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WEBSITE: huntington.org ADMISSION: Members: Free. Non-Members New Exhibition Reveals “The Secrets of Archimedes” adult rates: Weekdays $20. Weekends $23. (See website for discounted senior, group, and children’s rates.) Admission is free to all n 1932, The Huntington’s visitors on the first Thursday of each month curator of manuscripts, with advance tickets. Reginald Haselden, received a HOURS: Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Fri.: noon– Iletter from Harold 4:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun.: 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Willoughby at the Uni versity of Monday holidays: 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Chicago, who had enclosed one SUMMER HOURS: (June–August) of four 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily, excluding Tues- leaves that an antiqui ties dealer days. Closed Tuesdays and major holidays. was offering for sale. Asked for REFRESHMENTS: The Rose Garden Café arly spring has many standouts in the garden: wisteria and flowering his opinion, Haselden examined serves light meals and beverages. Tea is served cherries in the Japanese Garden, the season’s first blooms in the Rose in the Rose Garden Tea Room. For informa- EGarden. But it’s hard to top the Desert Garden’s puyas for their sheer “wow” the manuscript closely and tion and reservations, call 626-683-8131. factor. Rising up from shaggy clumps of foliage, tall inflorescences (flower observed faint text beneath the Enjoy Chinese cuisine in the Garden clusters) in eye-catching hues routinely stop visitors in their tracks and have painted illumination. After of Flowing Fragance. them reaching for their cameras. Notable large varieties of these Chilean further research, he returned the GIFT SHOP: The shop carries a variety of natives include the towering chartreuse Puya chilensis (above), the teal blue leaf to Willoughby and shared , art and botanical prints, note cards, P. alpestris, and the green P. berteroniana. Other smaller puya species are the what he’d learned. “I am glad I and gift items related to The Huntington’s purple flowering P. venusta and the near-black P. coerulea var. violacea. Look was able to run it down,” collections. Purchases help finance the for them during the month of April in the lower Desert Garden. Haselden wrote. “I had a suspicion institution. For information, call Enhanced pseudocolor image of the Archimedes Palimpsest. it might be Archimedes.” 626-405-2142. The original text can be seen faintly in red under the later Neither The Huntington nor the Univer- Lisa Blackburn, Editor/Photographer text written across it. Copyright the owner of the Archimedes Easter Brunch sity of Chicago opted to acquire the manuscript; Palimpsest, licensed for use under Creative Commons Avelina E. Moeller, Designer its illuminations appeared to be forgeries and its Thea M. Page, Contributing writer oin us Sunday, April 20, for a delicious Easter brunch, Attribution 3.0 Unported Access Rights. Jcomplete with an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter ownership was dubious. The manuscript dropped Senior Staff Bunny. $55 per person ($27.50 for children ages 4–12). out of sight until the 1990s, when it was offered Members booking before April 1 will receive a 10 percent for sale at Christie’s auction house in New York. and refolded the leaves to create a Greek Ortho- Steven S. Koblik dox prayer . This process of reuse is called President discount. Reservations: 626-405-2249. The private collector who purchased it then deposited it at the Walters Art Museum in Balti- palimpsesting; the resulting work is a palimpsest. Catherine Allgor Visit our Web site at huntington.org for additional details. In the early 20th century, a scholar named Johan Nadine and Robert A. Skotheim more with the intention of having it conserved, Director of Education digitally imaged, and—most importantly—read. Ludvig Heiberg discovered the manuscript and On the cover: A waterfall cascades over a walk-through grotto in a The incredible story of what happened transcribed as much of the underlying text as he James P. Folsom new section of the Chinese Garden, opening March 8. Back cover: Marge and Sherm Telleen / Marion and Earle next is told in the exhibition “Lost and Found: could. He published his findings in an academic Intricate wood carvings grace the interior of one of the garden’s two Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens journal—one of the sources consulted by new pavilions. See story on page 2. Photos by John Sullivan. The Secrets of Archimedes,” on view March 15 Kathy Hacker through June 22 in the MaryLou and George Haselden in 1932. Executive Assistant to the President Follow us! Boone Gallery. Organized by the Walters, the Fast-forward to 1999 when the Archimedes Steve Hindle Find links to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube, exhibition is the result of more than a decade of Palimpsest went to the Walters, where a team of W. M. Keck Foundation Director of Research Vimeo, Flickr, and the Verso blog at huntington.org. extraordinary physical and scholarly work that researchers undertook a lengthy project of Kevin Salatino revealed the oldest surviving manuscript of the attempting to read the complete erased texts. The Hannah and Russel Kully Director process involved four years of painstaking of the Art Collections Greek mathematician’s most important treatises, exhibitions conservation, the use of state-of-the-art imaging Randy Shulman including two hitherto unknown texts. Those Vice President for Advancement “Lost and Found: The Secrets of Archimedes” texts had all but vanished, victims of an act of techniques, and the expertise of more than 80 Laurie Sowd Opening March 15 / Boone Gallery Medieval “recycling.” specialists. Will Noel, the Walters’ curator of Vice President for Operations Archimedes lived in the third century manuscripts at the time, noted that what scholars CALENDAR • MARCH | APRIL 2014 “Topography to Tourism: British Landscape Prints and Alison D. Sowden B.C., but our story begins in 10th-century ultimately found “fundamentally reinterpreted Drawings from The Huntington’s Art Collections” Vice President for Financial Affairs Constantinople, where an anonymous scribe key treatises by Archimedes, important passages of 1 Through May 5 / Huntington Art Gallery, Works on Paper Room Susan Turner-Lowe copied Archimedes’ treatises onto parchment. which we were able to decipher for the first time.” Vice President for Communications “Seduction in Stone: Three centuries later, a monk in need of parch - David S. Zeidberg Jean-Antoine Houdon’s Bust of Madame de Vermenoux” ment erased the Archimedes text and then cut Avery Director of the Library Through July 14 / Huntington Art Gallery [ CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ] New Pavilions Open March 8 Steve Koblik to Retire

wo new pavilions and a rock grotto fter a tenure that has brought about unprece - ing. And last year, Charles Munger gave more than will open in the Chinese Garden on dented endowment growth, increased finan- $30 million toward the new Education and Visitor March 8, giving visitors a trio of cial stability, and exciting programmatic Center, the most ambitious project Koblik has Tbeautiful new structures to explore on Aexpansion, Huntington President Steven S. undertaken to date. (The project is scheduled to the west and north sides of the lake. Rich Koblik has announced his plans to retire, effective open in spring 2015.) in detailed craftsmanship—the work of June 30, 2015 “This level of fundraising is testimony to the artisans from Suzhou, China—these Koblik came to The Huntington in September degree to which people have placed their trust in exquisite additions to the evolving 2001, tasked with bolstering the financial strength Steve,” said Smith. “They see and agree with his landscape of Liu Fang Yuan are part of of an institution that was in the early stages of a vision—that this institution is remarkable, has great Phase II of the garden’s construction. renaissance—thanks to the work of his predecessor, momentum, and is entirely worth supporting.” Members will have two opportu - Robert Skotheim—following many years of fiscal Programmatic expansion has been substantial nities to preview these new features instability. His resounding success in putting The under Koblik’s leadership, as well: K-12 educational before the public opening. (See page 4 for Huntington on a strong financial footing may be programs continue to grow as the institution dates and times.) his greatest legacy. establishes partnerships with schools and school Several generous donors helped “Steve’s visionary insights and tireless efforts, districts, focused in large part on helping teachers make this stage of the garden’s develop - along with the spectacular team he has assembled, adapt to the new Common Core curriculum. The ment possible. A $3 million gift from Judy Yin Shih and Joel Axelrod helped have significantly strengthened The Huntington research program also has grown, and collabora - fund the Clear and Transcendent pavi - and have propelled it to unprecedented levels of tions with other institutions of higher learning— lion, which will serve as a lakeside national and international stature in all of its the University of Southern California and Caltech performance space, and the adjoining endeavors,” said Stewart Smith, chair of The among them—continue to bear fruit. The exhibi- courtyard, the Court of Assembled Huntington’s five-member Board of Trustees. “His tions program is thriving, with The Huntington Worthies, now just getting under way. A leadership has been so masterful, it’s hard to producing a regular slate of temporary shows, many $1.5 million pledge from Andrew and envision the institution without him. The board, to critical acclaim. Peggy Cherng supported the creation of and The Huntington community more generally, All the while, the collections have continued the distinctive Waveless Boat pavilion. owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude. What an to grow, marked by several major milestones: the And a $1 million gift from Wallis amazingly successful run.” Dibner family of Connecticut gave 67,000 volumes Annenberg and the Annenberg Founda - The Huntington has raised some $700 millio n of rare books and manuscripts on the of tion helped fund the construction of the under Koblik, and the endowment has grown from science to The Huntington in 2006, making it one rock grotto, known as Lingering Clouds Peak, which passes $153 million in 2001 to well over $450 million. In of the world’s most important research in under a cascading waterfall. 2010, The Huntington received more than $100 that field; an extremely valuable of rare Fundraising for the completion of Phase II remains a million from the Frances L. Brody estate, the orchids amassed by the late S. Robert Weltz was high priority. Yet to come are a small gallery for display ing largest single gift to the institution since its found- donated in 2010; and several high-profile art Chinese art, a terraced court for penjing (a horti cultural acquisitions during Koblik’s tenure have included art similar to Japanese bonsai), and a hillside pavilion. works by Joshua Reynolds, Frank About half of the $22 million needed to complete the Lloyd Wright, Thomas Hart Benton, project has been raised so far, thanks to the generosity of Robert Rauschenberg, and Andy more than 200 local and international donors. Warhol. Koblik has also been the Read more about these new features and learn about driving force behind major progress progress and plans for the Chinese Garden at on the Huntington property, huntington.org. including the renovation of the CALENDAR • MARCH | APRIL 2014 CALENDAR • MARCH | APRIL 2014 Huntington Art Gallery and the From top: creation of the Chinese Garden. 3 2 Waveless Boat pavilion (Bu Bo Xiao Ting) 不波小艇 Clear and Transcendent pavilion (Qing Yue Tai) 清越臺 Lingering Clouds Peak (Liu Yun Xiu) 留雲岫 MARCH – APRIL 2014 EVENTS

Distinguished Fellow Lecture marketed ephemera. $25. Registration: Billington Lecture For Our Members Public Programs Evangelical Absolutism: researchconference@ huntington.org or Beyond the Wild West: Violence Music in the Chinese Garden Breaking the Mind’s Images in 626-405-3432. Ahmanson Room, and Death in the Pacific Ocean ALL MEMBERS Brody Botanical Center Wednesdays, 1–3 p.m. the English Reformation April 17 (Thursday) 7:30 p.m. March 17 (Monday) 7:30 p.m. Garden Preview Enjoy traditional Chinese music every Wed- Second Thursday Garden Talk David Igler, author of The Great Ocean: Pacific The Chinese Garden: James Simpson, professor of English at Worlds from Captain Cook to the Gold Rush, nesday afternoon in the Garden of Flowing So Much Beauty with Progress and Plans Harvard University and the Fletcher Jones reflects on the causes of widespread violence Fragrance. General admission. (Cancelled in So Little Water March 7 (Friday) 8:30 a.m.–noon Foundation Distinguished Fellow, discusses during the age of exploration and maritime the event of rain.) April 10 (Thursday) 2:30 p.m. March 8 (Saturday) 8:30–10:30 a.m. how Early Modern English and commerce. A book signing follows the talk. Wendy Proud of Mountain States Wholesale Members can explore three new features Conference visual culture responded to evangelical Free. Reservations: brownpapertickets.com Nursery in Glendale, AZ, shares a unique mix in the Chinese Garden before the public Sacred and Secular Revolutions: absolutism. Free. or 800-838-3006. Ahmanson Room, of southwestern plants that can be used in opening and learn about what’s still to The Political and Spiritual Legacies Ahmanson Room, Brody Botanical Center Brody Botanical Center combination with California natives to bring come as progress continues. of the Atlantic Enlightenment in Ranch Open House drought-tolerant beauty and color to the 40th Annual Spring Plant Sale the American Founding Flower Arranging: Orchids Exhibition Preview March 22 (Saturday) 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. garden. Free. Ahmanson Room, All Members: April 25, 26 & 27 March 7–8 (Friday–Saturday) March 22 (Saturday) 10 a.m.–noon . “Lost and Found: Self-tour The Huntington's urban agriculture Brody Botanical Center (Friday– Sunday) Create an elegant arrangement with 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. The Secrets of Archimedes” site and take home some fresh ideas for Public: April 27 (Sunday afternoon) Cymbidium and Dendrobium orchids, Leading scholars convene to consider the Shakespeare in the Gardens March 14 (Friday) noon–4:30 p.m. sustainable gardening. (Also offered April See details on page 13. artfully combined with other premium political significance of Enlightenment April 12 (Saturday) 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Preview the exhibition that tells the 26.) General admission. flowers, in this hands-on workshop innovations in science and religion during “All the world’s a stage”—or nearly so, as fascinating story of the Archimedes Ranch Open House presented by Flower Duet. $85. the founding of the American republic. $25. actors from the Independent Shakespeare Palimpsest, the oldest surviving copy of 11th Annual Clivia Show and Sale April 26 (Saturday) 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Registration: brownpapertickets.com Registration: researchconference@ works by the greatest mathematical March 22–23 (Saturday–Sunday) See listing for March 22. or 800-838-3006. genius of antiquity. huntington.org or 626-405-3432. 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. MaryLou and George Boone Gallery Ahmanson Room, Brody Botanical Center Dozens of outstanding plants will compete Botanical Drawing Series for top honors at the 11th Annual Clivia Members’ Annual Plant Sale Japanese Teahouse Tours March 29, April 5 & 12 (Saturdays) Show and Sale, presented by the North 10 a.m.–3 p.m April 25, 26, (Friday, Saturday) March 10 & April 14 (Mondays) Continuing Education American Clivia Society and Southern Calif- Learn techniques for creating accurate 12:30–4 p.m. 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ornia Clivia Club. The juried show will also and detailed botanical drawings while Take a peek inside the Japanese Garden’s Luxury and the 18th-Century April 27 (Sunday) 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. feature plant sales, an auction, informal talks, improving your understanding of plant ceremonial teahouse and learn the traditions New this year: Members can enjoy an and a chance for visitors to cast their vote for French Interior mor phology in this class taught by behind its use. Informal tours are offered at extra day of exclusive Plant Sale shop- the “People’s Choice” award. General March 3, 10 & 17 (Mondays) 10 a.m.–noon botanical illustrator Lisa Pompelli. hourly intervals on the second Monday of ping, beginning on Friday. An addi tional admission. Brody Botanical Center Explore how the style, design, and Suitable for all skill levels. $225. every month during public hours. General discount is offered in the gift shop during ornamentation of the 18th-century French Registration: brownpapertickets.com admission. this three-day event. See page 13 for 57th Annual Bonsai Show Co. perform scenes from some of the interior developed under the influence of or 800-838-3006. details. Botanical Nursery Bard’sbest-loved plays in locations through- royal and private collectors and virtuosic Second Thursday Garden Talk & Sale March 29–30 (Saturday–Sunday) 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. out the grounds. This family-friendly event craftsmen. This three-part series is led by art Curator Tour: Echinopsis: Queen for a Day includes interactive workshops and craft educator Lilit Sadoyan. $95. Registration: CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND ABOVE March 13 (Thursday) 2:30 p.m. Discover the timeless appeal of an ancient The Secrets of Archimedes horticultural art form as the California Bonsai activities for exploring Shakespeare and his brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. April 17 (Thursday) 4:30 p.m. Exhibition Preview and Reception John Trager, curator of desert collections at world. General Admission. “Lost and Found: The Huntington, talks about one of the Society presents its 57th annual show, The Wines of Bordeaux David Zeidberg, Avery Director of the The Secrets of Archimedes” show-stoppers of the world of succulents: featuring more than Empire of the Senses: Japanese March 12 (Wednesday) 5–7:30 p.m. Library, leads a private tour of the 100 beautiful exhibition “Lost and Found: The Secrets of March 14 (Friday) 5:30–8 p.m. spring-blooming Echinopsis hybrids, whose Collectors and the Tea Ceremony Join wine expert Brad Owen for an in-depth specimens Archimedes,” tracing a rare manuscript's Join us for an evening reception and dazzling flowers last only one day but are April 15 (Tuesday) 7:30 p.m. look at France’s Bordeaux region, known for preview of an exhibition that traces how worth every moment. A plant sale will follow created by its rich, full-bodied red wines and also for its fascinating history and the state-of-the-art bonsai Japanese art historian Christine Guth of the conservation and imaging techniques that a manuscript's centuries-old secrets were the talk. (Pictured: Echinopsis ‘Flying Saucer’.) Royal College of Art, London, examines the Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon white wines. uncovered using state-of-the-art Free. Ahmanson Room, Brody Botanical masters. The class includes a lecture and tasting. $95. revealed its secrets. $15. Registration: General intimate brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. technology. Center relationship Registration: brownpapertickets.com or MaryLou and George Boone Gallery admission. 800-838-3006. Brody between art The Wines of California Botanical collecting, the Taste of Art: The Well-Ordered Table April 30 (Wednesday) 5–7:30 p.m. SUPPORTING LEVEL AND ABOVE Center Japanese tea March 15 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m Wine expert Brad Owen presents a lecture Premier Discovery Tour ceremony, and Trace the evolution of English dining habits and tasting that explores popular and A Walk in the Rose Garden the business of as revealed through artworks in the lesser known varietals in California, with pioneering special emphasis on the grapes identified April 12 (Saturday) 9 a.m. Huntington Art Gallery and then prepare Japanese with California history, such as Zinfandel Tom Carruth, the E.L. and Ruth B. Shan- a delicious English meal in this class led industrialists in and Petit Syrah. $95. Registration: non Curator of the Rose Collections, leads Conference by chef and art educator Maite Gomez- the 19th and brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. an intimate tour of our no-spray, all- Living English Broadside Rejón from ArtBites. $90. Registration: 20th centuries. brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. organic Rose Garden. The tour includes Ballads, 1550–1750: Free; no a visit with faux bois craftsman Terry Song, Art, Dance, Culture reserva tions Painting with Nan Rae

CALENDAR • MARCH | APRIL 2014 Eagan, who is restoring the garden’s April 4–5 (Friday–Saturday) required. March 19 & April 16 (Wednesdays) CALENDAR • MARCH | APRIL 2014 historic ornamental trellises. Reserva- 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Ahmanson 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. tions: 626-405-2124 or membership@ 4 Riding a new wave of scholarly excitement Room, Brody Botanical Center Artist Nan Rae continues her popular 5 huntington.org over early modern broadside ballads, watercolor classes inspired by the art of For questions regarding your Member - experts from many disciplines will probe Chinese brush painting. Each session: $50. ship, please call 626-405-2124 or visit questions of media, preservation, Registration: 818-842-6489. huntington.org. authorship, and audience of these mass- [ CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 ]

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Supports Teacher Training ecoming a Member can be the start of something big: Many Huntington supporters go on to develop a deeper relationship with the institution by becoming volunteers. That was how it all began for Dorothy hat’s one of the most effective ways to BCorcoran. She first discovered The Huntington in the early 1970s as a impact the greatest number of students? graduate student at UCLA, working on her Master's degree in library science. By training their teachers, of course! The She and her husband, Clyde Corcoran—a mathematics teacher and W “multiplier effect”—an increase in some author—became Members in 1973, and she got more actively engaged in activity that starts a chain reaction generating Membership activities after her retirement in 1988 as library director for the even more activity—is in full play when teachers The “First Folio” Whittier Public Library. Before long, she took the plunge and became a take time out of their busy summers to participate of volunteer, putting her razor-sharp organizational skills to excellent use in training to help them hone their craft. In this Shakespeare's assisting in several departments. context, the “chain reaction” is the benefit collected plays, As with many volunteers, Corcoran found herself reaping personal students derive from having a teacher who has 1623. rewards while lending her talents to The Huntington. Helping to catalog the gone through a rigorous pro gram where relevant Botanical library increased her interest in gardening and plant photography. content knowledge, classroom skills, and a That, in turn, inspired her to expand her docent training to include working in brand-new network of like-minded educators the Rose and Herb gardens. What had started simply as Membership support have been acquired. had blossomed into an opportunity to expand her interests in many Two ongoing teacher training initiatives at Dorothy Corcoran, pictured with unexpected directions. Best of all, while sharing her expertise with a place she The Huntington—“California’s Place in her late husband Clyde Corcoran loves, Corcoran enjoys the satisfaction of knowing that the benefits are American History” and “Shakespeare at The mutual. Huntington”—have received important funding Com mon Core State Standards. At the same time, thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Hear st the Hearst Foundations grant helps The Hunt- Founda tions. The grant will allow these ington continue its focus on teachers who reach established programs, geared toward teachers of underserved student populations. grades 4–5 and 6–12, respectively, to be updated These multi-week programs are designed to to comply with the newly adopted California increase teachers’ content knowledge by Seeing the Sights incorporating engaging primary source materials or the 23 Chinese artisans who spent four As Phase II of the Chinese Garden’s con- from The Huntington collections while involving months at The Huntington constructing the knowledgeable experts in the relevant fields. struc tion continues, donated and discounted new features in the Chinese Garden (see story Participating teachers not only enhance their services are playing a very important part. We’d like Fon page 2), their stay in Southern California to acknowledge the following donors for their in- instructional skills and strategies (and have an was hardly “all work and no play.” A number of opportunity to try out new techniques in a “safe” kind support: Air China, China Shipping (Group) outings and recreational activities were arranged environment), they also benefit for years to come Company, COSCO–China Ocean Ship ping for their enjoyment, generously hosted by sup- from the ongoing relationships formed with other (Group) Company, the Dedeaux Family and DART porters of the Chinese Garden. One memorable teacher-participants—connections that provide Trucking Company, the Lincoln Plaza Hotel, and field trip, hosted by volunteer Marlynn Ma, was a solid avenues for continued growth. This type of Elizabeth Dong and Samuel Liu of SBT Bus Line. visit to the Getty Center. high-quality teacher training program, utilizing primary source materials to enhance knowledge and empower teachers to be their best, has been proven to raise test scores, improve student engagement, and increase graduation rates.

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develop ideas so that we can continue CALENDAR • MARCH | APRIL 2014 8 Detail from a California guidebook from 1850, to ask questions to refine our lessons. 9 showing prospectors panning for gold. It’s a great marriage of information, a live expert in the room, and the materials we can use.” 2012 participant Evelyn Waugh, Revisited A selection of works from the recently Early Photographs Acquired acquired Evelyn Waugh collection. n December, The Huntington acquired an exten- sive collection of rare books and manuscripts by he Huntington has added 4,600 early Evelyn Waugh (1903–1966), considered one of the Southern California photographs to its Igreatest English prose satirists of the 20th century. collections in an acquisition funded by The collection establishes The Huntington as one of Tthe Library Collectors’ Council. The the premier centers of Waugh studies. The trove— donor group voted in January to purchase with some 250 rare books and reference books and the Ernest Marquez Collection, an unrivaled 135 letters and manuscripts—is a gift of Loren and set of images including pictures of 1870s Frances Rothschild. Santa Monica and Los Angeles by photo- Waugh’s early novels include Decline and graphers such as Carleton Watkins, William Fall (1928), Vile Bodies (1930), Black Mischief (1932), M. Godfrey, Francis Parker, and others. It is A Hand ful of Dust (1934), and Scoop (1938). He may The Huntington’s largest purchase of photo- be best known for his non-satiric 1945 novel Brides- graphs since 1939. head Revisited, which Waugh described as “nothing “This photo archive was amassed over a less than an attempt to trace the workings of the 50-year period by a descendent of Mexican divine purpose in a pagan world, in the lives of an land grantees who owned the 6,656-acre English Catholic family, half-paganized themselves, Rancho Boca de Santa Monica, or present-day Rustic Albumen print of the roller coaster at the Arcadia Hotel in the world of 1923–39.” Haruf, Elizabeth Jane Howard, Christopher and Santa Monica canyons, Pacific Palisades, and in Santa Monica, late 1880s, by E.G. Morrison. The Waugh collection strengthens The Hunt- Isherwood, Hilary Mantel, and Wallace Stevens, portions of the city of Santa Monica,” said Jennifer A. ington’s holdings in 20th-century literature, which among many others. Watts, curator of photographs. “The resulting group already include significant archives of Conrad Aiken, Read more about the acquisition at of photographs was the best and most comprehensive archive of nearly 150 letters and other docu- Kingsley Amis, Charles Bukowksi, Octavia Butler, Kent huntington.org, search words “Evelyn Waugh.” collection of its kind in private hands.” ments spanning a period from the American The Library Collectors’ Council also helped Revolution to the Civil War. purchase rare pamphlets on Santa Barbara’s early For complete details about all these new history; a collection of letters illuminating British acquisitions, log on to huntington.org and foreign strategy in the Middle East in the early 19th enter the search words “Library Collectors’ Secrets . . . [ CONTINUES FROM PAGE 1 ] century; the first modern military handbook, Council 2014.” The greatest discoveries were two previously unknown texts: published in France in 1529; and an American family Method, which proposed the concept of calculating with RELATED TO THE EXHIBITION infinity, and Stomachion, which may be the earliest work in BOOK: The Archimedes Codex: How a the field of combinatorics, the heart of modern computer Medieval Prayer Book Is Revealing the science. True Genius of Antiquity’s Greatest Scientist, by Reviel Netz and Will Noel. Noel speculates that if the treatises in the 10th–century manuscript had not been palimpsested into the religious LECTURE AND CONFERENCE: prayer book, they might never have survived at all—which Will Noel, Reviel Netz, and Walters Art Have You Seen Verso Today? could make the Archimedes Palimpsest the most important Museum conservator Abigail Quandt here are countless stories to tell at The Hunt- story in the history of science in our time. will discuss the Archimedes project in a ington. Don’t miss a single one! Subscribe to Read more about the exhibition and Archimedes free lecture on May 22 at 7:30 p.m. A TVerso, the Huntington blog, and get fascinating Palimpsest at huntington.org, search word “Archimedes.” one-day conference on the topic will be behind-the-scenes features delivered right to your held the following day. E-mail inbox. Pictured: Real-life “Monuments Men” This exhibition was organized by the Walters Art Museum, [email protected] for rescuing works of art, as related in a recent post Baltimore. conference details. about The Huntington’s connection to the true

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R : “A Place to CALENDAR • MARCH | APRIL 2014 Molina Healthcare is proud to support “Lost and Found: during World War II. Stand: Archimedes and the Recovery of 10 The Secrets of Archimedes” at The Huntington. Additional Get great stories like this, and more. Just log Greek Mathematics” will be on view at 11 support was provided by Scott Jordan, the MacTon Founda- on to huntingtonblogs.org and click “Subscribe.” tion, the Ahmanson Foundation Exhibition and Education Caltech from March 31 to July 31 in Endowment, the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, and Parsons-Gates Hall. Information: Janet and Alan Stanford. 626-395-2702. V Coming Soon in the Scott Galleries 40th Annual Spring Plant Sale Members’ sale: Friday, April 25, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. he Huntington has continued to expand its art Saturday, April 26, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. holdings in recent months by acquiring several Sunday, April 27, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. TAmerican works, including For W.A. (1969), a two-part abstract bronze sculpture by pioneering Public sale: Sunday, April 28, 1–4:30 p.m. minimalist Tony Smith. Consisting of two five- foot tall rhombic prisms, For W.A. explores issues he Annual Spring Plant Sale is celebrating its 40th of percep tion, optics, and the pure experience of anniver sary this year by giving Members even more of a form, inspiring viewers to walk around and view Tgood thing: The popular event has been expanded to three the pieces from different angles. It will go on view days. Whether your tastes run to dry-climate succulents or in July in a new space devoted to geometric heirloom vegetables, you’ll find a great selection of all the abstraction and pop art in the Virginia Steele new arrivals and popular favorites that have made this event Scott Galleries of American Art. an annual rite for Southern California gardeners for four Special Gift Shop Discount Also acquired for that space were an decades. for Members untitled abstract painting made by Smith in 1960 Among the highlights to look for this year are a wide Stop by the gift shop during the Plant Sale and and See Saw, a 1966 work by acclaimed American selection of drought-tolerant Southwestern natives that are enjoy an additional 10 percent off your regular abstract painter Frederick Hammersley. Both of ideal for water-wise gardens; vintage roses that have been Mem bers’ discount on any store purchases. It’s the the Tony Smith works and the Hammersley custom propagated from The Huntington’s own rose collec- perfect opportunity to stock up on garden books painting were purchased with funds from an For W.A., a two-part abstract bronze sculpture by tions (pictured above: Altissimo); unusual cacti and succu- and gift items. Look for the discount coupon in anonymous donation for the acquisition of minimalist Tony Smith, and See Saw, an abstract lents; a selection of colorful California natives; an abundant your Members’ Plant Sale invitation. This offer is American art between 1945 and 1980 in memory painting by Frederick Hammersley, are among the works recently acquired for the American art assortment of herbs for the kitchen garden; plus tropicals, valid only April 25–27 and is not transferable. of Robert Shapazian. Read more at collections. trees, vines, groundcovers, and much more. (Sorry, the discount cannot be applied to plant huntington.org. This year’s sale will be held in the Botanical nursery purchases.) area. For convenient shopping, bring a wagon or cart to carry your purchases. The public is invited to shop on Sunday Not a Member yet? New Members may join afternoon from 1 to 4:30 p.m. with paid Huntington at the sale entrance. admission. SOCIETY OF Exclusive Opportunities Enjoy the Benefits of Membership Makes a perfect gift, too! pringtime has some terrific events in store for Fellows, beginning in early March with the final two sessions of our Food for Thought embership gives you the opportunity to enjoy Mr./Ms./Miss/Mrs./Mr. & Mrs./Other Fellows The Huntington all year round, explore all it has Sseries. These informal lunch-hour talks by visiting scholars offer a ______rare peek at the research process. On March 13, Fellows will have an Mto offer, and enrich your mind with every visit. At Name (print name as it will appear on Membership card) opportunity to preview the new Boone Gallery exhibition, “Lost and the same time, it provides essential support for educa- ______Upcoming Fellows’ Events Second cardholder’s name Found: The Secrets of Archimedes,” organized by the Walters Art tion programs, exhibitions, and research. Benefits include free admission for two adults and their chil- ______Food for Thought Museum. David Zeidberg will lead two “Meet the Curator” tours Address Apt. # March 3 & 4 (Monday & Tuesday) through the exhibition later in the month. (Watch for your invitation; dren or grandchildren, a 10 percent discount in the gift ______shop, and special Members-only events. For a these sessions fill up quickly!) City State Zip Preview and Reception complete list of benefits, or to join online, visit In April, the Fellows can shop at an exclusive plant sale preview ______“Lost and Found: huntington.org or call 626-405-2124. Office phone Home phone The Secrets of Archimedes” in the nursery area, which will be held the evening before the ______March 13 (Thursday) Members’ Annual Spring Plant Sale begins. Wine and snacks will be Yes! I want to join The Huntington E-mail address served, making it a great time to socialize, too. And at the end of Gift from ______o New o Renewal/Account No. ______Meet the Curator April, individuals who have joined the Fellows within the last year are Name Featuring David Zeidberg o Gift Membership ______CALENDAR • MARCH | APRIL 2014 invited to attend a special reception and talk—our way of saying Address Apt. #

March 18 & 25 (Tuesdays) CALENDAR • MARCH | APRIL 2014 “Welcome!” and offering a taste of great Fellows’ programs to come. o Sustaining $120 ______12 Fellows’ Exclusive Plant Sale Preview Join the Fellows today with an annual gift of $2,500 or more (Senior discount $30 off, age 65 and over) City State Zip 13 April 24 (Thursday) and experience the many ways to engage with The Huntington. We o Contributor $200 ______Office phone Home phone welcome all who wish to be part of this special donor community. o Affiliate $280 Payment Options New Fellows’ Welcome o For more information, contact Judy Plunkett, director of the Society Supporting $380 o Check (payable to The Huntington) o Visa o MasterCard o American Express April 30 (Wednesday) o Patron $700 of Fellows, at 626-405-2264 or [email protected]. o ______Benefactor $1,500 Acct. no. Exp. date o Society of Fellows $2,500 INVITATIONS TO FOLLOW Signature ______