THE HAGGIN MUSEUM BULLETIN Quarterly Newsletter for Museum Members Vol. XVIII, No. 2 • Spring 2015

PHOTOGRAPHY IN MEXICO from the Collection of SFMOMA

INSIDE THIS ISSUE April 16 - June 14, 2015 Photography in Mexico...... page 2 The Haggin McKee Legacy...... page 6 1st & 3rd Thursdays...... page 5 PHOTOGRAPHY IN MEXICO from the Collection of SFMOMA

When the San Francisco Museum motivated Mexican of Modern Art closed its doors in photographers to June of 2013 to undergo a three year pursue the medium’s expansion project, “SFMOMA on the artistic possibilities; go” was launched. The unprecedented their influence helped program is aimed at presenting provide Mexican exhibits throughout California while photographers with the Museum’s expansion is under confidence that art way. Photography in Mexico is part photography was a of a statewide tour drawn from viable path. Hence, SFMOMA’s internationally acclaimed the exhibition opens photography collection. Since 2013, with a selection Photography in Mexico has traveled to of works made in the Bakersfield Museum of Art and Mexico by Modotti the Sonoma County Museum. The and Weston during Haggin Museum is the tour’s final the 1920s and 1930s. venue. One of the Mexican Featuring approximately 75 photographers photographs, Photography in Mexico encouraged by reveals a distinctively rich and diverse Modotti and Weston tradition of photography in Mexico. was Manuel Álvarez The show begins with works from the Bravo, who went medium’s first artistic flowering in on to become one of the wake of the Mexican Revolution the most influential (1910–20) and goes on to explore the photographers Graciela Iturbide, La Nuestra Señora de las Iguanas, Juchitán, Oaxaca, explosion of the illustrated press and teachers in the México (Our Lady of the Iguanas, Juchitán, Oaxaca, México), 1979; at midcentury, the documentary country’s history, Collection SFMOMA, gift of the artist; © Graciela Iturbide investigations of cultural traditions as well as a key and urban politics that emerged in figure in the broader photojournalism, contributing to the the 1970s and 1980s, and more recent international history of the medium. numerous illustrated publications in considerations of urban life and In considering Álvarez Bravo’s circulation during this period. In the globalization. career, the exhibition illuminates the decades following the Revolution, As arts and culture flourished in birth and development of a tradition there was great interest in traditional Mexico after the Revolution, many of art photography in Mexico. ways of life and in defining what European and American artists In mid-20th-century Mexico, as it meant to be Mexican. Some were drawn to the country. Among in the United States and Europe, photographers, such as Manuel them were Edward Weston and Tina earning an adequate income Carrillo, created images documenting Modotti, who arrived in Mexico in as an art photographer was an the nation’s traditions and celebrating 1923. Inspired by what they saw unlikely proposition. Instead, many its common people. Others, like there, Weston and Modotti in turn photographers made a living through Héctor García and Rodrigo Moya, rejected this sentimental approach, focusing instead on contemporary ON THE COVER: concerns and the political and social LEFT: Alejandro Cartagena, Business in a Newly Built Suburb in Juárez, from the series turbulence that continued to influence Suburbia Mexicana, 2009; Collection SFMOMA, Accessions Committee Fund purchase; post-revolutionary Mexican life. © Alejandro Cartagena The late 1960s and 1970s saw the TOP RIGHT: Nacho López, Constructores de ataúdes, Calle Nonoalco, Ciudad de México (Coffin Manufacturers, Nonoalco Street, Mexico City), 1959; Collection SFMOMA, Accessions Committee rise of critical theory and a new Fund purchase; © Estate of Nacho López interest in investigating the nature BOTTOM RIGHT: Lourdes Grobet, Ponzoña, Arena Coliseo, ca. 1983; Collection SFMOMA, gift of photography as a medium; in of Jane and Larry Reed; © Lourdes Grobet Mexico as elsewhere, there were more

The Haggin Museum Members Bulletin 2 April-June 2015 opportunities to study photography recorded the details of their daily landscapes and toward the cities and and to pursue noncommercial projects. lives; Grobet focused on wrestling and suburbs where many Mexicans now A number of Mexican photographers, the cultural concept of the mask; Ortiz live. The exhibition closes with works such as Lourdes Grobet, Graciela Monasterio captured gritty, dystopian by Alejandro Cartagena, Pablo López Iturbide, Pedro Meyer, and Pablo views of Mexico City. Luz, Daniela Rossell, and Yvonne Ortiz Monasterio, created extended Since the 1990s, the attention of many Venegas that reflect this interest in the documentary series. Iturbide lived Mexican photographers has turned changing social landscape, looking at among indigenous people and away from cultural traditions and rural wealth and class, urbanization and land use, and the effects of the globalized economy. The exhibition draws extensively on recent gifts from Los Angeles collectors Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser. Exhibition texts are presented in English and Spanish.

Photography in Mexico from the Collection of SFMOMA is organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition is made possible by a grant from The James Irvine Foundation and by Bank of America.

Oscar Fernando Gómez Rodríguez, Untitled from The Windows Series, 2008-2010; Colec- tion SFMOMA; © Oscar Fernando Gómez Rodríguez

On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we hold a hands-on event for families with for Families children ages 5-12.

Activities include art projects, interactive programs and museum wide events. Reservations are not required, but seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The museum supplies all materials for the projects at these events. Contact the Education Department (209) 940-6315 or [email protected] for more information.

2nd Saturdays for Families programming is generously underwritten by Joan W. Diehl.

MYSTERY MIRA, MIRA, WHO LIVES IN YOUR TRIP LOOK! FAMILY TREE? Saturday, April 11 Saturday, May 9 Saturday, June 13 1:30-3:00 p.m. 1:30-3:00 p.m. 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Pick up a special bag when you Eyes and hands will be busy today. Your family tree has branches that enter the museum and follow the This festival of activities in celebration spread far and wide. The special instructions inside. You’ll be guided on of the Photography in Mexico exhibit exhibit Fortunes & Family: The Haggin an insider’s trip around the museum will explore how people see the McKee Legacy will inspire you to think with activities and crafts to do and world and offer fun ways for kids and about your own family. We’ll have take home. families to share their perspectives. materials, ideas and a lot of fun!

The Haggin Museum Members Bulletin 3 April-June 2015 MUSEUM NEWS REMEMBERING EDIE JONES Valuable store volunteer and friend of the MSA, Edith “Edie” Jones passed away December 15, 2014. Edie had been involved with the store since its early days, some 24 years. She was well-known in the Museum and developed a lively reputation. At times she was a “force to be reckoned with,” and sometimes “a pistol,” but all were certain those traits fueled her work ethic and commitment to the Museum. Her loyalty was fierce -- that’s how she operated and that’s how she got things done. Those who knew her witnessed her warmth. Museum Store Auxiliary V.P.’s Belen Koch (left) and Edie’s passion for tradition and by the book approach to her various Dianne LaRue presented CEO Tod Ruhstaller with positions and undertakings (especially the annual Mad Hatter’s Tea a check at the auxiliary’s February board meeting. Party) kept the auxiliary organized and the members on their toes. Few The check was donated from profits earned at the like her remain and the auxiliary is truly indebted to her. Museum Store in 2014. DeltaFusion 2015 DeltaFusion is back for its fifth year! Giant puppets, original music and scores of community performers come together to celebrate the stories that bind us as a community to the riches of Stockton and the San Joaquin Delta region. DeltaFusion was honored to be featured in Annie Hughes’ TEDxLivermore presentation in September of 2014. Eight young participants took the stage to share the story of how Koi Became a Dragon. DeltaFusion organizers invite students age six and up to join this summer’s workshops. Classes will be held at University of the Pacific’s Theater Arts Building in mask making, puppetry, movement and storytelling Giant puppets and celebrants of all ages take part in DeltaFusion 2014, “Weaving over a three-week period, culminating Tales with a Common Thread.” The annual festival and pageant celebrates the diverse in a festival and pageant in beautiful heritage of Stockton and the San Joaquin Delta region. Victory Park on Saturday June 27. The festival, starting at 5 p.m., required. Call (209) 940-6315 or email Victory Park [email protected] to includes food, craft, informational Earth Day Festival booths and vendors. It also showcases sign up. More details are available at cultural, dance, and musical groups deltafusionstockton.com. Sunday, April 26 representing the cultural variety Stop by the DeltaFusion table! found within our geographical area. Workshop Information The pageant begins at 6 p.m. as we Monday-Friday, June 8-26 Festival & Pageant come together to tell a new story of where we are and why we came here. 1:30-3:00; ages 6-12 Saturday, June 27 Participation in the workshops is free 3:30-5:30; ages 13+ 5:00-7:00 p.m. but enrollment through The Haggin at University of the Pacific in Victory Park Museum’s Summer Art Workshop is

The Haggin Museum Members Bulletin 4 April-June 2015 st 1& rd with Food & Drink Complimentary3 wine from Weibel Family Vineyards & Winery and snacks courtesy of the Junior Women’s Group will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. every 1st & 3rd Thursday June evening, when the museum is open until 9 p.m. PUBLIC LECTURE: These special evenings vary each month to include SFMOMA’S Corey Keller live music, special guests and more. Make it a date! Thursday, June 4, 7:00 p.m.

April Corey Keller, curator of special exhibition Photography in Mexico from the Collection of SFMOMA will speak about THAT’S SHOWBIZ the exhibit. THEATRE PREVIEW: Forbidden Broadway STOCKTON CIVIC THEATRE PREVIEW: Legally Blonde Thursday, April 2, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 18, 7:00 p.m.

Director James Reed gives us a sneak peek at this beloved send up of all things Broadway.

OPENING RECEPTION:

Photography in Mexico from the Collection of SFMOMA Harvard Law gets more that it bargained for in this fan & favorite adaptation of the film by the same name. Director James Reed takes us inside the “stacks.” Fortunes & Family: The Haggin McKee Legacy LIVE MUSIC:

Thursday, April 16, 7:00 p.m. Washboard Monkeys Special performance by the The West Winds Quartet. Past and present members of the Stockton Symphony, Thursday, May 21, 7:00 p.m. Stockton Concert Band, Valley Concert Band and Disney World Band perform a variety of music from classical favorites to pop and jazz. They are Pat Lindenburg-flute; Becky Secor Edgerton-oboe; Paul Edgerton-clarinet; and Marie Miebrecht-bassoon. May ÓRALE – CHECK IT OUT!

Thursday, May 7, 7:00 p.m. American Roots Music at its finest! Upbeat and An evening of readings in English and Spanish inspired danceable rockabilly, swing, blues and jigs, all played by the temporary exhibition Photography in Mexico from the with an acoustic bluegrass flair. Enjoy original music Collection of SFMOMA. With writers Richard Rios, Nancy and songs you know, though you’ve never heard them Aidé González, and Franciso X. Alarcon. played quite like this.

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Fortunes & Family: the haggin mckee legacy

James Ben Ali Haggin Louis Terah Haggin Eila Haggin McKee (1822 - 1914) (1847 - 1929) (1873 - 1936) Father of Louis Terah Haggin Father of Eila Haggin McKee Married to Robert T. McKee

April 16 - June 14 would eventually bring them together lifestyles. Over the decades they owned

in the West Gallery 2,900 miles from the Golden State. homes in California, New York, Kentucky, FORTUNES & FAMILY: The Haggin James Ben Ali Haggin, a Kentucky Rhode Island, and New Jersey, furnishing McKee Legacy, a special exhibition of lawyer, came to California in 1850 and them with antiques, decorative arts and photographs, paintings, artifacts and along with his partner (and brother-in- paintings by American and European artists. ephemera, explores the story behind law) Lloyd Tevis, settled in San Francisco. The elder Haggin had two of the largest the founding of one museum by two Their business interests were varied and thoroughbred horse farms in the world families over three generations. It is a proved extremely lucrative for both. and was quite well known in racing circles. tale of the financial successes rooted in They were principal stockholders in some The younger Haggin married a brilliant the economic development of the West, of the most successful silver, gold and and talented San Francisco socialite— the lifestyles made possible by such copper mining operations in the world Blanche Butterworth—in 1873. Both spoke wealth and the legacy born of one couple’s and had extensive land holdings of over fluent French and maintained a residence willingness to share their fortune with the 2,000,000 acres throughout the West. Louis in Paris. There they entertained artists, people of Stockton. And although both Terah Haggin, James’ oldest son, was writers and members of the European were drawn to California by the Gold also a lawyer. He represented his father nobility, one of whom married their only Rush, the Haggin and McKee families and uncle in many of their enterprises child—Eila—in 1892. Fortunately for our chose separate paths in a journey that and shared in their financial success. story, the marriage was not a happy one This success was reflected in their and the couple divorced in 1900.

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James passed away in 1914, leaving of his hometown’s less than successful an estate valued at well over $20,000,000. efforts to build a history museum, Robert Louis—who became a widower the and Eila decided to offer the San Joaquin following year—now managed the family’s Pioneer and Historical Society $30,000 business interests. He and Eila both and 180 paintings from her father’s estate resided in New York, and it was there if they would expand the focus of their that Eila met Robert T. McKee, whom museum to include an art wing named she wed in 1924. McKee was the son of after her late father. Subsequent gifts of William Frame McKee, who settled in more paintings followed, establishing the Stockton in 1850. The McKees were one Museum’s core art collection. In addition, of the wealthier families in town—thanks bequests from both Eila and Robert created to William’s success in business. The the Museum’s first endowment and the younger McKee studied art in San Francisco Robert T. McKee Student Art Exhibition. and Europe and eventually settled in Today, as we approach our 85th New York where he became a successful anniversary, The Haggin Museum is a interior designer and socially prominent. lasting tribute to both the financial success Upon his death in 1929, Louis left almost and generosity of two pioneer California all of his $10,000,000 estate to Eila. Aware families. Robert T. McKee (1872 - 1943) Married to Eila Haggin McKee

SPECIAL EVENT Author Ron Filion Reading and Book Signing Saturday, May 2, 1:00 – 3:00

Bouguereau’s “The Nymphaeum” Blanche Butterworth Haggin hanging in the New York home of (1855 - 1915) Mr. & Mrs. Louis Terah Haggin Mother of Eila Haggin McKee

The future Mrs. Eila Haggin McKee as Countess Eila Haggin Festetics de Tolna, 1895 Ron Filion, author of Eaten by Cannibals, the tale of Eila Haggin’s disastrous first honeymoon voyage, will share stories of her misadventures in the gallery where Fortunes & Family: The Haggin McKee Legacy Drawing room of James Ben Ali Haggin’s Nob Hill home. exhibit is on display. Courtesy, California Historical Society, CHS2015.1918

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JULY ART A Sip of Musical Bubbly: Stockton Opera Preview of Die Fledermaus WORKSHOPS! Saturday, April 18, 3:00 – 4:00 Stockton Opera preview Eila book signing reading Imagine a champagne toast Asian event June 6 as Maestro Peter Jaffe gives a upcoming art exhibits preview of the Stockton Opera’s July Art Workshops! production of Die Fledermaus, in anticipation of the May 29 & 31 fully staged performances. To be sung in English, Johann Strauss Jr.’s Die Fledermaus is filled with the warm and memorable charm of old Vienna’s waltz tradition, and the plot bubbles with elements of comic intrigue, disguise, and July 14 - 17 a touch of elegant naughtiness. SQUISH, SQUASH, STRETCH Maestro Jaffe takes us through the Explore art in three dimensions. We’ll use a historical background, plot, and variety of moldable, kid-friendly materials including musical elements of this beloved plastilina, air-dry clay and fimo. favorite, and cast members Jessica Siena, Daniel Ebbers, and Paul July 21 - 24 Kimball whet our appetites with Clockwise from left: Peter Jaffe, Jessica Siena, PRINT IT!! some scenes from the operetta. Paul Kimball, Daniel Ebbers This class will investigate printmaking. Techniques include stamps, styrofoam plate printing, 2015 SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS linoleum, and monoprints using a real roller printing press. July 2 - September 13, 2015 The July Summer Art Workshop is a hands- 29th ANNUAL PASTEL SOCIETY on and gallery experience for young artists of the West Coast ages 6–12. The classes will meet in the This international open exhibition, afternoon from 2:00–4:00, Tuesday to Friday. judged by artist Terri Ford, will Cost is $55 per week for museum members, feature close to 100 pastel $65 for non-members. There is a 10% discount for paintings. siblings registered together. Contact education@ hagginmuseum.org or (209) 940-6315 for more Oct 1, 2015 - Jan 10, 2016 information. Picasso, Miró & Hawaii Five-0: Prints from the Jack Lord Collection Hand in Hand: Rarely viewed prints by some of the Asian Pacific-American Heritage biggest names in 20th century modernism go on display. Organized by the Haggin Celebration at the Haggin with University of the Pacific curators Saturday, June 6, 1:00 – 4:00 Monika Meler and Bett Schumacher.

This event is organized in collaboration with Oct 1, 2015 - Jan 3, 2016 the Central Valley Asian-American Chamber of FRAMED: STEP INTO ART Commerce. Learn about the contributions of the Asian American community in San Joaquin County and This engaging exhibit, on loan enjoy music, fashion, dance, literature, art, hands-on from the Minnesota Children’s activities, and displays of cultural heritage and history. Museum, invites children and adults Asian-themed food trucks will visit Victory Park. An to experience art like never before. Asian American community leader will be honored Exhibition texts are presented in with a lifetime achievement award. FREE to all. English and Spanish.

The Haggin Museum Members Bulletin 8 April-June 2015 DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUM TRAVEL ASHLAND, OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL June 19-22, 2015 $965 double occupancy; $1,265.00 single occupancy

Enjoy the beauty of Ashland at the Oregon Shakespeare should desire, make a quick stop at The Olive Pit in Corning. Festival in June this year! This trip includes three plays: There will be stops for a no-host lunch on both travel days. William Shakespeare’s first romance, The double occupancy price is $965 and Pericles; Damon Runyon’s hilarious single occupancy is $1,265 for Museum musical classic, Guys and Dolls; and members. Non-members will be charged an Alexander Dumas’ classic tale of additional $50.00. OLLI and SICL members vengeance, The Count of Monte Cristo. are invited to travel at the Museum member The cost of the trip includes lodging cost. For additional information, contact tour at The Plaza Inn and Suites, located in escorts Jo Anne Moore at (209) 477-6733 or downtown Ashland. The hotel is convenient to restaurants, Barbara Moon (209) 477-5029. For reservations contact shopping and the theater. The hotel serves a generous Merylene Marengo at (209) 940-6311 or AdminAssistant@ breakfast daily, followed by delightful treats after the show. hagginmuseum.org. Please sign up early so we may keep On the way home we will tour the Shasta Dam and, if some our group rates intact! GIFTS & MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL APPEAL Dr. George R. Herron Mr. Jud Smith Thomas & Christy Hooper Joanne Marsh Souchek November 11, 2014 – February 11, 2015 Bernice Hustow Gary & Linda Spaugh Ted & Maureen Hutz Jessie R. Springborn Anonymous Al & Sally Johnson Jon & Pauline Uota Joe Avagliano Mr. & Mrs. John K. La Rue Linda & Manuel Valadez Louise Bartholomew Carolyn Lawrence C. Kay Valverde Robert & Susan Benedetti Rudi Lindner Patricia R. Voss Richard & Verna Bercik Anthony & Joan Lombardi Anthony Vranicar William & Regina Brennan Linda & Anthony Lucaccini Walt & Nora Wager Mr. & Mrs. William Brierly E. D. & Doris Marks David & Jo Wagner George & Marilyn Brown Judith McGrew Tom & Barbara Walker Genevieve Burlando Ms. Karen L. McKee Chris & Gail Wardell Janet Carothers & George Tolang Marie Medford Dr. & Mrs. Paul Waters Susan J. Caulfield Margaret Melone & Cat Melone The C. A. Webster Foundation, Inc. Denis & Elinore Ceballos Henry & Marilyn Metzler Ms. Ann Worth Betty J. Chupp Tracy & Deanna Miller Corie V. Coleman Mrs. Helen Murphy Mr. Thomas W. Colwell Vicki & Lory Mussi Rudy & Stephene Croce Christine Nellman Gary & Kala Cummings Mrs. Geraldine Nogare Jamie Davis Carl A. & Sharon E. Nordstrom GIFT MEMBERSHIPS Dolores De Carli Ron Obert Tania Dragavon Evelyn Pankow November 11, 2014 – February 11, 2015 Bruce Duke Margie & Fred Paulsen James R. Dyke Erlene & Frank Raspo Membership Given To Barbara & David Edwards Frank & Marilyn Rauzi Membership Given By Ms. Ella M. Evans Susan Rearic FAMILY Joy Fagler Peter & Faye Roberts Thomas J. Ferrari James & Marilyn Rooke Charles & Lisa Doe James Fox Frank & Ann Rossi Robert G. & Margaret L. Merdinger LaVerne Garibaldi Ernie & Pam Segale Ben & Patti Gintjee Joe & Dorothy Serra Ms. Mary M. Drew Vickie Hargreaves Anne B. Sheldon & Fred Nishi Robert A. Drew Vern & Marge Hellwig The Sinnock Family

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Francisco Garibay & Family Thomas Dietrich Mrs. Julie Low* Chris & Donna Oldag Mr. F. J. Dietrich IV Dr. Gordon & Mrs. Donna Luke* Mark McCloskey* Nickolas & Megan Hale Richard Dietrich Tom & Karen Migliori* William & Karen Hale Mr. F. J. Dietrich IV Ken & Peggy Monroe* Sandra Morris Mark & Lindsay Kirsten Christine D. Fitzpatrick Bette Outlaw & Charles R. Boyd* William & Karen Hale Dr. John A. Giehl Tom Patti Kristen Rinaker* David & Patty Kirsten Pattie Mathews Mr. Harley Smith* William & Karen Hale Susan Rearic Ken & Rita Steele* Jan & Lynne Swanson* James & Lisa Kooren Jane Riddle Linda & Don Wiley Carol A. Sipe Vicki & Lory Mussi Mrs. Virginia Zapp*

Michael Lee & Autumn Null Victor A. Solari FAMILY Fred M. & Nancy E. Lee Vicki & Lory Mussi Monica Ambalal* Ms. Belen D. Arana* Mike & Rhonda Merrill Margo Tzikas Allison Atas Bob & Marcia Merrill Evette Sola Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Bailey Carol Burns Monty & Lauri Merrill Rod & Sue Gale Cecelia Cardinalli Bob & Marcia Merrill Gordon & Dodie Bettencourt Yvette Davis John & Leslie Edman* Tyler & Carolyn Montgomery Manuel Garcia William & Karen Hale Richard & Valerie Garnica NEW AND Kathy and Dave Graham* Kate & Nathan Mussi Ben Grimes Vicki & Lory Mussi UPGRADED* William & Karen Hale MEMBERSHIPS Thomas & Dana Hood Celisa & Nicholas Mussi John & Jeannette Jenkins* November 11, 2014 – February 11, Vicki & Lory Mussi Eric Johnson 2015 Jodi Kessler Donald & Ellen Precissi CORNERSTONE – Patron Mark & Mikki Kindelberger* Robert G. & Margaret L. Caroline Kinnikin Arlene A. Lawry* Merdinger Mr. & Mrs. Alan Lee

CORNERSTONE – Benefactor Ty & Mary Ann Pafford Alison & Jeremy Skelton Marilyn & Ken Ramacher Sheridan & Jacqueline Gaffney Janet & Kelly Nimtz Jan & Joseph Redding Richard & Kieu Sarmiento CORNERSTONE – Friendship Evette Sola Ashi & Sindi Sheth George & Sharon Bensch* Margo Tzikas Richard & Jennifer Stewart Melinda Meyer Niemi* Daniel Stone Gary & Karen Rose* Sara & Chris Stephens Talisha Thomas & Doris Jones* Janet & Kelly Nimtz Corey Tsutsumi & Alisa Tsutsumi SUPPORTING Mrs. Patricia C. Vannucci* Dr. John & Lori Blinn* Cathy & Mark Toresdahl Nir & Rachel Vegvaizer Bobbie and Bill Cook* Ms. Jan Gerst Arturo & Ana Vera Rod & Sue Gale* Vern & Jenise Vierra Rosalyn M. (Roz) Graham* Mr. & Mrs. Philip N. Tracy John & Merrill Hambright* Mr. & Mrs. Alfred M. Gassner INDIVIDUAL Steven M. Harvath & Claudia Gregory Bo Collignon-Harvath* INDIVIDUAL Kathy Casenave Chris & Alyssa Hill Coreen Cook Dr. Roy Childs Ms. Marian Jacobs* Bill & Colleen Cook Ann J. Cowan

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Joanne Eversole In memory of Edie Jones In memory of Jean M. Werner Mary Gibbs Lisa Falls Alice G. Lenz Damian Gonzalez Ms. Jan Gerst Deanna Heikkinen Haggin Museum Store Chuck Hewitt Museum Store Auxiliary Karen Jimison Doray & Reid Johnson SPECIAL GIFTS John Karow, Jr. E. D. & Doris Marks November 11, 2014 – February 11, 2015 Patricia Ling Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary Marie A. Mielbrecht In memory of Caroline Nunn Dr. William E.Latham’s Birthday Ronald & Bonnie Duncan Mary Ann Poletti Ms. Karen L. McKee Celebrating the 80th Birthday of Catherine Puga Marlene Hnath Nhan Robinson Randall In memory of Claudia Machado Victor Reyes Joanna Machado Perez Bill & Shirley Storm Jorge Ruiz Dana & Sabina Grau Gabriel M. Sanchez In memory of Dwayne McClendon Peter & Alexandra Ottesen Genola Spoonhour Holden & Winnie Wong Charles P. Berolzheimer Foundation Virginia B. Troglia Development Endowment Neal Velgos In memory of Donna Merritt Jerry & Judy Yucht Charles P. Berolzheimer Foundation, Inc. In memory of MEMORIAL GIFTS Margaret Selna Morgan Honoring Bob Ferguson November 11, 2014 – February 11, 2015 Ms. Karen L. McKee Mim Hodge

In memory of Charles H. Bloom In memory of Jene Pankow Honoring Doray & Reid Johnson Doray & Reid Johnson Evelyn Pankow Russell Johnson

In memory of Bonnie Boggiano In memory of Pearl Piper Honoring Evelyn & the late Jene Pankow Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Sanguinetti Ms. Jan Gerst Mrs. Eleanor Vogel Ms. Karen L. McKee John & Jeannette Jenkins

In memory of Chonie Buettner In memory of David Rea Unrestricted Gift Ernie & Pam Segale Jim & Shirley Anthony Haggin Museum Jr. Women’s Group Miss Ann Eberhardt Haggin Museum Store In memory of Bobbe Campbell Sandi & Tod Ruhstaller William Swagerty & Shirley Donald & Susan Lenz Dickerman Joanne Thompson In memory of Jean Sanderson Pres Schuler Alice G. Lenz Barbara & Bill Schwartz In memory of Bill Chase Anna M. Taylor Sandi & Tod Ruhstaller In memory of William P. Schuler, Jr. Donald & Susan Watts Miss Ann Eberhardt In memory of Thelma Colberg Donald & Susan Lenz Dorothy King Dick & Caroline McClure Doris Lease Sandi & Tod Ruhstaller

In memory of Xena Davis In memory of Ruth Spaner Jamie & Randall Davis Vicki & Lory Mussi PLEASE NOTIFY US OF ANY CHANGE IN ADDRESS In memory of Vi Hickinbotham In memory of Barre Stephens Elizabeth Haines Nancy Drew-Stephens Alice & Dwayne McClendon Contact Membership/Marketing Ken & Gayle Riley In memory of Dr. Robert B. Talley Coordinator Kristen Anema at Reed & Renee Robbins Nancy Chavez (209) 940-6316 or kanema@ Sandi & Tod Ruhstaller Mr. & Mrs. David T. Mott hagginmuseum.org Louise S. Talley Joanne Thompson Joanne Thompson

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APRIL 2015 THE HAGGIN MUSEUM Events Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 1st Thursday LACP Spring Card That’s SHOWBIZ: First Fridays FREE Museum Party Theatre Preview with OLLI & SICL Admission Day Closed Museum Closed 1:00-4:00 PM*++ 7:00 PM* 2:00-4:00 PM

Docent Council 5 6 7 8 Board Meeting 9 10 11 9:30 AM MYSTERY TRIP Museum Museum Store Auxiliary 1:30-3:00 PM* Closed Museum Closed 12 NOON DMT 10 AM 12 13 14 15 16 3rd Thursday 17 18 Photography in Stockton Opera JWG Mexico and Preview: Die 10 AM Museum Fortunes & Family Fledermaus opening reception 3:00-4:00 PM* Closed Museum Closed 7:00 PM* 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Board of Trustees Docent Council Museum 4 PM Field Trip Closed Museum Closed 9:30 AM 26 27 28 29 30 * See article in this issue Victory Park ++ Advance reservations required Earth Day Festival* Museum Closed Museum Closed MAY 2015 THE HAGGIN MUSEUM Events Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FREE Public Hours: 1 2 303 4 5 1 2 Admission Day Saturdays–Sundays ...... 12:00–5:00 p.m. See article in this issue * First Fridays Wednesdays–Fridays ...... 1:30–5:00 p.m. Ron Filion: Museum ++ Advance reservations required with OLLI & SICL 1st & 3rd Thursdays 1:30–9:00 p.m. Book Presentation Closed Museum Closed 2:00-4:00 PM* 1:00-3:00 PM*

3 4 5 6 7 st 8 9 1 Thursday Órale - Readings MIRA, MIRA, Museum inspired by Photography in Mexico - 7:00 PM* LOOK! Closed Museum Closed 1:30-3:00 PM*

Docent Council DMT 10 AM Board Meeting 10 11 12 13 9:30 AM 14 15 16 Cornerstone Society Event Museum Store Auxiliary Museum 6:00 PM++ 12 NOON Closed Museum Closed

17 18 19 20 JWG 21 22 23 10 AM Board of Trustees 3rd Thursday Museum 4 PM Washboard Monkeys Closed Museum Closed 7:00 PM* 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Memorial Docent Council Day General Meeting Museum 9:30 AM 31 Closed Museum Closed

JUNE 2015 THE HAGGIN MUSEUM Events Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FREE 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Admission Day st LACP Potluck 1 Thursday First Fridays Asian Pacific-American Museum SFMOMA’s with OLLI & SICL 1:00 - 3:00 PM Corey Keller Heritage Celebration Closed Museum Closed 2:00-4:00 PM* 7:00 PM* 1:00-4:00 PM*

DMT 10 AM Docent Council 7 8 9 10 Board Meeting 11 12 13 9:30 AM Museum Museum Store Auxiliary Who Lives in Your Closed Museum Closed 12 NOON Family Tree? 1:30-3:00 PM*

JWG 10 AM 14 15 16 17 18 3rd Thursday 19 20 Exhibitions Close: Stockton Civic Board of Trustees DMT: Photography in Theater Preview: Mexico and Museum 4 PM Oregon Shakespeare Legally Blonde Fortunes & Family Closed Museum Closed Festival*++ 7:00 PM* 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Docent Council General Meeting Museum & Luncheon DeltaFusion Closed Museum Closed 9:30 AM 5:00-7:00 PM*

29th Annual 4 28 39 30 July 1 2 Pastel Society 3 3 exhibition opens INDEPENDENCE DAY Museum 1st Thursday Museum Closed Closed Museum Closed 6:30 PM