The 2009 nnual Report A for the Oregon Historical Society Our Mission The Oregon Historical Society’s mission is to preserve and interpret Oregon’s past in thoughtful, illuminating, and provocative ways. 2 Board of OfDirectors The Oregon Historical Society Officers John H. Herman James T. Richardson Lesley Hallick Marc Berg George L. Vogt President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Executive Director Ex-Officio Directors Honorable Ted Kulongoski George Pernsteiner Governor of Oregon Chancellor, Oregon University System Honorable Susan Castillo James Scheppke Superintendent of Public Instruction State Librarian DIRECTORS Arleen Barnett Jerry E. Hudson John E. Bates Henry C. Lorenzen Robert Bauer Melvin (Pete) Mark Barbara Beale Elizabeth (Libby) McCaslin Cliff Bentz Robert J. Miller Marc Berg Maura N. O’Scannlain Les Bergeron Jin Park John (Rocky) Dixon Eric Parsons Christopher Erickson Jacqueline Peterson-Loomis Bill Failing Guy A. Randles A.J. (Jim) Giustina James T. Richardson Lesley Hallick Steve Terry Dan Heine Kerry Tymchuk John H. Herman HONORARY COUNCIL Honorable Victor G. Atiyeh Lewis L. McArthur Richard Maxwell Brown John McClelland, Jr. Maribeth Collins Thomas C. McClintock Elizabeth Crownhart-Vaughan Millard McClung Basil Dmytryshyn James B. Thayer Robert H. Huntington Thomas Vaughan 3 Message from the President & Executive Director Dear Members and Friends, The year 2009 saw major improvements and growth in different OHS programs, including the new museum store and History Makers Dinner, a new annual fundraising event. We cite and discuss them and others elsewhere in this annual report. The year was also difficult for most nonprofit cultural organizations across the nation, and Oregon Historical Society was no exception. During the 2009 session of the Oregon Legislature, we saw our annual state support drop from $1.4 million to $312,000. The Board of Trustees acted immediately to reduce expenses, but we were unable to bridge the large gap through cuts alone. The 2010 special session of the legislature saw no further assistance except for passage of clarifying language in a transportation bill that allows OHS to use its share of proceeds from the new Pacific Wonderland license plates for general operating support. We believe plate sales will provide substantial revenue in 2010 and 2011, buying us time to find the right solution to the public funding dilemma. We thank the many individual, corporate, and foundation donors to the Society. One of the most gratifying aspects of coping with adversity has been the sharp increase in the number of donors to our annual fund campaign. We know that you understand how much OHS needs and deserves your assistance, and we are most grateful. All year, the Board of Trustees and management have been exploring avenues for the “Big Fix,” a solution to the public funding problem. We have worked with legislators and city and county officials to evaluate several different possibilities. Thanks to hard work and many discussions, we hope to make a major announcement at the annual meeting on April 17 about future public support for OHS and other local heritage organizations. We look forward to your involvement in making this effort succeed. John Herman George Vogt 2009 Board President Executive Director 4 Volunteers Alma Abrams Michele Fricke Kathleen Neilsen Gilda Taylor Heidi Andersen Rebecca Goff Sharon Norton Bob Thacker John Andersen Frank Graham Kathryn Notson Lisa Thomas Kory Andersen Sarah Gray Tomovo Ogawa Sharon Thorne Amy Antonio Judy Green Heidi Patarozzi Margaret Tobin Maria Aron Marc Greenstein Daniel Patton Veronica Vichit-Vadakan Susan Atkin Penny Hammac Maia Penchansky Tyson Viera Joanne Baker Jack Harper Amy Platt Joe Von Donovan Carl Beers Lisa Harris Jeanne Reaves Beverly Walker James Blackaby Mary Hegel Tiffany Renshaw Bruce Wenrick Brina Bolanz Penny Huelat Nicole Rhoads Karen Williams Jean Burlingham Ron Huelat Abigail Romick Trudy Williams John Burlingham Nancy Hugg Steve Schmidt Rachel Butler Jan Hupman Bob Setterberg Oregon Historical Society Scott Calhoun Lorraine Irwin Donna Setterberg volunteers act as docents, Camilla Camburn Matt Jennings Catherine Shaar assist with the Oregon Sarah Campbell Chrystine Jividen Bruce Shaughnessy Historical Quarterly, Jennifer Cardoza Nancy Johnson Ted Shorack and serve in the Research Robert Carrico Linda Jones Anna Smith Constance Clark MaryLou Jones Pat Snider Library, the Oregon Vault in Hae Hee Joung Lou Stowell Gresham, the Musem Store, Greg Karnes Jennifer Strayer at the Admissions Desk, Nearly 300 Oregon Historical Jane Keefer James Strassmaier in the Development Office, Society Volunteers donated Kathy Kennedy Sara Stroman in the Finance Office, and over 10,000 hours in 2009. Nicole Kenney Wesley Studer during special events. Rosemary Kenney Gale Taylor Maynard Kessler Kathryn Cleland Mary Jennifer Keyser Dick Clippinger Malini Kochhar David Coate Adam Kohler Cecelia Colichon Anne Kracke Tom Comerford Dixie Kroupa Marcy Coon Charlene Krueger Diane Couture Thelma Kunowsky Elaine Cox Tracy Larson Margaret Crable Jennifer Lesyna Sara Daley Mike Lincicum Gene Danzer Kathryn Littlefield Ginger Danzer Susan Malmquist Abby Dawson James Manning Marvin Dawson Kay Mannion Amy Derby Steven Mastanduno Susan Dobrof Erin Matson Xavier Donat MaryLou McClung Charline Draper John McCormick Pamela Dunham Rita McCormick Brian Earle Wayne Medford Linda Enloe Chris Miller Erin Enos Connie Miller Kathy Fastenau George Miller Lauren Foley Teresa Minato Helen Francis Marlene Moore Cynthia Francisco Bill Nelson Laura Freeman Dennis Netsch Volunteers are recognized for their contributions at the 2009 Volunteer Appreciation party. 5 Memorials & Tributes Ms. Nina Fuller-Fickel R.S. Smith Mr. and Mrs. David and Sue Charles Armstrong Mark O. Hatfield Brownell Each year, generous gifts Steve Jefferies made to OHS honor friends Mr. Ned Hayes Mr. Frank H. Spears and loved ones. Marie V. Hall Elisabeth W. Potter Mr. John H. Herman Janice Orloff Helen Herman In memory of David C. Davies Ms. Anita Steele T.M. Norris Judge and Mrs.Robert Jones Mrs. Sally Baker Mrs. Mary Janney Huisman William Swindells Phil Laun Cate Huisman Mr. Marion L. Talmadge Chet Orloff James C. McFarland Mrs. Barbara Mahoney Sheila Finch-Tepper Mr. Manly Maben Michael Mahoney Bruce Hansen Ms. Joan Thornburg Ms. Ursona C. Baker Scott L. McArthur Mr. Melvin (Pete) Mark Joan Claggett Mr. William B. Morse Melvin Mark Companies Scott L. McArthur Mr. Clarence R. Wicks Mrs. Selma Denecke William F. Martson Mrs. Prudence Miller Elisabeth W. Potter Mr. Robert E. Richmond Elizabeth Lilley Georgia M. Lee Wilda J. Richmond Mr. Wendell Wyatt Ron Lyman Forrest Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Rickey Harrang, Long, Gary, Mr. Martel Scroggin Marie Yost Rudnick P.C. Allan A. Harris In honor of Connie Christopher Elizabeth Tilbury- Ms. Katherine S. Shaver Mrs. Arleen Barnett Marquard Anne Holtz Sharon Hamilton Thomas G. Wright Gifts of History Beaches Area Historical Ms. Connie Brown Mr. Walt Curtis We are grateful to the Society Kim Brown Czech Society of Oregon Senior Judge John C. Raymond Burell Mr. Dennis Dauble following individuals and Beatty Nancy Burke Ms. Becky Snyder Davis institutions who donated items Beaverstate Dental, Inc. Mr. John Burns Mrs. Grace Gilkey Dawson to our collection in 2009. Ms. Sandra Bennett Burnside Community Mrs. Bessie Day Mr. Doug R. Benz Council Dept. of the Army, 70th Besser Museum for Mr. Jerrold Bush Regional Readiness Architectural Resource Northeast Michigan Ms. Sarah Cantor Command Group, Inc. Mr. Joe Bianco Dennis Caron Mr. John Dillon Mr. Enrique Arias Ms. Sandra Biggerstaff Rip Caswell Sculptures Ms. Kathleen D. Dunbar Mr. David Arlington Mr. Ted Bjoren Ray Chasteen Ms. Kim Duncan Mr. Richard Arndt Ms. Terry Black Chinese Historical Society Eastmorland Garden Club Governor Victor Atiyeh Mr. Don Blank of America Mrs. Mary E. Eckley Ms. Sue Atkin Mr. Randy Borton Ms. Leah Coiteux Mr. Richard L. Egan Mr. Jacob Avshalomov Mr. & Mrs. Pat & Yvonne Mrs. Mary Cole S. Eichentopf Baker Heritage Museum Boyer Mr. Ned Coleman Ms. Christine Ellis Kathryn Bamford Sarah Bradley Columbia Steel Casting Mr. Richard Engeman Mr. Ken Barker Deborah Brandt Ms. Carrie Corliss Mrs. Barbara English Yvonne Barker Mary Jane Breede Ms. Marellan P. Cory Marilyn Ericksen Mr. Frank A. Bauman Mr. Thomas Brent Maxine Crookham Mrs. Judith Lowry Ervin 6 Gifts of History Mrs. Alice Evans Mr. Jim Kelly Mr. Michael Oaks Spokane Public Library Mrs. Alma Fairfield Mr. Steven Z. Kennel Mr. Matt Oftedahl St. Croix Antiquarian Ms. Meghan Fenoglio Mrs. Rosemary Kenney Mr. Tom Olsen, Jr. Books Fort Rock Historical Ms. Carol Kesterson Ms. Jacqueline Olson Ms. Carole Steele Society Ms. Sue Kilander Oregon Department of Mr. Chuck Stenberg Mrs. Mindy Frenzel Mr. Jefferson Kincaid Transportation Ms. Julie Sterling Frontier Historical Society Mr. Peter A. King Oregon Shakespeare Ms. Mary E. Stewart Mr. Hugh H. Funk Ms. Kathryn Kingson Festival Ms. Lorna Stickel Gallatin Historical Society Mrs. Mary Kirschner Oregon State Historic Mr. James Strassmaier Ms. Frances Gates The Estate of Mrs. Barbara Preservation Office Ms. Joyce Stratton Ms. Melanie Geasle E. Knudson Mrs. Joane Owens Mr. Edwin W. Thanhouser Mr. Tom Gerelangten Mr. Mark Kronquist Ms. Sue Ozbun The Cherry Country Mr. E.W. Giesecke LeAnn Labby Mr. Robert Peirce William C. Snouffer Hon. Judge Alfred T. Lake Oswego Public Mr. and Mrs. Darrel and Mrs. W.T.C. Stevens Goodwin Library Karen Perry Sandra Taylor Mr. Tom Gorelangton Mr. Jonathan Lancelle Mrs. Beverly Peterson Keith Tillstrom Mrs. Valerie Govig Mr. & Mrs. Bruno & Edna Frank Piekarski Mr. Norm Tremaine Mrs. Ruth Ida Gray Lankow Portland Women’s Union Mary Trumpener Ms. Barbara Green Art Larrance Foundation U.S. District Court Mr. Tony Hall John Lassater Portland Yacht Club Historical Society Mr. Stephen Hambuchen Thomas Lauderdale Mrs. Elisabeth Walton U.S. Navy Memorial Mr. Bill Hamilton Mr. Steve Laveson Potter Foundation Mr. John L. Hammond Mr. Earl Layman Publications International Unico Properties LLC Hazelnut Industry Office Mr. Derek Leask Mr. Walter Radtke University of Portland Mr. Howard Helvey Ms. Sarah Light Mr. John B. Reichlein Vancouver Avenue First J.