Annual Report Museum of the 2014 Mountain Man Sublette County Historical Society
“Old Murthly Castle” An Illustration from William Fraser’s The Red Book of Grantully, published in Edinburgh in 1868. Page 2 Sublette County Historical Society & The Museum of the Mountain Man Our Year in Review
he programs and activities sponsored by the Sublette County T Historical Society/ Museum of the Mountain Man alongside the exhibits, collections and publications become more and more popular every year. 2014 was another exceptional year, evident by the growing number of visitors from neighboring states and international countries, who travel out of their way to experience our extraordinary history. The SCHS/ MMM hosts four major events every year. We also open our grounds and facilities for other businesses, organizations and conference- goers, upon request, to showcase our beautiful Museum and welcome their historical inquisition.
YEARLY EVENTS Green River Rendezvous Days were held July 10-13th in 2014 and, again, provided 35 educational programs over Our four major programs are generously the four-day weekend, ranging in topics from the scholarly sponsored by various entities, businesses and to children’s activities. Presentations and educational corporations every year. These sponsors help us reach seminars were presented by the five authors of the RMFT out to a broader audience and assist us in meeting our Journal; the American Mountain Men Association and goals and objectives through much-needed finance Bad Hand set up their historical encampments while and man-power. Their connection and involvement Lapita Frewin led eight Native American craft sessions with the Museum and Historical Society enable us to for children of all ages. These venues were generously offer these projects and programs free to the public. sponsored by corporations: Anderson Ranch, the Sublette 2014 opened with the Society and Museum’s County Museum Board, School District #1 BOCES, “Annual Meeting and Spring Thaw Party” on March EnCana, Linn Energy and Rocky Mountain Power. Our 13th. During the business portion of the evening, local SWEP I (Shell CO) also sponsored and manned the Board President, Sam Drucker, introduced and annual Buffalo Burger Fry. thanked Sublette County Museum Board members, As special guest for Green River Rendezvous Days, alongside Historical Society board members who the SCHS/ MMM and entire community welcomed previously served on our board and committees, giving Thomas Steuart Fothringham, Laird of Murthly Castle so much of their time and energy to the organization. and Strathbraan Estates of Perthshire, Scotland. As a Ronnie Wilson was the only Trustee leaving the descendant of Sir William Drummond Stewart, this was board this year. President Drucker cited his quiet and Laird Fothringham’s first trip to his ancestral roots and he thoughtful input during meetings, and thanked him participated in all aspects of the four-day events. for his 8 years of service to all of us. Officers elected Elizabeth (Betsy) Watry joined our staff as Curator of for a second term in 2014 were: President – Sam the Collection on November 1st. Betsy holds a Master’s Drucker and Vice-President – Geoff Sell. Degree in History from Montana State University and is an Quickly on the heels of the Annual Meeting and author/ co-author of several books. May 1st opening, we welcomed back the American The twenty-first Annual Wreath and Chocolate Mountain Men Association for Living History Auction kicked off the holidays at the Pinedale Library Days, May 13 – 15th, 2014. Graciously sponsored Lovatt Room on December 5th and we had the best year by Sublette County School District # 1 BOCES yet. Thanks to all the volunteers and beautiful wreaths, for the past 13 years, nearly 1,000 school children, the annual fundraiser netted $16,156 with the help of teachers, parents and chaperones from all over western long-time sponsor, 1st Bank, providing the evening’s Wyoming attended this popular event. refreshments. The AMM consists of professional individuals dedicated to the traditional, cultural and historical accuracy of the fur trade era, mountain men and rendezvous system.
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OUR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
The Sublette County Historical Society/ Museum of the Mountain Man would like to extend another big thank you to the Sublette County Museum Board, who partner with our organization to preserve and interpret the history of our area. Van Huffman, Mark Eatinger, Clint Gilchrist, Becky Thompson and Tim Thompson donate countless hours of their time and energy to work with us on budget issues, funding representation to the County Commission and guidance of historical direction. We would also like to thank and recognize the Sublette County Commissioners, Joel Bousman, Jim Latta and Andy Nelson, for their continued support of our organization and museum. In 2014, Sublette County provided $260,000 in matching financial support to the Historical Society and Museum. For over 50-plus years, this strong and prosperous public/ private partnership between the two entities enhances the well-being of our organization and keeps us strong, viable and successful for future generations. OUR VOLUNTEERS
Non-profit organizations cannot survive without its dedicated volunteers. Throughout this past year, numerous groups and individuals contributed generously of their time and skills to help the SCHS/ MMM fulfill its mission. Their efforts and generosity are greatly appreciated and vitally important to our organization. Our volunteers help with our various projects and programs such as Rendezvous, the Wreath Auction Sommers Homestead Living History Museum and the Lander Trail-New Fork River Crossing Historical Park. They also assist with tasks and work on different committees in finance, curatorial and landscaping. Thank you volunteers and please know how much we appreciate you!
Thank You Ronnie Wilson!
he Sublette County Historical Society/ Museum of the Mountain Man would like to convey Tour deep and sincere gratitude to Ron Wilson for his eight years of service and dedication to our organization. Ron served his first four years 2002-2006, and returned again 2010 – 2014. Ronnie managed the position of Vice-President Photo Credit: Pinedale Online during his later years of tenure.
As a native of Sublette County, Ronnie was very knowledgeable about the fur trade as well as local settlement history. He became involved in a number of areas in the society and museum, but was one of those “go-to guys” that we could always call on short notice to help with some arduous task. Ronnie’s humor and humility will be missed by all of us. Thank you Ronnie – (We will continue to call you on short notice!) Page 4 Sublette County Historical Society & The Museum of the Mountain Man Sommers Homestead Living History Museum
he Sommers Homestead Living History Museum completed it’s third year, opening to the public Tin 2012. The facility was open Fridays and Saturdays from 10AM to 3PM during June, July and August. During the spring and fall off-season, the Homestead was open by appointment and for school group tours in May, September and October. The Homestead had 1170 visitors in 2014 including 15 youth groups totaling 479 kids from Big Piney, Pinedale, Farson, Green River, Lander and Rock Springs. The Homestead is all-volunteer-run and admission is by donation. At least 979 hours were donated by 37 different volunteers, and funding to date has been through private donations and grants.
Photo Credit: Pinedale Online Photo Credit: Pinedale Online
In 2014 the Homestead was pleased to receive a grant from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, to purchase four life-sized fiberglass livestock animals to put in the barn for hands-on living history demonstrations. Those animals included a milk cow that can really be milked, a work horse, a saddle horse, and a small pony. Also new at the homestead was the addition of a small gift shop with items that relate to homesteading. Located 7.2 miles south on the East Green River Road, the site interprets the homestead era in the Upper Green River Valley during of the 1900s. It is jointly managed by the Sublette County Historical Society, the Green River Valley Museum, and siblings Jonita and Albert Sommers. In addition to private donations and income from the gift shop, a ‘Friends of the Sommers Homestead’ program has been started to help raise funds to support the living history programs and operations of the Homestead historical site. Volunteers are always welcomed to help with the demonstrations, school group tours, maintenance and operations. If you are interested in volunteering at the Sommers Homestead please contact Dawn Ballou at [email protected] 307-360-7689 Thank You! Annual Report 2014 Page 5
Lander Trail- New Fork River Crossing Historical Park Dedication
he Lander Trail-New Fork River Crossing THistorical Park held its official Grand Opening on June 21, 2014. The site has been under development for the previous four years as archaeological surveys were being conducted and infrastructure construction was in progress. Approximately 200 people attended the Grand Opening, including 18 representatives of the 29 organizations that contributed in making the new historical park possible. The celebration included presentations by founding partners, an awards ceremony, and finally a ribbon cutting to officially open the trail through the park. A lunch was paid for by a private donation and served by the Pinedale Lion’s Club. In 2014, at least 200 individual and 29 organizations donated thousands of hours and more than $1,300,000 to purchase, develop and maintain the site. The park is unstaffed, but maintained by volunteers. The park was open to the public from June 21st through November during 2014. Visitors were welcome to explore a one-mile self-guided walking trail with nine historical interpretation signs at points of interest. The park had approximately 900 visitors during its first season. The new 100-acre historical park is located where the Lander Trail, a portion of the Oregon Trail, crosses the New Fork River in Sublette County. The land was purchased by the Sublette County Historical Society with contributions as part of mitigation for project work in the nearby Pinedale Anticline natural gas field that impacts the Lander Trail. The park includes ½ mile of New Fork River frontage that has public fishing access. The park is an ongoing project that interprets the Oregon Trail emigrant migration history and experiences at a significant river crossing and campsite along the travelers’ journey between 1859 to 1869. Photo Credit: Pinedale Online Page 6 Sublette County Historical Society & The Museum of the Mountain Man
Sommers Homestead Living History Museum Lander Trail - New Fork River Historical Park Volunteers & Donations Volunteers & Donations Volunteer Donations Volunteers Donations Mary Anne Almquist Mary Anne Almquist Miles Anderson Bonneville Archaeology Dawn Ballou Barbara Amburn Dawn Ballou Wyoming Trails District Boy Bob Beiermann Dawn Ballou Bob Beiermann Scout Troop 18 Jeff Bell Caroline Brazell Travis Boley Joel Bousman Family Deanne Bradley Jamie Brewer Jon Boroff National Pak Service Carolyn Brazell Bob & Dahlia Griffin Nancy Brown Office Outlet Ashley Brewer Toni David Cade Clark Oregon California Trails Heidi Brewer Diana Helzer Cody Criddle Association Jamie Brewer Roberta King Josh Criddle Pinedale FFA Tom Colerick Jeanne Lockwood Spencer Criddle Pinedale Lion’s Club Shane Copeland Maggie Miller Correen Donnelly Pinedale Online Elaine Crumply Judi Myers J.D. “Sam” Drucker Pinedale Rental Toni David Charles Price Kimberly Finch Rocky Mountain Sculpture Mark Denekas Carole Richie Barry Fisler Sublette County Historic Cassidy Espenscheid Linda Sanders Clint Gilchrist Preservation Board Kaitlyn Fennel Sharon Schell Mary Hopkins Garley Swain Barry Fisler Eugene Scrivner Darrin Kaufman Wyoming Department of Barbara Ford Kristy Sims Joe Kautza Transportation Mary Helen Goicoechea Terrie Springman Mike Kautza Wyoming Game & Fish Clint Gilchrist Eileen Stewart John Krizek Wyoming State Historic Richard Kail Albert & Jonita Tom Rea Preservation Office Jamie Kaul Sommers Maureen Rudnick Helena Linn Karen Taylor Summer Shultz Jeannie Lockwood Emmett Williams Geoff Sell Kay Malkowski Jackie Sell Nikki Marincic Donations - Businesses Brianne Thiele Deena Martin Cowboy Shop Dave Vlcek Delta McCormick Dandylion Den Bill Wadsworth Madeline Murdock Heritage Quilts Jim and Beth Allen Lisa Parra JB’s Welding Mindi Crabb Ted Reinwald M&M Transfer Jeff Goltz Sonia Rife Office Outlet Martin Hudson Jenny Roberts Pinedale Aquatic Ric Stott Tawny Roberts Center Jerry Kirchhoff Jim Roscoe Pinedale Online Bev Sharp Sommers Ranch Sam Sharp Hannah Scherbel Clayton Shelby Pat Schuler Jonita Sommers Sue Sommers Terrie Springman Ty Swain Dick Tanner Dave Vlcek Liz Wardell Mary Lynn Worl Annual Report 2014 Page7
Fur Trade History Travels to Scotland in 2014
“The 176th Anniversary of William Drummond Stewart and Alfred Jacob Miller at the 1837 Green River Rendezvous” he Sublette County Historical Society/ TMuseum of the Mountain Man was pleased to present and co-sponsor a Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Forum and Three Worlds Meet this past September in Scotland. The programs offered a fascinating blend of history, art and culture at Murthly Castle and Strathbraan Estates of Perthshire and the Birnham Institute in Birnham-Dunkeld. The heritage of the fur trade, mountain men and rendezvous era 1820-1840 was presented to over 500 people in the area. History forums, a full encampment and
demonstrations from the American Mountain Men Museum of the Mountain Man
Association, Shoshone Indian speeches, as well as -A Scottish clan from the Blairgowrie Highland games pose for a picture with the AMM, Scott Walker, Doc Ivory, Doyle Reid and tours of William Drummond Stewart’s castle hall and Mike Powell. Chapel were held for the public during the day on September 6th and 7th. The 3WM presentations were spearheaded by historians and authors James C. Auld, Jerry Enzler and Jim Hardee. It involved numerous actors, mountain men, a Native American contingency of Shoshones, as well as scholars, historians and theatre personnel. All participated in two evening performances at the Birnham Institute, as well as attending primary schools in the district. The 1837 Rendezvous was a pivotal year when Alfred Jacob Miller rendered over 900 watercolors, pen and ink sketches, and dozens of paintings of the Green River Valley. He embellished the rich and extraordinary encounters of mountain men, Native American cultures and the diversity of American and European fur trade business. Presenting this heritage of the Museum of the Mountain Man, the Green River Valley and the significance of the Scotland connection was a goal and dream come true for many who traveled there and participated. - Mike Powell in the AMM encampment in front of William Drummond Stewart’s grove of fir trees he brought back from Western America. Click on this link to view more pictures of the rendezvous in Scotland on our website! Page 8 Sublette County Historical Society & The Museum of the Mountain Man Our 2014 Donors & Volunteers Donations & Gifts
Friess Foundation Dennis & Susan Mar Euene Scrivner Larry & Reggie Parker K & E Engineering William & Tami Kothe STS Foundation M&M Transfer Geoff Sell David W. Jamieson Casper Antique Club Office Outlet Foursight Foundation Maggie Miller Jonita Sommers Amber Anderson George Bess Mark Eatinger JimBob & Dahlia Griffin Kay Mitchell Juli & Horton Spitzer Ole & Karen Skinner Jon & Sheryl Borroff Karen Olsen Ken & Laurie Hartwig Larry Morris James Thomas Jeannie Lockwood Renee Bovee Michael & Jeanette Cooney Van & Marilyn Huffman Bill Murdock Jane Tsai Chris Cookson John & Peggy Bryant Brittany Jones H. Lawrence Parker Barbra E. Amburn Mathew Anderson Mark Denekas
Memorials Pat Pearson Hayden Huston Donna Rae & Murl Morss Emma Lee Hecox Margaret Jones Kay Wallace Ivanka Huston Jonita Sommers Ken & Laurie Hartwig Jonita Sommers Jonita Sommers Cliff Brewer Ken & Laurie Hartwig Patsy Gillmore Smythe Irene Steele Ken & Laurie Hartwig Jonita Sommers Raymond Price Jonita Sommers Jonita Sommers Bill Mitchell Harold & Beulah Faler Jonita Sommers Al Weiderspahn Becky Campbell Mary Kay Mitchell Ken & Laurie Hartwig Cecil Meeks Jonita Sommers Jonita Sommers Annie Olson Jonita Sommers Jonita Sommers Kirk Robert Jonita Sommers Skip VanValkenburg Sonny & Fanny Korfanta Jonita Sommers Jonita Sommers Ken & Laurie Hartwig The Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal Editor Dr. Mark Schreiter Jim Hardee Journal Authors Journal Reviewers Dick Gadler Bill Scurlock Publications Director James C. Auld Dr. John L. Allen Dr. James Hanson Dr. Darby Stapp Angie Thomas Dr. Jay H. Buckley Brad Bailey Dr. Jim Hardesty Pat Surenna Editor Emeritus John C. Jackson Steve Banks Clay J. Landry Dr. William R. Swagerty Dr. Fred R. Gowans Jill R. Ottman Mike Bryant Mike Moore Tim Tanner Design and Production Paul M. Raczka Allen Chronister David F. Morris Dr. Brad Tennant Sommers Studio Dr. S. Matthew Despain Scott Olsen’ Cliff Tiffie O. Ned Eddins Mike Powell Dale Topham Jerry Enzler Dean Rudy Scott Walker Green River Rendezvous Days
Our Sponsors Grounds Shell (SWEP I) AMM Camp AMM Living History Days Anderson Ranch Pinedale Fine Mike Anderson Richard Ashburn Richard Ashburn BOCES, School District # 1 Arts Council Shauna Bennett James Chandler James Chandler Linn Energy SC Road and Bridge Terry Bly Allen Hall Todd Glover Rocky Mountain Power Warren Koppenhafer Nick Burkhead Keith Hipol Steve Harkness SWEP I (Shell) Billy Pape Mike Crosby Mary Hipol Keith Hipol SC Museum Board Lacey Crosby Mike Powell Veni Musumecci Extra Helpers Bill Hale Doyle Reid Mike Powell John Bryant Wes Harrison Todd Schult Tony Powell Michael “Bad Hand Terry Cain Terry Camp Dusty Hart (C & D) Rusty Shoemake Todd Schult Clint Gilchrist Dustin Head James Stamper James Stamper Dawn Ballou Jay Fear Clint Gilchrist Lilly Head Tim Tanner Mark Wardle Rosemary Hagerman Steve Hejl Jason Vilos Rick Williams Betsy Greenwood Ken Hartwig Wendi Schwartz Jake Jones Mark Wardle Dave Kaszinski Roger Kearnes (C & D) Rick Williams Nancy Norris Lutje Tammy Kearnes Dennis Knapp Special Thanks for Historical Society Board Raquel Lutje Greg Larsen Jim Langstein Thomas Fothringham Presentations of Directors Gavin Mervine Elaine Larsen Kevin Nettleton American Mountain Men Jon Boroff Garrett Mervine Rob Lotzer Scott Olsen Association Peggy Bryant Bonnie ‘Beal’ Moore Steve Richerson Green River Rendezvous Pagent J.D. ‘Sam’ Drucker Annette Pape Eric Rutherford Lodging Association Kimberly Ervin Billy Pape Katie Rutherford Baymont Inn & Suites Kay Malkowski – Geoff Sell Mark Pape Geoff Sell Lakeside Lodge Grand Marshall Wagon Jackie Sell Mitchell Pape Jackie Sell Mayor Bob Jones and the Town of Sam Sharp Caroline Stacey James Thomas Travis Stucki Pinedale Brent Thomas Aaron Swift Sublette County Chamber of Dave Vlcek Joe Vidal Commerce Ronnie Wilson Vernon Vogel Shoshone Tribe of Riverton
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Wreaths Donated By:
McKenzie Meningitis Foundation (Pictured Top Left)
Natalie Sorenson (Pictured Top Right) Photo Credit: Pinedale Online
Sam Drucker (Pictured Bottom Left)
Sage & Snow Garden Club (Pictured Bottom Right)
21st Annual Wreath & Chocolate Auction Donors Thank You Thank You Thank You!
Our Sponsors: First Bank Sommers Homestead Volunteers: (Continued...) Our Hosts: Pinedale Library Dawn Ballou Kristy Sims Fred & Michelle Pape Elaine Crumpley Peg Bryant Millie Pape Our Auctioneer: Jay Fear Sam Drucker Toni David Pinedale Dental Kaylynne Pierce Rio Verde Engineering Our Elves: Rocky Mountain Bank Dawn Ballou Jackie Sell Our Wreath Donors: Hayley Ryckman Sheryl Boroff Bev Sharp Allen Agency Real Estate Stained Glass Sundays Jon Boroff Sam Sharp Altitude Drug Sage & Snow Garden Club Peg Bryant Brent Thomas Andrews, Gene & Connie Geoff & Jackie Sell Terry Cain Jamie Wood Peg & Lurch Bryant Sorenson, Natalie Lindsey Collis Mary Ann Bryant Don Strube Julie Early Our Top Buyers: Cowboy Shop Sublette County UW Extension Aaron Fandek JB’s Welding Dennis Trucking Co Sublette County Library – Pinedale Jay Fear Jonah Energy Jay Fear Real Estate Sublette Insurance Clint Gilchrist Julie Early VFW Ken Hartwig Chocolate and Silent Auction Donors: Halliburton Wind River Dental Corey Henry Dandylion Den Lakeside Lodge Wind River Stone Scapes Nicole Henry First American Title Insurance Co McKenzie Meningitis Foundation The Gayle Kinnison Memorial Wreath Annette Pape Ruth Noble Montana Metalworks, Emily Dillon & Joe Billy Pape Annette Pape Newman Aaron Seehafer Rapid Wire, LLC Mountain Man Back Country Horseman Mindy Seehafer Melita Snow – Truffles MMM Front Desk Staff Geoff Sell Obo’s Market and Deli Sam Drucker Page10 Sublette County Historical Society & The Museum of the Mountain Man
2015 The Publication Corner Event Calender he Sublette County Historical Society and the Museum of the Thursday, March 12 TMountain Man are proud to announce that Obstinate Hope: Annual Meeting and Spring The Western Expeditions of Nathaniel J. Wyeth, Vol. 1, written Thaw Party, 6-9p.m by Jim Hardee, has been awarded a Wyoming State Historical Society book award. May 1- September 30 Season Hours Wyoming State Historical Society Daily: 9a.m. - 5p.m book awards are intended to recognize individuals who have made significant May 12th - May 14th contributions to the preservation of the American Mountain Man history of Wyoming and the West. Living History Days
July 9th - July 12th Obstinate Hope: The Western Expeditions Green River Rendezvous Days of Nathaniel J. Wyeth Volume 1, 1832 - 1833 by Jim Hardee $24.95 80th Anniversary of Sublette County Historical Society & 25th Anniversary of Museum This was the third award that the SCHS/MMM received from the of the Mountain Man Wyoming State Historical Society in the past five years. The first was Pinedale, Wyoming: A Centennial History 1904-2004, August 29th a historic work written and researched by historian Ann Noble. Sommers Homestead Living The second was the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal, in its History Museum “Magazines and Newspapers” category. And the third was Mr. Open House Hardee’s book. September 11th - 12th Wyoming State Historical Volume 8 of the Rocky Mountain Society Convention Fur Trade Journal was presented in conjunction with Green River September 23rd - 26th Rendezvous Days, July 10-13th. National Fur Trade Symposium Bent’s Fort, Colorado Published in this year’s journal was an article about William H. Thursday, November 1 Ashley’s newly-discovered journal the Museum closes for the season Museum had the privilege of displaying this summer.
Friday, December 4 2014 Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal, Volume 8 22nd Annual Wreath & Full Color Paperback, 8-1/2 x 11, 124 pages, $25.00 Chocolate Auction Lovatt Room To purchase these publications, please visit our gift shop or our online book store at Pinedale Library www.museumofthemountainman.com Annual Report 2014 Page11 2014 SCHS Members- 423
Life Members Elwood, David Bell, Hans & Margaret Hruska, John Robertson, Jerry Carney, Mrs. Otis Ervin, Kimberly Berry, James & Connie Huffman, Van & Marilyn Rodenbeck, Greg & Carol Gowans, Fred & Gloria Fandek Saddles & Stirrups Berry, Robert Iles, Duane Rudder, Jack Kanski, Janice Fear, Jay & Ann Biffle, Mark & Vicky Jackson Hole Historical Society Russell, Kaldenberg & Judyth McNealey, Mrs. James Fink, III, Joseph Bourbon, Douglas & Karen Janovsky, Michael Schenker, Richard Oliver, Ruth Gehlhausen, James & Dereth Bradford, Gordon Johnson, Howard Scholz, Todd Pape, Millie Green River Valley Museum Brazell, Ray & Caroline Johnston, Cheryl Shafer, Lee Parker, H. Lawrence & Reggie Harrower, Robert Brewer, Richard Johnston, Tom & Jane Skinner, G. Gage Reed, Ellen Holman, Cameron Briggs, Floyd & Kathryn Kaldenberg, Reed Skinner, Ole & Karen Simms, Bob and Martha Holz, Bernard Brodie, Mary Kamp, Ronald & Lora Slane, Thomas Smith, Ken & Nancy Howard, George Bryant, John & Peggy Keenan, Gerald Smith, Ben Jim Bridger League ($1,000 Jackson, H. Reid Bryant, Michael Kerr, Alex Smith, Gibbs & Up) Jamieson, David Budd, Dan & Ann Kidd, Randy Smith, Sandy and Jesse Johnson, Richard Bunch, Leonard & Gail Kolis, Arthur & Angie Snow, Hank and Melita Baker, III James & Susan King, Kay Cain, Jack & Terry Kostelc, Dan Spence, Mary Ballou, Dawn / Pinedale Online Kjorstad, Loren & Carol Carson, John Krill, Don Staidl, George & Phyllis Blatt, John Lutje, Nancy Norris Christensen, Laurel LaMair, Mike Steele, Mary Ellen Hagenstein, Paul Minshall, Cynthia Christensen, Roy Langstein, Jim Steve Mellon Haub, Erivan & Helga Mitchell, Jim & Synve Cook, Harold Laudenslayer, William F. JR. Stingley, Kevin Jensen, Dale Mitchell, Kay Costello, Richard & Sharon Lawson, Jack Stone, William Judith Walker & George Mortenson, John & Jar Crabb, Mindi Laycock, Ronald & Ione Strodtman, Mike Hallenbeck Nebraska State Historical Craig Lacy Leonard, Dennis Steuben, Walter Hayden H. Huston Family Society, Director Creason, Gary Light, Samuel Sublett, Alan Mollring, Ted & Christine Noble, Antoinette Crumpley, Elaine Luebke, William Sullivan, Chris Office Outlet O’Reilly, Charlie Daniels, Stephen Lumley, Matt Surrena, Patrick Ricketts, Joe & Marlene Pape, Billy & Annette Day, Bruce Maes, Kathy Sutt, Glenn SWEP I Pape, Norman & Barbara Dechant, Lyle Maki, Alan Swick, Robert Smith, Richard Pfaff, Betty DeGolyer Library, Director Maloney, Harlene Taylor, John Spitzer, Horton Rizzo, Jim & Christina Dennis, David Mamot, Ron Taylor, Rees Tegeler & Associates Sandoval, Roberto & Sylvia Distad, Eric Manning, Keith & Talli Takacs, David The Rendezvous ($500) Sharp, Bev & Sam Dobb, Larry Mar, Dennis & Susan Teller, Peter I. & Sandra M. Andrikopoulos, John & Judy Shriver, Wilma Domoto-Reilly, Emi Marinoni, Paul Thayne, Jayson Cooney, Michael & Jeanette Siefken, Bob & Marcella Donham, Rita Massey, James & Darice Thomas, Brent W & Angie B Smith, Tucker & Jean Skiles, Jay Dotson, Michael May, Ron Thomas, Clark Sullivan, William & Joyce Skinner, Monte & Donna Dowd, Anne McAuslan, Edward Thomas, Doyle & Anne Thomas, James & Kathy Smith, Christina Doyle, Jack & Virginia McCain, James Thompson, Tim & Jody Sell, Geoff & Jackie Sommers Jr., Albert & Sue Druliner, Bruce McCarthy, Leo Thornhill, Chris & Shauna Rocky Mtn Fur Trade ($250) Sommers, Jonita Eiynck, Jeffrey McCullough, Jim Tingey, J Craig Baymont Inn & Suites Sorensen, Natalie Ellis, Edward McDaniel, John Tolley, Rob & Nancy First Bank Sparrowe, Rollin & Bettina Evetts, Michael McKinley, John & Kathy Ulanski, Micheal Fisler, Barry & Debra Stapp, Darby Fales, Gordon & Donna McKinstry, Stella Underberg, Robert W. & Gooch, Rusty & Rosemary Stevens, Rex Farabee, Ann Meredith, J Blair Patricia L. Harrigan, Jim & Marla Strathearn, Bill & Kathy Fisher, John Meyer, Janet Vecka, Jerry Ivie, Tim Stroklund, Neil Fowler, Douglas Miller, M Eugene Velazquez, Joe Miller, Marguerite Sublette County Artists’ Guild Frick, Guido Mitchell, David Vlcek, Dave Pinedale Travel & Tourism Tabatzky, Kathie Gagnelius, James Moore, Jocelyn Walholm, Roy Powell, Mike Toth, Gail Giebel, Edmund Moss, Paula Walker, Danny Ptasnik, Greg & Martha Uintah County Regional George, Michael Neal, Todd Walker, Patsy Thompson, Becky History Center Glaser, Ed Neely, Gary & Ruth Waters, Luann Sewell Wakefield, Forrest & Sofia Walter, John & Wendy Godfrey, John & Jackie Nelson, Ted & Pauline Webber, Alys & Beth Wilson, Ron & Cynde Walters, Mitch Griffin, Jim Bob Noble, Ruth West, David The Trapper ($100) Wood, Jamie Grunland, Paul Oppenheimer, Alan West, Margaret Aarstad, Rich Wood, Ralph Guhl, Chuck and Julie Ottman, Jill Wirshborn, James Ballou, Dawn Wright, David Gullo, Dave Pedersen, Dale Woelfel, Roger Banks, Stephen & Mary Lou The Astorian ($40) Haase, Christopher Penton, Bob & Darlene Woodson, Marquita Benner, Dave Ahendsen, Rosalie Hagerman, R.D & Rosemary Percy, James & Lenore Worl, Mary Lynn Bing, Robert & Carolyn Alexander, Kip & Bonnie Halsey, Dave & Lisa Perrin, Louise Wozniak, Douglas Boroff, Jon & Sheryl Allen Co. Public Library Happersett, Bill Philips, Fred Young, Susan Boroff, Max & Dianne Ares, James Hardee, Jim Porter, Jason and Samantha Bosco, Edward & Nancy Auld, James Hart, Steve Rachel White-State Historical Brown, G R Austin, Tim Hartwig, Ken & Laurie Society of North Dakota Buston, Kay Ballou, Gail Hawker, Henry Racich, Patty & Dave Cramer, Dennis & Chris Bartly, Michael Hegardt, Jack & Helen Radakovich, Roy & Dorothy Crandall, Jo Bauer, Paul Heidenreich, Dr. C. Raney, Kaidi Crossley, Robert & Joan Bechtol, Marilyn Heiny, Craig Reid, Doyle Drucker, (Sam) J. D. Beck, Abie Hipol, Moki Richert, Peter Eatinger, Mark & Cheryl Belason, Bruce Hodges, David Roberts, Steve Page 12 Sublette County Historical Society & The Museum of the Mountain Man
Historical Society Board of Directors
President: J.D “Sam” Drucker Vice President: Geoff Sell Interim Treasurer: James Thomas
Peggy Bryant Kimberly Ervin Jim Mitchell Jackie Sell Jon Boroff Aaron Fandek Sam Sharp Staff Executive Director: Laurie Hartwig Museum Asstistant; Director of Programs & Publications: Angie Thomas Curator, Collections & Exhibits: Elizabeth “Betsy” Watry Finance & Business Office: Mindy Seehafer
Arlaina Goddard Jamie Wood Nancy Norris Lutje Caroline Brazell Annette Pape Sandy Smith Billy Pape Lindsey Collis
2014 Financial Information Checking/Savings SCHS/MMM 2014 Assets 6% SCHS/MMM Donations Accounts SCHS/MMM Revenue = $580,165 Admissions Investment Income SCHS/MMM Revenue=$580,165 1% Receivable 7% 1% Assets = $3,774,824 < 1% Rental Income 3% Membership 5% Grants/Projects 26% Gift Shop Sales 7% Land and Building Improvements Program Income 47% Endowment Museum Board Funding 9% 43% 41%
SCHS/MMM 2014 Expense = $527,400 Inventory and Security Deposits SCHS/MMM 4% Expense= $527,400 SCHS/MMM Liabilities and Net Assets = $3,774,824
Grants/Projects SCHS/MMM 2014 Liabilities and Net Assets Current 16% Liabilities Program Personnel Maintenance < 1% Expense 14% 9% Loan Payable 7% - NF Crossing 1% Museum Board Expenses Education 52% Curatorial 3% Personnel 11% 13% Publications 11% Utilities 4% Net Assets Advertising 99% 4% Administrative 7% Gift Shop Expenses 1%
Museum of the 307-367-4101 Mountain Man P.O Box 909, 700 E. Hennick St. Pinedale, Wyoming 82941 Sublette County Historical Society A-Foundation www.museumofthemountainman.com [email protected]