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James G. DeMello Maryellen Shachoy A resident of Dartmouth, James G. DeMello is a graduate A resident of Marion, Maryellen Sullivan Shachoy gradu- 1. Volunteer Bill Renehan plays President George of Northeastern University and the Wharton School of ated from Marymount College and attended Westfield Washington at the Presidents’ Birthday Business at Pennsylvania State University. He is the for- College University of London, the London School of Celebration. mer CEO of Acushnet Company and the former owner Economics, and Harvard University. Maryellen managed volunteers and coordinated special events at Massachu- 2. Members of the weaving collective Oxib’ and President/CEO of Acushnet Rubber Company. B’atz demonstrate the backstrap loom during Active in the community, he is an advisory board mem- setts General Hospital and WGBH. She also served as the Tejela: Weaving Stories, Weaving Lives ber of Saint Luke’s Hospital, Polyneer, Incorporated, the Finance Director for the Massachusetts Democratic Party exhibit opening. University of Massachusetts, and Portuguese United for Education, Inc. He has and the Dukakis for President Campaign. She has served on the Board of Direc- also served as the Deputy Sheriff of Bristol County. tors for the League of Women Voters and American Cancer Society and volun- 3. The Heroes in Bronze: The 54th Regiment in teers for the United Way, WGBH/Channel 2, and St. Rita’s Church in Marion. Words, Music, and Art program celebrated the Llewellyn “Louie” Howland III Maryellen is also a member of the Beverly Yacht Club, New York Yacht Club legacy of the Massachusetts 54th regiment. The Board heartily welcomes Louie Howland back for and The Bay Club. 4. Artist Dora Atwater Millikin installs a painting his fourth term! Long-time Chair of the Scholarship Gurdon B. Wattles in the Working Waterfront exhibit. and Publications Committee and active member of the Returning to the Board after two terms as Second Vice- Collections Committee, Louie has shepherded countless 5. Brothers Henry and William Keene (general Chair, Gurdon B. Wattles is an ardent champion of the publications to print and actively guided the Museum’s manager and president respectively), of Edson Museum. During his career, Gurdon served as President collecting policy. A resident of Jamaica Plain, Louie is the International, inspect the fittings on the new of the former American Manufacturing Company and half-scale Azorean whaleboat, built for the sole proprietor of Howland and Company, an antiquar- Safety Railway Service Corporation and was a director of Museum’s Azorean Whaleman Gallery. ian bookseller. He has also written and lectured extensively on maritime history the former Eltra Corporation. He has frequently acted as and maritime art, most recently a biography of William Starling Burgess, yacht 1 6. Governor Deval Patrick meets the a catalyst to bring important Museum projects and initia- designer, avian pioneer, and naval architect. Museum’s apprentices. tives to bear, specifically the Wattles Gallery, the Apprenticeship Program, and the Education Center and Research Library. Gurdon serves on the board of the 7. Portuguese Ambassador Nuno Brito visits Jaoquim “Jack” Livramento Newark Museum (NJ) focusing on arts and sciences. He has also served on the the Museum. Born and raised in New Bedford, Jack Livramento Audubon Society of RI Board and the Sea Research Foundation Board including attended the New Bedford Institute of Technology and 8. Professional ice carver Thomas Brown poses Mystic Aquarium, the Ocean Exploration Center and Jason Learning under Dr. received a master’s degree from Southern Massachusetts with his work on the Museum Plaza during the Robert Ballard. Gurdon brings his passion for education and devotion to history University. He primarily worked as a chemist at the Arctic Visions exhibit opening. and culture to charitable organizations up and down the northeast coast. Gurdon Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and Springborn and his wife, Kathy, reside in Little Compton, RI. 9. The Museum’s apprentices celebrate the opening Laboratories Inc. in Wareham. Jack is deeply involved in of the Voyage Around the World exhibit. the New Bedford community, serving as a member of the Liturgy Committee at Our Lady of the Assumption Church and taking a leader- 2 3 ship role with United Interfaith Action. A member of the New Bedford School Committee since 2011, Jack credits his success to the education he received from hank you 4 5 New Bedford Schools and would like to see high quality educational opportuni- Outgoing Trustees ties given to younger members of the community. T Hon. Phillip Rapoza Phillip Rapoza is the Chief Justice of the Massachu- Candida Rose Baptista setts Appeals Court. He was appointed to that position in 2006 after 15 years of judicial service on the District Candida Rose Baptista joined the Board in 2010 Court, Superior Court and Appeals Court. In 2011, he and was an active member of the Cape Verdean received the President’s Award from the Massachusetts Advisory Committee. Prior to her Trusteeship, she Bar Association for his contributions to the judiciary represented New Bedford in three ECHO Perform- 6 and legal profession. Chief Justice Rapoza is active in ing Arts Festivals. The Board looks forward to fol- various international justice endeavors. In 1997, he co-founded the Commis- lowing her professional career and commends her 7 sion for Justice Across the Atlantic and for six years chaired a series of bilat- spirit and dedication to the performing arts. eral programs with the Portuguese judiciary. In 2002, the President of Portu- Thomas G. Davis gal awarded him the rank of Commander in the Order of Prince Henry the Thomas G. Davis joined the Board in 2010. Ex- Navigator for “promoting closer relations between the judicial systems of our ecutive Director of the Greater New Bedford In- two countries.” He has also participated in and led international justice efforts dustrial Foundation, Tom lent his business acumen in East Timor, Haiti, and Cambodia and has served on two UN-backed war and management experience to the organization. crimes tribunals. He currently serves as President of the International Penal and Perhaps most importantly, Tom utilized his expe- Penitentiary Foundation, headquartered in Switzerland. A Dartmouth native, Chief rience with the SouthCoast Educational Improve- Justice Rapoza graduated magna cum laude from Yale College and received his ment Foundation and the Global Learning Charter law degree from Cornell Law School. 8 9 Public School to forward the Museum’s educational mission. John N. Garfield, Jr. Reflections k 1 2 3 The stars have been in alignment these past four years. Our Museum has grown in stature and has prospered. Its wealth and depth of collections, scholarship, exhibitions, education and outreach has grown. As I hand over the chairmanship to Judge Armand Fernandes, I wish to convey my sincere thanks to and congratulate our entire museum community for four remarkable years.

I like to joke that when Chair Janet Whitla on its core responsibilities. The staff in turn called me on a winter’s evening in 2008 to ask achieved a surplus in our budget for each of if I could step into an interim CEO capacity these four years, all while navigating through with the transition following former president one of our nation’s worst recessions. The change Anne Brengle’s departure, my main qualifica- is transformative — in 2009 we were receiv- tions were that I was a trustee and unemployed, ing over 35% of our funding via government having recently sold my business. The transi- sources. Today, our budget is about the same, 4 5 6 tion was made easier by the guidance from yet we have reduced that to less than 1%. Such 1. Presenting an award at the 2012 Moby Dick Marathon 2. John and Seth Garfield at the both Janet and Cal Siegal, and the outstanding is the “new normal” for us and likely other Museum’s Bermuda Shorts and Knobbly Knees Fundraiser 3. John with Museum supporters support I received from the board and staff. non-profit organizations. This education program would wither were it not for the thousands Jack Braitmayer and Gurdon B. Wattles 4. John and Museum Trustee Cile Hicks 5. John and By that fall we had hired our new president, of hours our volunteers and docents contribute each year. Come in Museum President James Russell 6. John and his wife Tally at their home in Dartmouth. We have restored the magnificent Bourne James Russell. Mission accomplished. some morning to see how 200 3rd graders learn how a whaleship Building and model of the Lagoda, upgrading navigates its way around the world to fully appreciate the passion and Or so I thought! In May 2009, Janet handed the climate control system and adding several devotion of this Corps. They are the best! the Chair’s baton to me. This was just the be- significant exhibits in our most revered space. ginning. Our first challenge was to transition Our endowment is at an all-time high, though still well below where We also have dedicated the Azorean Whale- our Board of Trustees from an operational it needs to be. We received re-accreditation from the American Alli- “ We have made great strides man Gallery and the Cape Verdean Maritime board to a strategically oriented board, as so ance of Museums, a four star rating for sound museum management Exhibition, underscoring the importance of many trustees had stepped in to take on ad- these past few years, and I from Charity Navigator, and unprecedented support from private these Old Dartmouth communities to our ditional administrative responsibilities during am proud to have taken part. funders who have been inspired to contribute. mission. The newly conceived Wattles Fam- the interregnum. This they did without hesi- Without the wisdom and lead- ily Gallery graces the original 1903 Museum As I pass the baton to Armand, we pass along plans for the future tation, and we could now concentrate on the ership of Board and senior gallery and a new park commemorates Captain too. Our capital campaign has raised over $6 million towards a major issues facing us: $2.1 million in long Paul Cuffe. $10 million goal. The most tangible part of the campaign will be the and short term debt, the annual threat of management, I am certain construction of a “smart” Research Library and Education Center on losing our federal Department of Education this report would be quite Structural changes aside, we are still a Museum the Johnny Cake Hill campus, without incurring any new long term (DoE) grant, and deferred building main- that needs to attract visitors and scholars. We different.” debt or additional operating costs! tenance, plus making good on unfulfilled need to be part of our community, not stand promises such as the Bourne Building renovation and a decade old apart from it. We aspire to be the cultural cornerstone of our area, but We have made great strides these past few years, and I am proud to To honor John’s dedication and service to the Museum, the protocol with the Government of Portugal. we need to earn that title from every visitor who graces our doorway. have taken part. Without the wisdom and leadership of the Board and Board of Trustees commissioned a custom ship model of the Visitor services have seen a steady 100,000 people through the doors senior management, I am certain this report would be quite different. 1767 merchant ship Dartmouth. This vessel was constructed for I can report today, four years later, that we have made great strides for each of the past four years. Joseph Rotch, who would become the foremost whaling mer- in all these areas. Most significantly we are debt free and financially We will have challenges ahead of us, but hidden in these challenges chant in the area, as the foundation of the whaling industry in sound. I have signed a lot of checks at the Museum over the years, Perhaps appropriately, our education department has been the most are great opportunities. It is therefore with supreme confidence that this town. The Dartmouth was employed in the transporting but the one on this May 2nd gave me the most pleasure. As of that innovative. Highlights include new and more interactive school we ask Armand to take on the chairmanship. So, thank you to the of whale oil to London, the principal market for oil at the end of date, we became a debt free organization and a decade of debt obli- programs tailored to the curriculum requirements of the individual communities of Old Dartmouth for supporting us so enthusiasti- the 18th century. gations have been paid in full, saving the Museum over $700,000. school, class or student, our ground breaking Apprentice Program cally. Thank you to our staff for advancing our mission so effectively. The 1/4” = 1’ scale model will be built by professional ma- for low income New Bedford High School students; and begin- Thank you to our volunteers for giving of their time so generously, Our DoE grant is also gone, along with its $900,000 annual alloca- rine model artist Richard Glanville under the oversight of Mi- ning this summer, a one year rotating fellowship for advance degree and thank you to our Board of Trustees for making my time as Chair tion. It was a painful experience to “right the ship,” but the process chael Wall, Director at the American Marine Model Gallery of graduates in museum studies from Brown University. so interesting and so much fun…really! made us stronger. We learned how to make the organization focus Gloucester, MA.

2 bulletin | summer 2013 For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 3 Presenting Hon. Armand Fernandes, Jr. k When the Honorable Armand Fernandes, Jr. takes the helm as the 26th Chair of the Board of Trustees at the 110th Annual Meeting of the Old Dartmouth Historical Society, he will make history. A New Bedford native, he is a retired Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Trial Court, and the first ODHS Chair of Portuguese heritage to lead the Board the active members of the volunteer council

Oxford defines a volunteer as a person who freely offers to take Joanne Seymour Fred Kasap Elizabeth Linzee Armand’s roots run deep on both sides of the The Whaling Museum always impressed Ar- part in an enterprise or undertake a task. To us, this title means Louise Shwartz Jalien Hollister Larry Lutvak Ellie Smith Atlantic. His paternal grandparents emigrated mand as a deeply rooted local institution with so much more. Museum Volunteers bring decades of skill and un- Volunteer Council In Memoriam Robbin Smith Executive Committee from the Vila Real province in northern Portu- a world-class collection enhanced by program- derstanding from dozens of different fields to provide an enriching Raymond F. Armstrong, Sr. Anne Sparrow Alice Larson, President Class of 1999 gal. His mother, age 97, is a native of Madeira ming of the highest quality and supported by Lois Spirlet experience to visitors, researchers and staff members. With com- Clifton Rice, Vice President Roberta M. Clavin and continues to call New Bedford home. a dedicated membership. “I have always been mitment, loyalty and dedication, staff is aided in research, exhibit June Strunk Mary Lorenzo, Class of 2002 impressed by the Whaling Museum’s many Vi Taylor Recording Secretary A New Bedford High School Gridiron Hall design and installation, cataloguing, conservation, education pro- Yvette Desmairis benefactors and donors who may have no an- Edmund Thadeu Judith Giusti, Class of 1998 of Famer, Armand attended Lehigh Uni- grams, administration, marketing, and so much more. From the Corresponding Secretary cestral ties to this institution but have through Elizabeth Thompson Vincent L. Furtado versity where he met his wife, Patricia. After bottom of our hearts, we thank our volunteers for all they do for Nancy Thornton Thomas Flynn, Treasurer Class of 1991 their discernment of its excellence supported its Bonnie Hsu, Library Lehigh, Armand attended Suffolk University the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Paul Vien Laura B. Grota Representative continued growth,” he noted. Lorna Walker Class of 1981 Law School where he received his law degree. Thomas Wells, Digital Volunteers of 2012 Richard Donnelly Alice Larson John Welch He and Pat raised four children, Elise, Laurie, “We will continue to be the best of what we’ve Initiatives Representative Nora Healy Kay Alden Joan Doyon Claudette Leblanc Thomas Wells Class of 1988 Andrea and Mark – all Lehigh alums. been, and to cultivate our role as the region’s Joyce Reynolds, Hospitality & Mimi Allen Annette Dwyer Elizabeth Linzee Peter Whelan Caller of the Day Patricia Nottage cultural nexus. I look forward also to the Mu- Sylvia White Class of 1990 Armand and Pat have remained active in the Larry Almeida Henry Fanning Lee Loranger Seth Mendell, seum seizing the Digital Age; this will extend Herbert Andrew Cynthia Farrell Mary Lorenzo Carolyn Willard Speakers’ Bureau community when not busy with their eight Mary Farry Rosemary Lucas Alice Williams Joan Doyon, Special Programs our presence worldwide just as our whaleships Lillian Andrew Education Committee grandchildren. A retired nurse, Pat has been a Melody Barlow Deborah Fauteux Judy Lund Elizabeth Wolstenholme Penny Cole, Spoutings Editor once did. Education is the great equalizer; it’s Carol Taylor, Chair Whaling Museum docent for eight years, and Armand continues to Susan Barnet Patricia Fernandes Larry Lutvak Carol Zaslona Louisa Medeiros, my hope we will expand our Apprenticeship Program and see our ap- Frank Barrows practice as “Of Counsel” to the Keches Law Group. Jacqueline Barros John Finni Robert Maker Joanne Zych Caller of the Day prentices through to higher achievements. And, finally, reuniting the Betsy Kellogg Kenneth Bastien Carol Fitzgerald Maureen McCarthy Rosemary Lucas, Over 400 Hours Caller of the Day Alice Larson Prior to his appointment to the bench, Armand maintained a suc- Research Library and a state-of-the-art Education Center with the Janice Bastoni Debby Flynn Jerome McGourthy Jay Grinnell John Brindisi, Past President Rosemary Lucas museum’s main campus is a big goal, but it’s now within our reach.” Nancy Benton Thomas Flynn Susan McLaren cessful private law practice engaging in many jury and non-jury trials Jan Keeler Sup. Jennifer Nersesian David Blanchette Jennifer Gady Cynthia McNaughten 2012 Winter Class in the Federal and State Courts. Sanford Moss Gurdon B. Wattles Lee Ann Bordas Louis Garibaldi Paul Meagher Melody Barlow Thomas Wells Janet P. Whitla Patricia Gerrior Louisa Medeiros Jacqueline Barros Spanning many years, his civil and criminal practice dealt with Steve Borges Cynthia McNaughten several high profile cases, some of which drew national attention. Barbara Brennan Vasant Gideon Seth Mendell David Brownell During this time he also served as Assistant District Attorney for John Brindisi Judith Giusti Alan Miner David Brownell Gail Gorecki Robert Mogilnicki the Southern District, Assistant City Solicitor, City Solicitor for the Sylvia Brunette James Grinnell Sylvia Morrell City of New Bedford, and legal advisor to the New Bedford Police Erin Burlinson Susan Grosart Barbara Moss Department. He has served on several Massachusetts Bar Association Charles Cabral Myra Hart Sanford Moss committees and lectured at continuing legal education programs. Paula Cabral Catherine Hassey Larry Mulvey Russ Carey Peter Hayhow Barbara Poznysz Armand was introduced years ago to the Whaling Museum by friend Caeli Carr-Potter Jalien Hollister Richard Purdy and trustee, the Hon. D. Lloyd Macdonald and has served as its Marty Casey Bonnie Hsu Marian Purington Clerk. His motivation in serving as Chair continues a longstanding Penny Cole Ellen Johnston William Renehan commitment to public service. “Our region played a critical role in Mary Crothers Donna Junier Joyce Reynolds Jean Cummings Fred Kasap Clifton Rice the growth of America – from whaling, to the Underground Rail- Carolynn Curcio Jan Keeler Bette Roberts road, to the textile era and the fishing industry. Not enough of its Linda DeAnna Elise Kelly Juliette Rocha contributions are taught in schools and our job, in part, reveals these Armand, his wife Patricia, and their daughter Laurie Bourgeois at a 2012 Museum event. Melanie Demoranville John Kelly Jennifer Rodriguez connections, which can help people grasp the potentiality of the Arline DeSilva Dyan Kieltyka Thomas Roncka future,” he said. Kermit Dewey Elizabeth Labelle Donna Sargent Museum volunteers celebrate receiving pins for 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service. Tina Dodd Walter Laberge Bette Scholter

4 bulletin | summer 2013 For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 5 Edgecomb, ME, and faced subsequent dispersal. At that point the Collection Committee at the Whaling Museum stepped in, and to my delight acquired the whole school so that it could be permanently installed as they are meant to be. The piece is kept intact and this is the best possible outcome. Installation work like this does not really come to life until it is completed by strategic placement in the landscape. The placement is symbolic as the fish overlook New Bedford’s fishing fleet that speaks so eloquently to the identity of our area.

Placement on the terrace viewable from the San Francisco Room deck, while aestheti- cally perfect, came with certain structural challenges. In order for the fish to “swim” there had to be a system for holding them in place without being too obvious. The system, or armature, ended up being a collaborative effort involving my design and Olivier and Sons Metal Works craftsmanship plus the hard work of Museum staff.

The mastermind behind the design of the armature was Mike Olivier. Although I had made a rough model of the piece as I saw it, we both came to the conclusion that we migration

had to lay it out in “real” space in order to see how to fabricate the support system. Mike gave me a roll of tar paper, and sent me back to my studio to cut out “shadows” of the 34 fish. When I came back to his shop, he had rolled out more tar paper to the exact dimen- sions of the roof, and I was able to lay the tar paper fish on it and move them around “ The piece is kept intact and this is until I was satisfied with the placement. I stood on a 15’ ladder to simulate the view from the deck. By recreating the actual space of the roof we could come up with an accurate the best possible outcome. Instal- migration representation of what we were going after. This was essential because once the steel was lation work like this does not really By NANCY TRAIN SMITH fabricated there were going to be no second chances to get it right. Mike’s ability to see come to life until it is completed exactly what needed to be done and to execute it with consummate craftsmanship was fundamental in the success of the project. by strategic placement in the land- Migration: New Bedford Whaling Museum, 2013, is the final iteration of a project I have been scape. The placement is symbolic When everything was ready, we began the task of bringing the steel pieces in and up. working on for over 5 years, beginning with the Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust’s decision Unfortunately, after everything was laid out, I looked down from the balcony and saw that as it overlooks New Bedford’s fish- to create The River Project, a show of landscape scaled work on the Slocum River Reserve. the piece was too parallel to the building, thus “killing” the dynamic sense of movement. ing fleet that speaks so eloquently I had to take a deep breath before I told Mike that we had to change the angle of the to the identity of our area.” whole 750 lb structure! By the end of the first afternoon, we had the angle just right, and Migration began in 2009 as a “school” of 130 terra cotta fish of stoneware clay, firing them in Chris Gustin’s anagama kiln we called it a day. “swimming” through a field of tall grass and wild flowers on the in South Dartmouth, and also in an anagama at St. Pete’s Clay Reserve. After the initial 10 month showing, the piece was dis- in St. Petersburg, FL. An anagama kiln is fired exclusively with The second day involved bringing the steel “staples” which hold the fish to the roof and mantled and moved to several other venues, including the Matt wood to a high temperature (2300 degrees) over a period of one cut each one individually to the correct height. Each staple is cushioned with vinyl tubing Burton Gallery in Surf City, NJ, and The Fuller Craft Museum week, and the atmosphere of the fire creates the natural patina at every point where the ceramic touches steel. in Brockton, MA. Ultimately, the piece was broken into smaller seen on the Whaling Museum piece. groups and now lives on in many private gardens up and down Finally by the end of the third day all 34 fish were in place, and I had the thrill of seeing the East Coast. As I worked on the project, the fish, as it were, In the summer of 2012 this group of stoneware fish were shown come to life what had existed only in my mind. Mostly, I want people to have a moment continued to evolve. I began making more elaborate fish out together at the Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in where they think about it and enjoy it… I want people to daydream.

6 bulletin | summer 2013 For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 7 four remarkable “The painting is crisply detailed and evenly illuminated in full daylight.”

bradford historically accurate and aesthetically beautiful. The reflections of Four paintings, all executed by Bradford in different years and in dif- the ships in the serene water are a marked comparison to some of the ferent cities are for now reunited due to Jean Robertson’s keen eye and paintings artist’s more dramatically narrative paintings of vessels caught in the even keener desire to acquire them. She was proud that these Brad- ice floes of the Arctic. ford paintings were appreciated by her family and I feel comfortable saying that she would be immensely proud by having them displayed Ships off the Labrador Coast, painted over a decade later, is distinc- prominently on the walls of a venerable institution as the Whaling tively different in subject, palette and infusion of light. Here we see Museum, where they can be enjoyed by the art viewing public. All several ships in the northern waters off the Labrador coast set against four of the paintings will be on display at the museum in two exhibi- a background of icebergs and coastline bathed in the warm colors tions opening in early May, Arctic Visions and Harbor Views. of a setting sun. The relatively calm seas catch and reflect the warm colors in stark contrast to the cold environment. I am personally appreciative for the opportunity to have worked with Jean and enabled her to have these paintings in her life. I am In December 2006, Jean acquired Coastal Scene, 1860. It was ap- just as appreciative of her family’s magnanimity in making these parent that the joy she found in owning the first two Bradfords had paintings available to the New Bedford Whaling Museum. It is an inspired Jean to add others to her walls. This remarkable gem is a extremely generous gesture by her family that honors the wishes and masterful painting done in a luminous style that evokes the romance memory of Jean Robertson. of the sea and the feeling of isolation that often accompanied the life of a seaman in the 19th century. It is a very personal painting that Ellery H. Kurtz, AAA Director | Godel & Co., Inc. New York | www.godelfineart.com no doubt reflected the inner feelings of Bradford and his love for this lifestyle. The multi-toned sky, with layered planes of blues, lavenders, and yellows, successfully backlights and silhouettes the beached ship. By ELLERY H. KURTZ Though small in size, it is very compelling through its strong com- position supported by the multi-colored planes from foreground to shoreline to horizon to sky. It is a masterpiece that instantly mesmer- izes the viewer. Nancy Jean (nee Bradford) Robertson acquired four marvelous paintings by William Bradford between The fourth and final painting by Bradford to enter into Jean’s life came in November, 2007 with the acquisition of the powerful, November 2006 and November 2007. When I began Working through the Ice in Melville Bay, 1869-1870. The darkest and to work with Jean to acquire these paintings, I learned most dramatic of the four paintings, Bradford’s fascination with the beauty and solitude of this frigid and remote environment is readily that her family was proud to count William Bradford conveyed to the viewer. Here the artist has depicted a two-masted among their ancestors. Unfortunately, Jean only had ship immobilized by the ice fields with several mountainous icebergs the pleasure of living with these paintings until 2012, in the background bathed in raking sunlight to build a beautiful contrast between the red radiant warmth of the sun and frigid arctic when she passed away at the age of seventy-seven. cold of the ice. Compositionally, it is an extremely well thought out I learned of Jean’s death last year when her family work of art. The vessel is placed just to the right of center canvas contacted me to discuss placing the paintings on long imparting a sense of slow arduous forward motion through the ice. “ It was apparent that the joy she found in owning The reddish glow from a setting sun outside of the viewer’s vantage term loan to a museum. point produces deep shadows and exciting colors that illuminate the the first two Bradfords had inspired Jean to add ship, icebergs, and clouds in a gripping effect. The first two Bradford paintings to enter into Jean’s collection others to her walls. This remarkable gem is a were the remarkably sublime East River off Lower Manhattan Jean’s children expressed that she would have wanted the paintings to c. 1861-1862 and the arresting Ships off the Labrador Coast ca. 1870s. masterful painting done in a luminous style that stay together for now. I could think of no other museum that would East River off Lower Manhattan is notable for its realistic attention evokes the romance of the sea and the feeling be as glad to receive them than the New Bedford Whaling Museum. to detail, as well as for being one of only two paintings of New of isolation that often accompanied the life of a The Museum’s holdings of paintings, drawings and prints by the art- York City by Bradford. In East River off Lower Manhattan, multiple ist are the greatest repository of his work in the country. The ability seaman in the 19th century.” ships are at rest in the calm waters of New York City’s major ship- to study and display four more fully realized paintings in context ping route. The painting is crisply detailed and evenly illuminated will present an excellent opportunity to the collection, particularly in full daylight. With attention to detail and a strongly painted because these paintings are of outstanding quality, rarity, and beauty. composition, the artist succeeded in producing a work that is both Paintings courtesy of the children and grand-children of Nancy Jean (Bradford) Robertson. Above: East River off Lower Manhattan, 1861-1862. Above: Coastal Scene, 1860. Below: Working through the Ice in Melville Bay, 1869-1870. Below: Ships off the Labrador Coast, 1870s. 8 bulletin | summer 2013 For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 9 engraved rectangular bordered scene of fort on left & a ship in right foreground. 2012.23 Photographic print: John Avery Parker House (built 1832-1834), 2012.31 Collection: 70 toys, by The Ted Toy-lers, New Bedford, MA, ca. 1925-1930 Flag identified as that of the Sandwich Islands flying over fort; ca. 1825-1850. photographer unidentified, late 19th century. Sidney L. Tynan. (includes boxed pieces); 2 original Ted Toys catalogs; 10 full color broadside Ted-Toys Jack H.T. Chang, M.D., in Honor of Dr. Stuart M. Frank, Senior Curator. advertisements in a binder; One New Bedford Bridge Co. ticket ledger, 1862-1866; 2012.24 One painting: View at the foot of Spring Street, Fairhaven, Mass., framed set of ferry tickets, 1833; Will of Elisha Allen, 1797; candle stub, spermaceti. 2012.15 Document: Stock certificate for saltworks in Sal, Cape Verde. Letterpress by Lemuel D. Eldred (1845-1921), 1893. Museum Purchase. Anonymous. on paper; attached coupons for stock; stamped marks, 1919. Carl Cruz. 2012.25 One wooden Hiram Wheaton & Sons soda case, with sperm whale motif; 2012.32 One Model Boat, Superstar sloop, built by donor as a 12-year old at Camp 2012.16 Tray, silver inscribed with family names to Cynthia Smith Cummings on 10 Hiram Wheaton & Sons soda bottles (9 with sperm whale motifs), New Bedford, ca. White Oak, Nonquitt, MA, 1950. Edward G. Lund, Jr. her hundredth birthday, 1902. Lydia S. Lauderdale, Eliot Hallowell, 1920-1950. Andrew Jacobson. 2012 Accession list Morris L. Hallowell and an anonymous donor. 2012.33 One bone fragment, mammalian, recovered by FV Celtic while fishing 2012.26 One painting: “The Calm Before a Coming Storm”, by William Allen Wall near Georges Bank. José Melo. 2012.17 Pipe, hollow whale tooth and horn, probably Africa or Arabian peninsula, (1801-1885), ca. 1850. Bradley G. Kulman and Eve M. Kahn in Honor of We are grateful to those noted below for 1850-1900. Jack H.T. Chang, M.D.. Renée E. Kahn. 2012.34 One teaspoon, souvenir of New Bedford Hotel, ca. 1930. William W. Kenney. their splendid donations 2012.18 Water jug, cup and saucer, Beau Vista, Cape Verde. 2012.27 One painting: “Three Sloops and a Schooner Yacht,” by William Bradford Reverend Antonio Leite. (1823-1892), 1858. Bequest of William O. Taylor. 2012.35 Collection: 16 mm projector, with Col. Green tag and Instructions

2012.1 One painting: ‘Sailing Illustrated’ book portrait, acrylic and ink on panel, by Roger Kizik, South Dartmouth, MA. 2008. In Honor of Frances Levin. Museum Purchase and Partial Gift of the Artist. 2012.2 Additions to the First Congregational Church of Fairhaven papers; 1 tote box plus 4 vols. of records. Ca. 1964-1984. First Congregational Church of Fairhaven. 2012.3 One painting: Wharfage, oil on linen, by Dora Atwater Millikin. 2011. Gift of the Artist. 2012.4 Two Large whale sedation darts and needles, built and designed by Paxarms, New Zealand; used and retrieved. Ca. 2011. Michael Moore. 2012.5 One lithograph: Le Navire Americain Le Sussex Capt. Pollard attaque par une baleine monstrueuse...1820, By Cyprien Charles Marie Nicolas Gaulon, France. Ca. 1825. Museum Purchase. 2012.26 2012.27 2012.62 2012.6 Painting: Double portrait of Leander Plummer Jr. by Frank Weston Benson (1862-1951) and Joseph Lindon Smith (1863-1950), oil on two separate canvases laid side by side on board Paris, France. Ca. 1883-1885. Museum Purchase. 2012.7 Three cabinet cards: Horvitz family members; One photographic print of First National Bank with whaling outfitters on ground floor, New Bedford, MA; One book: There Goes Flukes, inscribed by William Tripp to Sam Horvitz. Brenda Marder. 2012.8 Two paintings: portraits of Francis Taber and Joseph Taber, Artist unidenti- fied, ca. 1820. Edgar C. Rust, III. 2012.9 One poem: “Behold! ye Whalers,” framed page from Nathaniel Ames’ Almanac, 1747. Museum Purchase. 2012.10 One manuscript: Crew disbursement book for the whaling bark Sunbeam of New Bedford, Thomas McKenzie, master, 1906-1908 with manuscript additions. Morgan Levine. 2012.11 Manuscripts: Daily living receipts for William J[ames] Rotch (1819-1893), a student at Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1834 – 1838; Estate ac- counts and land auction documents, William Rotch, Jr., 1825-1834; leases and deeds 2012.32 2012.28 2012.1 2013.4 relating to properties either bought or managed by William Rotch, Jr., 1830-1846. Mrs. William Rotch. 2012.19 Document: U.S. Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation, “Certificate of 2012.28 Vessel with Dimple, stoneware, by Chris Gustin, South Dartmouth, Manual; box containing eight (8) 16 mm films;Craig Projecto Viewer and one (1) 2012.12 Painting: “New Hampshire Scene,” oil on canvas, by Sanford Gifford Service” for Manuel J. Domingues, Philadelphia, PA, 1937. William do Carmo. Massachusetts, 2009. In Honor of Frances Levin. Museum Purchase and 16mm film, all related to Colonel Edward H. R, Green. Marybeth McMahon. (1823-1880). 3rd quarter 19th century. Mrs. Eliot S. Knowles. Partial Gift of the Artist. 2012.20 One polar bear skin rug with head on modern fabric backing; bear taken by 2012.36 34 fish sculptures, stoneware, by Nancy Train Smith. Museum Purchase. 2012.13 Photographic print of power boat Alma with Marriott Mellor driving, Captain Albert C. Sherman (1849-1914). Nina and Robert Hellman. 2012.29 Manuscript map of plot plans, Westport, Massachusetts, drawn by Henry 2012.37 Document: typescript letter dated 11/08/1933 on stationery of The New photographer unidentified, ca. 1915; Trophy, silver-plated, engraved on side “N.B.P.B. B. Worth based upon information preserved in the Benjamin Crane 18th Century Old 2012.21 Three paintings: portraits of Lawrence (1811-1893) & Rebecca Williams Bedford Hotel, New Bedford, Mass. Stephen Lauber. CLUB/SECOND PRIZE/WON BY/ALMA/JULY 10, 1915”, made by Pairpoint, New Dartmouth property surveys; pine board carved with several 18th- and 19th-century (1814-1893) Grinnell, by [?] Wilson; portrait of Capt. Richard Williams (1782-1845) by Bedford, 1915. Thelma M. Bettencourt. vessel types; 2 paperweights, whale form, metal. Anne W. Baker Revocable Trust. 2012.38 Collection: templates, parts & papers related to Camp White Oak model Charles Delin (1756-1818). Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence G. Knowles, Jr., and Family. boat project, ca. 1945-1960. Daniel, Robert and John Strohmeier. 2012.14 One Sperm Whale Tooth, engraved; ‘Old Hawaiian Fort Tooth,” 2012.30 One harpoon gun with ramrod, by Christopher C. Brand, Ledyard, 2012.22 Three photographic prints by Sebastian Lassalle: Lincoln Park, 1992; (Ke-Kua-Nohu). REVERSE: separated initials (“A” and either “F” or “E”) OBVERSE: Connecticut, after 1849. Herman W. Delano. 2012.39 One photographic print: Swedish bark Andriette at the wharf in Factory by Railroad Tracks, New Bedford, 2000; Woods in North Dartmouth. New Bedford, 1877. Richard Donnelly.

10 bulletin | summer 2013 For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 11 2012.48 One blueprint: plan & arrangement for a sailing vessel (1/2”-1’ scale) by 2012 Accession list William H. Hand, Jr., N.A., New Bedford, Mass., December 23, 1919. Dave White. in residence 2012.49 Manuscripts: Two letters (dated New Bedford, 11/09/1844 and artists 01/13/1848), related to whaling; one receipt for $1500.00 from the Merchants The Museum welcomes Artists in Residence, Zaria Forman and Lisa Lebofsky. 2012.40 One book: United States Frigate Constitution with Data for Model Builders Bank, New Bedford, dated 07/30/1850. Dr. & Mrs. Mel B. Yoken. (Washington, D.C., 1932); two sets of drawings and templates cut from cardboard In August 2012, Zaria led and Lisa participated in Chasing the Light, an arctic art ex- for making a model of Charles W. Morgan, used by Chester Eldred of Fairhaven, MA. 2012.50 Digital photograph: “‘Whale’ Boulder River WA,” image of log shaped pedition up the North West Coast of Greenland. It was the second expedition to this Edmond F. Tavares in Memory of Gordon and Florence Eldred. like a whale’s head, by Monty VanderBilt, Seattle. WA, 2012. Monty VanderBilt. area with a mission to create art inspired by the dramatic geography. The first was in 2012.41 Two photographic prints of Morris Sederholm, Jacob Horvitz and five other 2012.51 One place mat: The New Bedford Hotel, Jolly Whaler - Spouter Inn, men in front of a clapboard wall; photographic print of 5 men on a pilot boat, Morris New Bedford, Massachusetts, paper, 1950-1969. Frances Levin. 1869 aboard the Panther, led by the American painter William Bradford (the subject Sederholm at mast; photographic print of whaling captains aboard Charles W. 2012.52 Manuscripts: records of the New Bedford Chamber of Commerce, of the current NBWM exhibition Arctic Visions). Zaria’s mother, Rena Bass Forman, Morgan; Invoice from “The Whaling Outfitters.” The Sederholm Family. ca. 1915-1980. New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. had conceived the idea for the voyage, but sadly did not live to see it through. During 2012.42 One walrus tusk, sliced in half longitudinally, carved on one side with 2012.53 Manuscripts: Captain William Claghorn (1733-1793)’s maritime docu- the months of her illness her dedication to the expedition never wavered, and Zaria Chukchi images of men with domesticated animal (pulling sleds) and wild animals. ments and correspondence from the 1780s, several dated “Bedford in Dartmouth.” Richard C. Kugler. Margo Locke. promised to carry out her mother’s final journey to honor her. 2012.54 Three photographic prints: portrait of Jonathan Capen Hawes and two portraits of Frederic Blake Hawes, by George F. Parlow, New Bedford, Zaria Forman (above) Massachusetts; one carte-de-visite of Addie Hawes, by Bierstadt Brothers, Zaria’s enthusiasm for drawing began early in her childhood, when she and her family trav- New Bedford, Massachusetts. Anne G. Cann eled to some of the world’s most remote landscapes; the subject of her mother’s fine art pho- 2012.55 One engraving: Mrs. Stanhope, by Charles Theodosius Heath (1785- tography. A Cum laude graduate in Studio Arts from Skidmore College, Zaria has exhibited 1848), after an oil painting by Simon Jacques Rochard (1788-1792); one magazine: extensively at galleries and venues throughout the United States and overseas. Harper’s Weekly (vol. VI, no. 267), February 8, 1862. Jack H. T. Chang, M.D.

2012.56 Manuscripts: Prescott family papers and photographs; deed signed Lisa Lebofsky (below) by John Russell, Dartmouth, 1714; account book of George Blake, pharmacist, New Bedford, 1900-1908; One book: William C.N. Swift genealogy. Lisa’s paintings on aluminum explore the limitless capacity of the mind when it engages with Gift of Llewellyn Howland, III. nature. She holds a BFA in metals from SUNY New Paltz, and an MFA in painting from the 2012.57 Manuscripts: 7 crew disbursement documents for the 1899 packet New York Academy of Art. Her work is in private collections, and has been exhibited in solo voyage of the bark Swallow of New Bedford; logbook for the bark Swallow of New and group shows both nationally and internationally. She is the recipient of several awards Bedford, Hendrick Morse, master, 1899-1900, packet voyage to Cape Verde; three and residencies including the Prince of Wales travel grant to the Château de Balleroy, France miscellaneous documents including one typescript letter and 2 receipts. (2005) and the Terra Nova National Park Artist in Residence (2010). Richard E. Donnelly. 2012.62 2012.58 Manuscripts: journal kept by Will Shaw (1825-?) on board Equator of New Bedford, 1843-1844, together with transcription made by Susan Shaw Anderson. Descendants of Ward Shaw. 2012.59 One painting: portrait of of Captain Weston Howland, circa 1835-40. Bequest of Weston Howland, Jr. harbor views now open 2012.60 Manuscripts: 8 autograph letters from William Bradford, 1866-1877. Museum Purchase. Images of New Bedford and Fairhaven from the Permanent Collection 2012.61 Manuscripts: genealogical record in a journal book of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, families, entries dated ca. 1858-ca. 1930. Museum Purchase. Whaling and seaborne trade were ever at the core of New Bedford’s prosper- 2012.62 Charts: Joseph Frederick Wallet Des Barres, The Atlantic Neptune, 1777- ity, and its flourishing harbor remained the focus and epicenter of the city’s 1783, owned by William Rotch, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mrs. William Rotch. many commercial and manufacturing activities. The harbor was also a major 2012.63 One Painting: Woman Digging at Place of Discovery of Cape Verde, focus of an extraordinarily productive local “school” of artists who flourished by Maurice Costa. 21st Century. Maurice Costa. 2012.31 on both sides of the Acushnet River and included some of America’s most 2012.64 Three photographic prints: portraits of Joaquim Almeida, by Ron Barboza. distinguished marine painters, among them German-born Albert Bierstadt, Museum Purchase. 2012.43 One baleen riding crop. Peter Gammarano, Jr. Dutch-born Albert Van Beest, native sons William Bradford, R. Swain Gifford, 2012.44 One stereograph: Interior of a Sail Loft, by T.E.M. White, New Bedford, 2012.65 Two coins recovered from underwater archaeology sites in Cape Verde. and L.D. Eldred, the versatile landscape painter and portraitist William Allen Government of Cape Verde. Massachusetts. Museum Purchase. Wall, and such other local lights as Charles H. Gifford, Dwight W. Tryon, Clem- 2012.45 One photographic print: “Government Buildings and Opera House,” 2012.66 One clown crib toy, by The Ted Toy-lers, New Bedford, MA, ca. 1925-1930; ent Nye Swift, Clifford Warren Ashley, and Francisco Rapoza. The Museum is Three pieces of currency from New Bedford banks (1856, 1903, 1929); One luggage Honolulu, Hawaii, by J. Gonsalves, ca. 1880. Janet B. Keeler. fortunate to have assembled during the 110-plus years of its existence a splen- tag, brass, used by New Bedford & Taunton Railroad, 1839-1873. Anonymous. 2012.46 Photographic print: Lemuel Ames & the Whale Bone, image of elderly did array of paintings and drawings by these artists from New Bedford and man with beard and glasses in formal dress standing with large whalebone. Fairhaven, enabling us to exhibit a broad selection of views of the harbor — the Stephen Borkowski in honor of Matthew Benedict. Collections Committee harbor that made the city’s fortunes, providing the prosperity that effectively Mary Jean Blasdale, Chair Keith W. Kauppila Frances D. Ricketson 2012.47 Five cartes-de-visite of Jonathan Capen Hawes, his first name Jerusha Constance Bacon Frances F. Levin Roger Servison fueled the artists’ careers as it did the local industries, resulting an enduring Blake and their children, 1860s. Anne G. Cann. Nathaniel J. Bickford Steven Lubar Robert Smith legacy for future generations. William Allen Wall. New Bedford from Fairhaven. Oil on canvas, circa 1848. Carl J. Cruz Barbara Moss Bruce Wilburn Llewellyn Howland, III Celeste Penney 12 bulletin | summer 2013 For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 13 september THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 – SUNDAY, august SEPTEMBER 8 7th International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 See page 16 for more details. summer 2013 All activities in the Jacobs Family Gallery are Over the Top SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 & FREE. Children must be accompanied by an adult Please see page 29 for more information on the SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 8:00 p.m. Lecture in the Cook Museum’s annual summer gala. MONDAY - FRIDAY, JULY 8 – AUGUST 23 june Memorial Theater Working Waterfront Festival Highlights Tour THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 Join us in America’s largest commercial fishing THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Did you know there was once an effort to build 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. condos on Steamship Pier? In 1978, the Mas- AHA! Night: Dancing in the Street port to learn about the men and women who Join a docent for a 45-60 minute highlights tour Day of Portugal sachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. harvest the North Atlantic. Walk the decks of of the Museum. Tours leave from front desk. 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. classified portions of the waterfront in New Museum galleries open FREE to the Public a scalloper, dine on fresh seafood, see fisher- Tours are free with admission. Regular Dia de Portugal weekend festivities kick off at the Bedford as a Designated Port Area (DPA) under 7:00 p.m. men’s contests, and watch cooking demonstra- admission rates apply. Whaling Museum when guests arrive in proces- a program to preserve and promote maritime Commercial fishing is the country’s most tions. Museum admission is Buy One, Get One sion along William Street following the 6:00 p.m. industry. Find out how and why New Bedford dangerous occupation. Join us for an evening (BOGO) for the weekend. TUESDAY – FRIDAY, JULY 9 – AUGUST 23 flag raising ceremonies of the flag of Portugal at became a designated port, what that means, focused on Safety at Sea. Hear stories of close Crafts and Activities City Hall Square. and what lies in store for our working waterfront calls, watch a survival suit race, and learn about 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m., the public is invited to attend in the years to come. Fishing industry veterans, efforts to keep our fishermen safe. Learn how to throw a harpoon with our family- performances on the Museum Plaza featuring John Linehan and Rodney Avila, and Port Direc- This event is part of the Working Waterfront friendly harpoon toss activity; create your own the New Bedford High Marching Band and the tor, Jeffery Stieb will share perspectives on the Festival’s Porthole Series. scrimshaw using soap and shoe polish; discover Folkloric Group of the Portuguese Official School past, present, and future of the port. the different cultures the whalemen encountered of Casa da Saudade (Escola Oficial Portuguesa). This event is part of the Working Waterfront FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 on their global voyages, and much more! Festival’s Porthole Series. The troop “Ilhas de Bruma” will also perform. traditional, and Celtic folk music to New Free Fun Friday On exhibit in the Jacobs Family Gallery: EVERY FRIDAY THURSDAY, JUNE 20 Bedford, while providing a fun, affordable 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Photographs of Portuguese Feasts, from the weekend for the entire family The Museum will open to the public for FREE JULY 12 – AUGUST 23 Anniversary celebration of collection of Dr. Steven Cabral. all day. There will be children’s activities on “The Whaleman Statue” Admission to the Museum is $4.00 for Folk All Aboard the Lagoda Festival wrist band wearers. Otherwise, admis- the plaza and demonstrations and hands-on 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. activities throughout the Museum. sion is Buy One, Get One (BOGO) free. Come to the Museum on Fridays to dress as New Bedford Public Library Sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation. Buy your Folk Festival Wrist Band at the your favorite crewmember and take an imagi- Museum in advance: nary whaling voyage on the Lagoda! Experience july $13 for museum members the chase, learn the ropes, encounter foreign $15 for non-members cultures and learn about Whaling in New Bed- THURSDAY, JULY 4 ford through role playing! Free with Museum admission. Celebrate the 4th with the Mac Odom Band THURSDAY, JULY 11 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. AHA! Kids Rule THURSDAY, JULY 30 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Bring the whole family and join the Whaling Mu- Lunchtime Story Time Museum galleries open FREE to the public. seum for a fabulous Independence Day concert 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on the Museum’s Plaza, preceding the City’s Listen to children’s stories written and read by fireworks display. Music by the Mac Odom Band. SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2013 our high school apprentices and participate in Family Fun and Craft Activities all afternoon on Members’ Trip: Charles W. Morgan Launch, a related craft activity. FREE the plaza. Presented by Fiber Optic Center and Mystic Seaport Whaling City Sound. Sponsored by Hampton Inn FRIDAY, JUNE 7 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 New Bedford/Fairhaven. See page 27 for more details. Culture*Park Staged Play Reading Lunchtime Story Time 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 27 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Listen to children’s stories written and read by Local theatre and performance arts collaborative Herman Melville Family Day Culture * Park will perform a reading of the our high school apprentices and participate in 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. play Bump a related craft activity. FREE FRIDAY, JULY 5 Join us in celebration of Moby Dick author Herman Melville’s birthday. There will be crafts, THURSDAY, JUNE 13 Cape Verdean Cultural Celebration TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 children’s activities, and birthday cake. This AHA Night Portraits of a Port Lunchtime Story Time 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. event is ideal for families with children under 12. 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Celebrate Cape Verdean Independence Day at the 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Dock Walk Whaling Museum with musical performances, Listen to children’s stories written and read by Have you ever wondered about the difference Cape Verdean cuisine, and a display of artwork our high school apprentices and participate in between a dragger and a scalloper? Join us for by Cape Verdeans and Cape Verdean-Americans. a related craft activity. FREE a walking tour of the working waterfront led by industry experts. Learn about the shoreside SATURDAY, JULY 6 & SUNDAY, JULY 7 businesses, workboats, and historic landmarks New Bedford Folk Festival that are part of our port. The 45 minute tour will Formerly Summerfest, the New Bedford Folk depart from the Museum Plaza. Festival brings the best contemporary, “Children, these are the skeletons of Yankee whalemen. Notice how “ Children, these are the skeletons of Yankee whalemen. Notice how they are not they are not designed to swim well. Also notice they have ribs designed to swim well. Also notice they have ribs and flipper bones like ours.” and flipper bones like ours.” 14 bulletin | summer 2013 For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 15 whale falls By ROBERT C. ROCHA, JR., SCIENCE DIRECTOR

Cetaceans are a source of amazement and inspiration. They are the subjects and sources of life, these communities can be incredibly diverse. One of the of innumerable works of art, documentaries about them are popular televi- whale falls studied by MBARI had 190 different species of sulphur-loving 7th annual international sion viewing, and according to a 2009 study by the International Fund for Ani- organism living in it. These organisms may spend 50 years or more obtain- mal Welfare, curiosity seekers spent $2.1 billion globally on whale watch tours. ing energy from one skeleton. Dozens of organizations around the planet work to protect whales, dolphins, As new whale falls are found, new species are discovered. In 2004, there and porpoises, supported by millions of dollars in donations and grants. U U were four known species of Osedax (bone devourer) worm. These mouth- haleboat egatta Starting with a discovery made by University of Hawaii’s Craig Smith in less worms set roots into the bone and extract nutrients as they grow. Now, W R 1987, we’re learning that whales are also an amazing ecosystem unto them- according to British researcher Nicholas Higgs, there are at least twenty selves once they’ve died and sunk to the ocean floor. These areas, known known in the waters of California. Many others exist globally. The first whale september 5th – 8th new bedford, massachusetts as “whale falls,” become home to some unusual (others would say “ugly”) fall in the Antarctic, a minke, was discovered in 2012 in 4700 feet of water2. organisms, many of which live only in these microhabitats. Nine new organisms, including another species of Osedax were discovered on that skeleton. Whale fall experts typically describe life in these areas as occurring in The International Whaleboat Regatta is the highlight of the year for the schedule of events three stages1: For centuries we knew what the value of a whale was once it was processed into a variety of products. Now, as we focus on their biology and ecology, we Azorean Maritime Heritage Society (AMHS). Based at the Museum, the AMHS 1. Mobile scavengers, such as hagfish, crabs, deep sea sharks and Thursday, September 5th are developing a much clearer picture of the worth of these animals to our “promote[s] culture and whaling heritage by raising awareness and pride within amphipods who spend months eating the soft tissue. 7 pm “The Sea of the Azores,” a lecture by Filipe Mora global ocean. Sometimes, that image isn’t pretty. But, as the details get filled New England’s Azorean-American community and recognizing the rich maritime Porteiro, Director, Observatório do Mar dos Açores 2. Enrichment-opportunists such as polychaete worms (in incredible den- in it becomes clearer every day that whales play a critical role, both alive and heritage commonly shared for more than 150 years between New Bedford and Friday, September 6th sities), crustaceans and mollusks who remove many of the surface oils dead, in the ocean ecosystem. Removing them from the oceans, as indus- the Azores.” The Regatta, which began in 2004, is the fullest expression of the 10 am Men and Women’s Rowing Competitions and easily digested organic bits. While this is happening, sulfur-reducing trial whaling did so well in the 1900s, alters that ecosystem. bacteria continue to remove oils from the bones and create chemicals that Society’s mission. 1. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), News, 2002 Saturday, September 7th start chemosynthetic communities. These microbes become the basis for 9 am Men and Women’s Sailing Competitions 2. Deep Sea Research II: Topical Studies in Oceanography, 2013 The Regatta alternates between New Bedford and the Azores, and brings to- a different kind of marine food web. Unlike photosynthesis, this creation of chemical energy doesn’t require sunlight. gether teams and spectators from throughout both regions. This year’s festivi- Sunday, September 8th This photomontage shows a “whale fall” about 3000 meters below the ocean surface in 9 am Azorean vs. Yankee Sailing and Rowing Competitions 3. Sulphur-loving communities, which survive strictly by living off of the Monterey Canyon, as it appeared in February 2002, soon after its discovery by researchers at ties include a historic meeting between Azorean and Yankee Beetle whaleboats, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Note the large numbers of red Osedax worms being built for the Charles W. Morgan’s triumphant return to New Bedford in July, 5 pm Evening Awards Ceremony at the Whaling Museum chemical energy created by the bacteria mentioned in stage 2. Despite their carpeting its body. The small pink animals in the foreground are scavenging sea cucumbers. (ticketed event) distance from the ocean surface and isolation from other obvious habitats Credit: (c) 2002 MBARI 2014, competing in both sailing and rowing. Be sure to mark your calendar and join us for an exciting weekend on the water!

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Regional public schools from Rhode Island to artifacts; the exhibition was curated by Mor- Teen interns and staff from Franklin Park New Bedford Art Museum in collaboration Greater Boston and all of Old Dartmouth are gan Levine. The Museum loaned an oil portrait Zoo, Woods Hole Science Aquarium and with the Arctic Visions exhibit. The NBFPL also ongoing partners in K-12 education with of Daniel Willcox Cory to the Fenimore Art the Boston Museum of Science hosted assisted with the Crew List Database project. 2012-2013 exhibitions over 12,000 students visiting the Museum Museum of Cooperstown, New York, for the high school apprentices at their facilities Guest Curator Kirk Nelson, President and for docent-led curriculum-based and the exhibition, Artist and Visionary: William and participated in activities hosted at the Executive Director at the New Bedford standards-based tours. School children in Matthew Prior Revealed, which later traveled Museum by the apprentices. Museum of Glass, curated the Glass from Check off each exhibit that you visited. How many did you catch? the Old Dartmouth region visited free of to the American Folk Art Museum in New Global Learning Charter Public School, the City of Light permanent glass exhibit. charge thanks to endowed support. York City. Two early Dutch prints completed Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational their run in exhibition Prints and the Pursuit The New Bedford Port Society provided The Azorean Maritime Heritage Society, Technical High School, New Bedford of Knowledge in Early Modern Europe at the the Seamen’s Bethel for the reading of Father headquartered at the Museum, promotes the High School and Fairhaven High School Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art in Mapple’s sermon during the Moby-Dick Celebrating Generosity: A Harbor for Painting: Cape Verdean Maritime Azorean whaling legacy through activities, assisted in recruiting apprentices for the suburban Chicago. The Board approved the Marathon in January and for the Memorial Gifts from the American Landscape & Exhibit lectures, and regattas. High School Apprentice Program. loan of the Mappa Mundi by Matteo Ricci to ESK Collection Seascape Paintings Service in May for deceased Board Members Bristol County Savings Bank, Eastern the McMullen Museum of Art at Boston Col- The Melville Society Cultural Project and Volunteers. The Port Society also assisted Fisheries, International Fund for Animal lege and of William Bradford’s painting Caught partnership continues and includes participa- with the Crew List Database project. Welfare, New Bedford Museum of Glass, in the Ice Floes to the Whatcom Museum of tion in the Moby Dick Marathon, support The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Rotch-Jones-Duff House, Buzzards Bay Bellingham, Washington for their exhibition, and guidance with family activities, lectures, cohosted the New Year’s Swingin’ Eve party Coalition, National Park Service, Vanishing Ice: Alpine and Polar Landscapes in exhibitions, ipod tours, and Museum Téjela: Weaving Stories, Arctic Visions: “Away then Azorean Whaleman at the Museum. Cuttyhunk Historical Association, artist Art, 1775-2012; this exhibition will also travel Collections development and management. Weaving Lives Floats the Ice-Island” Gallery Jason Hancock, and New York Yacht Club to the El Paso Museum of Art in 2014. The New Bedford Whaling National Mystic Seaport is a partner in many endeav- donated time to lead discussions and Historical Park is an essential partner Objects from the Museum’s Collection are ors, including housing the Russell-Purrington activities in their specialty areas for the in all Museum endeavors. also currently on exhibition at these museums panorama and building a whaleboat to high school apprentices. and historic sites: the National Museum of swing from the davits of the restored The North Atlantic Right Whale Consor- Faculty from Bridgewater State University, American Jewish History in Philadelphia, PA Charles W. Morgan. tium hosted its annual meeting at which Brown University, University of Massachu- (candle mold); the Town of Fairhaven (two research findings, new technologies and Seven Continents, Following the Panther: The Hunt for Knowledge The National Marine Educators Associa- setts-Dartmouth (UMD), UMD School for cannon); the New Bedford Fire Museum management issues were presented Seven Seas Arctic Photographs of tion provided logistical and educational re- Marine Science and Technology, Woods (195 items relating to firefighting in New and discussed. source support for Museum science programs. Rena Bass Forman Hole Oceanographic Institution, and Paul Bedford); the Mattapoisett Historical Over 40 community organizations utilized the Cuffe Charter School shared their expertise Society (three ivory thread spools); the Outreach staff from New England Coastal Jacobs Family Gallery and Cook Theater for with our high school apprentices. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Wildlife Alliance, National Oceanic and free or at a steeply discounted price. Park Visitors Center (several items including Atmospheric Administration, and the Chipaway Stables allowed the Museum to the large ship model of a whaling Bark made Whale and Dolphin Conservation brought Among the Waves and The Art of the Ship Model The Lagoda – The Largest bury the skeletons of two dolphins in a large Museum Visitor Services provided discounted by Edgar B. Hammond); the Rotch-Jones- inflatable whales, engaging craft activities compost area on their property. admission to the Rotch-Jones-Duff House Amid the Vortex: Paintings Ship Model in Existence Duff House Museum in New Bedford and interesting props for Right Whale Day with a combination ticket. by Jason Hancock Ongoing free admission is provided for (15 examples of period furniture); and during April vacation Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) Bristol Community College and Projeto Baleia Franca, a whaling museum Ongoing partnerships with the City of New and Rhode Island Audubon Society (RIAS) UMass-Dartmouth students. in Brazil (four harpoons and lances). Bedford and its agencies are highly valued. staff partnered to develop and distribute cur- Ongoing partnerships with the Culture Park performed Midnight on the riculum about the North Atlantic right whale. The New Bedford Harbor Development Community Foundation of Southeastern Foc’s’le during the Moby-Dick Marathon Sitting in New Bedford – Glass from the City In the Unequal Commission partnered to staff an The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center Massachusetts. and hosted a Short Plays Marathon in the A Light Look at People and of Light Cross-Lights Cook Theater. informational booth at the Providence collaborated with Celebrity Series of Things from the City Colleagues at other museums frequently and New England Boat Shows. Boston to bring humorist and best-selling seek art and artifacts from the Museum’s Highlights from the collection were displayed author David Sedaris to New Bedford. The New Bedford Free Public Library collections for their own exhibitions. During at The Ellis Boston Antiques Show and the Curator of Special Collections assisted with 2012, the St. Botolph Club hosted the exhibi- Newport Antiques Show, where over 5,000 the research for Arctic Visions: Away than tion, Nineteenth-Century Art Treasures from visitors enjoyed the Museum’s temporary Floats the Ice Island and organized an exhibit Heroes in Bronze “Go a-whaling I must From Pursuit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum, which exhibits. of William Bradford paintings to open at the and I would”: Life Preservation featured 23 paintings as well as books and Aboard a New Bedford

Whaling Vessel Dora Atwater Millikin A Voyage Around the Harpoons and Whalecraft k k Working Waterfront: World: Cultures Abroad, Cape Verdean A Portrait of New Bedford Cultures at Home independence day • july 5 • 4-8 pm Harbor Today Celebrate Cape Verdean Independence Cape Verdean Advisory Committee Day at the Whaling Museum! Bring Patricia Andrade, Co-chair John Stobart, Maritime Scrimshaw: Shipboard New Bedford Art Glass the family to a celebration for all ages. Eugene Monteiro, Co-chair Painter – a Retrospective Art of the Whalers Experience fine art from Cape Verdean Carlos Almeida Candida Rose Baptista and Cape Verdean-American artists, Ron Barboza explore the tastes of Cape Verdean Jacqueline Barros cuisine, and bring your dancing shoes Carl Cruz A Man and His Journey Cuffe Kitchen and Park Signifying the Whale because no Cape Verdean party is Jack Livramento complete without music! FREE Gunga Tavares

18 bulletin | summer 2013 For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 19 Finance Committee Audit Committee Investment Committee Joseph E. McDonough, Chair David N. Kelley, Jr., Chair Hardwick Simmons, Chair Lawrence Huntington Joseph E. McDonough Joseph McDonough Jeffrey L. Raymon Jeffrey L. Raymon Arthur Parker a report from the Calvin Siegal Hardwick Simmons Steven Spiegel Hardwick Simmons Harvey J. Wolkoff Harvey J. Wolkoff Carol Taylor David Wyss Treasurer Gurdon B. Wattles

Financial results for 2012 were outstanding and balance sheet statement of activities 2012 operating income for the 5th year in a row the Museum’s revenues exceeded its expenses. It was the 1st year with- Other earned income out significant federal Department of Education Museum store funding. Due to a combination of new revenue 7% sources, reduced expenses, and careful attention to cash-flow, the Museum’s ability to implement 10% its mission continued unabated. The year ended with: • $1.3 million cash, a $114 thousand increase from 2011; 12% 40% • $7.6 million long-term investments, a 9% increase; • $400,000 of debt, a $500,000 decrease; • Continued growth in net assets to $24 million. The annual audit was conducted and the auditor issued a “clean opin- ion.” In addition, the Museum was awarded the top rating for sound 31% fiscal management from Charity Navigator, America’s largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities. Admissions Membership, programs and Over the past few years, the Board of Trustees has prioritized debt unrestricted support reduction and endowment growth as a means of enhancing the future financial strength of the organization. We are delighted to report: Grants and restricted support • The last $400,000 of debt was paid off on May 2nd. The Museum is now “debt free” and still has $980 thousand of cash after paying 2012 operating expenses off the debt; • Long term investments have doubled from 2008 to $7.6 million. Development Museum store For 2013, management has put in place a balanced operating plan that endeavors to: 8%

• Grow Museum programs and exhibits; 9% • Seek new sources of financial support; • Identify operating efficiencies; • Begin the process of consolidating museum operations onto a 40% single campus. 24% In summary, the Museum is financially stronger than it has been for a decade, and is poised for future growth. The management, staff and volunteers are to be congratulated for their effort and dedication. Museum donors are to be especially thanked for their generous and stalwart support. Allan Smith, C.P.A., has audited the financial information. The firm has expressed an unqualified opinion 19% that the financial statements have been prepared to conform with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and present fairly, in all material aspects, the financial position of the Museum as of the end of Management and general Collections and fiscal year 2012. The Museum complies with all significant accounting and reporting standards for not- exhibitions for-profit institutions as determined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB 116, 117, 124, Joe McDonough, Treasurer 136). A complete copy of the Museum’s audited financial statements is available to interested parties. Education and scholarship

20 bulletin | summer 2013 For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 21 2012 Members’ trip to San Diego for the world premiere of the epic opera Moby Dick. Photo taken at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Loretto & Dwight Crane Katharine & Albert Merck the cupola society continued Cynthia & Douglas Crocker G. & Edward W. Merrill Karen & Augusto daSilva Elise & George Mock Susan & Hans Brenninkmeyer Lisa & Richard D. Frisbie James G. DeMello Linda & Edward Owens Bess & James Hughes Marianna C. & Edward M. Howland II Carolina Africano & Craig Dutra Carolyn B. & Arthur H. Parker Victoria & David D. Croll Patricia A. Jayson Ruth & Lincoln Ekstrom Alice Rice & Mark Perkins Marilyn & David Ferkinhoff Mona & Robert Ketcham Jean & Ford Elsaesser Alda M. Petitti Nelson S. Gifford Beth & Carmine Martignetti Nancy & Richard Forbes Maria & Victor Pinheiro Barbara Moss & Timothy G. Haydock Celeste & Jack Penney Peter Francis John P. Preece Johanna S. & Frederic C. Hood Emily & John C. Pinheiro William Giudice Ruth & Jeffrey Raymon Jessie W. & Llewellyn Howland III Louise C. Reimer Sarah H. Godfrey John Sherburne Reidy Bess & James Hughes JoAnne L. & Louis M. Rusitzky Marjorie & Nicholas Greville Deborah C. Robbins Millicent K. Hurley Maryellen S. & Norman J. Shachoy Susan & Gary Grosart Frima G. & Gilbert L. Shapiro Marsha & David N. Kelley II Barbara K. & Thomas H. Slaight Anne & Jerry Heller William Shipp Patricia P. & Robert A. Lawrence Sally C. Taylor Polly & Prentiss C. Higgins Bonnie & Louis Silverstein list of Donors Frances & Clinton Levin $1,000 - $2,499 Denise & Charles Hixon Peter A. Silvia Helga & C. W. Nichols III Anne T. Almy Sarah Jackson Janice & John Smyth Sue D. & Calvin Siegal Patricia & Alexander Altschuller Priscilla T. & William T. Kennedy Genevieve & Steven Spiegel Freddie & Howard H. Stevenson Patricia L. Andrade, M.D. William W. Kenney Judith & Robert Sterns Janet P. & Dean Whitla Angelika & Francis Angino Rosemary F. Kotkowski Joanna Sturm h will you will us? h $2,500 - $4,999 Paulina R. & Henry M. Arruda Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Kugler Martha & Bernard Taradash the bourne society Adding a codicil to your will with a bequest to your Lisa Schmid Alvord & Joel Alvord Sally Fallon & Richard I. Arthur Edith R. Lauderdale, Jr. M.E. Malone & Stephen E. Taylor The Bourne Society permanently honors those who have included the Old Dartmouth New Bedford Whaling Museum. David A. Barrett Deborah A. & Benjamin B. Baker George Lewis William Vareika Historical Society – New Bedford Whaling Museum in their wills or other estate plans. Mary Jean & R. William Blasdale Jane & David Barker Judith N. & Edward G. Lund, Jr. Lyman B. Waterman, Jr. Mary R. Bullard Russell S. Beede Kevin D. MacNeil Eileen Waxler Anonymous Albert E. Lees III Sandra & Roderick Turner Margaret P. Lissak A. Christine & Phillip Burgess Romayne & John R. Bockstoce Parke Madden Robin & H. St. John Webb Hope Atkinson Elizabeth & J. Greer McBratney E. Andrew Wilde, Jr. Louise A. Melling Liddy & Thomas G. Davis Sally & Larry Brownell Pamela R. Donnelly & Tim Mahoney Elizabeth A. Martin & Martin M. Wood Robert Austin Peter H. McCormick In Memoriam Patricia Nottage James Dixon Cynthia & Truman Casner Elizabeth I. & J. Greer McBratney Grace & David A. Wyss Elizabeth H. & Edward C. Brainard II Laura E. McLeod Ruth S. Atkinson Gratia Rinehart Montgomery Michael Dury Jack H.T. Chang, M.D. Fair Alice & Peter H. McCormick John W. Braitmayer Arthur H. Parker Sylvia Thomas Baird Craig A.C. Reynolds Arline & Roy Enoksen Christine & Eric Cody Laura E. McLeod Sally Bullard Rev. Diana W. & Daniel A. Phillips Robert O. Boardman Louis O. St. Aubin, Jr. Elsie & Norbert P. Fraga, D.M.D. Polly Duff Phipps Kay & John C. Bullard, M.D. Josephine Ashley Thayer Berna & Joseph Heyman, M.D. Judith Westlund Rosbe Leland Carle Suzanne Underwood trusts, funds, corporate, foundation, and government support Johanna & Frederic Hood Irving Coleman Rubin Elinor & Thomas C. Weaver Joan & Ed Hicks $100,000+ $5,000 - $9,999 Clean Rentals Inc. Charitable Fund of the New Bedford Chapter Mary B. & Peter G. Huidekoper Louis M. Rusitzky Edward H. Wing, Jr. Margaret C. Howland Community Foundation of SE MA - Jacobs Family Anonymous, 1 Donor Fidelity Fund Purchase Street Ventures William N. Keene & Sons Jane P. Ryder Betty Knowles Donor Fund The Clowes Fund Patricia P. & Robert A. Lawrence Roberta H. Sawyer BayCoast Bank Roger King Fine Arts Jessie Ball duPont Fund Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Enable Hope Foundation United Way of RI The New York Community Trust – Wattles Family Fiber Optic Center CliftonLarsonAllen $250 - $499 the lagoda society Charitable Trust Fund Community Foundation of SE MA - Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven Bridgewater Public Library The Lagoda Society honors the Museum’s most generous and loyal supporters, Ladera Foundation Carolyn B. & Arthur H. Parker Jim and Bess Hughes Fund $50,000 - $99,999 Norweb Foundation Brownell Library Patricia P. & Robert A. Lawrence Celeste & Jack Penney Island Foundation The Croll Foundation recognizing donors with cumulative giving of $100,000 or more. James O. Robbins Family Charitable Lead Budlong Appraisal Albert E. Lees III – Lees Market Edgenie H. & Donald S. Rice The Sidney J. Weinberg, Jr. Foundation Helen E. Ellis Charitable Fund Annuity Trust Burke & Lamb PC Anonymous, 6 Donors Barbara & Paul J. Ferri Marguerite & H. F. Lenfest William E. Schrafft & Bertha E. Schrafft The William M. Wood Foundation Highland Street Foundation Frima & Gilbert Shapiro Charitable Fund of the Clifton & Margaret-Ann Rice Fund of the Community Foundation of SE MA - Acushnet Fidelity Foundation Frances & Clinton Levin Charitable Trust Fidelity Fund $20,000 - $49,999 Joseph Barry Co. Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Fund Foundation Fund Kenneth T. & Mildred S. Gammons Charitable D. Lloyd Macdonald Frima G. & Gilbert L. Shapiro Schwab Charitable Trust - Edward and Judith Lund Anonymous, 1 Donor Fidelity Fund Lisa Schmid Alvord & Joel B. Alvord Foundation Sue D. & Calvin Siegal Dartmouth Public Libraries Leigh & Jean F. Mason III Massachusetts Cultural Council Shuster Corporation Elizabeth W. Morse & Robert L. Austin Tally & John N. Garfield, Jr. Sloan & Hardwick Simmons Babbitt Steam Specialty Co. Dennis Public Library Massachusetts Cultural Council Matouk Textile Works William Vareika Fine Arts Babbitt Steam Specialty Co. Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation Massachusetts Department of Economic Dola Hamilton Stemberg Community Foundation of SE MA - Acushnet East Providence Public Library Nichols Foundation William W. Hall Marital Trust Karen C. & John I. Babbitt, Jr. Lucile P. & William C.S. Hicks Development The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation Fund Elizabeth Taber Library Northeast Auctions Whaling City Sound Edward Livingston Baker Trust Johanna S. & Frederic C. Hood Elizabeth I. & J. Greer McBratney, M.D. Foundation Ferri Family Foundation of the Fidelity Falmouth Public Library Charitable Fund Rockland Trust WJFD-FM Deborah A. & Benjamin B. Baker Mary B. & Peter G. Huidekoper Katharine E. & Albert W. Merck Sandra & Roderick H. Turner, M.D. Friends of the Berkley Public Library The Howard Bayne Fund Bank of America Institute of Museum & Library Services Barbara & Howard Miller U.S. Department of Education $2,500 - $4,999 $500 - $999 Friends of the Eldredge Public Library Kenneth T. & Mildred S. Gammons Charitable American Research & Management Co. The Howard Bayne Fund Island Foundation Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal Jane O. and Capt. Robert G. Walker, USN Acushnet Company Friends of Fall River Public Library Kathleen K. & Gurdon B. Wattles Foundation Century House, Inc. Nancy & John W. Braitmayer Community Foundation of SE MA - Jacobs Family Caroline & George B. Mock III BankFive George Hail Library Donor Fund Faith & Richard L. Morningstar Anne B. Webb New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Club Madeirense S.S. Sacramento Mary R. Bullard The Boston Foundation Hiller Printing City of New Bedford Joan K. & Irwin M. Jacobs National Endowment for the Humanities Elizabeth H. & Sidney* J. Weinberg, Jr. Nye Lubricants Community Foundation of SE MA - Louis Silverstein Boston Marine Society Jamestown Philomenian Library Henry H. Crapo Charitable Fund Darlene L. & Gerald R. Jordan, Jr. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Janet P. & Dean Whitla Renaissance Charitable Foundation – James Family Fund Burgess Properties Kristin & Roger Servison Charitable Fund of Jessie Ball duPont Fund Mary M. & Keith W. Kauppila The New York Community Trust – Wattles Family Karen & Bruce Wilburn Bevilacqua and Constance Bacon Cornell Dubilier Electronics C. E. Beckman Co. the Fidelity Fund Helen E. Ellis Charitable Fund Elizabeth T. & Morris W. Kellogg Charitable Trust E. Andrew Wilde, Jr. Stockman Family Foundation Trust Descendants of Whaling Masters Cruise Holidays of Lakeville Luzo Auto Center Marilyn & David Ferkinhoff The Kresge Foundation Nye Lubricants The William M. Wood Foundation William E. Schrafft & Bertha E. Schrafft The Esposito & Redel Family Fund of the Eastern Fisheries, Inc. Marston Mills Public Library Charitable Trust Fidelity Fund Empire Loan Mattapoisett Free Public Library $10,000 - $19,999 Fine Catering by Russell Morin Frisbie Family Foundation Millicent Library Anonymous, 1 Donor GE Foundation the cupola society Horizon Beverage New Bedford Free Public Library The Ajax Foundation Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical The Cupola Society recognizes the Museum’s most generous annual individual support- Anne B. Webb D. Lloyd Macdonald Market Basket Demoulas Foundation Newport Public Library Elizabeth H. Weinberg Holly & Joseph E. McDonough City of New Bedford High School ers. Members of this society sustain the Museum with contributions of $1,000 or more. Mt. Vernon Group Architects NSTAR Faith & Ambassador Richard L. Morningstar Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation Harbor Oaks Foundation $10,000 - $24,999 New Bedford Medical Associates Raynham Public Library $100,000 - $199,999 Nancy & John W. Braitmayer Edgenie H. & Donald S. Rice The Gerald R. Jordan Foundation Howland & Company Anonymous, 2 Donors Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers R & W Rope Warehouse Joan K. & Irwin M. Jacobs Edward Livingston Baker Trust Christina A. & Charles E Bascom Rose-Marie & William S. Shanahan J.C. Kellogg Foundation Imtra Corporation STD Med Sandwich Public Library The Estate of Betty K. Knowles Estate of Craig A.C. Reynolds Cheryl & Richard M. Bressler Sloan & Hardwick Simmons Ladera Foundation John & Jennifer Brindisi Charitable Fund of the Stevenson Family Charitable Trust Fidelity Fund Somerset Public Library Kathleen K. & Gurdon B. Wattles Barbara & Paul J. Ferri Estate of Robert O. Boardman Ann & John Webster, Jr. Mass Humanities Sylvia Group of Insurance Agencies Sturgis Library Karen & Bruce Wilburn Lucile P. & William C.S. Hicks Patricia A. & Armand Fernandes Susan & Harvey Wolkoff Monsweag Foundation The Ludes Family Foundation United Way of Greater New Bedford The Pittsburgh Foundation $25,000 - $99,999 Elizabeth T. & Morris W. Kellogg Tally & John N. Garfield, Jr. $5,000 - $9,999 Sovereign - Santander Bank Norweb Foundation Taunton Public Library Anonymous, 2 Donors Cynthia & Peter R. Kellogg Caroline & Lawrence Huntington Anonymous, 2 Donors Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program – $1,000 - $2,499 Paul Madden Antiques Karen C. & John I. Babbitt, Jr. Marguerite & H. F. Lenfest Darlene L. & Gerald R. Jordan, Jr. Pamela A. & Joseph M. Barry Cile & Bill Hicks Fund A.D. Makepeace Foundation Poyant Signs, Inc. Tiverton Public Library Mr. James Bevilacqua & Ms. Constance Bacon Caroline & George B. Mock III Mary M. & Keith W. Kauppila Jewelle W. & Nathaniel J. Bickford Welch & Forbes LLC Allan Smith CPA The Prince Henry Society of Massachusetts – U.S. Drywall

22 bulletin | summer 2013 *Deceased For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 23 Sophronia Camp & Jeffrey McMahon Maryfrances Davis trusts, funds, corporate, foundation, and government support continued annual contributors continued Crystal Cousins Campbell Judith R. & Charles F. DeMailly, Jr. Anne Cann Jane A. Desforges & Michael J. White Ventress Memorial Library $100 - $199 Lang, Xifaras & Bullard Saltonstall Architects John Baillieul Sarah & Mark Biltcliffe Sophie & John M. Canto Rosemary V. Deshaies Wareham Free Library Arthur Moniz Gallery Marion Antique Shop Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals Helen & William Baker Dawn E. Blake Souza Caroline Carlson Anne Devaney Westport Free Public Library Barbara Chadwick Designs New Bedford Ship Supply Co., Inc. Sea Fuels Marine Jeanne & Perry A. Ball Mr. and Mrs. Peter Blatchford Ellen & Edward Carlson Ellen T. & Irving W. Dingwell Castelo Real Estate Vicki & Stephen Bancroft Vanda Blinn $200 - $249 New Bedford Thread Co., Inc. Southeastern Insurance Agency Linda L. Childs Priscilla & Allan Ditchfield Jon R. Banfield Mary Blum-Schwartz Bank of America Matching Gifts Cody & Tobin Inc. Pasta House St. Anne Credit Union Elizabeth Chin Marsha Jackson & John B. Dockstader Rutgers Barclay Lee Ann Bordas Elizabeth & Niki Fishing Corp. Diversified Marketing Group Paul & Dixon Insurance The Nery Corporation Helen & David R. Chipman Joanne & Paul Doherty Sarah & John Barker Bonnie L. Bower & Mark Hosley First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union Downey and Downey P C R. P. Valois & Company, Inc. Thomas P. Crotty & Associates, PLLC Parsons & David Clark Richard Donnelly Margot Flouton & Robert Barnes Peter Boyce F/V Maude Platt, Inc. Dupre Realty Corp. Rex Monumental Works, Inc. Thompson Farland Robert S. Cocroft David Doris Judith A. & Nathan D. Barry Elizabeth & Edward Brainard Fisher & Rocha, Inc. Rigging Solutions LLC Travessia Winery Marian & Christopher Cole Micki & Jay R. Doros Gaspar’s Sausage Co., Inc. Dr. E.H. Batcheller, Jr. John Branco Harbor Hydraulics & Machine Inc. Robert B. Feingold & Associates, P.C. Urban Grille Sharon & Anthony Connors Joan & Leo Doyon Marshall Marine Corp. Ruth & Richard Bates Magdalene Brasch Sheila Converse Rev. John P. Driscoll R. A. Mitchell Co. Inner Bay Café and Grill Rockett Real Estate Investments, LLC V. Nelson Associates, Inc Kate & Philip Beauregard Bruce Breamer Antonia & William Cook Josephine & R. Clark DuBois Barbara & Laurence Bedell Carol & Charles A. Brown Caroline & Paul Cooper Elizabeth Duncan Penny Brewer & Nathan Bekemeier Mary & Ron Brown Christopher Cotter Rose Dupont Martha & Robert Bennett Leslie & Wendell S. Brown annual contributors Richard Cotter Jill Miller Durkee Jean & Arthur Bennett Diane Brown-Couture For the purposes of this report, cumulative gifts of $100 or more are listed. The follow- Suzanne S. Finney Martha S. & William I. Reed Philip E. Cronan Barbara & Don Easterday Nancy & Richard Benton Sylvia & Anthime Brunette ing individual contributors support the Museum with gifts to membership, the annual Janet & James Fitgibbons Marguerite & G. Herbert Repass Nancy Crosby Allan Eaton Jeannemarie Bacon & Kurt Bergstrom Tia & Peter Bullard fund, or other program-specific initiatives. Sheldon Friedland Mrs. And Christopher Rezendes Richard Csaplar Brian Eatough Rebecca Gast & Philip Bernard Robert Burbank Katherine Mierzwa & Michael Gerstein Margaret-Ann & Clifton Rice Wendy & Raymond Cullum Eric Elfman Lucy Bernardo Gertrude Burr $500 – $999 Rosemary Phillips Marsha Goulding John F. Rinaldi Molly & Chris Cutler Randall Elgin Edith Beserosky Lizabeth L. Burrell Anonymous, 2 donors Alexandra & Robert Pozzo Margaret & Samuel Gray Anthony R. Sapienza Edith & Lewis Dabney Elizabeth Coxe & David Forney Janice & Harry Bichsel Linda & Thomas Bush David E. Adelberg Margaret-Ann & Clifton Rice Susan & James Griffith Sally Sapienza Patricia & Christopher B. Arnold Frances D. Ricketson Carole & Robert Hall Roberta H. Sawyer Margherita & Michael Baldwin Margaret K. Rodgers Michelle & Jason Hantman Ruth Schleeweis Mary W. & Donald C. Boger Joan & Harris H. Rusitzky Mary & Raymond Harrington Tina & Paul Schmid Edith Bowen Jessica & Daniel Schmitz Priscilla & Bradford Hathaway Jody Seivert Nannette & William M. Braucher Janet & Richard Sherwood Gordon Henderson Kirstin & Roger Servison Jennifer & John Brindisi J. Deane Somerville Sandra & Bill Hewitt Antoinette & Larry Shaw Jayne & Richard Burkhardt John D. Spooner Jalien Hollister Constance C. Shephard E. Ann & David Caldwell Thomas G. Stemberg Cathleen S. & Donald T. Hood Sheldon Friedland Lillian B. & Patrick Carney Judith L. & Robert L. Sterns Elizabeth & Jonathan Howland Louise & Larry Shwartz Jose S. Castelo Fred Stillman Margaret Baker Howland June A. Smith & Kenneth A. Shwartz Ruth H. & Richard W. Cederberg Anne & Galen L. Stone Deborah L. Hynes Jeannie & W.Mason Smith Jane & Roger P. Cheever Ulla & Paul Sullivan Hope & David Jeffrey Jose Soares Elaine & Paul Chervinsky Susan & Dexter Mead Janet & David Jenney Marjorie & Ronald Souza Bonnie & Louis Silverstein Barbara & David L. Thun Gary P. Johnson Anne M. Sparrow Mary & Sackett Cook Anne Tinker & John D. Henderson II Janet B. Keeler Bonnie & Robert Stapleton Donanne Coovert Joan Underwood Michael A. Kehoe Clara & Clay Stites Cheryl & William Corvello Dagmar & George L. Unhoch Louisa C. Knowles Jackie & David Stubbs Zelinda & John Douhan Anne & Roger Webb Joan & William A. Lawrence Alice Sturm Bridget A. Flynn & Michael Eatough Alice Hunt Williams Evelyn J. & Kenneth D. Lipman Marcia & Stephen F. Sullivan Cynthia & Michael Esposito Karin E. Wood & Peter C. Bogle Peter Macedo Mona M. & Donald Thompson Linda & Charles W. Findlay III Lois Wroble Nikki & Stephen Macedo Paul E. Vardeman Dorothy & Stewart Forbes Laima & Bertram Zarins Michael Malone & Debra Gayle Marjorie Waite & Neal Weiss Gail Davidson & Tom Gidwitz Ann & Hans P. Ziegler Victoria & Hans Mautner Raymond Butler Weiss Beth & Chuck Gormley $250 – $499 Melissa Mischke Elizabeth & Benjamin White Janice Ellertsen Linda & Louis Garibaldi Judi Havens Mary & Peter T. Kavanaugh Hope & Samuel Hale Anonymous, 5 donors Benita & Eugene A. Monteiro Jill White Elizabeth & Robert Elsner Mary Lou & G. Kenneth Garrett Walter Healey Janet & Martin Kawa James Hill Meg & Robert Ackerman Frederick Moore Anne Whiting Ronald Enoksen Katherine & Phillip Gaudet Judith & Edward Herlihy Andrea & Henry R. Keene Heidi & Arthur Huguley III Shirley & Jeffrey Allison Roberta Moore Rhodie & Anthony D. Whittemore Julie P. & Henry J. Fanning Paula Gauthier & Valerie Bassett Berna & Joseph Heyman Justin Kelleher Andrew Jacobson Richard S. Anderson Valerie & Robert R. Murphy Sally & Peter Wilde June & William Farnham Deborah Gayle Priscilla Hill Kelleher Family Barbara & Sidney Kaplan Susan S. Barnet Susan & Charles Murray Carolyn & Winn Willard Mary Farry Barbara & Thomas Geagan Ellen Hocker Elaine Kelley Patricia & Paul King Robin & Milo C. Beach Lois Murray David Wilusz Linda & Peter Fenton Alison & Iain Geddes Alison Hodges & Tom Clarke Aundrea & Robert Kelley Mrs. and Stephen Kunian Jackie & John Beauregard Joel Nulman Margaret D. Xifaras Kathleen & David W. Fentress, Jr. Vera C. Gibbons Bob Hoffman Wyn Kelley Sharon I. Lewis Virginia & Robert Becher Charlotte & Lawrence J. Oliveira $100 - $249 Jesse Ferguson Nancy Gibson & Rick Porteus Carolyn & Michael Holmes Mary Ellen Kennedy Margaret and Per Loftberg Marguerite & Charles Beckman Marilyn & Jay O’Neil Anonymous, 8 donors Karen & Nicholas Fischer Sarah & Vasant Gideon Frederic C. Hood, Jr. Mary & Horace S. Kenney James J. Lopes Joanna & Robert Bennett Peter J. Ouellette Marjorie & George Abbot Wendy A. Rogers & Arthur D. Fisk Burney M. Gifford Henry Hornblower III Robin Kenny Mrs. and John T. Ludes Sandra Bilodeau Margaret H. Parker Anne Adamowicz Lia & Harvey Flanders Diane Gifford Felicity & Austin Hoyt Diane & Robert Kirkland Marjorie & William MacLean Eric A. Braitmayer & Jack Haney James Paschetto Virginia & Thomas Adams Gaile & Wallace Fletcher Joseph Glennon Paul Hughes Max L. Kleinman Jennifer & Andrew F. McIntire Judith & David Brownell Robert Pennoyer Ruth & Alan Ades Madelynn Fogler Barbara & Milton Glicksman Mary B. & Peter G. Huidekoper Lauren & James A. Knight Susan & Dexter Mead Sally Bullard James J. Perry Janice J. Akin Carole C. & Donald A. Foster Jeffrey P. Gonsalves Nancy & George Ickes Barbara W. Koenitzer Kathleen H. Meeker Crystal Campbell Janice G. & Barry W. Perry Marion & Frank Almeida Kate Foster & Maureen McNulty Cecily Grable Donna & Theodore Ingalls Nancy W. & Edward F. Kurtz Linda S. & Benjamin Miller Danielle & Louis Coffin Eleanor & Richard Phillips Onésimo Almeida Jose Freitas Barbara Gracia Sharon & Edward Isaac Paul Lamoureux Dora & Dudley Millikin Simone & Dana Costa Geraldine M. Phipps Robert Almy Francine & Robert French Vanessa Gralton Dorothy & Geoffrey Jenkins Larry Langford Nancy & Alan Minard Carl J. Cruz Renia & Charles Platt Debbie & Theodore Anderson Vincent L. Furtado Eugenia DeGioia & Dante Greco Mr. and Mrs. David H. Jennings Alice S. Larson Barbara Mulville Linda & Sheldon Dean Catharine & James Pope Odysseus Argy Jennifer & Bill Gady David T. Guernsey Ellen & William Johnston Sally Leddbetter Barbara & Jack Nobrega Melanie & Bruce Demoranville Susan & Bernard Portnoy Jane & Gary Ash Karlene Leeper & Michael Galginaitis Gina M. Guiducci & Stephen McKinnon Mary Ellen & Malcolm Jones George Leontire & William Milbury Pamela T. & R. Henry Norweb Philip DeNormandie Sharon & E. Henry Powell Seth Asser Mary Beth Hasselquist & Peter V. Gammarano, Jr Louise A. Habicht & Stephen D. McGowen Donna Junier Collette Lester Carolyn & Robert Osteen Peter DeWalt David Price Athena Athas Cheryl & Henry Gamsby Linda Hannon Frani Keeley & Daniel Kamman Paul E. Levasseur Rita Macedo Pacheco Brenda & Ronald Dias Robert Proctor Hope Atkinson Manuel Garcia Thomas Harrington Polly Wood & Steve Kanovsky Katherine & Melvin Levine Heather Parsons & Andrew Kostsatos Pam & Bob DiFilippo Peter Quigley Ruth S. Atkinson Patricia H. & Robert H. Gardner Edward Hartnett Charlotte & Fredrick A. Kasap Judy & Jay Light Faith A. & Charles G. Paulsen Nancy & Lawrence K. Edwards Tina & John Read Sandra T. Ayres Dorothy & Seth Garfield Catherine F. Hassey Barbara Kasmire Jessica Lincoln

24 bulletin | summer 2013 For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 25 Barbara & Michael J. Norton III Christine & Raymond Plante annual contributors continued Julie B. O’Brien Susan Plaud Beverly & William J. Ochab Alexis & William Popik Susan Lincoln Cynthia S. Maxim Roseanne & Joseph O’Connell Tanya & Robert S. Powel Martha & Stanley Livingston Keith McDonald Rick Olney Richmond Prescott Catherine & William Logue Rex T. McGraw, Jr. Pete Olson Alexander Preston A Lee & Raymond Loranger Buffy and Tom McKay Molly & Christopher Cutler Karen Quigley & Russell Hensel Steven Lubar Susan McLaren & Philip Guymont Betty Parker Elise Ramos Rosemary P. Lucas Bryan J. McSweeny Sally & Everett Parker Judith & Bill Redway Susan & Donald H. Luce Susan & Kirtland Mead Christine W. Parks Ricky Gresh & Alexander Rempis Dora Beatty & Peter Macdonald Charles W. Mello Ann Parson Joyce & Daniel Reynolds Mary M. & Daniel S. Macedo Rita D. Mendes The Partridge Brothers David Richards Vivian & John E. Macedo John Menzel HOMECOMING Andrea Patisteas Catherine & John Ricketson Magdalin S. & Robert A. MacGregor Per Moen & Joan Dolian Ian Patrick William Ricketson Judith E. Ball & Kenneth Machado Robert S. Mogilnicki Margaret Pedersen David Risch FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS Alice & Carlton Macomber Miriam E. Morse Geraldine Pelczar Mark Rodgers Bettina Borders & Victor Mailey Diana & High Morton Christy Pennoyer Lillian & Daniel M. Rodrigues Kathryn D. Kavanagh & Swapan Mallick M. Teresa Mozaz & Michel G. Daigle Mary & Richard Pepin Marylou & Thomas Rossi Lyn & Patrick Malone AnnMarie & Shawn Mullane Jim Persons Jane W. Rotch Mary D. & Hubert C. Mandeville Kathleen & James Muller By ARTHUR P. MOTTA, JR.DIRECTOR, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Robert J. Petersen Susan & Donald Rudnick Eileen & Alvin Mandly Susan Navarre & Tim Olevsky Natalie C. Phillips Marilyn Saint-Aubin & Chuck Cotter Sylvia & Gerard Marlio Trish & George Nelson Winifred & James D. Phyfe Anne Saunders Built in 1841 at Hillman Brothers shipyard in New Bedford, the Charles tile city still reeling from the Great Depression and the Hurricane of 1938; Estelle Marlor Jacqueline & Jason Eckhardt Elizabeth & Thomas Pigford Heather Sawitsky W. Morgan will once more sail up the Acushnet River for a 9-day home- however, the “Morgan Fund” was started and gained early momentum. Hope & Anthony M. Martin Maureen Kenney & Alan P. Neuren Dorothea Piranian Lauren & Frederic Schaefer Lina & Joao Matos Betty Jeanne & Wendell Nooth coming visit in July 2014. Its cruise to several New England ports will be In March 1940 the fund had grown to $12,370; by late April it was $17,313. nothing short of spectacular. But as contributions slowed, the clock continued to tick on the ship’s deteriorating condition. The 172-year old wooden whale ship’s return to seaworthiness is the result of a 5-year comprehensive restoration as daunting as any historic Whaling Enshrined entered into negotiations with Carl Cutler, a preservation project in American history. Development founder of Mystic Seaport. Ship historian John F. Leavitt, of innovative techniques to understand more fully the wrote, “Much as the owners and many New Bedford shipwrights’ methods have added new insight to 19th people hated to see her leave, they finally realized that century marine architecture and the building process. the necessary funds could not be raised there, and rather than see her disintegrate, they agreed to let her The ship’s new life at Mystic would not have been pos- go to Mystic.” sible without prior preservation efforts in New Bedford and Dartmouth. In the early 1920s, artist Harry Ney- Since its 1941 departure from New Bedford, there have land, principal shareholder of the vessel was racing been many opinions about local efforts to keep the against time to keep it afloat. With the wreck of the ship. However, one undeniable fact of history stands Wanderer at Cuttyhunk in August 1924, the Charles above all else: Mystic Seaport kept its promise to the W. Morgan became the world’s last wooden whale- people of greater New Bedford – to preserve, interpret ship. Two months later, when Neyland offered to give and celebrate this remarkable vessel. Decades of work

Lori B. & Richard Schaefer Lou Tarnowski Elizabeth P. Wax it to the City of New Bedford and was told “that the and millions of dollars demonstrate that its 72-year old Willy Schild Pamela & Ronald Teachman Jean & Don Webb Development Committee city [was] not warranted in going to the great expense Whaling Enshrined, Inc., the ship’s 33 shar- pledge has been steadfastly maintained. eowners, commemorated Col. “Ned” Green’s Katharine & Thomas Schmitt Carolyn & Stanley Thomas Happy & Henley Webb Lucile P. Hicks, Chair necessary to take over the bark Morgan,” he turned adoption of the Chas. W. Morgan at his Elizabeth Schultz Joan & Edwin Tiffany J. William Weeks Nathaniel J. Bickford Round Hill estate with this tablet, which was A new logbook is opening. In committing the ship to Klaudia Shepard Lawrence H. Tittemore Deborah Jackson Weiss next to Col. Edward Howland Robinson Green, whose John W. Braitmayer designed by artist Harry Neyland, a leader in Joyce & Albert Signorella Charles T. Toomey Elise & Roger Wellington a historic 38th voyage, Mystic Seaport’s stewardship Christine Burgess grandfather Edward Mott Robinson owned the ship for the ship’s preservation in the 1920s and ‘30s. D. Carol & John Silvia Jack Towle Thomas D. Wells Barbara B. Ferri The tablet is now displayed at Mystic Seaport. and vision for this luckiest of ships shows the world Glena & Richard D. Sisson, Jr. Jane & Bradford Tripp Susan & Peter Whelan a period in its heyday. Llewellyn Howland, III that the Charles W. Morgan belongs to all of America. Robyn & Craig Small Carl N. Tripp Anne & Alexander White Patricia Jayson Irma Small Pamela & Charles Trippe Ellen H. & Donald B. White Green said yes, to the relief of Neyland and the 33 other David N. Kelley II Julie & Allan Smith James Turner Judith & Harvey White local shareholders who had incorporated as Whaling Enshrined, which Morgan Launch Party Charlotte D. & Raymond M. Smith Anne & Joseph Twichell William & Sonjia Whitney George B. Mock III members’ trip: Robert B. Smith Betsey & Sid Tyler Colleen & William Wildner Barbara Moss included four presidents of the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Green’s Join the Museum membership for an unforgettable trip to Mystic Seaport to Anita & V. Carlisle Smith Frederica & John Valois Catherine Williams Arthur Parker rescue and berthing of the ship at his South Dartmouth estate, Round experience the re-launch of the Charles W. Morgan. This once -in-a-lifetime Alice E. & William C. Smith Christiane & Jacques van de Kerckhof Janet & Colin Williams Don Rice Hill, began an extended period of preservation and public access which event includes a ceremonial breaking of a bottle over the Morgan’s bow, Mary H. Smoyer Catherine & William Van Meter Marjorie Williams & Michael Tushman Maryellen Shachoy Paul Snyder Weston Van Noorden Kathryn & Robert Windsor attracted thousands, and for which he was made an honorary member of lowering of the vessel into the Mystic River, and a keynote address from noted documentary filmmaker Ric Burns. Eileen & John Sorrentino Joan & Lawrence R. Velte John S. Wolkowicz the Old Dartmouth Historical Society in 1924. Ruth J. Souza Alfred J. Walker Elizabeth & James A. Wolstenholme Date: Sunday, July 21 Sarah & Andrew Spongberg Rev. Barry W. Wall Marie & Gordon Woollam (The bus leaves the Museum at 10:00 and returns at 6:00 ) Margo & Barry Steinberg Robert K. Wallace But Green’s death in 1936 marked another period of uncertainty. With Katherine & R. Newcomb Stillwell Norma & Richard H. Warburton no provision for it in the colonel’s will, funding and the ship’s next berth Cost: $25 per person; includes transportation to and from Mystic Seaport, Susan Davies & Rick Talkov Brent Watters became an urgent matter. Again, Whaling Enshrined turned to New Bed- admission to the Seaport, and a boxed lunch. ford, hoping the ship could be displayed at Pope’s Island and estimated Reservations: Contact Sarah Budlong at [email protected] or that $40,000 was needed to do the job. It was a formable goal for a tex- (508) 717-6850 by July 14th to reserve your seat on the bus.

26 bulletin | summer 2013 For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 27 gifts in memory and in honor Save the Date Join us for the largest and most highly anticipated summer fundraiser The New Bedford Whaling Museum welcomes gifts made in memory or in honor of Anonymous In Memory of Rita Macedo Pacheco on the SouthCoast. This year will highlight an unforgettable “museum trustees, members, staff, families, and friends of the Museum. Noel Tripp Rita & Robert Pacheco insider’s” experience, including the opportunity to enjoy exciting new In Honor of Frances Levin In Honor of Celeste & Jack Penney In Memory of Raymond Armstrong In Memory of Yvette Desmarais Jewelle W. & Nathaniel J. Bickford Frances and Clinton Levin galleries, exhibits, and artifacts as never before. Live entertainment and Brenda & Ronald Dias Ruth Schleeweis Mary Jean & R. William Blasdale In Memory of Jose Cardoso Pinheiro an elegant dinner will top off the evening. Kathleen Fuller In Memory of John Duff Carl J. Cruz John & Emily Pinheiro Paula Gomes William W. Kenney Tally & John N. Garfield, Jr. In Memory of Donald E. Ridley Nancy & George Ickes In Memory of Tobias Engel Jessie W. & Llewellyn Howland III Jody & Joe Weinacht Individual Sponsorship Levels Marie Monteiro Jessica Seewald Mary M. & Keith W. Kauppila Top In Honor of Dr. Bruce A. Rose Barbara & Michael J. Norton III In Memory of Pearl K. Frank Celeste and Jack Penney Carl J. Cruz Linda Patistea James J. Perry 2013 Commodore’s Berth: $5,000 Individual tickets: $250 each Mary W. & Donald C. Boger In Memory of Duncan J. Scott Frima G. & Gilbert L. Shapiro Frances D. Ricketson In Honor of Stuart Frank George H. Abbot • Reserved table for 12 at the gala Corporate sponsorship packages Sylvia Group of Insurance Agencies Frima G. & Gilbert L. Shapiro Saturday, August 3 Daniel Riley In Memory of David Smith with VIP placement and dedicated are also available. Anne Whiting Robert B. Smith In Memory of Laura Grota Anonymous service staff In Memory of Mary M. Brown Judith L. and Robert L. Sterns Anthime & Sylvia Brunette In Honor of Freddie & Howard H. Stevenson Contact: Cynthia Chace-Macniel Alfred J. Walker Volunteer Council Elizabeth Coxe & David Forney Presented by: Danielle Slight Anne & Roger Webb Captain’s Berth: $3,000 Alison Smart at (508) 717-6815 or In Memory of William W. Hall In Memory of John & Pollyann Stewardson In Memory of Cheryl S. Corvello & In Honor of Frances & Clinton Levin • Reserved table for 10 at the gala [email protected] Marilyn & David Ferkinhoff Anthone Zarkades Roderick F. Corvello Anonymous, 1 In Honor of Lucile P. Hicks for more details. Cheryl & William Corvello Celeste and Jack Penney In Memory of Donald Strunk Patron: $700 Freddie & Howard Stevenson Pinehurst Beach Improvement Association In Memory of Eleanore M. Cotter Marjorie Williams & Michael Tushman • Two tickets to the gala and acknowl- In Honor of Johanna S. & Frederic C. Hood In Memory of Priscilla Toppin Anonymous, 1 In Memory of Marvin Levin Frederic C. Hood, Jr. Linda & Peter Fenton edgement on the formal invitation Amy Rose-Baptista Nancy Leavitt Thomas Pigford Susan S. Barnet In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Manuel A. Lopes In Honor of Neil Weiss Sponsored by: and in the Evening Program In Memory of Antone Jesys Sophie & John M. Canto James J. Lopes Helanie Witt Philip E. Cronan Christopher Cotter In Honor of Rosemary Lucas In Memory of Lynde G. & Bertha Williams In Honor of Fran & Willy Keene Catherine Koch Susan & Gary A. Grosart Colin Williams Madeline & Dennis Macedo Perrin Hicks In Honor of Kirt & Susan Mead In Honor of Nancy Wilusz Renee Reis In Memory of Betty K. Knowles Barry & Margo Steinberg Susan Plaud As of 5/15/13 Carol St. Louis New Bedford Mother’s Club In Memory of Jason Mendes Beverly & James Tonge Jim Persons Rita D. Mendes Lisa Griffin & Angie Tavares

gifts in kind The New Bedford Whaling Museum is grateful to those organizations and individuals Mary & Keith W. Kauppila Emily & John C. Pinheiro who support the Museum with a donation of goods or services. Robert Kelley David Price The Inaugural Roger Kizik Reynolds DeWalt Acorn Management Capt. Tom Fetherston, USN Retired Silvia Jimenez Krause & Garrison Krause Rhode Island Audubon Society Onésimo Almeida, Ph.D. Fine Catering by Russell Morin Frances & Clinton Levin Rhode Island School of Design columbus day weekend Andrew Jacobson Marine Antiques Flora Morgan Levine Laurie Robertson-Lorant Arthur Moniz Gallery Mary Malloy, Ph.D. & Stuart Frank, Ph.D. Lightworks Productions Rogers Gallery Azamara Club Cruises Franklin Park Zoo George Liles Allison Rosner art & antique auction Bahia Aventuras S.A. Freestones City Grill Judith N. & Edward G. Lund Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum Dave Blanchette Gallery Four Marilyn & Mike Mazer Dr. Brian Rothschild Mary Jean Blasdale Janet Egan Designs Linda & Benjamin Miller Janet Sherwood Friday, October 11 Stephen Borkowski Joseph Abboud Manufacturing Corporation Sarah Kendall Mitchell Sloan M. & Wick Simmons Celtic Coffee House John N. Garfield, Jr. Dr. Michael Moore John Stobart Auction Preview: Noon – 8:00 p.m. Chase Canopy Global Learning Charter Public School Museum of Science Boston Peter C. Stone City of New Bedford Department of Public Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical Nantucket Historical Association Katie Touhey-Moore Art Saturday, October 12 Infrastructure High School &antique Kirk Nelson Urban Grille Rick Clark Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven New Bedford High School Valet Connection Auction Preview and Reception: 9:00 a.m. – Noon Cork Wine and Tapas Bradford Hathaway New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Vineyard Vines auction Cruise Holidays of Lakeville Lucile P. Hicks New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Walker-Cunningham Fine Art Live Auction in Museum Theater: Noon Culture*Park Jessie W. & Llewelyn Howland III New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance Westport Rivers Winery 2013 Richard Donnelly Bob Hughes Newport Historical Society Whale and Dolphin Conservation Donate or consign to the auction! Eastern Fisheries, Inc. Deborah L. Hynes Michael C. Obel-Omia WGBH Fairhaven High School Susan Inglis Saturday, October 12 Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport Tony Williams The benefits of donating an item include a tax deduction for the full sale price. Bertrand Faure Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Capt. Stacy Pedrozo, USN Susan & Harvey J. Wolkoff Barbara & Paul J. Ferri Dr. Frants Jentsen The benefits of consigning an item include receiving a percentage of the sale price.

Contact Sarah Budlong at (508) 717-6850 or [email protected] for more information about donating or consigning an auction item

28 bulletin | summer 2013 For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 29 April 1, 2013

On behalf of Charity Navigator, I wish to congratulate Old Dartmouth Historical Society/New Bedford Whaling Museum on achieving our coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management Capital Campaign Update and commitment to accountability and transparency.

Over $6 million has been pledged to the Museum’s capital new space, the Museum estimates that it can increase the We are proud to announce Old Dartmouth Historical Society/New Bedford Whaling Museum campaign since 2011, the Trustees report. Leading the cam- quantity and quality of current free and discounted education has earned a 4-star rating. Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that your organiza- paign are two $1 million donations and two $500,000 match- programs and services offered to the community (estimated at tion adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical ing challenge grants. over $250,000 per annum). activities and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way. “Trustees are elated by the generosity of the many donors Boosted by a $1 million leadership gift from the New York Approximately a quarter of the charities we evaluate have received our highest rating, indicating supporting this campaign - especially during such difficult Community Trust – Wattles Family Charitable Trust Fund, the that Old Dartmouth Historical Society/New Bedford Whaling Museum outperforms most other economic times,” said John N. Garfield, Jr., Chairman of the project is off to a strong start. Other major gifts followed short- charities in America. This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates the Board of Trustees. “Because of their outstanding generosity, ly thereafter, including a $500,000 matching challenge from Old Dartmouth Historical Society/New Bedford Whaling Museum from its peers and demon- we are free of debt, we have grown the endowment to $7.6 The Manton Foundation. The Museum is half way into a $5 strates to the public it is worthy of their trust. million (up from a low of $3.5 million in 2008) and have in- million construction goal. “We hope to secure the rest of the vested significantly in educational programs. This philanthro- funds over the next year and break ground in 2014,” said Rice. Our favorable review of the Old Dartmouth Historical Society/New Bedford Whaling Museum’s py comes on top of donations to operations which account for fiscal health and commitment to accountability and transparency will be visible on our website as “Major donors are expressing a sense of confidence in the Mu- approximately $2 million annually.” of April 1st. We wish you continued success in your charitable endeavors. seum and its educational mission,” said Garfield. “The Trust- The Museum embarked upon the capital campaign in 2011 ees have focused attention on educational initiatives and how Sincerely, with a goal of raising $10M for the purposes of eliminating a we can best serve our community. A central component to ful- Ken Berger, President & Chief Executive Officer $2.1 million debt, building the endowment, and constructing filling this mission is building an efficient and well equipped a new Educational Center and Research Library on its Johnny 21st century classroom and research facility on our Johnny Cake Hill campus. Co-Chairs of the capital campaign are Cake Hill campus.” George B. Mock III, President of Nye Lubricants and resident of Mattapoisett, and Donald S. Rice of New York City and Campaign Supporters Mattapoisett. $1,000,000+ Faith & Ambassador Richard L. Morningstar “The immediate objective to erase all debt is complete and we Anonymous Estate of Craig A.C. Reynolds members’ trip The New York Community Trust – Wattles Edgenie & Donald S. Rice will celebrate this accomplishment with a symbolic “Burn the Family Charitable Trust Fund Bond” ceremony at the Annual Members’ Meeting in May. $25,000+ São Miguel, Azores | September 10 – 17 $500,000+ James Bevilacqua & Constance Bacon The endowment enjoyed an unexpected, yet marvelous boost The Manton Foundation Marsha & David N. Kelley Come join us as we explore some of the most with an anonymous $1 million gift followed by a $500,000 National Endowment for the Humanities Estate of Robert O. Boardman challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Hu- $250,000+ Hon. D. Lloyd Macdonald popular attractions on the island of São Miguel manities in 2011,” states Mock. “Now we are well positioned, Nancy & Jack Braitmayer Kate & Albert W. Merck Cile & Bill Hicks Dean & Janet Whitla in the Azores. This 8 day excursion will offer programmatically, organizationally and fiscally, to take on the Massachusetts Cultural Council - Cultural $10,000+ two full day sightseeing tours of Furnas and long sought-after goal of centralizing all museum operations on Facilities Fund Mary Jean & Bill Blasdale one campus through the construction of an educational wing.” $200,000+ Marilyn & David Ferkinhoff Nordeste, both of which include lunch, and Anonymous For over a decade, Trustees recognized the need for construct- Barbara Moss & Timothy Haydock two half day sightseeing tours of Lagoa do Barbara & Paul Ferri Nonnie & Frederic C. Hood ing a facility dedicated to education and scholarship on the Nye Lubricants Holly & Joe McDonough Fogo and Sete Cidades. Johnny Cake Hill campus. Programs have long since grown $100,000+ $5,000+ beyond available capacity and there is an urgent need for dedi- Babbitt Steam Specialty Co. Talbot Baker, Jr. Trip includes: Total price: BayCoast Bank Ruth & Lincoln Ekstrom cated classroom space. Moreover, collections, staff, and volun- • Round trip transfers to and from Boston $2,054.00 per person for double-occupancy Community Foundation of Southeastern MA Patricia & Robert A. Lawrence teers are divided between two campuses (the latter located in - Acushnet Foundation Fund (leaving from New Bedford) (single rate add $399.00) Faith & Charles Paulsen Estate of Betty Knowles a converted bank 3 blocks away). Bolstering the case is an 8% Maryellen & Norman Shachoy • Airfare from Boston to Ponta Delgada Deposit of $250.00 due at time of booking. The Upstream Foundation increase in attendance in 2012 over 2011, to 93,000. School Lyman B. Waterman (Island of São Miguel Azores) Balance due July 1. Anne B. Webb visitation accounted for 12,000 visits. Additionally with the The Sidney J. Weinberg, Jr. Foundation $2,500+ • Accommodations for 6 nights and 7 days at Lisa & Joel Alvord Additional Requirements: Marguerite & H. F. Lenfest Hotel Marina Atlantico Liddy & Thomas G. Davis Buildings & Grounds Committee Sloan & Hardwick Simmons • Valid Passport Mariana & Ed Howland • Buffet Breakfast Daily $50,000+ • Travel insurance is highly recommended Edward M. Howland II, Chair David N. Kelley, II Donald Smyth Patricia A. Jayson Anonymous • Two half day sightseeing tours of Lagoa do Fogo : John W. Braitmayer Eugene Lonergan Gurdon B. Wattles Pamela & Joseph Barry For more information or to reserve your spot on Patricia & Hon. Armand Fernandes, Jr. and Sete Cidades William do Carmo Joseph McDonough the trip, please call the Membership Department Tally & John N. Garfield, Jr. Roy Enoksen Don Rice • Two full day sightseeing tours of Furnas and at (508) 997-0046 ext. 150 or Nordeste; both include lunch e-mail [email protected]

30 For up-to-date calendar listings visit www.whalingmuseum.org 31 new museum publications: at the store

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The success of the expedition was due in no small part to THE ARCTIC REGIONS THE ARCTIC REGIONS Limited edition: $250.00 Trade edition: $49.95 isaac israel Hayes. He had travelled with Elisha Kent Kane, the most famous american arctic explorer of the day. Hayes’s prac- by William Bradford tical contributions to Bradford’s expedition—and this book—

were significant and reflected his deep interest in the formation A landmark in the annuals of American photogra- illustrated with Photographs Taken on an Art Expedition to Greenland a landmark in the annals of american photography and polar of glaciers, icebergs, and the movement of ice. adventure, William Bradford’s book The Arctic Regions was first Today, the science-infused and art-driven narrative of The published for subscribers in 1873. No more than 300 copies of the Arctic Regions offers a prophetic prelude to current news of the phy and polar adventure first published in leather-bound elephant folio are known to have been printed. Earth’s climate situation: these regions, first photographed by W illiam Bradford The book has been a prized possession of major american and under Bradford’s direction, may yet vanish in our lifetime, never European museums and libraries, and a few fortunate collectors, to be seen again. 1873. As the pace of global climate change quick- ever since. Now, with an introduction written by the noted polar histo- WilliAm BRAdfoRd (1823-1892) was born and brought rian russell a. Potter, The Arctic Regions is for the first time being up in fairhaven, massachusetts. His Quaker parents did not look ens and the magnificent Arctic icecap dwindles, made available in a convenient and accessible format – and at an favorably upon such pursuits as drawing and painting. By the time affordable price. as the pace of global climate change quickens Bradford was in his twenties, his father gave up hope of his son ever and the magnificenta rctic icecap dwindles, its publication could its publication could not be more timely or succeeding in business. Bradford began his professional art career not be more timely or important. painting ship portraits; he was a precise, meticulous craftsman. “This volume,” artist William Bradford explained, “is the later, working with Albert Van Beest, he developed a more vibrant, result of an expedition to the arctic regions, made solely for the important. fluid approach, adding depth to his artist skill set. purposes of art, in the summer of 1869.” Bradford had brought Artistic endeavors led him away from the region. News accounts with him the eminent arctic explorer and author dr. isaac israel and books about Arctic explorations tempted him to travel north. in Hayes, and he had engaged the 450-ton steamer Panther to sail 1861, he obtained financial backing for a journey to sketch and photo- from St. John’s, Newfoundland. on July third they departed, graph the coast of labrador. on this and subsequent voyages, he carrying a “party of adventurers whose story is partially illustrated became fascinated with the special qualities of atmospheric light in by the photographic views contained in this volume.” Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: northern regions. in 1869, Bradford made a notable expedition to the Bradford became one of the first american painters to pur- Arctic on the Panther leading to the original publication of The sue the dream of painting the arctic regions firsthand. He had arctic regions. made several previous voyages, but none this ambitious or far- Scrimshaw in the New Bedford Whaling Museum jacket photographs: reaching. His purpose was always to study nature under its “ter- front: “Between the iceberg and the field. The Panther firing up” by rible” aspects, to acquire material for later use in his artwork and John l. dunmore and George P. Critcherson. after that in lectures illustrated with stereopticon views. Special slip cover limited edition: $250 Back: “The party in camp on top of the glacier after a day’s journey on this voyage Bradford brought along two photographers inland” by John l. dunmore and George P. Critcherson. from Boston, John l. dunmore and George P. Critcherson. They jacket design by carl w. scarbrough were the first photographic professionals to document so north- Trade edition: $65.00 ISBN 978-1-56792-451-0 erly a voyage. Their images added the crucial aura of “truth” to david r. Godine · Publisher 54995 Bradford’s work. While other artists had depicted the northern Post office Box 450 regions, none had made photography so central a part of the Jaffrey, New Hampshire 03452 This definitive 400-page reference to the world’s artistic process. www.godine.com 9 781567 924510 (continued on back flap) Printed in China godine largest scrimshaw collection is illustrated with 700 photographs. jacket1214.indd 1 12/18/12 10:48 AM

Ship Model Catalog $14.95 Museum catalog volume two written by Judith N. Lund and R. Michael Wall will include represen- tative models from the extensive New Bedford Art and Artifacts from the New Bedford Whaling Museum Whaling Museum and former Kendall Whaling Museum holdings from early 19th century to the modern day. Along with forty pictured models and descriptions will be brief biographies of the identified models builders. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Eugene Monteiro Arthur H. Parker VOLUNTEER COUNCIL Nicholas Luce, Store Receiver & Head Cashier Hon. Armand Fernandes, Jr., Chair Barbara Moss John S. Penney EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Douglas Kendall, Ph.D., Registrar American Landscape and Seascape Paintings George B. Mock III, First Vice-Chair Hon. Phillip Rapoza John C. Pinheiro Alice Larson, President Jessica Mathews, Visitor Services $14.95 Lucile P. Hicks, Second Vice-Chair Jeffrey L. Raymon Carl Ribeiro Clifton Rice, Vice President Sarah Mitchell, Assistant Registrar Recording Secretary Highlights from the Museum’s diverse collection Joseph E. McDonough, Treasurer Maryellen Shachoy Brian J. Rothschild Mary Lorenzo, Sara M. Meirowitz, Director of Foundation Judy Giusti, Corresponding Secretary & Corporate Relations of American and global landscape and seascape Donald S. Rice, Assistant Treasurer Hardwick Simmons Calvin Siegal Tom Flynn, Treasurer Henry Moniz, Facilities Assistant paintings. Carol Taylor, Clerk Harvey J. Wolkoff Gilbert L. Shapiro Arthur Motta, Jr., Director of Marketing & Dr. Patricia L. Andrade MUSEUM ADVISORY Charles T. Toomey MUSEUM STAFF Communications The Dabneys A Bostonian Family in the Charles Bascom COUNCIL Elizabeth H. Weinberg Kayleigh Almeida, Staff Accountant fundação the John F. Pimentel, Facilities Assistant luso-americana Nathaniel Bickford Chair Janet P. Whitla Kimberly A. Aubut, Museum Store Associate HA John N. Garfield, Jr., D W LIN Azores 1806-1871 $19.95 R G O M F DABNEY D U E S E B Mark Procknik, Assistant Librarian

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An American Family in the Azores 1806-1871 Roy Enoksen An anthology based on the Annals of the Dabney Family Truman S. Casner Erica Andrade Melanie Correia, Curatorial & Photo in Fayal compiled by Roxana Lewis Dabney family at Faial, Açores. Originally compiled in John M. Silva, Operations Foreman Michelle N. Hantman Carl J. Cruz Brandon Barboza Archive Assistant 1899 by Roxana Lewis Dabney as the “Dabney Alison M. Smart, Senior Director of Development Edward M. Howland II Anne F. Fazendeiro Quinton Campbell Julia daSilva, Programs Manager Annals,” this American edition sheds new light Michelle Taylor, Senior Director of Finance Llewellyn Howland III Barbara B. Ferri Joseph Delgado Tara L. Duff,Museum Store Manager on whaling, commerce, and the history of U.S. Cheryl L. Wilson, Museum Store Associate Lawrence S. Huntington Frederic C. Hood Alyssa DoCouto Michael P. Dyer, Maritime Curator foreign relations. Brian Witkowski, Education Programs Manager Patricia Jayson Irwin Jacobs Stephanie Duran Barry W. Jesse, Facilities Assistant Andrew Wojtunik, Finance & Keith Kauppila Peter T. Kavanaugh Sharmaine Flint Michael A. Lapides, Director of Digital Initiatives Xico Coming Soon! Development Assistant David N. Kelley II William N. Keene Gustin Froias & Photography Curator Sail away on an adventure with Xico, a young Elizabeth Kellogg William T. Kennedy Alfredo Parrilla Pamela L. Lowe, Supervisor, Visitor Services Azorean boy who stows away aboard a 19th Jaoquim Livramento Albert E. Lees III Cinthia Sanchez century whaleship. As he and the crew of the Hon. D. Lloyd Macdonald Frances F. Levin Licia Vieira A NOTE TO OUR READERS Moonbeam search for whales in the Pacific and Joseph E. McDonough Michael Moore We do our best to report accurate information and sincerely apologize for misspelling or inadver- to order your book: Edition and Preface by Maria Filomena Mónica | Selection and Notes by Paulo Silveira e Sousa Arctic, he learns the ropes, encounters new tently omitting the name of anyone who made a gift to the Old Dartmouth Historical Society – cultures, and makes a most unusual friend along MISSION New Bedford Whaling Museum during the 2012 fiscal year. Please advise us of any error by writing By e-mail: [email protected] the way. An educational and entertaining read for The mission of the Old Dartmouth Historical Society-New Bedford Whaling Museum is to to the Development Office, New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, the whole family! educate and interest all the public in the historical interaction of humans with whales worldwide; MA 02740-6398. If you have any questions, please call Alison Smart at (508) 997-0046, ext. 115. By Phone: Museum Store, (508) 997-0046 ext. 127 Scholarship & Publications Committee in the history of Old Dartmouth and adjacent communities; and in regional maritime activities.

By mail: Museum Store, New Bedford Whaling Museum Llewellyn Howland, III, Chair Keith Kauppila CREDITS 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740 Gaelen Adam Wyn Kelly Produced by: NBWM Marketing/Communications | Designed by: Amanda Quintin Design Charles Bascom Hon. D. Lloyd Macdonald EDITORIAL COM­MENTS Mary Jean Blasdale John H. Ricketson Alison M. Smart, [email protected] | 18 Johnny Cake Hill • New Bedford, MA 02740 John Bockstoce Bruce Wilburn ON THE COVER Lawrence Huntington “Migration: New Bedford Whaling Museum,” Nancy Train Smith’s installation overlooks North Water Street, as viewed from the Davis Observation Deck. A South Dartmouth artist, Smith has exhibited 32 bulletin | summer 2013 widely. For her thoughts on this work, please turn to page 6. nonprofit org. u.s. postage paid Museum Store new bedford, ma permit no. 29 18 Johnny Cake Hill New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740-6398 www.whalingmuseumstore.org

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