NOTES FROM THE FARMS THE JOURNAL OF THE STICKLEY MUSEUM AT CRAFTSMAN FARMS

From the Director’s Chair —Vonda K. Givens

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” – Thomas Merton inally seeing the chairs of the FSwedenborgian church with my own two eyes was—well, I don’t exactly have a word for it. Archaeologist Ian Burrow (center) with crew leader Joshua Butchko And I’m rarely at a loss for words. of Hunter Research, and Krista Saypol of Bosenberg & Co. The experience was something like the Merton quote above, but I’ll You Dig?: Archaeological Study in Progress come back to that. he historic landscape of Craftsman Farms was conceived by Stickley as a “ sustainable landscape with the farm supporting the activities of his lifestyle. I toured the Swedenborgian T We may think of sustainability as a present day idea but this was always an import- Church during my June visit to the ant part of Craftsman Farms.” San Francisco Bay Area last year. I was planning a group trip for Brian Bosenberg, the museum’s long-time historic landscape architect, expressed this year’s Farms Afield (I prom- the above comments, upon being asked why the landscape at Craftsman Farms is ise this is something you don’t important, when for most people buildings and furniture come to mind. want to miss. For details, see page Bosenberg, of B.W. Bosenberg and Co., along with archaeologist Ian Burrow, of 5.) I confess I didn’t know a lot Burrow Into History, has been guiding the museum through Craftsman Farms’ about the Arts and Crafts of the most comprehensive archaeological study to date. This undertaking will culmi- Bay Area, but I knew one thing. I nate with an archaeological management plan to supplement the landscape report was going to the Swedenborgian produced for the 2009 historic site master plan. Church. The current study was prompted by an upcoming project to install exterior light- It often surprises my Bay Area ing across the property—a highly anticipated effort that will improve both safety friends that when I give museum and access. With trenching across the property planned in the spring, winter tours, I regularly mention the seemed like the perfect time to tackle archaeological work that, like exterior light- Swedenborgian Church. Visitors ing, has been a key goal for the museum. Both projects have been funded by the routinely ask docents about the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and both will significantly advance understand- beginning of the Arts and Crafts ing of and operations on the property. movement in America and about During the week of December 11-15, 2017, Burrow directed an archeological dig

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Director’s Chair continued from page 1 Archaeological Study continued from page 1 Mission furniture and the connection to Stickley. I’m no on the south side of the Log House, which, according to expert, but I can generally explain the development of Bosenberg, “will help us better understand the immediate the movement across this country, and my reading on area around the Log House….We have verbal descriptions California to answer those questions piqued my interest of the landscape but few photographic records of the in the Swedenborgian church, but especially its chairs Stickley-era existing conditions…At the present time we (see below). At some point, Tim Hansen gave the muse- don’t have a clear understanding of the surrounding land- um his book, New Beginnings, on the subject, and I read forms and landscape features and if they existed during that too. the [Stickley era].” With regard to these issues, Burrow adds, “Archaeology I really really like this chair. There’s a story (included in can be used to address these questions by carefully dis- Tim’s book) that when Joseph P. McHugh viewed the secting the landscape at key locations to establish the chair for the first time, he saw, in his words, “unlimited dates and sequences of landscape features such as walls, possibilities….” Well, that’s not exactly how I’d put it, paths, borders and terraces. Everyday items discarded by but I think McHugh was saying that when he saw the the site’s occupants will also be recovered, adding to our chair, he saw it and he also saw a whole world—the chair picture of life at the Farms.” opened up a whole world—at the same time. When asked about the location of the recent dig, Burrow Before starting my position at the Stickley Museum at notes that this area was selected “…because there are Craftsman Farms, I loved art. I had a passion for paint- several different landscape features here whose history ings and sculpture, but I knew little about the decorative and relationships can be disentangled using archaeological arts. Bringing myself up-to-speed on all things Stickley techniques….A distinct artificial terrace feature, defined required a steep learning curve. I have embarrassed myself by revetment walls made of large stones, was the particular many times, and I will evermore be learning—that’s part target of the investigations.” In describing the dig Burrow of the joy of my job!—but my dabbling into information goes on: about the Swedenborgian chairs was just that. Dabbling. The archaeologists dug two trenches, one north-south and I didn’t really need to do it. I didn’t do it for my job or for the other east-west across the terrace. The total length was tourists or to train docents or to plan programs. about 40 feet and the trenches were 2.5 feet wide. These were I did it because my heart was drawn to those chairs. designed to obtain a detailed look at the stratigraphy, or dif- ferent soil layers, that form the terrace and the land surfaces Seeing the Swedenborgian chair, actually seeing it with that preceded it and on which it lies. The archaeologists spent my eyes last June, not in a book or on a computer, made most of the their time carefully removing the soil by hand me feel what Merton described above—lost and found either with shovels or with small trowels, looking for subtle in the same moment. It is an exhilarating feeling. changes in the color and texture of the soils and sediments they encounter. Another important task is sifting the soils to It won’t surprise you that I’m looking forward to see- identify artifacts such as ceramics or coins that will help to ing those chairs again date the soils and help to determine their function. All the in July. I can hardly work is recorded through mapping, the drawing of the soil believe I will get to see profiles in the sides of the trenches, and through photography them in person again and written or digital information forms. Everything is kept so soon. Our group very neat and tidy so that minute details can be observed and trips have come to feel documented, and no artifacts are missed. It is time-consum- like traveling with old ing but can be very informative. Good results are expected friends who love the from the detailed analysis now in progress. same things. For me, seeing the Swedenbor- Want to learn more about the results of this study? Both gian chair again, will Burrow and Bosenberg will be sharing their findings at feel like seeing an old a educational program on Saturday, April 28 at 11 a.m. friend with old friends! For more information or to register, visit StickleyMuse- I hope you’ll be there um.org or call 973.540.0311. with me. This program is $5 for Members and $12 for Non Members.

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Museum at Crafts kley man tic Fa e S rm Th s Kick-Off Party Bluegrass, BBQ anD Brew ...an evening of casual fun!

om Th o ur e R sda ylin y, F s Sk ebru Inn’ ary 15 e Park , 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grov Your ticket includes: Net proceeds from the Kick-Off Party directly support the mainte- w BBQ and Southern comfort food nance and operations of the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, with an Asheville flair. the early 20th-century home of in Parsippany, NJ. Kick off your GPI weekend with a good time for a good cause! w Local craft beers and wine. w Live bluegrass music. Arts and Crafts Trivia Challenge! w Floor-to-ceiling views of Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Impress your friends, win prizes and stretch your w An evening of camaraderie and fun brain in this table vs. table ?? with fellow Arts and Crafts enthusiasts. ? friendly competition. w Arts and Crafts Trivia Challenge! Make plans now to be part of the fun!

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Calendar of Events Maybeck Movie Night n conjunction with our up- Icoming Farms Afield: Bay Area Adventure (see page 5), we’re hosting a screening of the doc- umentary Pursuing Beauty: The Architecture of Bernard Maybeck, which “tells the story of a 19th century romantic who used 20th century materials to create build- ings that speak across time….His projects reveal an original vision, Saturday, February 10 & 24 and March 10 a reverence for nature, a commit- at 5:00 p.m. ment to community, and a deep Twilight Tour, see below and abiding love of beauty.” One of the most important Saturday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. American architects of the Maybeck Movie Night, see at right early 20th century, Maybeck’s masterworks are located almost exclusively in the San Francisco Bay Saturday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m. Area. Our Bay Area trip will focus a full day on Maybeck’s designs, but Archaeology at Craftsman Farms, see page 2 whether you’re joining us in California or not, why not join us for an evening celebrating the life and work of this extraordinary architect? Tuesday to Friday, July 10-13 Saturday, March 24 at 5:30 PM Farms Afield: Bay Area Adventure, see page 5 Free for Members with RSVP and $12 for Non Members For registration or further information, visit StickleyMuseum.org Saturday, September 15 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. or call 973.540.0311. Thank you to Paul Bockhorst Productions Fall Family Day (bockhorstproductions.com) for granting permission for this public screening. Saturday & Sunday, October 13-14 The Stickley Weekend, see page 8 Evenings at Craftsman Farms: The Twilight Tour he Stickley Museum is pleased to offer a variety of tours to our visitors. The 31st National TThe Fresh Eyes Tours series runs on a rotating schedule and offers return- Arts & Crafts Conference ing and first-time visitors opportunities to see Craftsman Farms in new ways. at the Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC This winter we are excited to once again offer: Evenings at Craftsman Farms: The Twilight Tour. Thursday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m. This after-hours tour begins at twilight in the North Cottage before visiting Kick-Off Party, see page 3 Gustav Stickley’s Log House. Under the amber light of the copper lanterns, we’ll explore the development of electricity in and the part it Saturday, February 17 at 2:30 p.m. played in daily life at Craftsman Farms. Small Group Discussion: “What Would Gus Make it a date! Bring your significant other and you’re sure to see sparks fly Do? The Future of Craftsman Farms” during this electric evening. Then linger in the Museum Shop for light refresh- ments following the program. Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, February 10, 24 & March 10 at 5:00 p.m. Small Group Discussion: “Saving Local Advance reservations required. Landmarks” $5 Members; $12 Non Members Tickets at StickleyMuseum.org/FreshEyes or 973-540-0311.

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2018 Farms Afield: Bay Area Adventure, July 10-13, 2018 eautiful northern California will be the site of Bour exclusive Farms Afield: Bay Area Adventure, Tuesday to Friday, July 10-13! Meet us in Berkeley for a three-night stay at the extraordinary 5-star Claremont Hotel and join other Arts and Crafts enthusiasts for a multifaceted exploration of the rich and abundant art, craft, and architectural traditions of this remarkable region. Stay at the luxury Claremont Hotel. The “White Castle on the Hill” opened in 1915, and is today a grand resort with restaurants, bars, a spa and stun- ning views of San Francisco Bay. Explore the life and work of architect Bernard May- beck with tours of two private Maybeck homes, a Claremont Hotel special tour of his First Church of Christ, Scientist (a National Historic Landmark), a meal at the Faculty Club on the UC Berkeley campus, and a visit to the Palace of Fine Arts. Tour the National Historic Landmark Swedenborgian Church, one of California’s earliest Arts and Crafts buildings and one of the most important Arts and Crafts structures in America. Experience many of the church’s original furnishings, including its iconic chairs, which are still in use today. Visit three exquisite and distinct California Arts and Crafts private homes, each with incomparable collections, and each ap- proached, inside and out, with extraordinary focus on every detail. Discover the rich history of the Hillside Club. This still active social club was founded in the late 19th century to promote good design practices in the Berkeley hills. Enjoy dinner at Julia’s, at the beautiful and historic Berkeley City Club hotel, one of the most significant designs of architect Julia Morgan. Visit the gallery of California Historical Design and the Dirk van Erp Workshop Museum. The trip fee includes daily breakfast, three lunches, a cocktail party and one dinner; a 3-night stay at the Claremont Hotel; all activities and transportation to activities via motorcoach. Farms Afield begins in the afternoon on 7/10 and ends in the afternoon on 7/13. An itin- erary will be provided in advance. First Church of Christ, Scientist Farms Afield is a member benefit and open only to members of the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms. Register early! $1800 per person based on double occupancy when you register before 3/31/18. After 3/31/18: $1850 per person based on double occupancy. $400 supplement for a single room. Travel to and from Berkeley is not included. Watch our website for information as plans continue to unfold but if our Bay Area Adventure is for you, don’t wait to register! Space is strictly limited and this trip is expected to sell out. By prior arrangement, attendees are welcome to pay trip fees in install- ments of their choosing. Trip activities require moderate walking each day, rain or shine. Please plan accordingly. Full refunds are available through 6/10/18; after this date 50% refunds will be provided. No refunds are available after the trip begins.

Winter 2018 Page 5 Notes From The Farms Mary Fanton Roberts, Craftsman Editor, he Craftsman, Gustav Stickley’s Fanton served in and was honorably In 1877, when the Fort was disbanded, Tinformative and inspirational discharged from the Union Army the family settled briefly in Connecti- monthly journal, was one of his great- during the Civil War. cut, where Mary and Janet received est achievements. While he financed their first formal schooling. But the the effort and used it unabashedly as Between 1868 and ’69 the Major (as Major sought further Western exploits. a vehicle for his ideas and products, Fanton was known) spent a year in He invested in the Homestake Mine, two powerful women guided its course the West, leaving his family to fend for a famed South Dakota gold claim between 1901 and 1916, and helped itself. Isabella, an aspiring actress, redi- and moved his family to the famously make it the widely recognized “Bible of rected her energies to motherhood and lawless town of Deadwood. There, he the Arts and Crafts Movement.” household management. Janet, who operated a hotel that catered to spec- was to become a nurse, was blonde, ulators, miners, gamblers, and pros- Irene Sargent (1852-1932), a Syracuse beautiful, and well-behaved. Mary, ac- titutes. Mary relished the adventure. University professor, was the She had her own placer mine, pony, journal’s first editor. She parted piano, and Italian piano teacher; she company with the endeavor when, survived brushes with prickly cacti, in 1905, Stickley decided to move feral animals, and sexually aggressive his headquarters from Syracuse to hotel guests. These experiences argu- . Years later, he recalled ably contributed to the curiosity, and that “the metropolis, with its wider resolve that were to serve her well as interests and activities, seemed a journalist. to me to be the natural place to secure the material I needed When fire destroyed much of Dead- ….” Sargent disapproved of this wood’s business district in 1879, “departure” and declined Stickley’s the family relocated to Albany, New invitation to stay on. She was soon York. Once safely settled, Mary replaced by Mary Annable Fanton and Janet, 17 and 19, respective- Roberts (1864-1956). ly, enrolled in the Albany Female Academy and socialized with family While we don’t know how Roberts and friends, including the future came to Stickley’s attention, we artist Frederic Remington. When recognize that she was well-qual- the Major’s finances waned beyond ified for the job. She boasted 25 Mary Fanton Roberts by Robert Henri recovery, Mary left for years as a “magazinist” and editor (Courtesy of Metropolitan Musuem of Art) to pursue self-sufficiency through with a deep interest in modern art, a career in journalism. Eventually dance, and literature. In addition, she cording to her own account, was dark, she found work at the New York World was charming, lively, curious, resource- plain, and daring, often earning repri- and set herself up in an apartment ful, and determined in pursuit of her mands for climbing out of windows, near Washington Square where she goals. There was also the prestige of stealing candy from playmates, and wrote for the women’s pages of various her colonial ancestry and allure of her speaking inappropriately in church. newspapers and magazines. But her adventurous past. aspirations were much higher. In 1873, the Major left his job at the Both of Roberts’ parents descended New York Custom House and became During the 1890s Mary, seeking con- from 17th century settlers. Mary’s a Special Indian Agent, at Fort Belk- tacts, became a regular among promi- father, William Hawley Fanton, born nap, Montana. A year later, Isabella nent writers and artists, meeting them near Hartford, Connecticut, married and the girls joined him. Despite through social organizations such Isabella Agnes Annable , born near floods, freezing temperatures, and lim- as the Pen and Brush Club and the Albany, New York, in 1861. While liv- ited social contacts, the girls enjoyed MacDowell Club, and also through ing in Brooklyn, they became parents the excitement of primitive life and the workplace. Important partici- to Janet, born 1862, and Mary, 1864. seemed equally fond of its hardships. pants included the influential Roberts

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1905-1916 —Marilyn Fish brothers of Canada: Charles, William, authors. There was a continued focus an instant. [S]uddenly in the midst of and Theodore, and their cousin Bliss on Craftsman houses of all sizes for a his accomplishment he found himself Carman. William, editor of the Liter- variety of settings. The most studied alone – broken, sad, with tragedy all ary Digest and, as of December 1906, Craftsman house of all was Craftsman around him in the little room in the Mary’s husband, offered professional Farms, which was featured in 16 arti- great building.” guidance, emotional support, and cles, published between October 1908 financial security. and October 1913. Seven months later, The Craftsman came out for the last time. Roberts Mary’s first article for The Craftsman continued Stickley’s mission in her was published in July, 1905 (a few own magazine, The Touchstone, which months after Irene Sargent’s resigna- began publication in September, 1917. tion), while she was on a European In the first number Stickley comment- tour (see right). She visited England, ed, “I believe there is a wide field for Holland, Belgium and Germany, keep- your magazine, and wish you every ing in touch with the magazine along success.” But because of the financial the way. Eight articles based on aspects pressures and changes in taste related of her journey appeared beginning to World War I, the new magazine was in January 1906. In February, 1906, short-lived. In 1921 Roberts became Mary traveled to Syracuse to pack up the editor of Arts and Decoration, and The Craftsman’s offices. Still, the exact later an author and radio contributor. date of her appointment as editor is After a long and successful career, she unknown. died in 1956 at the age of 92.

Once in charge, Mary adopted a more As editor of The Craftsman, Mary Fan- modern voice than Irene Sargent’s ton Roberts built upon its formal and covered new and timely topics. academic foundations to create an The Craftsman magazine, July 1905 She wrote copiously… anonymously, accessible, general interest publication. under her own name, and under the While remaining in touch with Gustav pen name Giles Edgerton. As Edger- Despite all efforts, by1913, Stickley was Stickley’s objectives, it was she who ton she introduced two of the major overextended and in financial trou- guided The Craftsman to its pivotal art movements of the decade: the ble but the magazine and his other place among Arts and Crafts enthusi- Photo-Secession and a form of urban enterprises soldiered on. It was not asts of several generations. realism practiced by New York paint- until May, 1916, in The Craftsman that ers who called themselves “The Eight” Roberts publically foreshadowed Stick- 1 The references for this article are from: Mary (while critics derisively called them ley’s downfall (without mentioning Fanton Roberts papers at the Archives of American the Ashcan School). She also champi- his name): “A man sat alone in a small Art, The Craftsman Magazine, The Touchstone oned modern “Greek” dancer, Isadora room in a great city building, his world Magazine, John Sloan’s Diary, newspaper articles Duncan and believed that traditional had fallen in around him, hope had found on Newspapers.com, etc. and modern drama was superior to flown past, her wings brushing him for popular burlesque and vaudeville performances. About the Author: Expanding upon Stickley’s interest in Marilyn Fish is an independent art historian who resides in New Jersey. After education, she introduced a long-run- earning a Master’s degree from Rutgers University and completing graduate ning series by Ernest Allen Batchelder courses at FIT, she became the first director of Craftsman Farms. She is best- called “Design in Theory and Practice.” known in Arts and Crafts circles as the author of the New Craftsman Index, a She added advice on interior deco- guide to the entire 15 year run of The Craftsman magazine. ration by Mary Linton Bookwalter and pointers on gardening by several

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Mark your Calendar Meet us in Asheville! for The Stickley Weekend We’ll soon be making our way to North Carolina for the – October 13-14, 2018 31st National Arts & Crafts Conference at the Grove Park Inn, Friday to Saturday, February 16-18. If you’ll be there Our annual two-day too, please make sure to say hello and join us for the Stickley extravaganza will following conference events and programs: include The Craftsman

Gala and the 8th Annual GPI Kick-off Party on Thursday, February 15, see page 3. Scholars Symposium,

which will feature a panel Small Group Discussions: discussion with the au- Saturday at 2:30 p.m. thors of the forthcoming “What Would Gus Do? The Future of Craftsman Farms” publication on the Robert with Executive Director Vonda Givens. A. Ellison Jr. Collection of

American Art Pottery. In Sunday at 12:30 p.m. this first public program “Saving Local Landmarks” with Executive Director Von- on the book, the authors will highlight exciting new discov- da Givens and Elizabeth Crawford of the Gustav Stickley eries uncovered during their extensive research. Our distin- House Foundation. guished panelists will include:

Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen, the Anthony W. and Lulu C. All Weekend: Wang Curator of American Decorative Arts, Metropolitan Exhibition in the Great Hall Museum of Art Craftsman Farms: Preservation in Progress, featuring the Dr. Martin Eidelberg, Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University latest news and photos of preservation projects at Crafts- man Farms. Adrienne Spinozzi, Assistant Research Curator of American

Decorative Arts, Metropolitan Museum of Art. Visit Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms’ table in Mark your calendar now for the Symposium on Saturday Books, Magazines, and More across from the entrance to morning, October 13! We’re expecting a full house and want the Antiques Show. you to be a part of it.

2017 Scholars Recent Memberships continued from page 11 Symposium Speakers Seniors Photo by Ray Stubblebine Carole Krotzer Cheri Sayer Anne M. Gordon Kathleen Lopes Saundra J. Schlager N. Gordon Gray Lucy Loux Connie Sims Harriet Grose Irvin G. Lubis, M.D. Blanche Somer John E. Gross Lenore Luckey Carol Steen Miriam Gunn Miriam E. Morris Karen Toepper Karin Hansen Nan H. Mutnick John Traynor Deborah Harrington Earlene Nofziger Janice Vicine Janet Heise Michael Parasolle Virginia A. Walton Joseph Jannarone, Sr. M. Elaine Patton Ben Wiles, Jr. Thomas H. Judd Clare C. Porter Craig Kathe Paul J. Rickerson Institutional Chester Library Ringwood Public Library Clark Public Library Friends of the Westfield Cranford Public Library Memorial Library Friends of the Madison New Providence Memorial (l to r): Public Library Dr. Jonathan Clancy, Pete Mars, Brandy Norris, Old Bridge Public Library Library Executive Director Vonda Givens, and Marilyn Fish

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The Craftsman Gala 2017 uests gathered at the Mountain Lakes Club on a beautiful fall evening for a night of celebration and camaraderie in Gsupport of the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms. This formal party, the museum’s biggest fundraising event of the year, was co-chaired by Eliane Talec of Rago Arts and Auction Center and John P. Walcher of John Toomey Gallery. All photos by Arlen Sam Brown

Tablemates (l to r) Debbie Goldwein, Dave Rudd, Lou Co-chairs John P. Walcher & Eliane Talec, Board President Glesmann, Bruce Johnson, Jean Boger , Simon Perez, Barbara Weiskittel, Executive Director Vonda Givens Leigh Ann Johnson and Barbara Weiskittel.

James Hecht & Jayne Beline, Davey & Nancy Willans, Dee & Mike DiPierro, Jasmine Lim & John Caldwell enjoy sunset over Mountain Lake

Balloons filled the room after the exciting Reverse Auction.

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Special Thanks August 16, 2016 to December 1, 2016

In Honor: In Memory: Auction Donations: We are grateful for gifts in honor of: We are grateful for gifts in The Wedding of Lucy Stamm and memory of: Arnge/Peter Mars and L. & J.G. Stickley, Inc. Gus Fuldner Anna Buggeln Mike Dawson LongHorn Steakhouse From: From Arthur’s Tavern David W. Lowden Chrissy Braden Richard G. Buggeln The Art Institute of Irvin G. Lubis, M.D. Michael L. Dawson Chicago Kathy and Gayle Greenhill Anne and Mason Flemming Dorothy Beattie John Marinovich From Adam Godfrey Amparo and Mitchell Molly Malone’s Neville and John Bryan Joan Hunt Codding Museum of American Arts Anita and Lee Owen Michael E. Moore Crab Tree Farm and Crafts Movement Kathleen Vogel From Michael DePierro Janet Ontko Clay Forms Jean and Dan Wilson Denise O. Holmes Eccola Italian Bistro Pewabic Pottery Vincent Ferrara Rago Arts and Auction Bob Burchell’s Birthday Mr. and Mrs. George Reisch Barbara Nitchie Fuldner Center From From: Vonda Givens The Station at Elizabeth and Jack Legon Patricia Halstead Gourmet Café Mountain Lakes Dorothy Torrenti Loretta Gragnani Laura Daly Russell and Their First Wedding Anniversary From Hanover Marriott Guy Russell From: Nancy Plominski and Harvest Restaurant Lisa and Stephen Santini Emily and Sean Curran Steven R. Torrenti Group Wes Sherman H2Ocean Restaurant Tori Simms and The birth of Elowyn Jane Curran Frances Ziminski From: From and Raw Bar Raymond Hofmann Carol Cathey Leonora M. Shelsey Susan Hebert Imports - Jill Thomas-Clark Cobre Copper Lou Valori Barbara Nitchie Fuldner Hilton Hotel Parsippany Marti Weinstein From: Gifts In Kind: John Toomey Gallery Jan S. Wells, Ph.D. Anne and Mason Flemming We are grateful for gifts in kind Leigh Ann and Bruce Nancy and from: Johnson Davey L. Willans Mark Weaver Jonathan Clancy Janet and Tom Justesen From: Joseph Jannarone, Sr. Kramer Portraits Jennifer Ball, Peter K. Mars Karl Kusserow, Princeton Cynthia and Ralph Redman Cynthia and Timothy McGinn University Art Museum

Recent Memberships continued from page 11 Individual Skeie Berg Sue Evans Kristen McCauley Libraries Jennifer Bosavage Judith Faley James D. McCord James Sadock, Jr. Rebecca Buckley Roxana Hayda Amelia McGuire Paula R. Spizziri Shelley Canonico Nancy Howley Mary Mills Heather E. Stivison William Bowen Sonya Hulbert Bridget L. Morton Douglas B. Sutherland Peggy Ciriello Jim Kane Bonnie-Lynn Nadzeika Seth M. Thompson Elizabeth B. Clarke Patricia Kanischak Michael Ochman Eric Timsak Nancy Conescu Ann D. Korinda Teresa Pendergast Robert Vander Vliet Barry Covington Donna Lee Mary Jane Penzo Su Walenta Hunt Tiffany Duke Bobbi A. Longstreet James Rogers Winterthur Museum Zachary Duke Deanna Lutz Patricia Rolston Library Lorraine Manelis Rutgers University

Page 10 Winter 2018 Notes From The Farms Recent Memberships August 16, 2016 to December 31, 2016 We extend a warm thank you to the following members who joined or renewed their membership during the past few months.

Sponsor Deborah Meyer and Dolores and Michael dePierro Auction Donations: James Garrambone Nicholas Diffenbaugh Dorothy A. Beattie Reverend Dr. Sally and Ronald Dolch Lori and Donald Hafner Andrea and John David Gilch Nancy Gordon Stephanie and Thomas Eckert Suzanne R. Jones K and Joseph Ferri David W. Lowden Kathryn and James Gouldie Jessica Greenway and Ken Nelson Marilyn and Arnold Fish Howard Prince Karen P. Gajewski and Nancy and Philetus H. Holt III Tori Simms and Anthony Calcaterra Raymond Hofmann Lois Hull and Bill Harrison Deborah and Kurt Ghering Barbara Kane-Burke and Phyllis Hancock Denis Burke The Honorable John J. Harper and Patron Esther and Kenneth Kashkin Barbara Harper Brian Bosenberg Rollin LaFrance Lou Ann Harris Christine Campbell Bernadette and Richard Marcel Betty and Gary Heuer Peter Crabb Hinda Marcus and Arthur Marcus Elinor and Robert Iracane Marcus C. Delvers Lynn Feist and Steve Nossen Daniel Johnson and Tom Elkas Susan Devenish-Meares Jenny and Jon Ogborn Tsipi and Robert Kaplan Thomas P. Edwards and Jerome and Barbara Piernot Kathleen and Michael Kotarba Mimi and Howard Letts Clinton L. Rataczak Lisanne Renner and Adam Grace Jeanne Longo and John Creamer Debbie Goldwein and Patricia Sepulveda-Giebfried, Frank Kathy and Marc Lorber Giebfried and Olivia Giebfried David Rudd, Jr. Lana and Peter Mars Christine Halka and Ian Haring Jan Russak Betsy and James McClure Denise O. Holmes Michael J. Schanzer Diane and John McGreevy Diane and Richard Kahn Monique and Gregg G. Seibert Tyler Merson Nancy Leonard Hunt Kristen H. Sensenig Betsy C. and Sean T. Monaghan Victor Maisano Leonora M. Shelsey Susannah Nagle and Rob Schaap Donald Rosenthal Karen and Stu Slifkin Barry Oleksak and Jeffrey D. Judds Emily and Mark Peterson Linda and James D. Sens Bronwyn and Adam Springer Donald C. Stahl Doralynn and Jeffrey M. Pines Suzanne and Richard Solch Jacqueline Stoeckler Richard Principe and Michael Taranto William A. Stout Patti Palm-Principe Nancy and Davey L. Willans Cameron Quintal and Brian Smith Cathy and Robert Randall Friend Robert Zarrow Nancy Green and Donald Robbins Carol and Joel Anderson Laura Daly Russell and Guy Russell Gladys and James Banta Dual / Family Peter Simone and Paul Chapin Kimberly Benou Steve Aripotch and Bruce Jones Carol Bernstein and John S. Sinclair Linda Tenner Blume and Claire Banks-Elias and Stephen Banks Patricia and Sam Turvey Gerald Blume Jayne Beline and James Hecht Sarah Dreikorn and Mario Valenciano Marcia and Joseph Bograd Joe and Deb Bonomi MingTa Li and Wayne Wiegand Maria and Glenn Ceponis Nancy M. and Harry E. Brown Renee and Christopher Wiles Nancy and Larry Cohen Debbie and Edward Butler Sharon and Ben Wiles Jeff Criddle and Jim Crochet Edith Cardona and Cari Feliciano Mary Rose and Larry Younghouse Nancy Iacomini and Catherine L. and Nicholas H. Carlozzi Susan Davis and Cindy Clark Daniel Donahue Susan and David M. Cathers Penny and Tom Jones Ellen and Jeffrey Cohen Elizabeth and David Eliason Rebecca and Fred Wunderlich Joel Conover Andrew Ety and Loren DaSilva Continued on page 10 Winter 2018 Page 11 Visiting Craftsman Farms Museum Tour Schedule The Stickley Hours: Craftsman Farms is located at Thursday through Sunday, year-round Museum at 2352 Route 10 West Tours depart hourly 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950 Craftsman Group Tours available by reservation. Farms is committed to The entrance is located on Route 10 Call 973.540.0311 West at Manor Lane, about 3 miles assuring that all individuals west of I-287 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, can participate in our New Jersey (mailing address is Morris Museum Shop Hours programs. If you require the Thursday through Sunday Noon to 4 p.m. Plains). Driving directions are available use of assistive listening at StickleyMuseum.org. ontact s devices or other special Free to members and children under 2 C U Offices: 973.540.0311 Adults: $10; Seniors & Students $7 assistance please call at least Email: [email protected] two weeks in advance. Closed on Major Holidays. Web: StickleyMuseum.org Craftsman Farms, the former home of noted designer Gustav Stickley, is owned by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and is operated by The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, Inc., (“SMCF”) (formerly known as The Craftsman Farms Foundation, Inc.). SMCF is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of New Jersey. Restoration of the National Historic Landmark, Craftsman Farms, is made possible, in part, by a Save America’s Treasures Grant administered by the National Parks Service, Department of the Interior, and by support from Morris County Preservation Trust, The New Jersey Historic Trust, and individual members. SMCF received an operating grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission. SMCF gratefully acknowledges a grant from the New Jersey Cultural Trust. Educational programs are funded, in part, by grants from the Arts & Crafts Research Fund.

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