in the position. He will con- team of professionally-trained his- the June 1992, issue of Smithsonian tinue to serve on the Board until the torians, museum, and library per- Magazine spurred national recogni- end of his current term in 1994, and is presently a CHS representative to the sonnel - - who work on the front tion of the entire Museum Center. Board of the Museum Center line and behind the scenes of the We are also offering teach- Foundation. day-to-day operations of the ers an opportunity to introduce Shortly after joining the Society - - are the core element in their students to a non-traditional Board in 1985, John became instru- the success of the organization. learning museum where they are mental in the quest to pass the Hamilton County bond issue in May of Perhaps the most dramatic able to step out of the classroom and step back in time to experience 1986. In 1988 he was named President change has been the growth of our of the Museum Center Foundation volunteers corps. We now have the social, political, and economic and oversaw the construction phase of more than 250 talented volunteers history of the city. And although the Museum Center project, the re- who donate their time to various 20,000 students visited our museum opening of Union Terminal to the public in November of 1990, and the aspects of the organization includ- in 1992, we certainly have room to grow to reach the total school mar- grand opening of the Museum Center's ing the Library, the Archives, the permanent exhibits in November, 1991. ket in this area. Museum, and Education. We salute With equal distinction, John these special people for their sin- participated in the transformation of cere dedication and for what they The Future. This change and The Cincinnati Historical Society into bring to CHS every day. awareness process does not stop one of the nation's largest urban histor- here. The Cincinnati Historical ical organizations; the planning and construction of extensive exhibitions Awareness. An important com- Society has needs and ambitions of illuminating Cincinnati's colorful his- ponent of our change is a growing which we only dreamed ten years tory, and the relocation of the institu- public awareness of our facility and ago. In order for this organization tion's superb research library into new resources. But, once again, we have to continue to enjoy success, how- facilities at Union Terminal. ever, we need to offer a schedule of We extend our appreciation not yet reached our full potential. and heartfelt thanks to John for his Too many people, locally and new exhibits, fresh and exciting exemplary leadership and are grateful regionally, are unsure about who programs, classes and seminars, for his continuing participation in the and what is now housed in update our library services, and Society's work. Cincinnati Union Terminal. And, implement a long-term marketing In recognition of his service, the Museum Center is dedicating the most importantly to us, they are and promotional plan. But most of new John Weld Peck Preview Center, all, we need you. confused about who CHS is today. to open in the spring of 1993. The Cincinnati Historical Society 1992 Annual Report

Report of the Treasurer For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,1992

John F. Crowley

Judith L. Madsen Director of Finance & Administration

General Fixed Asset Restricted Support & Revenue Fund Fund Funds Total

Investment Income $ 226,400 $ 226,400 Membership Dues-Individual 422,025 $ 130 422,155 Corporate Support 103,374 103,374 Admissions 536,021 536,021 Gifts & Grants 240,082 $1,038,978 77,480 1,356,540 Fees & Services 18,355 18,355 Sales (Net) 140,249 4,934 145,183 Special Events (Net) 113,328 49,700 163,028 9,099 9,099 Other $1,808,933 $1,038,978 $ 132,244 $ 2,980,155 Total Support & Revenue

Expenses Administrative $ 409,060 $ 105,975 $ 34,355 $ 549,390 Development/Communications 406,946 0 1,764 408,710 Library/Collections 455,139 0 2,500 457,639 Education 515,256 0 203,253 718,509 Museum 267,361 412,886 50,556 730,803 MCF Occupancy Expense 362,480 362,480

Total Expenses $2,416,242 $ 518,861 $ 292,428 $ 3,227,531

Excess (Deficiency) Support & Revenue Over Expenses $ (607,309) $ 520,117 $ (160,184) $ (247,376) Partial proceeds from transfer of lease-hold interest on Eden Park property 901,750 901,750 Net Gain (Loss) Sale of Securities 1,460,595 1,460,595

Increase (Decrease) Fund Balances $1,755,036 $ 520,117 $ (160,184) $ 2,114,969 Fund Balances July 1, 1991* 6,235,645 1,459,781 287,177 7,982,603 Interfund Transfers (115,712) 0 115,712 0

Fund Balances June 30, 1992* $7,874,969 $1,979,898 $ 242,705 $10,097,572

Notes on the Treasurer's * Includes Endowment Report Fund stated at book value 1. The Women's Association reported income of $8,516 and expenses of $6,071 that are not included in the report above. The State of From its inception in 1831, The Cincinnati Historical The Society Society (CHS) has sought to collect, preserve, and share, important historical information about Cincinnati and Southwestern Ohio. Today, more than ever, the organization stands ready to fulfill that mission as a larger, fiill-service public organization. The Cincinnati Historical Society 1992 Annual Report

A New Home Since the mid-nineteenth century, a museum complex. Site selection, continuing challenge for the coordinated by E. Verner Johnson Society has been adequate facilities. and Associates of Boston, resulted From 1900 to 1964, CHS was in the decision to renovate housed in increasingly crowded Cincinnati's massive railroad sta- offices in the basement of the tion, Union Terminal. Passage of a library at the University of $41.75 million bond issue by Cincinnati. In 1964, CHS moved to Hamilton County voters in 1986 its own quarters adjacent to the made the project a reality. The Cincinnati Art Museum. The next State of Ohio ($8 million), City of two decades saw continued growth Cincinnati ($3 million), corpora- of the collections, membership, and tions, foundations and individuals public programs as the organiza- ($17 million) also contributed to tion reached out to new audiences. the $70 million project. By the late 1970s space again In the fall of 1990, both became a serious issue. Interest in institutions, and the Robert D. the development of a museum, a- Lindner Family OMNIMAX long-dreamed-of-goal for many Theater, moved into Union members of the organization, also Terminal forming the Museum grew. Center. Today, the Society jointly CHS secured its first public operates the 500,000 square foot gallery space in 1982 in the lobby of facility in a partnership that the Clopay building, previously the embraces the Museum Center headquarters of First National Foundation, the Cincinnati Arts (now Star) Bank. Two years later, Consortium's African-American CHS initiated a joint project with History Gallery and four private the Cincinnati Museum of Natural enterprises, including Benson's History (CMNH) to develop a Catering, United Dairy Farmers, the Greater Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau and Amtrak. The Society's offices, museum, and library comprise 135,000 square feet of the total 500,000 square feet of the building. The Society's space is utilized as follows: 40 percent exhibits; 27 percent collections and storage; 10 percent public areas (including classrooms); 12 percent laboratory work areas; and 11 percent for offices.

A wing of the Cincinnati Art Museum was the home of the Cincinnati Historical Society Library from 1964- 1990. The Museum Center at Family OMNIMAX Theater. Cincinnati Union Terminal Originally a train station is home to The Cincinnati completed in 1933, the Historical Society Museum building celebrated its and Library, the Cincinnati Grand Opening as the Museum of Natural History Museum Center in and the Robert D. Lindner November, 1990. 10 The Cincinnati Historical Society 1992 Annual Report

Serving The Public Perhaps the most significant change Yet the absence of an on-going for the Society is the audience its exhibition program hindered public serves. Historically attractive to awareness and the continued academic scholars and local history growth of the Society. buffs, the 1970s brought a signifi- The opening of the new cant shift to involve more of the facility furthered two objectives: to general public in the exploration of expand and improve the research Cincinnati's past. Successful innov- library and to introduce new audi- ative public programs included: ences to the organization with a museum. As one of the most • The Cincinnati Neighborhood important regional libraries in the Studies Project nation, researchers from across the • The 1981 production of a seven- country and abroad used the col- part TV series narrated by lections in the larger library which Charles Kuralt and later publica- is organized around the Main tion of the popular "coffee Reading Room, the Genealogical/ table" book called Cincinnati: Microfilm Reading Room, and the The Queen City. Audio Visual Collection Room. • The Cincinnati Heritage Tour program • Cincinnati Metro History Fair which later joined National History Day • The publication of The Urban History Scourcebooks (1987) and the fourth grade text, Cincinnati: An Urban History In the past year, the (1989) library reference division • The publication of The responded to 486 refer- Bicentennial Guide To Greater ence letters, 8,607 refer- Cincinnati: A Portrait of Two ence desk questions, and Hundred Tears (1988) com- 8,042 telephone ques- memorating the city's bicenten- tions. In addition, 3,943 nial, illustrated a strong interest manuscript items, 3,971 in Cincinnati history. photographs, and 6,436 printed works were used by the public. At the same time, the new museum has succeeded in attract- ing a diverse public that is more reflective of the Greater Cincinnati community. Total visitation at the Museum Center in 1992 numbered 950,000 people, 235,000 of whom participated in activities at CHS. General museum visitation alone accounted for 200,000 including 20,000 student admissions. Approximately 15,000 more participated in special programs including bus tours, workshops, lectures, mini-courses, and temporary exhibitions. Sample surveys of zip codes illustrate that a large majority of visitors lived within the Tri-State area (86 percent) with most from Ohio (69 percent). Cincinnatians accounted for 30 percent of all Ohio visitors. Membership also reflects the Society's changing audiences. At the time of the grand opening in November 1990, membership numbered around 4,000. With the introduction of major new exhibitions and programs, plus the creation of the joint Time Traveler membership (CHS & CMNH members), the Society's Society Membership membership has grown to over 10,000. In just two years, CHS already enjoys one of the largest rates of attendance of any urban history museum in the United States.

Junior Interpreter, Matt Senior Interpreter, Gary Anne Walsh (right). Seiler, talks with visitors at Pilkington, teaches the art Assistant Gift Shop the gas station within the of "carding and spinning Manager, serves customers "Cincinnati Goes to War" wool" during summer his- in the CHS Heritage Shop. exhibit. tory camp. 12 The Cincinnati Historical Society 1992 Annual Report

Library And Museum Since its founding in 1831, CHS troops. Throughout its history, the Collections: A has built its collections to reflect Society has actively collected mate- Foundation To Our the distinctive history and cultural rials relating to Cincinnati history. Mission heritage of Cincinnati and the In addition to standard ref- southwestern Ohio region. erence works for the study of Collections are acquired through United States history, the printed donation, bequest, purchase, and works collection consists of approx- exchange or transfer with other imately 40,000 books, 50,000 pam- institutions. Significant examples phlets, 140 newspaper titles, 350 include rare manuscripts, political broadsides, 300 periodical subscrip- memorabilia, and personal artifacts, tions, and a collection of ephemera. including those of John Cleves A collection of more than 2,500 Symmes, William Henry Harrison, maps records the development of Civil War General William Lytle, eastern United States, Ohio, and Salmon P. Chase, and "Boss" the Old Northwest Territory. George B. Cox. The manuscript depart- Special collection document contains over 900 major and ments include the original Symmes several thousand smaller collections Purchase Agreement (1788) and the including the personal papers of Treaty of Greenville (1795) which early settlers, lawyers, politicians, opened most of Ohio and southern artists, and businessmen; and the Indiana to white settlement. records of civic, educational, cul- Artifacts related to the settlement tural, political, social, and financial of the region include a organizations. Revolutionary War regimental stan- The photograph collection dard that flew over Fort of 700,000 items includes Washington and a trail marker used daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tin- by General Anthony Wayne's types, glass lantern slides, post-

The new Reading Room of Archbishop of Uganda, Father Wayland E. Melton; Associate for Ethnic the CHS Library, one of the Yona Okoth (center) toured Laura Chace, CHS Director Programs. Chace and most significant historical the Museum Center during of Public Access Services; Holmes presented a copy of libraries in the region. his visit to see the Bishop of Father Benjamin Musoke- Cincinnati: The Queen City Southern Ohio. Also pic- Leubega; and E. Selean to the Archbishop in memo- tured here are (from left): Holmes, CHS Senior ry of his trip. 13

cards, early and modern prints, glass and film negatives, and a large collection of slides. The newly established Broadcast Archives also offers a wide array of archival film and video footage as well as audio materials from old radio and TV programs. Approximately 80,000 drawings, blueprints, and render- ings documenting over fifty nineteenth and twentieth century Cincinnati architectural firms are contained in the architectural records collection. Also included in this important collection are office files, specifications, scrapbooks, and the records of the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Since 1986 the museum's collections have tripled to approximately 15,000 three-dimensional objects. Specific collections include: Cincinnati made furniture, thirty Cincinnati made machine tools, printing equipment, early broadcasting artifacts, river and railroad transportation artifacts, textiles and industrial machinery. mi Consisting of more than 500 works, the fine art collection includes oil paintings by Henry Mosler, Robert Duncanson, Elizabeth Nourse, William Sonntag, and Louis Vogt; a sculp- ture by Hiram Powers, eight original watercolors by John Caspar Wild, and drawings of Cincinnati I architecture and urban landscapes j by E.T. Hurley. The collection is jj further strengthened by several H hundred lithographs by the Strobridge and Hennegan companies of Cincinnati.

Among the Historical Society's special collection documents is the original Symmes Purchase Agreement of 1788. 14 The Cincinnati Historical Society 1992 Annual Report

River-related artifacts and Approximately ninety per- of CHS collections are the respon- more than thirty steamboat models cent of the collections are available sibility of the CHS conservator and attest to Cincinnati's role as an for research, exhibition, or loan. curators. The Conservation important river city in the 1800s, Restrictions on use depend on the Department implements a compre- and an outstanding Business rarity of an object or document, hensive preservation program Archives collection documents early conservation concerns, and exhibit designed to maintain the collec- industry and commerce of the schedules. In addition to traditional tions and to preserve these impor- region. In addition to collecting, use by historians, journalists, and tant materials for future genera- the Business Archives provides local genealogists, the collections are tions. The department, in coopera- companies technical advice regard- broadly used internally by all CHS tion with the library and museum ing organization and preservation departments. When planning curators, monitors handling prac- of historical records. Extensive exhibits, curators extensively make tices and storage environment, and company records, ledgers, and cata- use of the collections. Staff mem- manages an in-house conservation logs, as well as products, relate the bers have used the collections in laboratory. The staff repairs paper, pride and talents of Cincinnati's their classroom presentations, tour constructs protective enclosures, nineteenth century craftsmen. and docent training programs, text- encapsulates documents, and Immigrants and ethnic groups are books, and in publishing the repairs and binds books and pam- represented, particularly Society's quarterly journal, Queen phlets by hand. Library materials Cincinnati's strong German her- City Heritage. too fragile for repair are micro- itage, and reflected in collections of The current care and man- filmed. The department also pro- social groups and the brewing agement of the collection is a col- vides educational and consultation industry. laborative effort between the cura- services. Industry collection groups tors, registrar, and conservator. The Overall the focus of CHS range from the metalwork of Miles library has been professionally man- collections has gradually evolved to Greenwood's Eagle Iron Works (an aged since the 1930s. The first pro- reflect the changing interest of his- important munitions center during fessionally-trained archivist was torians and to mirror accurately the the Civil War) to the machine tools hired in 1971 with professional diverse nature of Cincinnati audi- and heavy industry of the late museum staff (curator and museum ences. More and more, the Society industrial revolution for which director) joining CHS starting in endeavors to collect documents and Cincinnati has become world 1986. In 1989 the Board of Trustees artifacts that represent ethnic and famous. Included are significant approved a collection policy which cultural minorities, reform organi- collections relating to Cincinnati's addressed collecting objectives, zations, non-establishment political printing industries. acquisition procedures, accession- groups, environmental organiza- ing, deaccessioning, loans, insur- tions, sports clubs, teams, and ance, and collection ethics. In addi- organizations. Gradually, through tion, a formal collections commit- groups such as the Black History tee, comprised of the registrar, Advisory Committee, the Business curators, library director,museum Archives, and the Broadcast director, historian, and CHS direc- Archives, the collections at CHS tor, was formed to meet monthly are becoming more broad-based to oversee collections management, and more representative of the recommend policy, and implement community at large. collection development. The care and conservation

Media professionals regularly utilize the services of the CHS Library for research. An avid library user is Dan Hurley, Channel 12. 15

History Comes To Life — The major objective of the more information. Some of the gal- Exhibitions Society's exhibit program is to pre- leries serve as stage sets for first- sent an inclusive history of the city person interpreters dressed in peri- that educates and entertains by od clothing. engaging visitors in an active expe- All of the Society's exhibits rience. At the same time, the have a sound research base and are Society seeks to present the city's content, not object, driven. A good particular story into a broader illustration of the exhibit develop- urban history context so that visi- ment process was demonstrated in tors walk away with a sense of place the planning for the permanent and change over time. A variety of exhibition. In 1989 the Society techniques are used to communi- spent six months forming an exhib- cate information to museum visi- it master plan for the 60,000 square tors, including re-created environ- feet of space allotted for the perma- ments that immerse the visitor in nent exhibit on the history of the the past, audio-visual programs, city. As the first step in the process, interactive games, and text panels staff members researched and with tiered labels providing a wrote position papers for the key choice for the visitor interested in elements of the first phase of the

James Beatty & Co. Pork The 94-foot long sidewheel Merchant is just one of the steamer is part of the grand recreated buildings that attraction of the permanent make the "Public Landing," exhibit's final gallery within the permanent "Queen of the West." exhibit, come alive. 16

permanent exhibition, "Cincinnati: Settlement to 1860." As part of that assignment, each staff member also included copies of appropriate illustrations and lists of potential artifacts. The contract design firm used these papers, illustrations, and artifacts as their guide in designing the exhibits. This first phase has been designed, built, and installed by outside firms. Two more phases are still needed to complete the Cincinnati story. •i •K Today, the Society offers two large, long-term exhibits that i 1 employ diverse exhibit formats. "i The first is Cincinnati Goes to War: A Community Responds to WWII, a five year exhibit which opened in April 1991. In 9,600 square feet, three themes are presented: "Doing Your Bit," "Plowshares into Swords," and "Serving Uncle Sam." Nine large artifacts dominate ccThis exhibition engages, the exhibit, including a 1923 street- entertains, and instructs. car which visitors can board. Neither romantic, heroic, Several hundred artifacts are dis- played in artifact cases; panels of nor celebratory, it stimu- photographs and labels; vintage lates remembering and wartime posters; vignettes; and learning in human terms audio visual programs. accessible to a wide audience. . . . The Queen City has mounted an exhibition fit for royalty and com- moners, a model worthy of emulation.v James Madison (Indiana University) Journal of American History December, 1992 (in reference to the "Cincinnati Goes to War" exhibit.) 17

The second major exhibit is Cincinnati: Settlement to I860, the first phase of the permanent exhibit, opened in November 1991. This exhibit depicts the history of Cincinnati from its settlement in 1788 to 1860 when it was the largest city west of the Alleghenies and the third largest manufacturing center Cincinnati Reds Baseball Club; a in the country. Four galleries cover- "Its wonderful visual "Cincinnati Sampler" that traced ing over 25,000 square feet incorpo- images, spacious layout, the history of the city from the rate text panels, reader rails, audio- 1780s to the 1860s through paint- solid construction, and the visual programs, interactive envi- ings, furniture, and decorative art ronments, and four first-person universal appeal of the and also commemorated The interpretation stations. The Early canal interactive, the Historical Society's 160th Settlement gallery describes the steamboat and landing, Anniversary; one on African three initial settlements that American Pullman porters and red- became Cincinnati: the Indian cam- and other features will cer- caps who worked in Union paigns; the importance of Fort tainly enhance return visits Terminal; and In the Line of Duty: Washington; and life on the and those visitors will con- America's Disabled Veterans, a trav- Southwestern Ohio frontier. In the eling exhibit sponsored by the tinue to be enlightened by Regional Capital gallery, visitors Disabled American Veterans 3> see how Cincinnati grew to the historical exhibit. (DAV). In 1992, the Society pre- become the most important com- Michael J. Smith, sented an exhibit on Cincinnati mercial center in the west by Director of the Putnam Museum, athletes who have competed in the encountering seven Cincinnati Davenport, Iowa. Olympics and an exhibit on land- boosters; viewing furniture, art, (in reference to the CHS scape architect George E. Kessler, permanent exhibit.) and tools from the early 1800s; and designer of the Cincinnati park sys- moving goods along a 50-foot canal tem. In addition, CHS co-spon- model. La Belle Riviere explains the sored three major traveling exhibits importance of the Ohio River as a The Society has also pre- with CMNH: First Encounters, highway; presents the lives of early sented several temporary exhibits. Silent Testimony, and African rivermen; and includes a flatboat In 1990, the museum opened with Reflections: Art From Northeastern that visitors can board. The final three exhibits: a vintage vehicle Zaire. Exhibits planned for 1993 gallery, Queen City of the West, exhibit which featured nineteen include special exhibits on recreates the 1850s Public Landing cars and trucks from the 1920s and Cincinnati weddings, African with fifteen buildings' facades; two 1930s; an exhibit of Winold Reiss American community leaders, and streets; the landing; the Ohio paintings and sketches; and pen and Cincinnati street games. River; and a 94- foot long side- ink sketches of Caroline Williams, a wheel steamer. local artist, whose work was pub- lished in the Cincinnati Enquirer from 1932 to 1980. In 1991, four temporary exhibits were produced, including an exhibit on the six championship seasons of the

One of the many unique Former 1964 Olympian, artifacts in the "African George Wilson, talks with Reflections" exhibit, this visitors in the special CHS bamboo slit drum was Olympic exhibit "Cincinnati played in chief's orchestra Goes for the Gold". and also used to transmit messages. The Cincinnati Historical Society 1992 Annual Report

Hands-On" History The Education Department Since the opening of the Public Programs assumes significant responsibility museum two years ago, most of the for the public programing of the education programs established, institution. The primary objective center around the new exhibitions. of the department is to offer a wide The exhibits are staffed at all times variety of educational and enter- with paid and volunteer inter- taining programs for diverse audi- preters to assist the visitor during ences. Programs are targeted to self-guided tours. Guided tours are specific groups and consider specif- also available for groups and indi- ic details including age, gender, viduals by appointment or on ethnicity, and skill levels. To ensure demand when possible. In addition that programs meet the needs and to third-person interpreters, the interests of different individuals, museum presents a growing cast of first-person character interpreters who portray real historical Cincinnatians. Dressed in period clothing, these interpreters are sta- tioned throughout the permanent exhibition everyday. There are cur- rently fifteen "characters" that represent four historical periods of Cincinnati history created from extensive primary research. Other on-floor programs include an audience participation 1940s«radio show in the museum's recreated broadcast studio that is regularly presented on weekends. Interpreter-led activities, including planning committees of community using one of ten "Trunks of representatives are created to pro- Discovery," thematic containers vide important input. One example filled with "hands-on" activities, includes three teacher committees within the WWII exhibit are (composed of primary, middle, and offered periodically. Within the secondary teachers from public, "Early Settlement" exhibit, perfor- parochial, and private schools) that mances and demonstrations are assist in the development of all presented to the public in one of school programs. In 1992, pro- the four galleries every weekend. grams were developed and imple- The Society is also commit- mented by nine full-time staff ted to offering at least two adult members, ten part-time adult staff programs each month, and two interpreters, ten part-time junior programs for young people each rf interpreters, twenty-five voi- month. During the summer, three der city tour guides, and eighty - week-long sessions of Summer : volunteer museum interpreters. History Camp for children are

>esi seller Truman, was the guest speaker at the 1992 Annual Meeting, which welcomed more than 300 people. offered. In addition, the Society, in Now that the Society's new cooperation with the University of museum is fully-operational, the Cincinnati, presents a monthly lec- biggest challenge for the Education ture series called "Seminar on the Department continues to be main- City" which gathers a mixed audi- taining an important balance ence of academic scholars, students, between offering programs that ful- staff and volunteers, and members. fill the institution's educational The Society's Heritage Tour pro- mission and are enjoyable as well. gram also offers regular monthly As the organization seeks to attract historical bus and walking tours of new audiences that have different Cincinnati and the region. These interests, different needs, and dif- tours are available to members and ferent skills, the programs offered the general public. CHS volunteers will, by necessity, be just as diverse and staff present slide programs to as the audiences we serve. local civic groups, and a monthly live two-hour radio talk show produced jointly with WIZF-FM, 100.9. School groups represent a new challenge for the Society. In addition to sponsoring Cincinnati History Day, the Society now has the capability of hosting compre- hensive, structured school programs on-site. Schools can now choose between six different thematic tours (two each for primary, middle, and secondary grades) that are interpreter-directed, last ninety minutes, and include "hands-on" activities. The Society also offers guides for school bus tours of Cincinnati's historically built environment.

CHS Staff Interpreter, Betsy CHS kicked-off its new Richard Wade (center). Performers from Madcap Craig, portrays "Mrs. "Seminar on the City" lec- Standing with him are: Productions present a pup- Hahn," and describes life at ture series, co-sponsored (from left) Zane Miller; pet show on the Public Dunlap's Station in the by the University of Judith Spraul-Schmidt; Landing. Puppet shows are 1790s. Cincinnati Department of President of UC, Joseph an example of the many History, with a presentation Steger, and City weekly performances and by noted urban historian, Councilman, Tyrone Yates. demonstrations in the museum. 20 The Cincinnati Historical Society 1992 Annual Report

Behind The Scenes And In 1992, the Society had a paid staff In 1992, over 17,203 hours of On The Front Lines of thirty-seven full-time and twen- services were contributed to ty-one part-time employees well CHS, specifically, nineteen qualified for their positions in museum volunteers worked terms of education, training, and 1,400 hours conserving arti- experience. While the paid staff at facts; thirty-two archives vol- the Society had grown and consis- unteers worked 2,953 hours tently become more professional, processing manuscript collec- the biggest boost came from a sig- tions; 123 volunteer museum nificant increase in the Society's interpreters worked 9,669 volunteer corps which makes much hours directing public pro- of what the organization does pos- grams; eight library volun- sible. Today a corps of 256 volunteers worked 1,404 hours organizing printed works and and t a graphs; sixty adminis- i volunteers worked 1,525 hours organizing events and promoting mem- berships; and twenty-three Young Cincinnatian volunteers worked 250 hours orga- ig and promoting special ms. In addition, the -four member Board of es provide services at j|ar board meetings and Hal events, and serve on ous planning and over- mmittees.

The Society has also received significant support from a variety of community organizations over the last few years. Two groups, the Cincinnati Transit Historical Association and the Southwest Ohio Regional Transportation Authority >RTA), were instrumental in restoring the museum's streetcar. Numerous volunteers (many of

Manuscript Volunteers, one of the many volunteer opportunities at CHS, process collections of documents in the CHS Archives. 21 whom worked for the city) worked over two years restoring the streetcar that today is valued at $200,000. Retired employees from Aeronca Aircraft and members of the Experimental Aircraft Association spearheaded restoration of the museum's Aeronca airplane. A third volunteer group, retired Cincinnati machine tool workers, has worked since 1986 acquiring and restoring original Cincinnati machine tool equipment. To date, the group has acquired and restored thirty machines. Other community collabo- rations include volunteers who participate in the planning and development of the newly created Broadcast Archives and the annual CHS Broadcast Hall of Fame Awards; collaboration with Junior Achievement in co-sponsoring the annual Greater Cincinnati Business Hall of Fame; collaboration with 1992 Broadcast Hall of the Cincinnati Arts Consortium in Fame Inductees the annual Mayor's Breakfast com- memorating the birth of Martin Red Barber Luther King; and lastly, volunteers Lifetime Achievement for three CHS support organiza- Nick Clooney tions (Women's Association, Black Benefactor of Broadcasting History Advisory Group, and the Len Goorian Young Cincinnatians) participate Al Schottelkotte fully in CHS activities. Charles "Buggs" Scruggs Bob Shreve Charles Vaughn Ernest J. Waits, Sr. Frank Wood, Sr. Ruby Wright

One of the many varied State Senator, William The Cincinnati Historical CHS Board President, Ted CHS Heritage Tours took Mallory, received the "1992 Society and the Cincinnati Emmerich, and Trustee, participants on a journey to Dream Keeper Award" at Arts Consortium. Valerie Newell, were Madison, Indiana, to visit the annual "Mayor's Martin among the 500 guests of the Cliff House Bed & Luther King Day Breakfast." "Starlite Expressions," the Breakfast. The event was co-hosted by Society's major annual fundraiser. 22 1992 Annual Report

Need For investment: ject, active solicitation of annual Yet, it's more than money. It's More Than Money, gifts and other capital support were WtM't of the process of taking own- It's Ownership put on hold for a short time while a ership of community assets like the new capital campaign, designed to Society's Library and Museum, is In a world growing increas- develop the Museum Center, was boasting to your family, friends, ingly complex and impersonal, peo- initiated. and neighbors about the wonderful ple long for connections with their At the same time, a variety experiences offered through our roots, their community, and their of special educational and publica- services. It's utilizing the programs home. As a respository for our tion programs attracted support for children and adults. It's taking municipal memories, The from local corporations and foun- advantage of one of the best Cincinnati Historical Society offers dations helping to broaden the on- regional historical libraries in the many opportunities to make those going financial base. These efforts country. It's educating yourself and connections. continue. With the opening of the your family to the wonders of the The development chal- Museum Center, the Society's bud- lenges and investment opportuni- get expanded significantly. ties are plentiful. The need for Admission income, amounting to "•'i:.-;o'.;. •;.'•*••;• , .. .<, .;••••-: ;;TJ i . r.' i},r- '•••,>:•;-.,/ library automation, additional pub more than $530,000 in fiscal year immigrants" of today's mobile soci- lie programming, new exhibits, and ety, CHS offers something for a top-notch staff are important to source of revenue for the institu- everyone. the mission of collecting, preserv- tion. But more market research Your time and financial ing, and presenting stories of coupled with strong promotional investment in The Cincinnati Cincinnati's past. and advertising support is necessary Historical Society becomes, an.. As a private nonprofit orga- for continued growth. investment for the ftitureli nization, the Society has relied pri- The challenge for the marily on revenue from membg§y§ Society is clear. Projections indicate ships, donations, and endowment that it will take at least two more income to cover operating costs. years before revenues from mem- Capital support was not considered bership and general attendance will a real need until plans to become increase enough to meet current an urban history museum were ini- operating expenses. In fiscal year tiated. 1992, unrestricted gift support pro- One of the Society's first vided just 1 1.2 percent of our gen- major fund-raising cai ,vas eral operating budget. All sources

. • , :' .: ..., • ;: .. • . ' grant from the National port, ncud to increase signtieantly. Endowment for the Humanities in In order for the Society to haveT 1981. In a relatively short time, the long term financial stability the Society succeeded in raising donor base must broaden. More S/5(),()(K) from individuals, corpora- individuals, corporations, and foun- tions, and foundations. An dations nc^\\ to take ownership in unprecedented effort, most of the order to appreciate fully this valu- funds helped increase the endow- able and unique community ment fund. The endowment dou- resource. bled from $2.5 million to $5 million. With the new museum pro- 23

Long-Range Plans: The Change is not always easy, • Continuing research and devel- Future especially so many changes over a opment for the next two phases short period of time. The demand of the permanent exhibits. Each The dream of becoming a on the limited time, staff, and will require a significant capital regional museum has been fulfilled, financial resources have created investment. yet there is still much that needs to special opportunities and chal- . Phase II: "Workers and the be done. Meeting the demanding lenges. We must continue to strive Changing Workplace, 1850- and diverse requirements necessary to do the best job possible to fulfill 1920" will examine the for the renovation of Union our mission. development and growth of Terminal, and the creation of our four Cincinnati industries first permanent exhibits, were criti- For the immediate future, that had national impor- cal to defining a set of long-range several issues arc being addressed: tance: machine tools, print- plans that best serve our mission. ing, garment-making, and The story of Cincinnati is incom- • Expansion of the membership brewing and distilling. plete and, in fact, now stops in the base. Annual membership pro- . Phase III: "Cincinnati 1870 1860s with the wonderful recre- vides a special value that today's to the Present" will describe ation of the Public Landing and the consumer is looking for. how the city physically trans- steamboat, "Queen of the West." • Development of a cohesive mar- formed when new forms of However, we still have more than keting plan to enhance general transportation led to new 100 years of our history to "bring visitation. This plan must work suburbs and a changing cen- to life" through equally compelling in cooperation with all partners tral city. exhibits. of Museum Center and take • The World War II exhibit, cur- The growth and evolution into consideration the individ- rently in the ramp space, is of the Society has been so rapid in ual needs of the Society. scheduled to close near the end the last two years, one might think • Constant evaluation of the pro- of 1995, the 50th anniversary of it would be time to stop and catch grams being offered. Creativity the end of WWII. A replace- our breath. That, we cannot do. and imagination are needed to ment for this exhibit is also What we can do, however, is map offer quality experiences to being planned. out a strategic plan of exciting new ensure repeat visits both by • The library is in great need of exhibits and programs to be devel- members and the general pub- automation. Both library and oped at a more customary pace museum collections should be than the whirlwind trip of the • Increasing private financial sup- put onto computer records for recent years. port. More individuals, corpora- greater access and to allow more The Board of Trustees, in tions and foundations must take people to take advantage of our cooperation with the Society staff, an active role in the investment resources. As with the two pre- is establishing priorities to insure and ownership of The vious items, this is a major that all elements of a well-managed Cincinnati Historical Socier expense and requires an infipv operation are in place. Those ele- sion of capital resources. ments include: a sound mission statement, clear objectives, solid This is not an exhaustive market information and research, list, nor one that analyzes the entire professional execution of responsi- scope of the organization. But it bilities, and a strong evaluation provides a view of some of the process to be sure we are serving more important issues facing The the public in the best way possible. Cincinnati Historical Society for the near future. We welcome your thoughts and comments. The Cincinnati Historical Society 1992 Annual Report

1992 Special Programs Co-sponsor, with the Arts Consortium, of the Mayor's Martin Luther and Accomplishments King Day Breakfast Exhibits co-sponsored with the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History "First Encounters: Spanish Exploration and Colonization in Florida and the Caribbean, 1492-1570" "Silent Testimony: Prehistoric Earthworks of the Central Ohio Valley," photographs by Alice Weston "African Reflections: Art from Northeastern Zaire" Launched ethnic and cultural diversity programs Sponsor of "History Day" Host of the third annual "Broadcast Hall of Fame" Awards First CHS "History Summer Camp" for children "Cincinnati Goes for the Gold" Olympic exhibit opened Co-sponsor, with Junior Achievement, of the second annual "Business Hall of Fame" dinner Annual Meeting and 1788 Club reception with guest speaker, David McCullough, author of Truman Began "Seminar on the City" series "Tall Stacks at CHS" with daily lectures and music tying into the city's Tall Stacks festival "Landscape Architecture in Mid-America: The Vision of George Kessler" exhibit opened with symposium Sunday morning radio series with WIZF-FM began Began "Weekend at the Museum" free demonstrations and entertainment in the exhibits Gala/Auction "Starlite Expressions" with Rosemary Clooney First annual celebration of Carter G. Woodson's birthday (founder of Black History month) First Kwanzaa (an African American Holiday) and Chanukah displays

Special Gala guest, E. Selean Holmes, CHS Rosemary Clooney, enter- Senior Associate for Ethnic tained guests beneath the Programs, conducted a two- starlit Rotunda. day workshop on "Preserving Your Family History" at the "Black Family Reunion." Winter 1992 57 All donors who contribute important to the growth and vitality of The following pages honor all unrestricted or special project support to CHS. Special appreciation is given to donors who invested in the Historical The Cincinnati Historical Society are 1788 Club donors as they significantly Society between July 1,1991 and promote the Society's mission. June 30,1992. The 1788 Club Ft. Washington Society Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Bartlett Mrs. John Z. Herschede Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schiff Lela and George Brown Mr. Ronald Koetters Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Schiff Mrs. Ruth C. Carter Mr. and Mrs. George H. Musekamp III Mr. and Mrs. John J. Strader Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Cavally Mr. Paul D. Myers Mrs. Elsie Holmes Warrington Mrs. Richard R. Deupree, Jr. Mrs. Louis Nippert Mr. John H. White Dr. Frederick A. Hauck Mrs. Warner A. Peck, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Carson R. Whiting Mr. and Mrs. Merrill W. Hazelton Dr. and Mrs. George Rieveschl

Founders Society Dr. Compton Allyn Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Keeler Mr. John Weld Peck Mr. Vincent H. Beckman Mr. John F. Koons Mr. and Mrs. Stanley M. Rowe, Jr. Mrs. Byron E. Boyer Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Lindner, Jr. Mrs. William S. Rowe Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Conway Miss Frances R. Luther Mr. and Mrs. Milton Schloss, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Dinsmore Mrs. Kenneth Mahler Miss Mary Louise Schroth Mr. and Mrs. Jack Downing Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. McMullen Mrs. Robert D. Van Fossen Mrs. William D. Ehlers Mrs. Henry G. Monning Mr. and Mrs. Oliver W. Waddell Mr. and Mrs. Theodore H. Emmerich Mr. and Mrs. William S. Nagel Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Charles Watters Mr. Oliver M. Gale Mr. and Mrs. Svet Nankovitch Mr. and Mrs. Charles Westheimer Mrs. Robert W. Gwinner Mr.and Mrs. Fletcher E. Nyce Mr. Harris K. Weston Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hartkemeier Robert W. and Carol Olson Mrs. Warren R. Woodward Mr. and Mrs. James J. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Ott Mr. and Mrs. James M. Zimmerman

Pioneers Society Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Allen Timothy E. Hoberg, and Caryl Yzenbaard Mr. Brian H. Rowe Mr. Edwin L. Artzt Mr. Rowland Hopple Dr. Eugene L. Saenger Mrs. Charles M. Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Hopple, Jr. Mr. Gordon H. Sandberg Mrs. William Procter Bell Mr. Bannus B. Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Randy Sandier Mrs. William M. Blaine Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. James A. Schiff Mr. and Mrs. William W. Breidster Mr. Albert H. Jordan Mr. Marvin H. Schwartz Dr. and Mrs. George M. Callard Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Kalnow Mr. and Mrs. John G. Sloneker Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Castleberry Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Keating Mr. and Mrs. James E. Stahl, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Clooney Dr. Jules I. Klein Mrs. Paul W. Steer Mr. and Mrs. Wallace T. Collett Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Klinedinst Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Steiner Mr. J. Rawson Collins Mrs. Olga S. Krausser Mr. Raymond Steinher Mr. and Mrs. V. Anderson Coombe Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kyte, Jr. Mr. Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Crowley Mrs. William N. Liggett Mr. and Mrs. S. Charles Straus Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Dahlman Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Lindberg Carl and Eleanor Strauss Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Davidson Mr. Kenneth A. Lohr Mr. and Mrs. David R. Street Mrs. John R. Deupree Mr. and Mrs. John P. March Mr. Stuart Bruen Sutphin, Jr. Mr. William O. DeWitt, Jr. Ruth A. & W.O. Mashburn Jr. Mr. David E. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Gene Elkus Mr. Cortland J. Meader Dr. John M. Tew, Jr. Mr. Robert Fitzpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Meyer Mr. Charles M. Townsend Mrs. Charles Fleischmann Mrs. Philip M. Meyers, Jr. Mrs. J. Frederick Vogel Gene F. Gaines Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan E. Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Westheimer Patricia Gaines Mr. Arthur Motch Ms. Dorothy Mack Williams Mrs. Robert M. Galbraith III Rev. and Mrs. Chris Neely Mrs. John H. Wulsin Mr. and Mrs. John W. Gantt Valerie L. Newell, and Timothy Smith Mr. Frederick Ziv Mr. and Mrs. Philip O. Geier, Jr. Mr. William L. Nimmo Mrs. Lynne Meyers Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Partridge In Memoriam Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Gross, Jr. Mrs. Lawrence M. Paul Kathryn Hosford Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Neil M. Hahl Judge John W. and Janet Peck John Z. Herchede Ms. Jeanne Hater Mr. and Mrs. John E. Pepper Mark P. Herschede Mr. George Ebersole Heekin Mr. Joseph A. Pichler William N. Liggett Ms. Sandra W. Hermann Mr. Robert L. Pohl Louis Nippert Mrs. Mark Paul Herschede Mrs. John Reaherman 58 Queen City Heritage Corporate Members

Sponsor Business Booster Seasongood & Mayer Fujitec America, Inc. South-Western Publishing Company Gentry Shops GE Aircraft Engines Anderson Publishing Company Spear Inc. Gillman Knitwear Company The Procter & Gamble Company At-Chem Sportsman's Market Globe Furniture Galleries SchifF, Kreidler-Shell Aurora Casket Company, Inc. Stevenson Photo Color Company Gradison Financial Services The G.A. Avril Company The Ralph J. Stolle Company The Hamilton Mutual Life Insurance Co. BBI Marketing Services, Inc. Talsol Corporation Heckman-Butterfield, Inc. Blue Chip Casco Products Inc. A. Topicz & Sons Hogan, Nolan & Stites Castellini Company Truck Cab Manufacturing, Inc. ILSCO Corporation American Financial Corporation Cincinnati Allergy Center Inc. The Union Central Life Insurance Co. J. Jay Products Co. Cincinnati Financial Corporation Cincinnati Cordage & Paper Company U.S. Precision Lens, Inc. The Johnson Electric Supply Co. The Drackett Products Company Cincinnati Sign Supplies, Inc. The Western-Southern Life Ins. Co. The David J. Joseph Company Fifth Third Bank Cintech Industrial Coatings Inc. Wyler Management Group K-D Lamp Company The Kroger Company Coopers & Lybrand Kluener Packing Company Marion Merrell Dow Inc. Crosset Family Fund of Gr. Cinti. Fdn. The C.J. Krehbiel Company PNC Bank Dover Corporation/OPW Division Regular LeBlond Makino Machine Tool Company The E.W. Scripps Company Edge Graphics Maescher Industries, Inc. Star Bank Ernst & Young AD EX International, Inc. McAlpin's/Mercanrile Stores F & W Publications, Inc. A-F Industries, Inc. Robert G. McGraw & Company Alex Fries & Brothers, Inc. American Laundry Machinery, Inc. Meier's Wine Cellars Patron The Galbreath Company American Micro Products Inc. Merit Savings Association G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, Inc. Amity Unlimited The Mutual Manufacturing & Supply Co. Adam Wholesalers, Inc. Gibson Foundation, Inc. Arnold's/Grammer's Restaurants National Business Services, Inc. Arthur Andersen & Company Globe Business Interiors Auto Vehicle Parts Co. National Exemplar Restaurant Chemed Corporation Graeter's Inc. Baker Concrete Construction Inc. Netherland Rubber Company Cincinnati Bell Telephone The Habegger Corp. Basco Co. Obara Corp. The Cincinnati Enquirer, Inc. Hader Hardware Baxter Hodell Donnelly Preston, Inc. O.K.I. Systems, Inc. Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Ray Hamilton Company BB Riverboats Paramount's Kings Island Deloitte & Touche The Hill & Griffith Company Denis L. Back & Assoc, Inc. The Perry & Derrick Company First Savings Bancorp Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc. Berman Printing Company Phototype Engraving Company, Inc. Forrec International Corporation Hixson, Inc. Buckley Manufacturing Company The Provident Bank Frisch's Restaurants Johnston Paper Company Busken Bakery, Inc. QC Type, Inc. The Hennegan Company RA. Jones & Company, Inc. The Christ Hospital Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis Hill Top Research, Inc. Kendall-Futuro Company Cincinnati Bengals, Inc. Richards Industries Andrew Jergens Foundation KPMG Peat Marwick Cincinnati Country Day School Rochford Kennedy and Company Ltd. Klosterman's Baking Company Macke Brothers Inc. Cincinnati Fan and Ventilator Company Scot Business Systems Frank Messer & Sons Construction Co. Main Auction Galleries, Inc. The Cincinnati Gear Company Charles F. Shiels & Company The Midland Company Mazak Corporation Cincinnati Law Library Association Sibcy Cline, Inc., Realtors Price Waterhouse Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith The Cincinnati Mine Machinery Company Terrace Hilton ROTEX INC. The Merten Company The Cincinnati Reds Rose Tomlinson, CLU, ChFC Sencorp Momentum Graphics Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc. 20th Century Air Conditioning Company Sterling Cut Glass Company, Inc. The Ohio National Life Insurance Co. City View Tavern U.S. Medical Corporation Suburban Federal Savings Bank Omni Netherland Plaza Clopay Corporation Varland Metal Service, Inc. United Dairy Farmers Orchem Inc. The A.B. Closson Jr. Co. Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. U.S. Shoe Corporation Antonio Palazzolo Company Comey & Shepherd, Inc. The Witt Company Thomas E. Wood, Inc. PDT & Co., Architects Connector Manufacturing Company Xtek, Inc. Xomox Corporation Phoenix Presentations Inc. Court Index Press Zellerbach A Mead Company The William Powell Company Richard B. Cross & Associates, Inc. Lawrence Zink, Inc. James River Corp.-Flexible Packaging Grp The Fred B. De Bra Company The CW. Zumbiel Company Ruthman Pump & Engine Company Duro Bag Manufacturing Company Sakrete Inc. The Dyment Company J. Sawyer Company The Franklin Savings & Loan Company

Contributors to the Society's Funds

Zachary Albers Maria Brock Terry and Cynthia Crilley Adam and Tina Feuer Walter E. Albrecht Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Brooke James and Carolyn Crumpler Dick J. and Donna K. Fiehrer Michael K. and Lisa C. Allen Mrs. Alexander Brown Gary J. and Barbara S. Cummins Mary Field Dennis Allison Richard Broxon Louis E. and Mary Lou Curran Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fischer Paul Amatangelo Brenda L. Bryant Charles J. and Anne L. Cusick Steve and Kelley A. Fisher Griffin S. and Carolyn B. Anders Leland K. Bulger Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Dahlman Mary E. Flamm Mr. and Mrs. Robert Andriot James W. Bullock Thomas C. Danisi Fleischmann Foundation Apollo Heating and Air Conditioning Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Bunnell Joseph M. Davidoski John A. Flippen Senator Stan J. Aronoff Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Burkart K. Meg Davis Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Foster Arby's Restaurants Jerome A. and Martha B. Burkhart Francis DeJosep h James P. and Zola B. Frank Thomas A. Archer Ms. Daisie L. Busken Thomas J. Diesel Mr. and Mrs. John Frank Ralph and Kristine Arencibia Mr. and Mrs. Robert Byles Deloitte & Touche Carol Franken Robert and Constance Arner Scott and Debbie Calardo Mrs. Richard R Deupree, Jr. Carol K. French Aufdemkampe Hardware Company Bert Cameron Carrie E. Dillon Shirley M. Froelicher Avon Products Foundation, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Campbell Gina M. DiMario Robert C. and Marion D. Funk Denis L. Back & Assoc, Inc. J. Michael Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Dirr Mrs. Robert M. Galbraith III Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Bailey Jill Cantleberry Walter P. Dolle Insurance Agency, Inc. Garden Club of Cincinnati Todd H. Bailey Louis and Linda Carlo Mr. and Mrs. David W. Dumford Brenda Gardner Gary and Susan Balser Gerald J. and Janis L. Carlson Early American Glass Club Gardner Publications, Inc. Diane E. Bartley Carmen G. Carrara Carol L. Easley Timothy A. and Susan R Garry Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Batterberry Cast-Fab Technologies Inc. Richard and Elizabeth Easley Dr. Peter J. Geier Carl and Leslie Baur Nelda C. Chandler The C. Eberle Sons Company Marie Gemelli-Carroll Thomas and Bonnie Beal Mr. W. Rowell Chase Lynn A. Ebersole Walter and Linda Getz Kenneth L. Becker Mr. Frederick H. Chatfield Jerry and Debbie Edgington Daryl L. and Pam Gildenblatt Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Bedinghaus Cincinnati Steel Products Company Kathleen M. Edwards Kathleen A. Gilkey Lori Anne Beimesche George and Virginia Clark Andrew and Mary Egloff Pamela J. Gillon Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Benedict R Kerry and Norah J. Clark Mrs. William D. Ehlers Jocelyn Glass William M. Berger Rodney L. and Susan L. Cober Ehmke Movers Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Mark J. Goddard Irene Sandra and Donald Y. Bernard Lauren Cohen Robert Eidus and Lauren Shub Thomas and Diane Goldman Dr. and Mrs. David I. Bernstein Anita L. Colglazier Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. Elizabeth Goldsmith Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Bill Continental Mineral Processing Company Mr. and Mrs. Gene Elkus Mark and Linda Gooch David and Karen Bird Mark E. Cook Patrick Ellis Ann Marie and Robert L. Gorman David P. and Nancy Leigh Bitter R Jerome Cook Mr. and Mrs. Theodore H. Emmerich Terry L. and Susan L. Grambsch George R. and Mary C. Blake Mr. and Mrs. V. Anderson Coombe Paul M. Engelhart Robert and Fay Granger Marion A. Blank Carolyn Coomes Edmund and Mary Ann Escudero David and Kathy Greenhalgh Ann Lee Bodnar The Corbett Foundation Estate of Myranda Gradolf Greiwe, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin R. Borne Donald and Sue Corken Edward and Nicola Eyre Dr. and Mrs. John W. Grover Salvador and Josephine Bove Mr. Brent A. Cotrone Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Faller Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Guckenberger James J. and Mary T. Brady John and Harriet Courter Jim D. and Diane S. Fein Mrs. Robert W. Gwinner Douglas K. Braun Mr. and Mrs. William W. Cowgill Mrs. James Ferguson Jerry and Deanna Hacker Loring and Kathleen Braverman Gayle L. Cramer James S. Ferguson Donald and Anne Hagedorn Paul Breidenbach Susan D. Cranley George E. Fern Company Richard D. and Ellen D. Hamm John and Doris Brinker Michael R and Amy S. Creamer Thomas A. Fessell Wendell and Gloria Hamm Winter 1992 59

Robert A. Harper George and Donna Leonard Michael A. and Beverly J. Ralston Mr. Joseph S. Stern, Jr. William Harris and Thad Good Mrs. William E. LeMay Arthur J. and Virginia A. Ranz Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Stern Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Harrison Mrs. Milton W. Lepper Daniel P. and Patricia A. Rathman Mrs. George P. Stimson Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hartman Paul J. and Susan B. Levy Doyle Raulston Mr. and Mrs. James H. Stoehr Lois A. Hartoin Richard and Peggy Lien Peter Rebold & Son, Inc. Bill and Elena M. Stothfang George Hauck David and Donna Lienhart Robert V. Reid Dr. Stephen A. and Tina J. Strauss John Hauck Foundation W. Mark Lingen Virginia C. Remke Mr. and Mrs. George M. Streithorst Dr. Frederick A. Hauck Mrs. A.E. Lippelman, Jr. Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis Peter A. and Sally W. Strunk Art Hauser Insurance Inc. Jonathan R. and Nancy S. Lippincott Julius C. Reynolds Tom and Elaine Swindling John W. and Carrie K. Hayden Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Lipps Richards Industries Mr. and Mrs. Bruce S. Taylor Jeanne C. Hayes Guadalupe M. Lopez-Tilsley Rick and Janice Richards Herbert S. Taylor James L. and Barbara Haynes Jack L. and Kathleen M. Lordo William and Shirley Richards Ralph and Sandra Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Merrill W. Hazelton Louise Taft Semple Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William F. Richards Taylor Distributing Company Mary Louise Heckel Howard N. and Denise Lucas Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Richardson Stephen L. and Dorothy G. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. BUI A. Heidrich William E. Lucas Steve and Carol Richter Charles Temple H.J. Heinz Foundation Nancy R. Lundquist Dr. Mary M. Riestenberg John E. Tennant Paul E. and Nancy P. Heisel Boris Lushniak Mrs. Owen F. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Tesdahl Thomas S. Heldman Steve Lydy Douglas and Susan Bitter Dr. John S. Thayer Douglas and Kathryn Hendrickson Ronald and Cynthia Lynn Richard and Christine Robb Elaine Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hennessey Joseph and Libbey Macke Mr. and Mrs. Bruce L. Rogers Jeffrey N. and Lynda A. Thomas Mark A. and Jennifer Hensler D. Duane and Cindi Malloy Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence H. Rogers John M. and Florence E. Thompson James C. and Michelle L. Hensley Dr. Jacob R. Marcus Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rollman II Dr. Paul E. Thomson Debra Hettesheimer Marsh & McLennan Inc. John W. and Mary H. Rose Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Thorpe Roger W. Heuck Robert W. Marsh Christina J. Rosenberg Richard and Susan Tiemeier Mr. and Mrs. Gordon W. Hickenlooper Kathleen Martin Edward J. Rossman David E. Tillis Edward A. and Patricia Hiler Mrs. Graham E. Marx Robert H. Roth Judith H. Tooley Jane Hill Robert J. Marzheuser Roger D. Roth Kevin Trapani and Mary Beth Groene Dr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Hiltz Steve and Anita Mazza Rev. Edward L. Rudemiller Tri-State Sweeteners James F. Himebaugh Peter McBride and Gail Cooley Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Ruehlmann Todd W. and Nancy J. Van Beck Leon Hirschberg Deborah McCall Robert H. and Margaret Ruffing Kedrin E. Van Steenwyck William F. and Sharon H. Hitchcock Stephen McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Rusk Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Vance Clayton A. and Ethel J. Hock Dr. and Mrs. John J. McDonough Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Russell Robert D. and Frances Vashon Jack E. and Nadine J. Hodell Roy W. and Jill A. McGuire Carolyn Russo Jana Vaught Mel T. and Anna M. Hoffmann Bruce and Carole Mclntosh Clint and Susan Schertzer Edward Vegso Peter Holland Carol McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schlecht Robert and Carol Vidal Skip and Linda Holmes Robert J. and Terry McSorley Neal L. and Mary Schlintz Abbie J. Von Schlegell A. Gray and Nancy K. Holterhoff Katherine A. Mears Dolores R. Schmitz Richard L. and Charlotte B. Voss Tom and Terry Honebrink Richard C. Melfi The E.W. Scripps Company Walter and Sue Wagner Charles and Mary Hood Anthony F. Melink Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schnabel Mr. and Mrs. K. Duane Wait Hook-SupeRx, Inc. Jim and Kathy R. Merrell Suzanne K. Schneller Donna Walkington Roy F. Hord Jerry Mersch Susan C. Schock Charles Wallace Jack E. and Karen Horrell Doris Metcalfe Kenneth E. Schubeler Mrs. Landon L. Wallingford Robert and Helen Howe Joan E. Mettey Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Schwartz Wallingford Coffee Company Mr. and Mrs. Carl Huber Philip O. Metz Theodore L. Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. James R. Walson Sharon Hubert Richard and Ann Meyer O. D. Schwegel Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Charles Watters Thomas E. Huenefeld Joseph A. and Anna B. Milburn Stephen and Jo Ann Schweitzer Mr. and Mrs. Leo Weaver Lynda Huey John Miller Susan Schwietering Robert H. Weber Michele T. Hughes Lynn S. Miller Dan Scroggins and Family Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Webster Michael Hunter Dr. Michael E. and Barbara R. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Sebastian Mr. and Mrs. Vernon E. Weis Dr. Peggy Hunter Robert V. and Elaine L. Miller Sexton & Company, Inc. Kenneth Wehmeyer and Sandra Wetzel Paul Edward Hurtubise Michael D. and Julia M. Milone Jan E. Shaffer Robert P. 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