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NEWSWORKING TO PRESERVE OUR PAST IN ORDER LETTERTO PROTECT OUR FUTURE SUMMER 2017

CONTENT QHS Summer Season Kick Off 1 young minds will learn to cherish and analyze QHS Summer Season Kick Off our pre-colonial and colonial past through learning about different artifacts our ancestors 2 may have left behind. Executive Director Letter Message from QHS President In addition, we’re preparing for our curatorial assistants program. High school students, 3 with the guidance of QHS curator Richard The Sport of Kings in Queens Hourahan, will learn to develop their very own Immigrant Voices Exhibition. By giving 4 Image Credit: Queens Ledger interviews with local immigrant community From the Ghetto to an members and taking photographs, the students Interwoven Fabric F. Scott Fitzgerald had a conviction that life is will be curating a museum-quality exhibit. This beginning again with the summer. The end of program will prepare the students from under- 5 Spring marked a wonderful start for QHS. represented communities for choosing a career Historic Bell Story Told Senator Tony Avella has graciously allocated path in tertiary education. Our goal is to train Public Programming Updates $25,000 to us and marked a new season of the students to be more open to majoring in exciting programs and revamped workshops. The arts, humanities, and museum science. The 6 monies will help support our cause: promoting afterschool program in Curatorial Arts will Programs and Events and providing assistance for research into social, be providing working class students a valuable political and economic aspects of Queens past college training experience. 7 and present. We rely on public support to spread Supporters our mission. With mindful eye looking into the There are always more creative things brewing at education of future generations of Queens resid- QHS, so feel free to give us a call, send an email 8 ents, we will continue to enhance the workshops Membership Form or follow on social media to find out more about geared towards elementary and middle school our latest developments. children. Our archaeology classes will certainly benefit from this generous grant and many Writers A Letter from the Executive Director Branka Djuknic

Dear friends, Commerce and Assemblywoman Aravela Simotas give a talk about their unique The variety of life becomes so apparent in the experiences growing up in Queens. diverse schedule we have prepared for you this season. Visit the 1950s world of New York Talking about talent, QHS has partnered with Patricia B. Sherwood Image Credit: Anthony O’Reilly residents and find yourself resembling one seasoned, as well as aspiring filmmakers, with of them in our latest exhibit Taking it to the two film screenings scheduled the end of July Streets: NY Through the Lens of Flushing and August. Hank Linhart will showcase his Photographer Frank O. Larson. This is a joyous documentary investigation of Blissville, a collaboration with Flushing Town Hall. Before forgotten part of Queens and Patrick Chen, social media of today was invented, Mr. Larson in partnership with The Queens World Film took snapshots of hard working people, mischie- Festival, will give a glimpse into the World of vous children trespassing an abandoned house, the 7 Train in his short film. Moreover, our infants sleeping in their parents’ arms during Kingsland Homestead Exhibit on the history long subway rides and many more. Our July 8th of thoroughbred horseracing The Sport of Picnic Fundraiser was a happy occasion to Kings in Queens, opens on October 8th. You Branka Djuknic celebrate all the diversity of Queens and have can catch a preview of the same exhibit on Image Credit: Frank DiStefano a group of talented musicians from Queens September 17th, during our Annual Meeting. College and Astoria brighten our celebration. Thank you once more for everyone who con- We’re, as always, wishing you a wonderful rest tributed! We continue having our Immigrant of the Summer and early Fall and hoping you Voices Series events with John Choe, Execu- will come by for a visit. Stay Merry! tive Director of The Flushing Chamber of A Message from

Richard Hourahan Queens Historical Society President Image Credit: Alina Suriel Patricia B. Sherwood

“Summertime and the living is easy!” the Society. Another issue is the timing of the When will that happen? We, the Society, Annual Meeting. Would it be more appropriate continue to grow, change and keep up with the if it were earlier in the fiscal year? Adapting times. Our newsletter reflects our talents and the and approving the budget is a priority on the newest method of production. We appreciate all agenda. Joe Brostek and Jack Eichenbaum were of your comments both positive and negative elected representatives to the Executive Board. Daniela Addamo Image Credit: Frank DiStefano about our publication but please recognize that A continuous problem at Kingsland is the we are extra vigilant about the financial stability flooding of the driveway. Over the years, we of the Society. One of our prime endeavors is have received truck loads of mulch from the making all of Queens aware of our institution. Parks Department. We are researching a more We hope that all members take pride and enjoy permanent, acceptable solution. Any thoughts, reading the many articles in the community ideas or suggestions? newspaper. We thank our outreach staff and Joe Brostek for their constant effort. I want to thank the following members for their recent donation to the Society. Their Another new face around our board table is generosity allows us to continue to preserve Jefferson Mao. In May, we welcomed him and our past to protect our future. Dr. Jack Eichenbaum Tony Avella, Jean Bartelt, Clair Bazinet, Maria Image Credit: Neighborhood Slice really appreciate his interest in and enthusiasm Becce, Al & Kathy Brand, Joyce Butterfield, for the Society. Jefferson was sponsored by Jack Ann Colgan, Kay Connolly, Carol Gillen Costello, Eichenbaum. Mr. Mao will be profiled in our Louis & Connie DeMartino, Rachel Donner, Mr next newsletter. If you are looking for a verdant & Mrs David Deutsch, Fred Eisinger, Victoria Gawiak, Julia Haupt, Joane Hellman, Mr & Mrs spot in New York City for reflection, visit the J. Helms, Darcy Hector, Antoinette Kiah, Dorothy Joseph B. Hellman Overlook. This serene spot Kramer, Lewis Levy, Bettyanne Mcdonough, was dedicated to our former Board Member. Patricia Mcgivern, George Miller, Robert A Miller, Joe is remembered as a “quiet giant” who Chi & Lourdes Mo, Brian & Marianne Percival, Jon Peterson, Wanda Peri, Janet Pimowarski, archived much in the realm of preservation. Lottie Reinhold, Paul Salerno, Edwin Schmidt, He is fondly remembered. Pat Sherwood, Lynn Silverstein, Edith Smith, Mary J Succo, Patrick Symes, Robert Uler, Rose Joseph R. Brostek Veccia, Roland Wade, Ray Waldman, Albert Image Credit: Queens College We are currently examining the purpose and Wetherell, Anthony & Kim Yandoli, William composition of the Advisory Board. These Jacqueline Zukowski, Magna Ristorante, Cool consultants should better serve the needs of Swan Irish Cream 2 | SUMMER 2017 The Sport of Kings in Queens Richard Hourahan

Queens has been a major center of thorough- bred horse racing since 1667 when King Charles II of England established here the first race course in his North American possessions.

The term Sport of Kings is associated with the Stuart dynasty — James I, Charles I and Charles II. All were horse racing enthusiasts — as riders, owners and breeders.

This exhibition details the history of this Without jockeys there would be no horse amazing sport in Queens from those early days races. These two Hall of Fame jockeys are Braulio Baeza (left) and Jacinto Vasquez (right). 350 years ago up to the present as well as its concomitant cultural, social and economic In this photograph each is holding a photograph of his respective mounts in the historic and dimensions and impact. It relates stories of the tragic* 1975 match race between Ruffian (a filly, sport’s legends — horses, jockeys, trainers, perhaps the greatest of all time) and Foolish iconic races — as well as those of the numerous, Pleasure (the Kentucky Derby winner). largely anonymous people behind the scene *Ruffian’s left front ankle bumped the starting who have made it possible — grooms, exercise gate when the race began, breaking two sesa- moid bones. Nonetheless she continued racing riders, outriders, farriers, blacksmiths, jockey with a slight lead over Foolish Pleasure for 5/16 agents, clockers, charters, veterinarians, stewards, of a mile before “breaking down.” Surgery was hot-walkers, handicappers—to name just a few!! The man on the back of the white horse is unsuccessful. The following day, Ruffian was not a jockey but the legendary trainer H. Allen buried on the Infield at Belmont Park. Jerkens. During his training career he won Special thanks go to the New York Racing 3,859 races and his horses earned purse money Image Credit: NYRA Association and the Jockey Club—without of $103,754,915. their close collaboration and collegiality this Jerkens was called the “Giant Killer” because exhibition would be impossible. of his knack for upsetting many of the sport’s luminaries—Secretariat twice, Kelso thrice and Buckpasser once. Jerkens was inducted into Is it possible to house an exhibition about 350 the National Museum of Racing and Hall of years of horse racing in Queens in the gallery Fame in 1975, the youngest trainer to earn that space of Kingsland? No it is not! The exhibition distinction at the time. will be spread over two venues—Kingsland and Jerkens, nicknamed “The Chief,” was the lead- Flushing Town Hall. ing trainer on the New York Racing Association circuit four times from 1957 to 1969. He won numerous training titles at NYRA tracks, includ- To the right are four photographs and ing four at Aqueduct and three at Belmont. accompanying text which provide a “taste” Another Hall of Fame trainer, John Nerud, said of Jerkens “He is a trainer, he is not an impostor. of the Sport of Kings in Queens exhibition. He and I are horsemen. There’s a big difference between a trainer and a horseman.” Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who has accomplished more than any trainer in the sport, said that on the wall of his trophy room at his home, he has a picture of him and Jerkens together in the Saratoga paddock. “He was a horseman’s horseman,” Lukas said. “No frills, old school, as they call it nowadays. Very thorough. Always to be considered, whether it was the third race on a Wednesday or a Grade 1 on a Saturday.” Image Credit: NYRA Many consider Man O’ War the greatest race horse of all time. This rare photograph shows $2 Windows no longer exist at Aqueduct,* Man O’War winning the 1920 Dwyer Stakes at but pari-mutuel betting does. What is pari- Aqueduct. Man O’ War won 20 of his 21 races. mutuel betting? Parimutuel is a French term His only loss was to “Upset” in the six furlong that translates as “to wager among ourselves.” Sanford Stakes at Saratoga (a short distance). WUnlike most forms of gambling, in a parimu- How and why did Man O’War lose? tuel system* the odds are not fixed by a bookie or In 1920 starting gates were not yet in use. Man a house. Instead, bettors are pitted against one O’War was walking backward when a substitute another. New York State voters changed the starter, thinking the horses were aligned, began State Constitution to authorize pari-mutuel the race. As the most accomplished horse in the waging on horse racing in 1939. Its first imple- race Man O’ War carried 130 pounds — Upset mentation was at Aqueduct Race Course in carried 115 pounds. Blocked until the final fur- South Ozone Park, Queens long, Man O’War lost by a half length as he flew by Upset in his next stride after the finish line. Image Credit: NYRA

SUMMER 2017 | 3 From the Ghetto to an Interwoven Fabric: A Century of the Peopling of Queens Part 3: From 1980 to the Present Dr. Jack Eichenbaum, Queens Borough Historian

Part 1: “From World War 1 to World War 2,” Later in the 1980’s I began offering walking cultures.’’ Yet as lovely as a mosaic composed appeared in the Summer 2016 issue of the tours in the developing and maturing immigrant of diverse tiles can be, with its whole clearly Queens Historical Society newsletter. neighborhoods of western Queens. It was at this greater than the sum of its parts, there is still time that the term diversity became a popular an impervious barrier between the tiles. And Part 2: “From World War 2 to 1980” appeared buzzword used to describe the borough. Data in the reality of Queens these barriers were in the Winter 2017 issue. Each part spans from the census (national origin and language beginning to crumble. approximately a “generation”. spoken at home), school enrollments, and other public and private surveys revealed that more In the 1990’s, Roger Sanjek, an anthropologist than 100 nationalities were represented and In the future all three parts will be reorganized at Queens College, began several years of field more than 130 languages were spoken in the into a monograph. work in the Elmhurst-Corona area. Here, borough. (The numbers varied somewhat different immigrant streams were becoming a according to the source.) majority of the population but no single ethnic During this time period, I became an active group clearly predominated culturally or polit- observer of the demographic evolution of In 1980 the foreign-born population of Queens ically. In order to achieve improvements in the Queens. I returned to NYC in 1976 and since was more than 28%. As immigration continued neighborhood, informal interpersonal connect- 1978 have been living in the same apartment in over decades, the proportion increased to more ions led to informal and formal organizations central Flushing. Here I witnessed firsthand the than 36% in 1990, above 46% in 2000, and about which worked together on their own and with extraordinary transformation of a neighborhood 48% in the year 2010. Moreover, the foreign local government. Sanjek documented these from aging residents of various European born proportion was considerably greater in the processes in a remarkable book, The Future of backgrounds to younger Asians, particularly schools and the labor force! Queens was often Us All, published in 1998. “Diversity” was from Taiwan, mainland China and South Korea. cited as the most “diverse” county in the USA. evolving into positive interaction. Ironically, I found myself immersed in the This diversity was visible in the numbers but also concepts developed in my Ph.D. dissertation, on commercial streets when and where popula- Magic, Mobility and Minorities in the Urban tions of immigrants became large enough to Warren Lehrer and Judith Sloan published Drama (University of Michigan, 1972.) support specialized businesses. Crossing the Boulevard: Strangers, Neighbors, Aliens in a New America in 2003. This was a Living around the corner from Flushing less academic but profusely illustrated book High School and the YMCA, I commonly which focused on similar processes and similar observed students hanging out with their geography in central Queens dominated by friends after school on the sidewalk. In 1978, Queens Boulevard. In the 21st century, the the separate groups were like the answer to the ...more than 80 neighborhood features first identified by Sanjek “race” question posed by the census. The school nationalities were were spreading to much of what is now the E, drew students from a wide area and in those F, M, R subway corridor between Astoria and days it was common to see the groupings of residing in an area Jamaica Hills and then on to Bellerose. Mean- students as predominantly “white,” “black,” while, in 2000, the U.S. Census introduced a new “Asian,” and “latino.” within about a categorical choice to the race question: Mixed Race. While such responses were quantitatively I supervised decennial census data collection in 0.3 mile radius small compared to other choices, their propor- central Flushing in 1980 when the East Asian tion increased significantly in the 2010 census. presence was first being noticed in the changing from the Main St./ retail landscape. Korean and Chinese grocery Roosevelt Ave. On a block-by-block level, “racial” segregation stores and restaurants appeared in commercially decreased significantly in Queens between zoned areas. What was not obvious on the intersection. 2000–2010. This is dramatically illustrated streets was the variety of nationalities moving in maps produced by the CUNY Mapping to Flushing. In 1980 the census used a long Service. (2) Segregation, defined here as the and short form. The short form did not require intensity of dominance of a single “race” has information about nation of origin or language David Dinkins, in his inaugural address as decreased at the block level in most of the spoken at home. But one in six households NYC’s mayor in January, 1990, said ‘’I see borough. My new metaphor for Queens were required to complete a long form (usually New York as a gorgeous mosaic (1) of race and demography is an interwoven fabric in which with the assistance of a census data collector) religious faith, of national origin and sexual individual threads (which may themselves be that did collect these variables. I personally orientation,” adding beauty to mere diversity. unique or blended) have created a new design reviewed a majority of these long forms and This echoed the sentiment Mario Cuomo and texture. This echoes the words of President was amazed to discover that more than 80 expressed when he ran for mayor of New York Barack Obama speaking about Black History nationalities were residing in an area within in 1977. He called the city a ‘’magnificent month: “We don’t set aside this month each about a 0.3 mile radius from the Main St./ mosaic,’’ and proclaimed ‘’Our strength is year to isolate or segregate or put under a glass Roosevelt Ave. intersection. not in melting together, but in keeping our case black history,” he said in February 2015. “We set it aside to illuminate those living

4 | SUMMER 2017 threads that African-Americans have woven Historic Bell Story Told Julie and her husband Jack are members of the into the tight tapestry of this nation to make it Road Scholar organization. The group visited stronger, and more beautiful, and more just, Joseph R. Brostek, New York City in May and curator Joseph and more free.” QHS Trustee Brostek arranged a special Kingsland tour for the Helms. They greatly enjoyed seeing their The metaphor is even more obvious in the historic bell in its beautiful display case. After evolving culture of Queens. Here food festivals returning home they sent this letter: (Queens Taste) and neighborhood restaurant In February 2016 Trustee Joseph Brostek sent weeks, fusion restaurants (e.g. Kosher Mexican, a letter to the QHS membership announcing “Hi Joe, that an exhibit of old toys and games would Korean Italian, Chinese Peruvian) seasonal Your toy exhibit was far beyond my expecta- be mounted at the Kingsland Homestead night markets, inter-faith activities, performing tions! The wide array of toys, attractively and inviting participation. Many responded arts like cultural “mash-ups” (Flushing Town displayed in a unified manner, brought back including long time paid member Julie Rapalje Hall,) outdoor events (in Flushing Meadows- many happy memories. Too, the exhibit itself Helms now living in California. She donated Corona Park, Diversity Plaza, the LIC shoreline, reflected such care and professionalism. Both an historic bell that came from the Black Stump the annual Gay Pride and Lunar New Year Jack and I were indeed impressed! May the School that existed in the 1870s, now Fresh parades),1 “Indie” film festivals, and milieu like QHS have many more super exhibits like yours!” JPAC, Socrates Sculpture Park, galleries and Meadows, Queens. The area was once called studios in LIC and the Queens Museum, “else Black Stump Village. —Julie Helms what and elsewhere.” Note: Their letter included a very nice donation When the school closed in the early 1900s, to QHS. Some years ago Julie donated historical Much of the collaboration required for inter- the bell came into the possession of Julie’s items including tintypes and a book and slate from the Black Stump School. weaving has come from the young who are grandfather Garrett Elmer Van Siclen who increasingly heirs to different cultures as well had attended the Black Stump one room Thank you very much Julie and Jack. as the product of Queens’ demographically schoolhouse. Eventually the bell was inherited inclusive schools AND the young at heart who by Julie’s mother, Matilda Hegeman Van Siclen stayed in Queens despite — or because of — Caukins, who used it to call her children into remarkable demographic change. dinner. After a while all the children in the close-knit neighborhood went to their homes for dinner when they heard the “Black Stump Queens is in the forefront of a process that is Bell” ringing. Borough President Melinda Katz comparatively nascent in other urban areas in used the bell to officially open the toy exhibit the USA and abroad. Queens had a head start on June 30, 2016. BP Melinda Katz in the intensity, diversity and interaction of Toys and Games Exhibit Opening immigrants and natives, as well as other cultural Image Credit: Daniela Addamo differences. It was also the setting of a fictional television program that not only dominated TV ratings and Emmy awards in the 1970’s but Public Programming In addition to our Archaeology workshops, the taught lessons to viewers on how to overcome education staff at QHS brought our Road to the differences that diversity was presenting or Updates Freedom: Paper Quilting program to Socrates would present for many in future decades. Every Sculpture Park on Saturday, June 17 in collab- episode of All in the Family with its foil, Archie Daniela Addamo oration with their outdoors Saturday workshops. Bunker in western Queens, gave viewers clues The rain didn’t stop the QHS team from having on how to positively contend with the inter- fun with the kids from all different ages. personal issues arising from demographic and In the spirit of sunshine filled days and breezy We’re so grateful for everyone who attended our cultural change.(3) summer nights, Queens Historical Society will Patriotic Picnic Fundraiser on Saturday July 8th. be keeping busy with outdoor summer events, (1) The word mosaic, meaning a picture made of This post-independence day event was definitely inlaid bits of glass or stone, comes from a Late Middle also workshops, and film screenings! English word, ‘’musycke,’’ which, like music, relates a star spangled celebration with food, beverages to things artistic. It derives from the Muses, the nine and folk music performances! By purchasing We’ve been taking advantage of this beautiful goddesses of arts and sciences. tickets for this event visitors helped raise funds weather by having a filled schedule of school and (2) See http://www.urbanresearchmaps.org/comparina- to preserve the first landmarked house in camp groups for our revitalized Archaeology tor/pluralitymap.htm (Be sure to click on the “About” Queens — Kingsland Homestead, headquarters button to learn how to manipulate the maps. On the workshops, which has proven to be most popular of the Queens Historical Society. In addition same site, 1 it is possible to view 1 maps of other during these past spring months. By addressing American cities. Los Angeles exhibits similar trends to our fundraiser, we have plenty of events to to the increasing interest in environmental edu- but they are less obvious in other cities. choose from in the upcoming months. Please cation, these workshops provide a hands on (3) These episodes are easily located. Google see the events page in the back for more details! “Youtube All in the Family.” experience for students to learn about science education and introduce the humanities field. Students had the opportunity to learn the alternative ways of studying the past by working together in groups during their simulated arch- aeological digs. Excitement and wonder filled their faces as they gradually uncovered “artifacts” to analyze. We are so pleased to see how students from all different schools were having fun while learning about history through this interactive educational workshop. Patriotic Picnic: Performance by Honey and the Hound Archaeology Workshop with PS18 Image Credit: Jason Antos Image Credit: Anthony Tsouristakis

SUMMER 2017 | 5 Exhibitions Now UPCOMING EVENTS on View at Queens SUMMER 2017 Historical Society Sunday, June 25 – August 6 Off-street parking available in municipal lot at 37th Ave & Union St. 1:00 – 3:00 PM “Taking It to the Streets: Days & Times for All Exhibitions: 1950s NY Through the Lens of Flushing Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday from 2:30 4:30 pm Toys & Games Photographer Frank Oscar Larson” – From the Attic and Beyond! Location: Flushing Town Hall Museum Admission: On view from July 2016 to July 16, 2017. Exhibition Presented by QHS $5 General, $3 Seniors/Students, The Queens Historical Society presents our Sunday, July 23 QHS Members are FREE newest exhibition, Toys & Games From the 2:30 – 4:30 PM Exhibitions Now on View at QHS Attic and Beyond! This exhibit features dozens of playthings and collectibles — everything Film Screening All programs & exhibits are held at the from an antique Chinese pinball game to a Star “Blissville: An Investigation” Wars collection to the Queens-born Fantastic Kingsland Homestead unless otherwise Documentary Mr. Machine! Learn about the importance and noted. Presented by Filmmaker Hank Linhart history of generations of toys and games. Sunday, August 6 Step back into your childhood and experience the magic of the toys of yesteryear. Indulge 2:30 – 4:30 PM yourself in nostalgia, learn about toys and Immigrant Voices Series: Guest Speaker games from across the world, and discover John Choe, Director of the Greater toys you’ve never even heard of! Flushing Chamber of Commerce Presented by QHS Sunday, August 27 2:30 – 4:30 PM Film Screening Immigrant Voices Series: “Love Express” Kingsland: Past to Present Featured by the Queens World Film In our main hallway is a refurbished exhibit Festival & Directed by Patrick Chen on the history of the Kingsland Homestead and the family that made it their home for Sunday, September 10 over 100 years. Victorian Parlor 2:30 – 4:30 PM Immigrant Voices Series: Guest Speaker The Kingsland Victorian Room has been modeled to appear as it would have in the year Rachel Wu, Queens College 1870. This year was chosen because it represents Urban Studies Department a traditional period for the Murray family. A Sociohistorical Approach to Gentrification in Flushing Sunday, September 17 2:30 – 4:30 PM 49th Annual Meeting & Aunt Mary’s Landing Preview of the Sport of Kings in Queens Exhibition Mary King Murray was affectionately referred to as “Aunt Mary” by her family. Aunt Mary resided Tuesday, September 26 at Kingsland from 1847 until the 1920s. She is the linchpin in the history of Kingsland and its 11:00 AM owners from its construction in 1785 until its Weeping Beech Park The Sport of Kings in Queens sale during the Depression of the 1930s. Aunt Exhibition Press Conference Mary saved numerous mementos from her great Come enjoy nature at work and watch as the grandparents, grandparents, and her parents. buds on the Landmark Weeping Beech tree in America continue to grow and have their own Sunday, October 8 Displayed on Aunt Mary’s Landing are these daughters. While here, don’t forget to look for 2:30 – 4:30 PM handed down memories along with other the progress of our recently planted The Sport of Kings in Queens: New-Town-Pippen apple tree. personal items that were part of her everyday Celebrating 350 Years of life from childhood to adulthood. Thoroughbred Horse Racing Presented by QHS

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SUMMER 2017 | 7 BOARD OF TRUSTEES QUEENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY President Patricia B. Sherwood NON-PROFIT Vice President for History James Driscoll 143-35 37th Ave. Flushing, NY 11354 ORGANIZATION Carol Gillen Costello U.S. POSTAGE Treasurer www.queenshistoricalsociety.org Membership Secretary Catherine Williams PAID [email protected] Acting Recording Secretary Connie DeMartino PERMIT NO. 639 FLUSHING, NY Jean C. Bartelt Joanne Garahan P 718.939.0647 / F 718.539.9885 Jason Antos Jefferson Mao Office Hours (by appointment): Mon – Fri: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Jack Eichenbaum [Board Rep.] Joseph R. Brostek [Board Rep.] Museum Hours: Tues, Sat, Sun: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

TRUSTEES IN MEMORIAM Lee & Stanley Cogan Hon. William Friedmann ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Joseph Hellmann Edward M. Murray Mary-Jane Boltizar Ponce Vincent Seyfried Winifred Latimer Norman

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