VOLUME 23 • NO. 3 • WINTER 2015 MAKING HISTORY The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center In Association with the Smithsonian Institution

There’s Something for Everyone at the History Center

This winter, explore all six floors of the Senator John Heinz History Center and connect IN THIS ISSUE with Western Pennsylvania’s incredible history.

We Can Do It! WWII MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD PITTSBURGH: A TRADITION DON’T MISS... Exhibition Poster Recently, the History Center unveiled OF INNOVATION There’s always more to see at the Page 2 a new long-term display honoring one Just as H.J. Heinz revolutionized History Center. From Slavery to of the most iconic children’s television the food industry and Mister Rogers Freedom chronicles the history of programs of all time, “Mister Rogers’ transformed children’s television, African Americans in our region, a Neighborhood.” Exhibited inside the visitors to the History Center can journey that begins in 18th century Ketch-Up with the New History Center’s Special Collections enjoy hundreds of world-changing Africa and continues through 21st Heinz Exhibition Gallery, located in the Sigo Falk innovations as part of the long-term century Western Pennsylvania. Page 3 Collections Center, visitors can enjoy exhibition, Pittsburgh: A Tradition the largest collection of original items of Innovation. The Special Collections Gallery, from the “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” located in the Sigo Falk Collections Center, It’s a Hockey Night television set on public view. From steel and energy innovations features the neighborhoods and ethnic in Pittsburgh! to the advances made in medicine, groups that define our region through Highlights from the “Mister Rogers’ robotics, and education, thousands of objects documenting the Page 4 Pittsburgh: Neighborhood” installation include A Tradition of Innovation uncovers heritage of the people who live here. the Great Oak Tree, King Friday the innovators that have shaped this XIII’s Castle, Mr. McFeely’s “Speedy region’s unique history and made an Clash of Empires explores the dramatic Histor-E: Visit the NEW Delivery” tricycle, a life-like figure of enormous impact around the world. story of the French & Indian War and its History Center Website Mister Rogers, and much more. impact in American history. For more Page 5 WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA information, please visit our website at HEINZ SPORTS MUSEUM www.heinzhistorycenter.org. Also on the History Center’s fourth Also on the second floor is the Western 23rd Annual History Makers floor isHeinz , the museum’s newest Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a unique Award Dinner long-term exhibition. Visitors are museum-within-a-museum that The History Center encouraged to discover how the Heinz encourages fans to relive the spine- Page 6 is proud to celebrate family business began with eight- tingling moments and championship year-old Henry John Heinz selling athletes across the spectrum of sports. 15 years as an affiliate of produce from his mother’s garden in Spanning boxing to baseball and the Smithsonian Institution. Detre Library & Archives Sharpsburg and grew to a worldwide the sandlots to the professional Genealogy Programs company with more than 5,700 products leagues, the Sports Museum includes Page 7 in 200 countries around the world. a stunning collection of sports The History Center is open daily artifacts and more than 70 interactive from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission Featuring the largest collection of activities throughout the two-story, is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors Heinz company artifacts and archival 20,000-square-foot museum. Fans (age 62+), $6 for youth (age materials in the world, the Heinz can relive the greatest moments – the 6-17), and free for children (age exhibit includes innovative displays Immaculate Reception, the Home Run, 5 and under) and History Center and touchscreen interactives on the Olympic gold, Super Bowls, and Stanley history of Heinz, an iconic Heinz Cups – from some of the finest athletes members. For more details, visit pickle pin display, and much more. to ever play the game. www.heinzhistorycenter.org. TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR

APRIL 25, 2015 � JANUARY 4, 2016 HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR TEAR HERE TEAR We Can Do It! Exhibition Explores Western Onward! Traveling Civil TEAR HERE TEAR Pennsylvania’s Impact During World War II War Exhibit Marches On TEAR HERE TEAR This spring, the History Center will The History Center’s traveling exhibition, The Civil War in Pennsylvania, created in partnership with premiere We Can Do It! WWII, a Pennsylvania Civil War 150, has visited more than TEAR HERE TEAR major exhibition showcasing how 20 History Center Affiliate Program sites over the past three years and will visit several additional Pittsburgh affected World War II – sites in 2015. The exhibit features four life-like

TEAR HERE TEAR and the war affected our region. museum figures, plus a companion “Dog Jack,” along with artifacts, previously unseen photographs, and large museum panels describing Pennsylvania’s Enjoy the tear-out exhibit poster on page 2! contributions to the Civil War. The Civil War in TEAR HERE TEAR Pennsylvania traveling exhibit is presented by Set to open on April 25, We Can Do It! will focus on Peoples Natural Gas and supported by the Institute Western Pennsylvania’s incredible impact on the of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

TEAR HERE TEAR home, industrial, and battle fronts during WWII. The 10,000-square-foot exhibit will explore the UPCOMING DATES development of the Jeep, produced by the American Feb. 7 – March 17, 2015: The Foster and Muriel Bantam Car Company in Butler, Pa., and reveal the McCarl Coverlet Gallery at Saint Vincent College TEAR HERE TEAR stories behind real-life “Rosie the Riveters” and local Tuskegee Airmen whose contributions helped to turn March 21 – April 28, 2015: Co-hosted by the tide of the war. Featuring three Jeeps, dozens of rare the Donora Historical Society & Donora Public

TEAR HERE TEAR artifacts, interactive displays, and immersive museum Library at the Donora Public Library settings, We Can Do It! will bring the 1940s to life as the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of the May 1 – Oct. 27, 2015:

TEAR HERE TEAR start of WWII. Life-like figures of local heroes George So far, the exhibit is sponsored by MSA – The Safety Bedford County Historical Society C. Marshall, Tuskegee Airman Carl Woods, Iwo Jima Company, Richard King Mellon Foundation, legend Michael Strank, and Rosie the Riveter will help to McCune Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, For more information about The Civil War in personalize the story of WWII as visitors also learn about The Bognar Family, Bob and Joan Peirce, UPMC Pennsylvania, please contact Jaclyn Esposito at TEAR HERE TEAR the important contributions of local companies such as & UPMC Health Plan, ABARTA, Katherine Mabis 412-454-6430 or [email protected] U.S. Steel, Westinghouse, MSA, Dravo, and others. McKenna Foundation, Buchanan Ingersol & or visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org/exhibits. Rooney, P.C., and Schneider Downs & Co.

TEAR HERE TEAR The History Center is partnering with several institutions to develop the exhibit, including the For more information, contact Leslie Przybylek, Smithsonian Institution, Pennsylvania Historical and curator of history, at 412-454-6427 or Museum Commission, Soldiers and Sailors Museum, [email protected]. For more TEAR HERE TEAR Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, Veteran’s Voices, information, including upcoming public programs, Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, and more. please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org/exhibits. TEAR HERE TEAR Ketch-Up with the New Heinz Exhibition From Slavery to Freedom TEAR HERE TEAR Online Exhibition

TEAR HERE TEAR Thanks to the generous support of McAuley Ministries, the History Center’s African American Program recently launched a new microsite highlighting the award-winning From Slavery to TEAR HERE TEAR Freedom exhibition. The long-term exhibit explores the enslavement of Africans and its impact on the American economy, the history of the anti-slavery

TEAR HERE TEAR movement, the Underground Railroad, and the impact of 19th century activism on the modern quest for civil and human rights in Pittsburgh. With insights and research conducted by Samuel W. Black, TEAR HERE TEAR The 145-year history of the iconic Pittsburgh-based company is highlighted director of the African American Program, the From Slavery to Freedom microsite features new with unique artifacts, cutting-edge interactive activities, and innovative historical research, images, and audio files that TEAR HERE TEAR displays in this new exhibit. highlight slavery in America, abolitionism, and the modern struggle for freedom. The Heinz exhibit chronicles the H.J. Heinz • A display of iconic Heinz pickle pins, including Company’s evolution from a small food purveyor the first pin from the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago; For a more in-depth exploration of 250 years of TEAR HERE TEAR into one of the most recognizable international • Items from former Heinz brand advertising African American history, visit the new microsite at brands. Throughout the exhibit, visitors will campaigns, such as a 9Lives director’s chair www.heinzhistorycenter.org/fromslaverytofreedom. discover how the Heinz family business that began used by Morris the Cat and a life-size costume of For more information, please contact Samuel W. Black TEAR HERE TEAR in Sharpsburg grew to a worldwide company with StarKist’s Charlie the Tuna; and at 412-454-6391 or [email protected]. more than 5,700 products in 200 countries. • Never-before-seen artifacts from the History Center’s collection, including H.J. Heinz’s desk set, UPCOMING FILM SERIES SCHEDULE

TEAR HERE TEAR Highlights of the new Heinz exhibit include: rare memorabilia, and hundreds of Heinz bottles, Wednesday, May 20, 2015 • 5:30 p.m. • A larger-than-life, 11-foot ketchup bottle along with a hand-written ledger and 1869 recipe book. “Unforgiveable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of comprised of more than 400 individual bottles Jack Johnson” alongside a display of more than 100 historic For more than 20 years, the History Center has been TEAR HERE TEAR bottles that shows the evolution of Heinz home to the world’s largest collection of artifacts Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015 • 5:30 p.m. products and packaging; and archival materials related to Heinz. The History “Against the Odds: The Artists of the Harlem • Innovative displays on the history of Center gratefully acknowledges the H.J. Heinz Renaissance”

TEAR HERE TEAR Heinz and an interactive table focusing on Company for its generous support of the exhibit. Heinz’s international popularity and most The From Slavery to Freedom Film Series screenings, iconic products; For more information, photos, and multimedia sponsored by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, • A life-like figure of 10-year-old H.J. Heinz; related to the Heinz exhibit, please visit are open to the public and held at the Homewood TEAR HERE TEAR • Vintage Heinz TV ads from around the world; www.heinzhistorycenter.org/exhibits. Library Auditorium at 7101 Hamilton Ave.

TEAR HERE TEAR In association with the Smithsonian Institution Winter 2015 Making History 3 It’s a Hockey Night Keystone of the Frontier During the mid-18th century, the contest for control in Pittsburgh! of the lands west of the Appalachian Mountains was far from decided. Among the relative newcomers As the Penguins skate toward to the region were Shawnee, Delaware, and Seneca Mario Lemieux’s 1991 Stanley Cup jersey. another Stanley Cup run, Indians in search of autonomy in the Ohio Country, as well as military representatives from the two most make sure to visit the Western powerful nations in the world: England and France. Pennsylvania Sports Museum The clash of these two empires, which began in the backwoods of present day Western Pennsylvania, to learn about more than a forever changed the course of world events, had century of hockey history in powerful repercussions for Native America, and ultimately inspired 13 rebellious colonies to declare Pittsburgh. their independence from Great Britain. Although hockey stars Mario Lemieux and Explore these momentous events and their impact on Sidney Crosby have helped to put our region on our region in the Fort Pitt Museum’s second floor the international map, Pittsburgh’s hockey exhibition, . tradition dates back more than 120 years. Fort Pitt: Keystone of the Frontier See artifacts from the greatest players in The long-term exhibit features two audio-visual presentations covering both the French & Indian War Beginning in 1895, Canadian players rushed to Penguins’ history, including Mario Lemieux’s and the American Revolution, intricate dioramas of the city during their off season to play first at the skates, Sidney Crosby’s hockey stick, and the earliest forts at the Point, and numerous artifacts, Schenley Casino and later at the Duquesne Gardens, Ron Francis’ All-Star jersey. which help to paint a vivid picture of war, trade, home of the world’s largest indoor hockey rink. adventure, and diplomacy on the 18th century frontier. Visitors to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Other highlights include Mario Lemieux’s 1991 Museum can learn about the early professional Stanley Cup jersey and game-used items from today’s The Fort Pitt Museum is the most affordable family- teams who called those venues home, including stars, including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Pittsburgh Yellow Marc-André Fleury. friendly cultural experience in the region. Admission is Jackets, and the Pittsburgh Hornets. $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens, and $3 for students This spring, the Sports Museum will honor the 30th and youth ages 6-17. Children under 6 and History Early 20th century stars such as Olympic silver anniversary of his rookie season by unveiling a new Center members get in free. For more information, medalist Herb Drury are well represented inside life-like museum figure of Mario Lemieux hoisting please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org/fort-pitt the Sports Museum along with items from the the Stanley Cup. For more information, stay tuned to or contact Alan Gutchess at 412-281-9284 or Penguins’ Stanley Cup teams of the 1990s. www.heinzhistorycenter.org/sports. [email protected].

Museum Conservation Center Helps Preserve Family Treasures for Future Generations Ice Age Meets the Space Age With the recent opening of the MUSEUM CONSERVATION CENTER Thanks to a grant from the Claude Worthington Museum Conservation Center, the WORKSHOP CALENDAR Benedum Foundation, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and A series of upcoming workshops will teach visitors Historic Village has partnered with Carnegie Mellon History Center is one of the first museum-quality techniques for preserving their University’s CREATE Lab to incorporate the use of museums in the nation to provide cherished heirlooms. innovative GigaPan technology as part of its First Peoples archaeology curriculum. Originally developed professional conservation services Museum Conservation Center Open House by CMU in partnership with NASA for a space mission directly to the public. Tuesday, April 7 • 3 – 7 p.m. to Mars, Meadowcroft will utilize the same GigaPan Enjoy guided tours of the Museum Conservation technology to photograph evidence of prehistoric life. Located behind the History Center at 1221 Penn Ave. Center and meet with museum staff to learn The project, scheduled to launch later this year, will in the Strip District, the Museum Conservation best practices on ways to conserve your items. allow Meadowcroft to enhance its on-site educational Center provides visitors with expert advice on Admission is free and no pre-registration is required. program experience and to make images and content how to preserve their treasures, including works available to educators anywhere in the world. of art, photographs, wedding dresses, furniture, Stuffed Animal Spa and much more. The facility also connects visitors Saturday, May 9 • 10 a.m. to noon with conservators should their heirlooms require Make sure your beloved Teddy Bear and Winnie professional treatment or repair. In addition, a the Pooh stand the test of time with proven variety of archival-quality storage materials are for conservation techniques from expert Jill deBroff, sale with instruction on how to protect your items. who will lead a fun and entertaining workshop on how to preserve your childhood stuffed animals. The nine-floor LEED Gold Certified Building also houses the History Center’s artifact collection, WWII Shadow Box Talk which includes more than 32,000 artifacts. The Saturday, May 16 • 1 – 3 p.m. new 55,000-square-foot storage space features In conjunction with the upcoming We Can Do It! Smithsonian-quality lighting, temperature, WWII exhibition, join military expert Andrew Donovan, Meadowcroft program coordinator, humidity, pest control, and security. Niles Laughner for a unique workshop designed using GigaPan to photograph the Rockshelter excavation. to educate visitors on how to preserve military Meadowcroft, a National Historic Landmark located For more information or to schedule an appointment, items through the use of shadow boxes. in Avella, Pa. in Washington County, is closed for the contact Barb Antel, conservation services manager, at 412-454-6450 or [email protected] For more information about upcoming Museum winter and will reopen on May 2. For more information, or visit us online at www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ Conservation Center workshops, please visit please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org/meadowcroft museum-conservation-center. www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events. or call 724-587-3412.

4 The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center 412-454-6000 | www.heinzhistorycenter.org Histor-E: Visit the NEW History Center Website Education Station

Whether at home, at work, on your The mission of the History Center is phone, or on your tablet, experience to educate, engage, and inspire with the History Center’s new website, links to the past, understanding in the www.heinzhistorycenter.org. present, and guidance for the future Featuring an updated format and design that by preserving regional history and showcases the breadth and mission of the presenting the American experience History Center’s museum system, the new website will become the hub for Western Pennsylvania with a Western Pennsylvania connection. history content. A variety of engaging and meaningful educational opportunities are available throughout the year, New features of the site include: including school programs and field trips, programs Desktop view • Engaging multimedia content throughout the for preschoolers, badge days for Scouts, continuing site that brings history to life via photos, videos, education for teachers, an award-winning National audio highlights, and more; History Day program, and much more. Discover the • Updated exhibit pages with behind-the-scenes latest educational opportunities below: information, artifact photo galleries, in-depth historical facts, and more; Hop into History • A new Learn section that links to the History Wednesday, March 11 • 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Center’s vast educational resources for teachers Wednesday, April 8 • 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. and educators; Wednesday, May 13 • 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. • An enhanced Facility Rental section Hop into a fun exploration of the past as we play and highlighting the museum’s diverse and visually explore together in this monthly hands-on session stunning event rental options; and designed for 2 – 5 year olds and their caregivers. Young • Unprecedented access to 250 years of children will be transported back in time through music, Tablet view Phone view Western Pennsylvania history. dance, and games. These lively sessions are led by museum educators and music instructor Lynda Wingerd. The user-friendly website is updated daily with new historical content, photos, and more, including National History Day four recently launched videos that reveal more about Saturday, March 14 – Sunday, March 15 the museum system, including the History Center, Hundreds of students throughout the region participate Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, the Fort Pitt in the annual National History Day competition, Museum, and Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic presented by Bayer MaterialScience, which Village. Please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org encourages middle and high school students to to watch the videos. Also, stay tuned for the research history in an exciting and creative way. History Center’s new blog to launch this spring at blog.heinzhistorycenter.org. CLO Performance: The Next Galileo Wednesday, March 18 • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. “The Next Galileo” is the story of Gabriella, a shy seventh grade girl from Pittsburgh who, with the help of an Museum Shop Has a enchanted history book, goes on an amazing trip back in time to the classroom of Galileo Galilei. After the New Home Online performance, students will enjoy a History Center tour that will uncover how Pittsburgh became famous for Browse hundreds of unique items astronomy. This program is offered free to Title I schools. that allow you to showcase your Frontier Women’s Day at Fort Pitt Museum Pittsburgh pride at the new, Saturday, March 28 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. improved online Museum Shop at In partnership with the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania, Fort Pitt Museum will host Frontier shop.heinzhistorycenter.org. Women’s Day on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In honor of Women’s History Month, Brownie and The online shop features dozens of new products, Junior Girl Scouts will learn about 18th century women, from Heinz onesies, t-shirts, and charms to Rosie games, toys, trades, and lifestyles and work on badge the Riveter socks and posters. Looking for a great activities. Girl Scouts must register by March 2 at selection of local books or classic items from “Mister www.heinzhistorycenter.org/fort-pitt. Visit shop.heinzhistorycenter.org and enjoy items such Rogers’ Neighborhood?” Then browse through as the Mister Rogers Sweater Changing Mug ($13.00). this fun collection of unique Pittsburgh gifts and Scout Programs collectibles at . shop.heinzhistorycenter.org Night at the History Museum: Boy Scouts – Friday, March 27 • 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Girl Scouts – Friday, April 17 • 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Scout Jazz Appreciation Day (Badge Day): Rauh Jewish Archives Saturday, April 18 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The History Center welcomes all levels of Boy and Girl Launches New Website Scouts and works with Scout organizations to offer special programs with group tours, badges, and patch Generation to Generation: Family Stories activities. Join us for our Night at the History Museum overnight program and meet figures from Pittsburgh’s Drawn from the Rauh Jewish Archives: past or explore the museum during the day and enjoy www.jewishfamilieshistory.org. Pittsburgh’s music heritage with live jazz performances.

The History Center’s Rauh Jewish Archives recently Teacher Professional Development Workshops – Act 48 launched a new website, “Generation to Generation: Thursday, April 30 • 5 – 8:30 p.m. POLLOCK FAMILY PAPERS, 1914-2010, MSS 1031 1919 RAUH JEWISH ARCHIVES AT THE HISTORY CENTER Family Stories Drawn from the Rauh Jewish Join History Center educators, curators, and local experts Archives,” made possible by the generous support of for workshops and educational sessions designed to Samuel Pollock (front center) and his wife Richard E. Rauh. The new site features thousands of connect local educators with the museum’s exhibits. archival photographs, documents, and materials that Lena Hollander Pollock (center back) opened Pollock’s illustrate the stories of Jewish American families in For information on education opportunities, please Department Store shortly after they married in 1914. Western Pa. along with a searchable database of burial visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org/education They had two children, Arthur (standing) and Melvin records from local Jewish cemeteries. Browse the or contact Mariruth Leftwich at 412-454-6390 or (in the arms of his grandfather Jacob Hollander). website today at www.jewishfamilieshistory.org. [email protected].

In association with the Smithsonian Institution Winter 2015 Making History 5 Modern or Classic. 23rd Annual History Makers Award Dinner Always Historic. Friday, May 8 • 7:30 – 10 p.m.

Five distinguished Pittsburghers will THE 2015 HONOREES INCLUDE: be recognized for their exceptional ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT contributions to the history of Western Pennsylvania, the nation, Margot Bingham Actress, Singer, Songwriter and the world as part of the History Center’s 23rd Annual ©RED LOTUS PHOTOGRAPHY LOTUS ©RED History Makers Award Dinner BUSINESS & INDUSTRY From small meetings and intimate gatherings on Friday, May 8 at the to wedding receptions and large corporate Joseph A. Hardy, III celebrations, make your next event truly historic Westin Convention Center. Founder of 84 Lumber and at the History Center. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa

With a variety of room options, a central location, The annual black-tie benefit dinner, chaired by and a top-notch facilities staff, the History Center Donald J. Heberle, president of BNY Mellon of COMMUNITY SERVICE is eager to host your next event. An exclusive Pennsylvania, and Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, Alma Speed Fox agreement with Common Plea Catering provides president of Citizens Bank for Pennsylvania, Former Executive Director of NAACP award-winning food and beverage service, perfectly New Jersey, and Delaware, and presented by Pittsburgh Branch; Civil Rights catered to events of every size and style. BNY Mellon and Citizens Bank, honors outstanding men and women whose Champion and Community Advocate Visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org/rentals to achievements, while rooted in Western create your event and a History Center staff member Pennsylvania, transcend geographical bounds. SCIENCE & INNOVATION will be in touch soon. For more information, please contact Maura Minteer at 412-454-6435 or Proceeds from the 23rd Annual History Makers Dr. William “Red” Whittaker [email protected]. Award Dinner support the educational programs Fredkin Professor of Robotics, and exhibitions at the History Center. Carnegie Mellon University

The Pittsburgh chapter Past History Maker awardees include of the International Fred Rogers, David McCullough, Willie Stargell, SPORTS Association of Business Michael Keaton, Barbara Feldon, and many Suzie McConnell Serio others. For tickets and more information, please Communicators (IABC) Head Coach Women’s Basketball, contact Angela Ford at 412-454-6405 or recently awarded a University of Pittsburgh 2014 Golden Triangle [email protected]. Award of Honor for the spring 2014 edition of Western Pennsylvania History Magazine. The Gift of Time

Mr. Mrs. Bruce I. Giammattei Mr. & Mrs. Greg Nisslys Ms. Lindsay Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Mark Nowak Volunteers play a key role in making the History New Members Ms. Anne M. Gorton Mr. & Mrs. Art Nussbaum Mr. & Mrs. Marc Accamando Mr. Terry Gossard Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Nusser Mr. Richard Ackerman Mr. William Gracey Ms. Diana O’Donnell Center one of the finest cultural organizations in the Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ackerman Mr. Michael A. Granne Mr. & Mrs. Aaron W. O’Hern Vishnu Akella Ms. Julie Greenberg Mr. & Mrs. Ken O’Keefe nation. By donating their time and talents, volunteers Ms. Christine Albaugh Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Groom Mr. Timothy Orman Mr. & Mrs. Francis Alim Mr. & Mrs. Nick Hanzivasicis Ms. Elisabeth Paolino Mr. John Aller Ms. Mary J. Hartner Mr. Saul Paransky assist with nearly every facet of the organization, Ms. Molly Alvord Mrs. Bridget Hartnett Mr. Raymond W. Paris, Sr. Ms. Paula M. Andras Mr. Christopher Heffner Mr. & Mrs. Jim Patterson serving as concierges, docents, researchers, public Rana K. Ansari Ms. Dana K. Heinze Ms. Marlene Pavlik Ms. Michelle Atenesse Mr. David Helfrich Mr. Wesley Pegden Ms. Angela Anthony Ms. Cynthia J. Helzlsouer Mr. Steve Pelusi ambassadors, administrative supporters, and more. Mr. Nathan Arabia Mr. Jeff Hertweck Ms. Coletta Perry Mr. Michael Armstrong Mr. Robert E. Hogue, Jr. & Mr. David Lesondak Mr. James C. Athey Mr. James Holeva Ms. Karen Pfeil Mr. Charles Auth Ms. Katherine Holisky Ms. Michelle Piccirilli Ms. Denise Badolato Mr. Albert Hopkins Ms. Jordan Pipkin To register and learn more about the benefits of Mr. Brian Balonick Ms. Melanie Houston Ms. Anna D. Porter Ms. Elizabeth M. Bandurski Mr. Matthew Hoye Mr. David Radonovich being a History Center volunteer, please visit Volunteers with a wide range of skills and expertise are Mr. Charles Banks Mr. Dan Hupp Mrs. Frank E. Rath, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Barnett Mr. Joseph Iannetti Ms. Diana M. Rath Mrs. Cynthia Barrett Ms. Michelle Illuminato Ms. Eileen Ravis www.heinzhistorycenter.org/volunteer. For needed at the History Center, Western Pennsylvania Kilbreth Barton-Rhea Ms. Anne Ingros Mr. Mark S. Reithmuller Mr. James G. Beaumont Ms. Jacki Irvin Ms. Debbe L. Renner additional questions, please contact Sandra Baker, Ms. Nancy Bell & Mr. Gary Eck Ms. Rebecca Jackson Mr. Dennis Rice & Ms. Joy Shelley Sports Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Mr. & Mrs. Phillip A. Biestel Mr. & Mrs. Phil Jacob Ms. Elena M. Rippel Ms. Helen Billak Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Jahn Mr. & Mrs. James Roberts volunteer programs director, at 412-454-6412 or Historic Village, and the Fort Pitt Museum. Ms. Sarah R. Bird Mr. Garrett Jockel Ms. Amy Rocke Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bittner Mr. David J. John Ms. Sharon Rosenfeld & [email protected]. Ms. Adelaide Boedecker Mr. Robert L. John Mr. Jeremy Root Ms. Paula Bohinsky Ms. Sarina Johnston Ms. Janet Sacane Mr. Bernard Bower Ms. Lorraine J. Julius Ms. Allison Sanders Ms. Barbara A. Boylan Mr. John Kane Robin A. Sarno Mr. Tom Bradley Ms. Bonnie Kappert Mr. & Mrs. Terry Schavone Ms. Jennifer Brenneman Ms. Nancy Kaufmann Mr. Robert Schenck Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bricker Mr. Gary L. Kepplinger Mr. George Schohn Andy Masich (pictured right), chairman of the Mr. Michael Brienza Mr. Clarence Koon Mr. Kevin Schombert Mr. Andrew Brooks Mr. & Mrs. David Kramer Mr. Jeffrey Schugar Ms. Linda Brown Mr. William D. Kreiger, III Ms. Christine Scott Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission, Mr. Gary Brown & Ms. Jana Conn Ms. Denise Laitres Ms. Alison Searle Ms. Judith Browne Mr. Matthew Lancaster Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sevin Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Burneff Ms. Bette Landish & Ms. Carolyn Seymour welcomed Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf Ms. Dorothy Burns Mr. Mark Winer Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Shar Mr. Scott Bush Ms. Nina R. Larsen Mr. Donald A. Shar (pictured left) and his family to the State Museum Pat Butler Mr. Martin Lee Ms. Julie Shebat Mr. Josh Butler Mr. Anthony V. Letizia, Jr. Ms. Megan Sheesley Ms. Jayne Cain Mr. Mark Lewandowski Mr. Kevin Sheridan of Pennsylvania as part of the gubernatorial Mr. Vincent Caracciolo Mr. Timothy Liebrock Jamie V. Silicki Mr. Gus Castro Mr. David Lied Mr. & Mrs. Charles Simpson inauguration festivities. Ms. Mary Casty Mr. & Mrs. Russell Likert Mr. Edward Skoda Ms. Sharon Chepelsky Mr. Nathan Lomago Mr. Brian Smith Mr. & Mrs. Dayle Chipps Ms. Kim Louis Mr. & Mrs. Lester C. Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Tim Christner Mr. Mark Lowery Ms. Phylis Snyder Ms. Heather A. Chronis Mr. James Lucas Mrs. Karla Spinelli Mr. Stephen Cohen Mr. Marty Lukcik Mr. Stephen Stallings Mr. Leonard Conley Mr. & Mrs. Tom Lusk Mr. Stanley Stavish Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cooper Ticki Marcketti Mr. Ryan Stout Dr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Crock Mr. & Mrs. Robert Markowski Ms. Laurie Suchko Mr. & Mrs. James E. Crockard, III Jean H. Masco Mr. Brian Sullivan Mr. Edward M. Cunningham Mr. Dennis J. Massengill Mr. Todd W. Sutton Mr. Brian Danna Mr. & Mrs. Frank Mazeppa Ms. Caren Swanson Mr. Donald Dazen Mr. Joseph Mazzotta Mr. John M. Sysko Mr. Jared Delaney Mr. Scott R. McBroom Mr. John Taylor Ms. Sarah Delano & Mr. & Mrs. David M. McEvoy Ms. Lynda Thompson Mr. Michael Marks The Honorable Cynthia McKnight Mr. Thomas Thornton Ms. Mary DeMars & Mr. David Hill Mr. Jerome Troesch Mrs. Cheryl Demeter Mr. David McNaul Ms. Debra L. Turici Mr. & Mrs. Jeremiah Demme Ms. Marilyn Meek Ms. Abby Vanim Mr. James R. DiCola Ms. Judith Meiksin Ms. Daniele Ventresca Mr. Mark A. DiSabato Ms. Louanne Meinert Ms. Catherine Waddell Mrs. Kerry Drombosky Mr. Derrick Meiss Mr. David S. Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Duda Mr. John Mellor Mrs. Diane Waldman Ms. Tiffany Early Mr. Paul Menke Mr. Ray Walkowiak Mrs. Jacqueline Egan Mr. Nathan Menke Seroun M. Wang The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Ms. Mary Lou Einloth Mr. David Michener Ms. Christy B. Wauzzinski Mrs. Lori Elder Mr. & Mrs. Robert Micucci Mr. Jason C. Wehr Mr. & Mrs. Jason Esser Mr. Albert Milavec Mr. & Mrs. Jack Weinstein celebrated their 250th anniversary at the History Ms. Amy Fahey Ms. Michelle Milinkovic Ms. Kathleen Werneth Mr. Howard Faigen Mr. & Mrs. Dan Miller Mr. Douglas Weston Center this past fall by sealing a commemorative time Mr. Ross Farmer Ms. Barbara Miller Mr. & Mrs. John Williams Mr. Heath Farquhar & Mr. & Mrs. Gar Misra Mr. & Mrs. Charles Willoughby Ms. Amy Tavacido Ms. Jean Misutka Mr. Robb Wilson capsule that is stored in the History Center’s vaults. Ms. Christine Fedzen Mr. Anthony Monahan Mr. & Mrs. Yurij F. Wowczuk Ms. Dawn M. Field Dr. & Mrs. Robert Monit Mr. James Wudarczyk Included among the items in the capsule is a group Mr. Jon Finkel & Mr. David Moore Mr. James Yanosko Ms. Michelle Griffith Ms. Sarah Morcos Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Yanosko Ms. Rebecca A. Flaherty Ms. Nancy Mullen Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Yope photo from the DAR’s 250th anniversary celebration Ms. Cara Ann Flati Ms. Barbara E. Muller Mr. & Mrs. William Zak Ms. Kate Flewelling Ms. Alison Munin Mr. Albert W. Zema at Point State Park this summer. Ms. Nancy Foley Mr. Arthur G. Mustakas Mr. Andrew Zentner & Mr. & Mrs. Karl Fox Mr. & Mrs. Steve Mutmansky Ms. Carrie Andre Mr. Bernard Z. Friedlander Mr. Bryon Nastasi Mr. Stephen Ziants Zaven Gabriel Mr. & Mrs. Mark Neitznick Ms. Centrella Ziegler Mr. Daniel J. Gerson Ms. Gail L. Newton Mr. Robert A. Zison

6 The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center 412-454-6000 | www.heinzhistorycenter.org History Uncorked Detre Library & Archives Friday, March 6 • 7 – 11 p.m. Genealogy Programs Back for its 17th year, History Uncorked: We Can Do It! presented by BNY Mellon, will feature a 1940s theme in anticipation of the History Center’s upcoming Discover the best ways to research your family history as part of three special genealogy programs offered in exhibition, We Can Do It! WWII, which opens later this spring. Along with History Uncorked co-chairs, the History Center’s Detre Library & Archives. Nicholas and Kelly Kennedy, the History Center invites all guests 21 and older to experience one of the city’s Sunday, March 22 • 1:00 p.m. Named the “Best Dance Party” of 2014 by the most popular events and the premier party for young The Detre Library & Archives’ annual Genealogy Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, History Uncorked features professionals. To purchase tickets, please visit Programs will include a program focused on For music from local DJs and live bands, food and www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events. researching Jewish family roots in the Rauh Jewish more information, please contact Angela Ford at Archives. This program includes a personal beverages from Pittsburgh vendors, and the 412-454-6405 or [email protected]. introduction to working with archival material and ever-popular silent auction, with an exclusive General admission tickets are $57 each in advance an opportunity to discover ways to dramatically opportunity to explore the History Center’s exhibits or $75 each at the door. VIP tickets are $100 each. expand knowledge about your family’s history. and collections after hours. All proceeds benefit the History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Monday, March 23 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Treasures” on KDKA-TV will present a seminar on Irish and Scots-Irish genealogy. The Foundation is one of Ireland’s foremost Tune in to KDKA-TV for the seventh season of genealogy research organizations and publishing “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures.” The 30-minute houses. The event is presented in partnership with special programs highlight collectibles, heirlooms, the Westmoreland County Historical Society. and other prized possessions that History Center members and visitors brought for appraisals at a Pre-registration for these genealogy programs is one-day event at the museum last summer. required. To RSVP, please contact Sierra Green at UPCOMING SCHEDULE 412-454-6361 or [email protected]. “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” will amaze you Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events. with all the regional history, personal stories, and (All shows air Mondays at 7:30 p.m. on KDKA-TV): • March 30, 2015 • June 15, 2015 surprising discoveries you’ve come to expect. • April 20, 2015 • July 13, 2015 The Rauh Jewish Archives recently partnered with the Hosted by KDKA’s Ken Rice and History Center • May 18, 2015 Rodef Shalom Congregation Archives and the University of President and CEO Andy Masich, the monthly Pittsburgh Jewish Studies Program to host an open house at series airs on KDKA-TV on select Mondays. For more information, please visit us online at the Detre Library & Archives in honor of Richard Rauh titled, www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events. “Jewish Life in Western Pennsylvania: Exploring the Archives.” Vintage Pittsburgh Saturday, May 9 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Celebrate Pittsburgh history in style at the History Center’s third annual Vintage Pittsburgh event, presented in partnership with the Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer. Shop ’til you drop with more than 30 local vendors selling genuine vintage fashion, accessories, housewares, vinyl, home décor, artwork, books, toys, small furniture, and collectibles. Then, New Library & Archives Accessions Kenneth Bauer: F.J. Bauer Company Records and Photographs. check out the History Center’s six floors of exhibition Suzanne Broughton: Philip S. Broughton Papers. John Cigna: John Cigna Papers and Photographs. space to explore how the past influences the present, Sigo Falk: Falk Foundation Records. Rebecca Litman: Litman Family Papers and Photographs. including the We Can Do It! WWII exhibition. Daniel Loht: Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Films. Michael Melnick: Congregation Cneseth Israel Records. Milton Radman: Beth Israel Congregation (Latrobe, Pa.) Records. Virginia Smith: William E. Metz Ice Company Records and Photographs. Step back in time at the third annual Vintage For more information, please visit us online at Kathleen Rooney Sokolowski: Dan Rooney’s Café & Bar Photograph and Deed. Gloria Wolak: Klavon Pharmacy and Ice Cream Parlor Records and Photographs. Pittsburgh event – where everything old is new again. www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events Joan Zelkowicz: Pittsburgh Concert Society Records. or contact Sandra Smith at 412-454-6393 or Terri Blanchette: Arena Remembering the Igloo. Browse funky vintage finds from 30 local vendors. The Bloom Family: Hillel yearbook 1971. [email protected]. Field Gather: America’s covered bridges. Mary Jones: Highlander (Peabody) 1993-1995. Bill Kolano: Collector’s encyclopedia of milk glass. Frederick Parker: Westinghouse East Pittsburgh Division’ 75th Anniversary. Katherine Plotnicar: Pittsburgh traffic code, 1938. Police Historical Society: Police Cars. Dick Price: The Torch, 1948-1950 (Dormont High School). Luke Ravenstahl: A survey of unemployed steelworkers in the Mon Valley. James B. Richardson: The archaeology of French & Indian War frontier forts. Hometown-Homegrown™ Joy Richardson: Iron and steel works of the world, 8th ed. Saturday, June 27 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New Museum Collections AARP, Civic Center Chapter No. 2469: Two AARP buttons. The History Center will celebrate the region’s Gary Adams: Pittsburgh Maulers material and 1990 NHL All Star-Game material. Anthony, Jr. & Elizabeth Antonucci: Scissor sharpener (Ammolaforbice), hand bell, and tool. passion for food at the fourth annual Hometown– Harry G. Archer: A tuning fork found on the battlefield at Gettysburg. Butler Area Public Library: Gavel used at the United Mercantile Company of Pittsburgh. Homegrown™, a fun and flavorful food expo presented Anne Connor: Wear-ever gas candles with box. Marcie J. Connors: Steelerette pom-poms. in partnership with GoodTaste! Pittsburgh®. Joseph Costanzo Jr.: Sign, china plate, house wine, house salad dressing, light blue jacket, promotional matchbook, coffee, mug, drink chips, and waitress apron from The Primadonna Restaurant, and boxing glove signed by Paul Spadafora. Carol Goldstein: Patent model for a street lamp, c. 1878. Suzy Gotliko: McKees Rocks Maennerchor ribbon. The event will include activities throughout five floors Julius Jones: Banners, ribbon, and Heinz Field commemorative piece. James Kubus: Bricks from Duquesne Gardens and a Pittsburgh Hornets banner. of the History Center, including more than 40 local Elaine Linkenheimer: A Clark Bar box. Betsy Martin: Wedding dress and spoon from the Schenley Hotel. food vendors, fitness activities in the SmartSteps Louis Jr. & Theresa Minutello: Drink chips from Minutello’s Restaurant & Lounge. Joseph Pegnato: Artifacts related to Joseph Pegnato’s prolific career as juggling superstar Bobby exhibition, a cookbook exchange, and much more. Jule. Marya Pendro-Thomson: Clothing, love beads, and badge. Visitors can sample a delicious assortment of foods Laurence J. Prezioso: Dapper Dan Roundball Classic bag from the 1968 competition. Harry L. Richey: A Civil War field desk used by Captain Hugh A. Ayers of Butler, Pa. from nearly 40 local vendors representing the best All Hometown–Homegrown activities and food Robert Savino: A hand-embroidered fabric processional banner from the San Donato Mutual Beneficial Association of Altoona, Pa. used during the feast of Saint Donato. samples are free for History Center members and Rick Sebak: Westinghouse Fiesta television and radio with instruction booklet. of the ‘Burgh’s neighborhoods. Throughout the day, Emilie Staisey: Courtroom signs, campaign bumper stickers, campaign matchbook, badge, and included with regular admission for non-members. braille tool (stylus and slate). the History Center’s Weisbrod Kitchen Classroom Rick Tomazin: Auto show posters. For more information and updates on participating George Westinghouse IV: A collection of objects related to the Westinghouse family. will host special cooking demonstrations with local Thomas Wilson: Oil painting of an unknown woman by Austin C. Wooster. food vendors, please visit us online at Sally Wingenroth: Mine Safety Appliance goggles and case owned and used by the donor’s father. Gerald Ziskind: A collection of WWII insignia patches and ribbon insignia, Pittsburgh High culinary experts. www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events. School, Department of Hygiene medals, and a political armband that documents the Ziskind family.

In association with the Smithsonian Institution Winter 2015 Making History 7 Senator John Heinz History Center Board of Trustees

William M. Lambert Sandy Mellon Chairman, Board of Trustees Daniel Onorato Beverlynn Elliott The Honorable William Peduto Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Robert N. Peirce, Jr., Esq. Joe W. Trotter, Jr., Ph.D. Jack B. Piatt A Program of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Robert P. Randall Alvaro Garcia-Tunon Art Rooney II Treasurer, Board of Trustees Dan D. Sandman Paul O’Neill, Jr., Lynne Schmidt 1212 Smallman Street Secretary, Board of Trustees The Honorable Matthew Smith Andrew E. Masich, Margaret Snavely Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4200 President & CEO, Carol Semple Thompson Senator John Heinz History Center Stephen R. Tritch H. Woodruff Turner, Esq. Arthur L. Baldwin Mike Wagner Susie Barbour The Honorable Kim Ward David E. Barensfeld Dennis A. Watson Charles W. Bitzer Bruce Wiegand Nadine E. Bognar Dennis Yablonsky J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Anne Zacharias Robert Cindrich Steven H. Cohen Dr. Verna Corey, ScD Emeritus Trustees The Honorable Jay Costa, Jr. & Honorary Trustees The Honorable Frank Dermody Robert Barensfeld The Honorable Brian L. Ellis John F. Bitzer, Jr. Laura Ellsworth Frank V. Cahouet The Honorable D. Mike Fisher Joseph Calihan The Honorable Rich Fitzgerald John P. Davis, Jr. Daniel Fitzpatrick Sigo Falk Shawn Fox Franco Harris Floyd “Chip” Ganassi, Jr. Teresa Heinz* Stan Geier Torrence Hunt Laurence Glasco, Ph.D. Maxwell King Chuck Hammel William C. King Donald J. Heberle Robert B. Knutson* Diane Holder The Honorable Frank J. Lucchino Judy Linaburg David McCullough Catherine Loevner Martin G. McGuinn Gerald F. MacCleary The Honorable Tim Murphy James C. Martin, Esq. Ambassador Dan Rooney Tom McMillan * Honorary Trustee

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Calendar of Events Exhibitions

History Uncorked: We Can Do It! Hop into History: Innovation Station FIRST FLOOR Friday, March 6 • 7 – 11 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 • 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. UPMC SmartSteps See page 7 for details. See page 5 for details. Senator John Heinz: A Western Pennsylvania Legacy Kidsburgh (mezzanine) Hop into History: Taming the Tomato Girl Scouts: Night at the History Museum Vintage Vehicles Wednesday, March 11 • 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Friday, April 17 • 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. See page 5 for details. See page 5 for details. SECOND FLOOR Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation National History Day Scout Jazz Appreciation Workshop Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum Saturday, March 14 – Sunday, March 15 Saturday, April 18 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. See page 5 for details. See page 5 for details. THIRD FLOOR Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum Jewish Genealogy Workshop “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” on TV Discovery Place Sunday, March 22 • 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 20 • 7:30 p.m. Rediscovering Lewis & Clark: See page 7 for details. See page 7 for details. A Journey with the Rooney Family Prine Collection of Woodworking Planes Irish Genealogy Workshop We Can Do It! WWII Exhibition Opening Outdoor Advertising Monday, March 23 • 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See page 7 for details. See page 2 for details. FOURTH FLOOR NEW! Special Collections Gallery Boy Scouts: Night at the History Museum Girl Scout Badge Day (featuring “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”) Friday, March 27 • 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday, May 2 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. NEW! Heinz See page 5 for details. See page 5 for details. NEW! From Slavery to Freedom NEW! The Post-Gazette Photographers: Best of 2014 Fort Pitt Museum: Frontier Women’s Day History Makers Award Dinner NEW! Thornton Oakley’s Pittsburgh Saturday, March 28 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 8 • 7:30 – 10 p.m. (through March 22, 2015) See page 5 for details. See page 6 for details. Glass: Shattering Notions

“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” on TV Vintage Pittsburgh FIFTH FLOOR Monday, March 30 • 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clash of Empires: The British, French, See page 7 for details. See page 7 for details. & Indian War, 1754-1763

Museum Conservation Center Open House Stuffed Animal Spa SIXTH FLOOR Tuesday, April 7 • 3 – 7 p.m. Saturday, May 9 • 10 a.m. to noon Wrought Metal Treasures from the Blum Collection See page 4 for details. See page 4 for details.

Please visit our website at www.heinzhistorycenter.org for a complete list of upcoming events and detailed exhibition information.