2010–2011 Annual Report

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a 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report b R 1 Charles Willson Peale, George Washington, 1795 (1867.299) 1 3 2 2 unidentified artist, Martin Luther King, Jr., undated 5 6 3 W. Sharp, Half-length Portrait of Thomas Paine, 1793

4 7 8 9 10 4 F. Bartoli, Portrait of the Seneca Chief, Ki On Twog Ky (also known as Cornplanter), 1796 11 5 unidentified artist,Portrait of an Unidentified Woman formerly identified as 12 13 15 16 17 Lord Cornbury, ca. 1700–1725 (1952.80) The New-York Historical Society, one of 14 18 19 20 6 enit Zerner Kaufman, Carrie Lane Chapman Catt, ca. 1945 (1947.228) 21 America’s pre-eminent cultural institutions, is 22 23 24 25 26 7 unidentified artist, Walt Whitman, undated dedicated to fostering research and 8 thomas Satterwhite Noble, John Brown’s Blessing, 1867 (1939.250) 9 lawrence Kilburn, William Beekman, ca. 1761 (1980.51) presenting history exhibitions, art exhibitions, 10 Rembrandt Peale, Mrs. George Washington, 1853 (1910.2) and public programs that reveal the dynamism 11 Mathew B. Brady, Abraham Lincoln, 1865

12 John Sartain, Washington Irving, undated of history and its influence on the 13 John Wesley Jarvis, DeWitt Clinton, ca. 1820 (1854.1) world of today. Founded in 1804, New-York Historical 14 unidentified artist, Marquis de Lafayette, 1785–1790 (1817.2) has a mission to explore the richly layered 15 Anthony Meucci, Mrs. Pierre Toussaint, ca. 1825 (1920.5)

16 Joseph Wright, John Jay, 1786 (1817.5) political, cultural, and social history of Contents 17 Asher Brown Durand, James Madison, 1835 (1858.10) and State and the nation, and to serve as a R 18 J. H. Kent, Susan B. Anthony, undated About N-YHS 1 national forum for the discussion of issues surrounding Message 2 19 Asher Brown Durand, Thomas Jefferson, ca. 1835 (1858.9) Renovation 6 20 unidentified artist, Lewis Morris II, undated (1979.85) the making and meaning of history. The Story of 2010 – 2011 21 unidentified artist, Frederick Douglass, undated Exhibitions 14 Traveling Exhibitions 18 22 James Van Dyck, Aaron Burr, 1834 (1931.57) Education 22 23 pach Brothers, Alfred Emanuel Smith, undated DiMenna Children’s History Museum 28 24 Abraham Delanoy, Dr. William Beekman, ca. 1767 (1962.68) Public Programs 32 Library 37 25 unidentified artist, Don Félix Varela, 1878 Acquisitions 40 26 Robert E. Pine, James Duane, ca. 1784 (1948.54) Chairman’s Council 44 Weekend with History 46 Strawberry Festival 48 History Maker’s Gala 50 Contributors 52 Financials 60

c 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 1 A message from the chairman R and the president RENOVATION. Our multi-year renovation, the cornerstone of our strategy for growth, is now complete. Our landmark building, originally constructed in 1904 then enlarged with three new wings in 1937, has evolved into a beautiful and Our multi-year renovation, transparent showcase for history, with its new glass entryway the cornerstone of our strategy and exceptional galleries and installations. We invested close to for growth, is now complete. $70 million in this effort, and visitors as well as the most casual passersby now easily recognize our headquarters as a destination for American history and for American art. Statues of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass grace our façade, serving as We have expanded visual markers of the stories we tell inside. our role in and redefined Our renovation also entailed installation of modern temperature telling the American story. and atmospheric controls and better illumination of the interior. At the same time, we expanded the actual space available within our building to allow for improved display of our collections and, most important of all, to give visitors a palpable sense of history Louise Mirrer upon entry. We added a mezzanine in our auditorium to augment R by one and one-half times our capacity for programs, installing state-of-the-art technology and a multimedia, “destination” film. The New-York Historical Society reached a number of We continue to make important acquisitions, enabling us to Throughout our new spaces we incorporated interactive kiosks significant milestones over the past fiscal year, completing refresh debates and discussions about how our nation came to so that visitors—particularly younger visitors—can experience the final lap of a journey of transformation after years of careful be, and to enliven history classes and workshops for teachers and for themselves the historical process. planning by trustees and staff, and exemplary performance students. As always we seek new ways to ensure that our motto, Now that this work is complete our great institution is positioned by our architects, designers, and guest curators. “Making History Matter,” firmly rings true—as of November 2011 to double the number of visitors served onsite and to make good in a much more hospitable building—as a platform not only for We have expanded and redefined our role in telling the American on its promise that every individual we touch with our exhibitions our own rich offerings, but for partners that have enabled us to story, modernizing our landmark building on Central Park and programs will be inspired to make meaningful connections grow intellectually and materially as well. West and introducing state-of-the-art exhibits and audio-visual between the past and present, and be moved to civic action. effects. We have also solidified our efforts to reach larger, We take pride in the progress that we have made in transforming History has the power to change lives. more distant, and more diverse audiences with powerful new our institution from a dignified yet staid collection of historic installations, provocative public programs, and our brand new treasures to a celebrated locus for engaging in and enjoying the DiMenna Children’s History Museum and Barbara K. Lipman American story. And we are grateful for the active involvement Children’s History Library. and support of our Board and many friends. The City and State of New York have generously helped us to meet our strategic goals. We thank them for their partnership and for their great support.

2 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 3 R R EXHIBITIONS. The character of the New-York Historical Together with the rich offerings of our Bernard and Irene Schwartz Society is perhaps nowhere better displayed than in the resolve Distinguished Speakers Series and new programs, such as this of our Board and our staff to carry out an ambitious roster of past year’s Harold and Ruth Newman “World Beyond Tomorrow” programs and exhibitions despite extensive physical renovations series on the Reagan-Gorbachev era, the President Bill Clinton underway. The past fiscal year witnessed three, highly successful Lecture Series in American History, and a lecture by Supreme exhibitions, The Grateful Dead: Now Playing at the New-York Court Justice Stephen Breyer, we continued to commemorate the Historical Society; Nueva York, a four-century history of Civil War sesquicentennial with acclaimed Civil War historian our city’s relationship with the Spanish-speaking world; and Harold Holzer moderating monthly discussions on the topic Breakthrough: The Dramatic Story of the Discovery of Insulin. with historians and writers. The Grateful Dead, developed with loans from the archive This year, we made several important acquisitions, including of the University of California-San Diego, explored the role the John Lansing, Jr. papers featured elsewhere in this report, of this iconic rock group in the social and political upheavals of History has the photographs from the 1939 World’s Fair, and other notable items. the 1960s—distant history for many people today! Nueva York Our roster of museum and library publications helped build our marked our first collaboration with El Museo del Barrio, across power to change lives. reputation in popular as well as scholarly quarters, with dazzling Central Park, and was displayed in that institution’s newly new catalogues of our permanent collections and new exhibitions, renovated galleries. Breakthrough, which benefitted from a and a book featuring questions often asked of our Library staff. new book on the discovery of insulin by Arthur Ainsberg and Thea Cooper, showed how science, government, higher education, By any measure, this was a very good year, our vision still clear and private enterprise came together to combat one of the oldest despite the tumult and dust of a major renovation and the demands diseases known to humankind. The exhibition relied on collections notwithstanding of New York’s American history museum. and staff at Eli Lilly, the University of Toronto, and other medical and educational organizations.

Our traveling exhibition program, “Sharing a National Treasure,” also enjoyed a remarkably productive year, furthering our efforts Sincerely, to reach the widest of audiences. This year’s itinerary included: The American Landscapes of Asher B. Durand at the Fundación Roger Hertog Juan March in Madrid; Masterpieces of the Hudson River School Chairman at the Four Arts in Palm Beach and the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth; A New Light on Tiffany in Albuquerque, N.M.; and John Rogers: American Stories at the Palmer Museum at Penn Louise Mirrer State University. More on these exhibitions later on in this Report. President & CEO

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The Most Exciting Change Renovation projects increase space for programming and complete our multi-year effort to become a state-of-the-art history facility. R In his review of the renovated New-York Historical Society, Completed over the past three years, the renovations to the published on the eve of our reopening, the New York Times’s building have enabled the Historical Society to meet materially Edward Rothstein wrote, “The three-year, $70 million remodeling the expanded intellectual enterprise which we undertake today: of the New-York Historical Society is not just a cosmetic affair.” to be a great, public forum for historical education, intellectual Indeed it is not. stimulation, and the articulation of a historical legacy in which all New Yorkers may share. When our building first opened in 1908, the Historical Society’s audience was very different from today’s. Founded in 1804, the Changes are apparent before even crossing the threshold from Historical Society was just that: a society. Extensive public use Central Park West. From the street, two new doorways flank of its headquarters was not envisaged by either its architects or the original entry. Opened all day, the portals permit an inviting by the Historical Society itself. view into a renovated, dynamic space.

Nevertheless, until a few years ago, the public entered the same Whereas one formerly entered into a long, windowless hallway, space that had been created for a distinguished historical club, and the renovated entrance brings the visitor into an enormous, open it showed. The building’s formal, graceful suites of rooms could great hall. Without compromising the integrity of the interior, also appear cold and forbidding. They imposed reverence and Renderings by Lee H. Skolnick quiet rather than fostering engagement and curiosity. Architecture + Design Partnership

6 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 7 R R These physical changes have been augmented by less readily The ceiling originated from Keith Haring’s walls have been removed, the ceilings raised, and windows have apparent but equally important technological improvements. Pop Shop was installed in pieces been installed. Rather than a narrow corridor, the visitor from 13 Better climate controls and improved lighting have been installed. Central Park West now enters into an enormous, light-filled gallery, A grant from the Library of Congress has helped our staff digitize whose vaults carry the classical spirit of the exterior within. There are 420 new seats in out auditorium library materials and better share our digital resources. At the The new exhibitions featured in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith same time, we have overhauled our website to make more of New York Gallery of American History employ the latest in our collections accessible and to serve as a more engaging public new windows, restored windows, 18 4 42 museum technology both to excite and challenge visitors and to face of the institution. new doors were added to the entire renovation bring them to a fuller understanding of the history all around In the past, our building’s exterior has been likened to a them. Collection items highlighted on the wall and in touchscreen mausoleum. The AIA Guide to New York City described it as displays include not only relics from New York’s earliest days, but The weight of the restored mezzanine is “reminiscent of a Parisian bibliothèque.” We aim to be more. also the traces of more recent events such as September 11, 2001. With renovations complete, a new chapter has begun in the 34,156 pounds or 16 tons We have expanded our seating in our Robert H. Smith Auditorium life of the New-York Historical Society, in which the public and brought its infrastructure into the twenty-first century to make Conservation begins for Keith Haring’s Pop Shop ceiling is at the heart of what we do. it a premier venue for film and lectures.

The ground floor now hosts a new restaurant as well, which will bring in important new revenue while at the same time better linking the building and the institution into the community of the Upper West Side.

The Robert H. and Clarice Smith Hard Hat tour Model of New York Rising New York Gallery of American History

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10 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 11 THIS YEAR WILL BE REMEMBERED AS ONE OF REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT. WE MOVED FORWARD ON OUR AMBITIOUS PLANS TO TRANSFORM BOTH OUR ORGANIZATION AND THE ROLE IT PLAYS IN HELPING PEOPLE to CONNECT WITH HISTORY. The Story of 2010–2011

Jasper Francis Cropsey, Sunset, Lake George, NY Thomas Nast, Study for Insulin Filling, 1923. Families interact (detail), 1867 (S–126) “Departure of the Seventh Eli Lilly and Company Archives Regiment for the War, April 19, 1861”, ca. 1865–69 (1946.174) Tiffany Studios, F. Bartoli, Portrait of Dragonfly table lamp, the Seneca Chief, ca. 1900–1906 (N84.110) George Whiting Flagg, Ki On Twog Ky Joaquín Torres-García, The Match Girl (detail), (also known as New York Docks, 1834 (1858.30) Cornplanter), 1796 John Durand, 1920. The Rapalje Children, Art Gallery, Gift of 1768 (1946.201) Collection Société Anonyme

OUR STORY IS ONE OF PROGRESS IN TWO KEY AREAS:

THE IMPROVEMENT OF OUR PHYSICAL FACILITIES, AND THE EXPANSION OF OUR INNOVATIVE EFFORTS TO REACH BEYOND CENTRAL PARK WEST AND ENGAGE MORE AUDIENCES IN A COMPELLING LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

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From Insulin to The Grateful Dead to Nueva York Exhibits tell the stories of pioneering medical work… a moment of time in musical culture… and the critical role of Spanish-speaking people in building a prosperous New York. R

Although our galleries were almost completely shuttered Exhibitions/Special Displays included: for the duration of the Historical Society’s three-year renovation, Breakthrough: The Dramatic Story of the Discovery of Insulin we continued an ambitious schedule of exhibitions on an October 5, 2010 through January 31, 2011 array of subjects ranging from Insulin to the Grateful Dead The Grateful Dead: Now Playing at the to Nueva York. By partnering with other organizations, we New-York Historical Society March 5, 2010 through September 5, 2011 were able to carry out our mission of far-reaching public education and scholarship, by bringing exhibitions to museums Nueva York (1613–1945) September 17, 2010 through January 9, 2011 around the country.

Three major installations attracted thousands of visitors, who were met with the most current, innovative presentations to engage their curiosity and animate their understanding of history.

Edward J. Sullivan, Ed. Nueva York (1613–1945). New York: The New-York Historical Society, 2010.

14 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 15 Dennis Larkins, The Grateful Dead Now Playing at the New-York Historical Society, 2010, Early Insulin. Eli Lilly and Company Archives © Grateful Dead Productions.

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Sharing Our Treasures Touring exhibitions expand our reach—and build partnerships with other cultural organizations.

R In keeping with the New-York Historical Society’s founding The American Landscapes of Asher B. Durand (1796–1887) mission to collect and preserve whatever may relate to the Fundaciõn Juan March, Madrid October 1, 2010 through January 9, 2011 history not just of New York, but of the entire United States, we endeavor to present our scholarship and our collections John Rogers: American Stories Palmer Museum of Art, College Station, well beyond the walls of our home on Central Park West. Penn State University This past year marked another busy and successful season February 22, 2011 through May 15, 2011 for our traveling exhibitions, and in particular our “Sharing Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Nashville, TN a National Treasure” program. June 19 through October 9, 2011 Nature and the American Vision Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, TX Exhibitions/Special Displays included: February 16, 2011 through May 29, 2011 Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA A New Light on Tiffany: Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls June 20, 2011 through October 9, 2011 Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, Albuquerque, New Mexico Masterpieces of the Hudson River School May 8 through August 29, 2011 The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, FL January 28, 2011 through March 20, 2011 John Rogers, Weighing The Baby, 1876 (1936.632)

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Thomas Cole, The Course of Empire: The Savage State, ca. 1834 (1858.1)

William Hart, On the Esopus, Meadow Groves, before 1858 (S–81)

Tiffany Studios, Wisteria table lamp, ca. 1901 (N84.130)

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Hands-On Learning Outreach programs use an interactive approach to teach history and guide students’ personal development.

R At the very core of the New-York Historical Society’s mission Our Graduate Institute for Constitutional History for many years stand both scholarship and public education, and all of the has been recognized as an exceptional resource for the study of the Society’s work is oriented around its commitment to these ends. United States Constitution. It rests on the Library’s collection of Since reopening our building on November 11, 2011, we have papers from the founding era—a collection bolstered in 2010–11 both welcomed scholars back to our renovated Library and by the acquisition of John Lansing’s record of the Constitutional expanded our robust educational program for students, teachers, Convention—and continues to play a significant role in promoting and walk-in visitors alike. scholarship of American constitutional history.

The Library has emerged from renovation with an advanced As significantly, our education program continues to provide collection management system, and its important work in a matchless set of resources to students, parents, teachers, and digitizing the collection will bring the most significant of all visitors who share an interest in history and its importance its more than three million items to the fingertips of scholars in American life. around the world.

22 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 23 R R We offered similar direct-learning courses in our Art of History Museum tours and visits remain our most popular offerings, and workshop for students. This curriculum comprises four we continue to provide internships for students at the high school, sessions on a particular theme, each led by a teaching artist college, and graduate levels. Our programs designed particularly who guides students through the relevant history and art. for families include scavenger hunts, book clubs, and story hours, Topics range from New Amsterdam to the American Revolution, all of which offer the youngest New Yorkers and their parents an slavery, and immigration. engaging window into the city’s and the nation’s past. In 2010–11, students and teachers from more than 38 schools We work with educators and school systems both within the participated in these courses, and our public school outreach New York metropolitan area and farther afield to create curricula program has helped us establish working relationships for students at all levels. This past year, we again offered a with nearly 300 local schools. In addition, by continuing to wide range of professional development workshops, using the We have developed a build upon existing relationships and using tools such as the resources of the museum to provide training in a variety of New York City Department of Education’s database of over historical topics and areas of public interest. For example, a robust educational 7,000 teachers, we anticipate continued growth in the number two-hour workshop with the museum’s Seneca Village curriculum program designed to provide a of schools and children whose educations will be enriched employs a wealth of primary sources to illuminate the history unique set of resources and learning opportunities. by a lively engagement with history. of a multicultural nineteenth-century enclave that was razed for the construction of Central Park.

24 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 25 R R In recent years, we have increased and adapted our education offerings in response to the growing interest among parents to be more directly involved in the education of their children. Parents continually recognize the Historical Society as a unique forum for “Education is a deepening their children’s education. Through our Education Department and the programs it offers, cornerstone for us. more students than ever before—both young and older—are able This institution rises to learn from the richness of our collections and the window they and falls on education.” can open onto the past. Sharon Dunn Vice President for Education

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Serious Fun! Given the proper tools and environment, children can be historians too.

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Among the most significant changes to the New-York Historical reference and children’s books, and lesson plans. These resources Society over the past decades has been the increased emphasis together are designed to foster deeper inquiry into specific placed on the education of children and on the importance of individuals, eras, and events that are featured in the museum, historical literacy in understanding the world. Our ability to and they will aid teachers in creating small units of study to achieve this mission has been dramatically enhanced by the dovetail with their students’ museum visit. opening of the DiMenna Children’s History Museum (DCHM) The DCHM is rich in content that supports the New York State and Barbara K. Lipman Children’s History Library. Dedicated to Learning Standards for Social Studies, the New York City providing an unparalleled venue for enlivening history for young Department of Educations’ Social Studies Scope and Sequence people, the DCHM is first children’s history museum anywhere. for elementary and middle school, and it is completely aligned It offers guided, independent, and small group activities centered with the Common Core State Standards for History and Literacy. around historical themes and figures, and its space is intentionally hands on: children are encouraged to learn by seeing and touching Through this important new facility, we will significantly add objects in the museum collection. to the learning resources available to nearly 200,000 students and teachers served by the New-York Historical Society in the In addition to serving children and their parents directly, the New York City public school system. DCHM provides access for schoolteachers to information about structured museum visits, preparatory and follow-up activities,

28 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 29 R R his career, Charles Platt has been active in public affairs related to architecture, the arts and historic preservation. He served The museum allows children and their parents Dimenna Children’s History Museum as a member of the New York City Landmarks Preservation activities include: an opportunity to see Commission for five years, is a director of the Municipal Art and literally feel Workshops of up to 90 minutes each with lesson themes Society, of New 42 Inc., a member of the board of the Gracie relevant to children in the New York City area. Present themes Mansion Conservancy and is a member of the board and past history and art. include such topics as New Amsterdam, A New Nation, president of the Augustus Saint-Gaudens Memorial at the New York and New Opportunities, and New York Childhood, National Historic Site in Cornish, New Hampshire. He is an all brought to life through such child-friendly techniques as Academician at the National Academy of Design. historic figure life stories, hands-on exhibits featuring historically Samuel G. White is a great-grandson of Stanford White and a relevant objects, structured and guided lesson plans and a partner at Platt Byard Dovell White Architects, a New York firm range of pre- and post-visit activities. that focuses on designs that introduce new additions to historic Growing Great Architects This special program settings in ways that both reinforce and reinterpret their contexts. aimed at parents and children aged 8–12 featured three prominent The firm’s current work includes the restoration of the Seventh international architects speaking about their career influences, Regiment Armory on Park Avenue and the design of new entrances followed by a challenge to students to complete a special project. and galleries for the New-York Historical Society. The three distinguished architects were: History Detectives A changing mix of games provide Chien Chung (Didi) Pei, AIA, is a partner at Pei Partnership the interactive format designed to help hone children’s skills as Architects LLP and son of renowned architect I.M. Pei. He earned “history detectives.” a Bachelor of Arts cum laude in Physics from Harvard College The Barbara K. Lipman Children’s History Library at DCHM is in 1968 and graduated in 1972 from Harvard’s Graduate School not only a history library but also a venue for a story hour for of Design with a Master’s Degree in Architecture. Mr. Pei children using books about New York’s and the nation’s past. explained how he was taught the vision, commitment, and In addition to its extensive programming, the DiMenna Children’s professional standards essential to the creation of significant History Museum provides a physical environment tailored to and lasting architecture during his formative years. children, especially those in the target group of third to seventh Prior to founding Pei Partnership Architects in 1992 with his graders. Its facilities offer family-friendly amenities such as brother, Li Chung (Sandi), C.C. Pei spent the first 20 years of his restrooms equipped with changing tables, an assortment of professional career contributing to many of I.M. Pei and Partners’ snacks and refreshments, rest areas, and a staff eager to make most celebrated projects, including the National Gallery of Art in the learning experience enjoyable. Washington, D.C. (1978) and the Grand Louvre in Paris (1992). These resources engage children and parents in ways that Charles A. Platt, FAIA, is a partner at Platt Byard Dovell White make history a living experience—delivered in a comfortable, Architects, LLP, and grandson of Charles A. Platt. An architect and safe, and encouraging environment in which children are the painter, he began practicing as a principal in 1965. Throughout focus, not an afterthought.

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Public Programs Renowned speakers exploring history and its links to modern issues continue to attract wide popular interest.

R The ongoing renovation to our building in 2010–11 posed a The Bernard and Irene Schwartz Distinguished special challenge for our Public Programs, but the past year’s roster Speakers Series program continued to enlighten and of prominent figures, speaking on topics covering a broad range of engage audiences. historical periods, pivotal social issues, and current events helped Among the many events from the series were: make the year one of our most successful. Harvard historian Annette Gordon-Reed took us We are indebted to the New York Society for Ethical Culture for beyond the Lincoln years with an illuminating discussion generously providing us the use of their 815-seat facility. Many about his successor, Andrew Johnson. of this year’s events attracted exceptional interest and a large attendance, further validating our decision to expand the seating In two sessions, distinguished biographer Ron Chernow capacity of our central auditorium. and author Stacy Schiff discussed Mr. Chernow’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of George Washington and Ms. Schiff’s biography, Cleopatra: A Life, with more than 1,000 in attendance for the combined programs.

32 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 33 R R Associate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg New-York Historical Society trustee Henry Louis Gates, Jr., spoke to more than 650 people about the landmark 1908 in his role as the Richard Gilder Distinguished Lecturer, Muller v. Oregon case, which limited the working hours of addressed the role of genetic science in assisting African Americans women in industrial jobs, as one of our series or programs on to explore their heritage. women’s history. We produced one of our most

Yale University’s Akhil Reed Amar joined journalists ambitious and well-received Public We also premiered two new lecture series this year: Cokie Roberts and Lesley Stahl to discuss America’s first Programs series in recent ladies and other influential women in our national history as The inaugural Harold and Ruth Newman World Beyond part of the program, “Women and the White House.” memory, covering an Tomorrow Series featured Richard Reeves, Stephen Cohen, extremely broad cross-section of historical periods, Jack F. Matlock, Jr., and Leslie Stahl in a discussion of the end Five events under the “We the People” series on the U.S. pivotal social issues, and current events. of the Cold War and the current state of U.S.-Russian relations. Constitution examined our nation’s founding document and some of the key figures who have interpreted it. Scholars The President Bill Clinton Lecture Series in American Jeffrey Rosen and Frederick M. Lawrence addressed History featured Associate Supreme Court Justice Stephen “Why Brandeis Matters” and “Justice Brennan: Liberal Breyer in a discussion of the challenges of interpreting the Champion,” respectively. American Constitution in the modern age.

Authors Seth Stern and Stephen Wermiel, together with Additional speakers attracting broad interest this year included CNN and New Yorker legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin, discussed such prominent figures asNiall Ferguson, Simon Schama, Justice William J. Brennan’s life and work. and Henry Kissinger.

Khalil Gibran Muhammad, incoming director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, joined historians Lawrence Goldstone and Eric Foner to discuss the Supreme Court’s failure to protect the rights of African Americans in the years following the Civil War.

34 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 35 The Story of 2010 – 2011 The Patricia D. Klingenstein Library Bringing our Library into the digital age has been a major area of focus. R On January 10, 1809, the New-York Historical Society received With a 2009 grant administered by the Library of Congress, the its very first donation: 22 books and 61 sermons, given by Library staff has digitized over 12,000 items from the Library’s Francis Bayard Winthrop. Since that time, the Library has formed slavery collections and been given the training and equipment the intellectual and material core of the institution, and it shows. necessary to do so. The success of this program was recognized When York & Sawyer designed our building, they gave the by a $500,000 grant from the Robertson Foundation, which will library pride of place in one of the most soaring and elegant provide funds for five further years of digitization work. In addi- rooms in the city, and our more than three million items are tion, the Library has signed a major commercial contract which the foundation of the Historical Society’s mission of historical will earn the Historical Society royalties from the sale of digital education and scholarship. copies of items in the collection; work digitizing these significant holdings will continue for at least four years. The Library has expanded its collections while undertaking important steps to bring the facility into the digital age. We aim As a sign of the importance of this work to the Library’s mission, to make our library materials available to a wide readership far we have appointed a head of Digital Programs to oversee both beyond our walls—to the benefit of scholars and the public alike. Rights and Reproductions as well as staff for the creation of the metadata and related tasks. Mary Tillinghast, Memorial to the Hugenots: The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (detail), 1908 (1908.41)

36 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 37 Unidentified artist, Lincoln’s John Harris after William Burgis, Funeral, City Hall, A South Prospect of Ye New York City, 1865 Flourishing City of New York in the Province of New York in America, ca. 1719–21

Unidentified artist, Untitled (Bicycling on Riverside Drive Irving Browning, Buy My Apples (detail), 1929 Unidentified artist, Untitled near Grant’s Tomb) (detail), ca. 1897 (Reward poster for Lincoln’s Assassin), 1865 R R

In 2010–11, the collection gained a series of valuable acquisitions, of the estimated 60,000 in our McKim, Mead & White Four Library Research Fellows, funded by Bernard and Irene including an extensive group of photographs and ephemera from Architectural Record collection. Our holdings constitute the Schwartz (2) and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (2), were in the 1939 World’s Fair; contemporary documentary photographs; major archive of McKim, Mead & White, the leading residence in FY2011, pursuing research projects and working on The Library initiated a and architectural materials documenting the last commercial American architectural firm of the early twentieth century, publishable manuscripts drawing on Historical Society resources. program to undertake staff training warehouse in designed by Cass Gilbert (architect of which designed the Municipal Building; the Brooklyn Museum; Now named for donor and long-term supporter, Patricia D. on digitizing library materials and on the Woolworth Building), and project plans by Clarke & Rapuano, the Century Association and the University, Metropolitan, Klingenstein, the Library has reopened from its renovation and handling and managing digital files. landscape architects who worked closely with Robert Moses from and Racquet & Tennis Clubs; and the original, ill-fated installed Aeon, an innovative collection-management system the 1930s through the 1950s. Pennsylvania Station, among many other works. designed to improve access and services for the scholars and In addition, Edward Bowers generously donated a valuable collection And in the past year, When Did the Statue of Liberty Turn Green researchers who use the Library. The Library’s refurbished of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century documents relating to the and 101 Questions About New York City was published by reading room has been renamed in honor of Peter Jay Sharp. history of the Bowers family in New York City and State. Columbia University Press. Written by members of the Library staff, it is chockablock with city facts and trivia and was praised With a grant from the Save America’s Treasures program from the as “amazing” by Gothamist. National Endowment for the Arts, the Library has inventoried, surveyed, and begun preservation of more than 26,000 drawings

38 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 39 The Story of 2010 – 2011 Acquisitions lansing notes & Resina Desiree Free African School Sampler The Secret Proceedings John Lansing’s papers from the Constitutional Convention provide a rare glimpse of the revolutionary thinking and serious debate that forged a strong new nation.

R Two key treasures highlighted our acquisitions during 2010–11: James Madison survive, delegates to the convention agreed not to take notes for publication, so records of this level of detail are The Constitutional Convention particularly valuable for constitutional scholars. Notebooks of John Lansing, Jr., a New York delegate to the 1787 Philadelphia Convention, offer important Donation of the notebooks by Chairman of the Board Roger Hertog insights into the history and development of the U.S. Constitution. following his acquisition of them at auction at Sotheby’s further Lansing (1754–1829) was born in Albany, N.Y., and served as a solidifies our reputation as one of the most important repositories New York delegate to the Convention. He also served as a delegate to in the world for Constitutional history scholarship and teaching. the New York State ratification convention in 1788 inP oughkeepsie, Lansing’s eye-witness account of this defining event in American history where his insistence that the new Constitution be enlarged by a Bill of join those of Rufus King already in our collection. Together with other Rights helped to secure the protections that citizens enjoy today. notes on the Convention by South Carolinian Pierce Butler and other The Lansing Notebooks are among the most thorough records of the original resources in our possession, these notebooks help establish our convention, capturing details of speeches and debate in an unedited standing as a principal site for understanding that our Constitution first-hand account of the sometimes contentious proceedings that was a product of compromise, negotiation, and brilliant thinking, an assigned names and identified positions of various delegates. accomplishment almost without parallel in modern history. Although some other records by convention participants such as John Lansing, Jr., Notes from the United States Constitutional Convention, 1787

40 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 41 R The Lansing Notebooks will be displayed prominently following closely on the curriculum at the Female Association Schools organized the completion of facility renovations in 2011–12 and also will be by New York Quakers to educate women of modest means. digitized for access by scholars everywhere. Samplers such as this were often exhibited at public examination days as evidence of students’ accomplishments. The Rosena Disery sampler is a very rare example of an African-American girl’s needlework, dating to the eighteenth Rosena Disery would marry and live comfortably at 133 Wooster century. Stitched by Rosena Disery (1805–1877) in 1820, it is one of Street in New York until her death in 1877. The sampler had for some only two such items known to have been created at the New York time disappeared from public view following her death, but recently African Free School. The sampler features a verse titled “Truth” from re-emerged and became a much sought-after historical artifact. The the poem “Self-Love and Truth Incompatible,” penned by French acquisition complements our existing collection of records from mystic Madame Guyon (1648–1717) and subsequently translated by the New York African Free School, which are featured in a recently the noted critic of slavery William Cowper (1731–1800) in a volume launched website entitled “Examination Days: The New York African published in London in 1779. Quaker-style motifs, including fruit, Free School Collection.” It also provides yet another powerful tool flower urns and vines, surround the text.T he sampler remains in to connect with the school children who make up one of our most excellent condition, with notably vibrant colors still intact. important audiences.

The African Free School was founded by the New York Manumission Society in 1787 to educate free black children to be Other notable acquisitions include: productive members of society, with the sewing program modeled Anna Mary Schroeder Schweckendick (1829–1909), Crocheted bedcover, ca. 1876. Cotton. Gift of Linda Cassidy.

Pat Harris, Campaign cane, 2008. Wood. Gift of Lou and Barbara Grumet.

Arthur K. Miller (born 1957), Lou Gehrig, 1997. Acrylic on Masonite. Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp.

Door from Jack Stewart’s studio, with tags of graffiti artists active in New York City during the 1970s. Metal, paint. Gift of Regina Serniak Stewart.

Albert Rosenthal, John Lansing, 1888

Rosena Disery, Sampler Made at the New York African Free School, 1820 (2011.9)

42 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 43 2011 Chairman’s Council of the New-York Historical Society Ali and Lew Sanders Bunny and Bill Beekman Mr. and Mrs. Edwin T. Johnson Trina and Mike Overlock Donna and Marvin Schwartz Ann and Kenneth Bialkin Brian A. Kane Judith Stern Peck R Melissa Vail and Norman Selby Roberta and Stanley Bogen Judy and Earle Kazis Karen and Charles Phillips Fay and William Shutzer Elizabeth and George Boltres Gershon Kekst, A. Alex Porter Roger Hertog Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Smith Mary Jo Otsea and Kekst and Company Pzena Charitable Foundation Chairman of the Board Nancy and Burt Staniar Richard H. Brown Doris Kempner and Rachor Investment Advisory Frederick Ballen Pam B. Schafler The Fred Stein Family Ildiko and Gilbert Butler Services, LLC Foundation Stephen A. Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Ellen and Richard Rampell Vice Chair of the Board & Lee P. Klingenstein Chair, Chairman’s Council Joan and Michael Steinberg Anne E. Cohen David Redden Nancy Perlman and Judy and Michael Steinhardt Margaret Wellington and Thomas D. Klingenstein Carol and Joseph Reich Richard Gilder William Constantine Nancy Newcomb Harriet and Warren Stephens Philip Allen Lacovara Jean Margo Reid and Scott M. Delman Richard P. Brief Co-chairs, Executive Committee Laurie and Sy Sternberg Joann and Todd Lang Valerie and Charles Diker Elizabeth and Felix Rohatyn Nicki and Harold Tanner Dalia and Larry Leeds Louise Mirrer Howard L. Ellin Joanna S. and Daniel Rose Billie Tisch Gail and Alan Levenstein President & CEO Anne Farley and Peter C. Hein Susan and Elihu Rose The Honorable Merryl H. Tisch Martin R. Lewis and James S. Tisch Lisa Field Charles Rosenblum Jennifer and Marc Lipschultz Ira L. Unschuld Ellen Flamm and Amy C. Roth Co-chairs Susan and Roger Hertog Alice and Thomas Tisch Lyn and Seth Kaller Richard Peterson Marianne and Barbara Vogelstein Tarky Lombardi, Jr. Tova Friedler Usdan and Helen and Robert Appel Hannah and Lon Jacobs Leah and Michael Weisberg Kate Kelly and Rosalind P. Walter Peter M. Flanigan Ernest Rubenstein Judy and Howard Berkowitz George F. Schweitzer Doris and Gilbert Meister Virginia James Anita and Byron Wien Charlotte K. Frank and Barbara A. Schatz and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kimmelman Leon Weil Ronay and Richard Menschel Franci Blassberg and Joe Rice Patricia and John Klingenstein Marvin Leffler Frederick P. Schaffer Seth A. Klarman Sue Ann Weinberg Ira M. Millstein James S. Chanos Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Lehrman Vice Chairs Irene and Richard Frary Sara and Axel Schupf Ruth and Sidney Lapidus Barbara and David Zalaznick Louise Mirrer and David Halle Lois Chiles and Richard Gilder Ruth and David Levine Norman S. Benzaquen Mary Ann Fribourg Erica and Eric Schwartz Cheryl and Glen Lewy Dinny and Lester Morse Beth and Ravenel B. Curry Mr. and Mrs. Ira A. Lipman Charles Cahn Robert A. Friedman Mr. and Mrs. The Caroline M. Lowndes Members Mr. and Mrs. Stanley DeForest Scott Susan and Greg Danilow Cordelia and Carl Menges Suzanne and Rich Clary Roy Furman Foundation Nira and Kenneth Abramowitz Neal Moszkowski Shaiza Rizavi and Elizabeth B. Dater and Ruth and Harold Newman Barbara and Richard Debs Elizabeth B. Strickler & Wm. Mitchell Jennings, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Malkin Lorraine and Richard Mark T. Gallogly Sarah E. Nash and Jonathan Friedland Helen and Russell Pennoyer John R. Doss Abramson Michael S. Sylvester Diana and Joe DiMenna Marc O. Mayer Amy and Sid Goodfriend Melanie Shorin and Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Royce Patricia Dunnington Jacqueline Adams John L. Nau III Greg S. Feldman Lawrence N. Field Sandy Mintz Janine Gordon and Alvin The Everett Foundation Arthur S. Ainsberg Karen Landau and Lois and Arthur Stainman Mr. and Mrs. Nancy Newcomb and Schechter Caroline Fitzgibbons Thomas A. Saunders III Lucy and William Friedman Rodney W. Nichols and Tad Smith John Hargraves Mr. and Mrs. Martin B. Amdur Desiree Gruber and Vada and Ted Stanley Scott Schafler Marjorie and Gurnee Hart Nancy Kuhn and Victoria and Buzzy Geduld / Patti and James Piereson Betsy Harvin and Kyle MacLachlan Judith and Stephen Stein Travis Anderson Bernard Nussbaum Cougar Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Vivien Liu and Alan D. Hilliker Joan and Fred Pittman Lynn and Martin Halbfinger Szilvia Tanenbaum Bernard L. Schwartz Jody and John Arnhold Nancy and Morris W. Offit Kristin R. Gervasio and Helen and Edward Hintz Shaiza Rizavi and Ronnie Heyman Barbara and Donald Tober Stuart J. Rabin Paul Singer Lynn and Harry O’Mealia Charlene Wang Howe and Jonathan Friedland Dr. Reina Marin and John W. Holman, Jr. Mr. Eric J. Wallach Ahuva and Martin J. Gross Michelle Smith David S. Howe Emilio Bassini Alex Munroe and Judy and Josh Weston Robert Rosenkranz Frederick B. Whittemore

44 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 45 The Story of 2010 – 2011

Chairman’s Council Weekend with History

R Each year, participants in the Historical Society’s Weekend with His previous books include The House of Morgan: An American History gather for two days of presentations and informal Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance (for which conversations with leading historians and other prominent men he received the National Book Award); The Warburgs: The and women in the arts and letters, media, and political and Twentieth-Century Odyssey of a Remarkable Jewish Family; social sciences. Hosted by the Chairman’s Council, among our Titan: the Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.; and Alexander Hamilton. most generous and committed supporters, the weekend is one Washington: A Life was selected from a pool of 99 submissions of our most consistently popular and anticipated events. made by a committee comprised of historians and leaders from This past year, noted author Ron Chernow was selected as the the New-York Historical Society. Previous recipients of the prize recipient of our sixth American History Book Prize for his latest include such scholars as Doris Kearns Goodwin, David Nasaw, work, Washington: A Life (Penguin, 2009). Daniel Walker Howe, Drew Gilpin Faust, and Gordon S. Wood.

In addition to an engraved medal and cash award of $50,000, the prize carries with it designation as American Historian Laureate, an honor that also recognized Chernow’s significant body of work.

46 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 47 The Story of 2010 – 2011 R distinguished service award for prominent women in public life, and it was presented at the Metropolitan Club before a packed house of guests. Strawberry Ms. Orman is an Emmy Award-winning television host, best-selling author, columnist, and motivational speaker. She has hosted the weekly Suze Orman Show on CNBC for a decade Festival Luncheon and has been named one of world’s most influential people by both Forbes and Time magazine. In addition, she has earned Since 1856, the event has featured a a reputation for her extraordinary fundraising success on behalf of public television and gathered seven Gracie Awards, which “stimulating lecture and strawberry feast.” honor women in broadcasting.

Previous Strawberry Festival honorees include Hillary Rodham Clinton, Betsy Gotbaum, Michelle Obama, Anna Quindlen, R Leslie Stahl, Christine Quinn, and Wendy Wasserstein. The first recorded gathering of the New-York Historical celebration of the role of women in philanthropy, and it recognizes Society’s Strawberry Festival took place on June 15, 1856, the work of outstanding women in society. in Washington Square Park. Guests were treated to a picnic, For 2010–11, personal-finance expert and well-known television strawberry feast, and—not least of all—a stimulating personality Suze Orman was chosen as the recipient of our lecture. Since that time, this annual event has evolved into a

48 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 49 The Story of 2010 – 2011

The New-York Historical Society’s History Makers Gala

R Our annual History Makers Gala attracted more than 550 guests Wien is a well-known and widely respected advisor and to the Waldorf-Astoria to honor a distinguished pair of men commentator on economic, social, and political trends, helping from the academic and business worlds. his clients make important financial and strategic decisions in a dynamic economic and political environment. He has been The 2010–11 History Maker’s medals were presented to two honored previously as the most widely read analyst and one New-York Historical Society trustees: Niall Ferguson, of the most respected figures on Wall Street, and for his work as Laurence A. Tisch Professor of History at Harvard University co-author with noted investor of a well-received and William Ziegler Professor of Business Administration at book on Mr. Soros’s life and philosophy. Harvard Business School, and Byron Wien, vice chairman of Blackstone Advisory Partners LP. The gala attracts prominent American and international guests. Proceeds from the event are used to support our educational In addition to his status as a respected academic, Ferguson also programs and special exhibits. is known for print essays and his incisive documentaries on current events and prominent public figures. His print and video The medal, awarded annually at the gala, is fashioned from bronze work has appeared in numerous media outlets, including major and depicts an allegorical figure of history linked both to the name print and broadcast entities in the United States and on the of the recipient and that of the New-York Historical Society. United Kingdom’s Channel Four and in the Financial Times.

50 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 51 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elden Mr. and Mrs. The Estée Lauder Mr. and Mrs. Stanley S. Shuman Companies Inc. Peter Kimmelman Mr. and Mrs. J. Pepe Fanjul Caroline Fitzgibbons The Everett Foundation Seth A. Klarman The Gilder Lehrman Institute and Tad Smith donors of American History Marilyn and Michael Fedak Thomas Klingenstein Nancy and Burt Staniar R Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Flom The Kurt Weill Foundation The Fred Stein for Music The Marc Haas Mary Ann Fribourg James S. Chanos Robertson Foundation JPMorgan Chase & Co. Family Foundation Donations received Foundation, Inc. Mr. Ray Lent Lucy and William Friedman July 1, 2010 through Ravenel and Beth Curry Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Royce Ms. Katheryn C. Patterson Mr. Ira L. Unschuld Helen and Edward Hintz Alan P. Levenstein June 30, 2011 and Mr. Thomas L. Kempner Mr. and Mrs. David Ganek Barbara and Richard Debs Pam and Scott Schafler Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Park Tower Group Richard Gelfond Fidelity Foundation Paul Singer Kenneth T. Jackson Tarky Lombardi, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Lehrman Estate of James W. Gerard II $500,000 and above Lawrence N. Field The Taft Foundation Ruth and David Levine $10,000 – 24,000 Mr. and Mrs. The Henry Luce Mr. and Mrs. S. Parker Gilbert Francisco A. Lorenzo The Ford Foundation Alice and Thomas Tisch Mr. and Mrs. Ian McKinnon Bloomberg Foundation, Inc. Lorraine GoldenTree Asset Management The Caroline M. Lowndes Elizabeth B. Dater and Buzzy and Victoria Geduld / Billie Tisch Joseph C. McNay/ Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Mignone and Richard Abramson Foundation Cougar Foundation Carolyn Katz Wm. Mitchell Jennings Jr. U.S. Department of Education New England Foundation Morgan Stanley Arthur S. Ainsberg and Michael L. Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. William Mack Ms. Patricia Kavanagh Joe and Diana DiMenna Sue Ann Weinberg Sarah E. Nash The Nathan Cummings and Mr. James D. Grant Lee S. Ainslie III Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Malkin and Michael S. Sylvester Foundation Sidney E. Goodfriend Empire State Development Michael and Leah Weisberg The Leona M. and Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Morris Mark Corporation New York State National Historical Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Griffin Harry B. Helmsley Council on the Arts Publications and Argonaut Capital Management Catie and Don Marron Richard Gilder and Lois Chiles Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Martin D. Gruss Nancy Newcomb Records Commission Mr. Ronald Baron Roger and Susan Hertog Gladys and Roland Marc O. Mayer Virginia James and John Hargraves $50,000 – 99,999 New York Council Bill and Bunny Beekman Harriman Foundation Patricia and John Klingenstein Mr. M. Myers Mermel Sidney and Ruth Lapidus Benno Schmidt for the Humanities The Achelis Mr. Gilchrist Berg Mr. and Mrs. J. Ira Harris New York City Department and Anne McMillen Mr. and Mrs. Glen and Cheryl Lewy and Bodman Foundations Ruth and Harold Newman of Design and Construction Ann and Kenneth Bialkin Marjorie and Gurnee Hart Edward H. Meyer Library of Congress American Express Park Foundation The Peter Jay Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Brody Vivien Liu and Alan D. Hilliker Sandy Mintz Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ira A. Lipman Anonymous (1) Mr. and Mrs. Chad R. Pike $25,000 – 49,999 Charles C. Cahn, Jr. Hogan Lovells US LLP Drs. Louise Mirrer Bernard and Irene Schwartz Carl and Cordelia Menges Booth Ferris Foundation The Pinkerton Foundation and David Halle Cauldwell Wingate Company John W. Holman, Jr. Michelle Smith Jennifer and John Monsky Cablevision The Barker Welfare Foundation The Pritzker Foundation Mr. John J. Moore, Jr. The City University Charlene and David Howe The Walton Family Foundation National Endowment Children’s Aid Society Norman S. Benzaquen Carol and Joseph Reich of New York Dinny and Lester Morse for the Arts Ms. Nora Gibson Byron and Anita Wien Mr. and Mrs. The Blackstone Group L.P. Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Rubin Suzanne and Rich Clary and Mr. William L. Hudson Nelson Air Device National Endowment Richard L. Chilton, Jr. Franci Blassberg and Joe Rice Susan and Jack Rudin The New York for the Humanities Mr. Joseph M. Cohen The Hyde and Watson Community Trust Sonya and Dev Chodry Blavatnik Family Foundation May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation New York City Department Credit Suisse Ms. Muriel Talbot French Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. The New York Foundling $100,000 – 499,999 of Cultural Affairs Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Cohen Valerie and Charles Diker Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Samberg Edward S. Hyman, Jr. Russell and Helen Pennoyer New York State Martin J. and Ahuva Gross Con Edison Helen and Robert Appel John R. Doss Education Department Carol and Lawrence Saper Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Icahn Pershing Square Roberta and Richard Huber Susan and Greg Danilow Judy and Howard Berkowitz Mr. Craig A. Drill Capital Management, L.P. Stuart J. Rabin Donna and Marvin Schwartz Mr. Paul J. Isaac Institute of Museum Charles E. Dorkey III Bloomberg Philanthropies and Kristin R. Gervasio Eli Lilly Pfizer Inc. and Library Services Mr. and Mrs. Kate Kelly and Richard and Bonnie Reiss Patricia Dunnington George F. Schweitzer Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Carson Lawrence and Hannah Jacobs Michael S. Shannon Karen and Charles Phillips

52 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 53 Patricia and James Piereson Barbara and John Vogelstein Ildiko and Gilbert Butler Janine Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Henry McVey Barbara A. Schatz Madeline Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cecil and Alvin Schechter and Frederick P. Schaffer and Stephen Anbinder Joan and Fred Pittman Rosalind P. Walter Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Chiodi Ronay and Richard Menschel Mr. and Mrs. Platt Byard Dovell Mr. Noam Gottesman Sarah I. Schieffelin Jean and Robert Ashton Richard Chambers Mabel and Leon Weil Larry K. Clark Ira M. Millstein Residuary Trust White Architects Paul Guarner and Susan Frame Mr. Larry Austin Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Thomas W. Weisel Anne E. Cohen Marina and Darren Schlanger James T. Chandler A. Alex Porter Lynn and Martin Halbfinger Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Frederick R. Ballen Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Mr. Richard G. Cohen Neal Moszkowski Sara Lee and Axel Schupf Kenneth H. Chase, Esq. Mr. Michael G. Rachor Fleur and Leonard Harlan Mr. Neil S. Barsky Barbara and David Zalaznick Stephen A. Cohen John L. Nau III Erica and Eric Schwartz Mr. Jim Chervenak Shaiza Rizavi Ronnie Heyman James Basker and Angela Vallot and Jonathan Friedland Margaret Wellington Ruth and Harold Newman Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Mayree C. Clark and William Constantine Mr. Hamilton E. James Stanley DeForest Scott Ms. Jane Bayard and Mr. Jeffrey Williams Ambassador Rodney W. Nichols and Mrs. Felix G. Rohatyn $5,000 – 9,999 Mr. Michael Corasaniti Mr. and Mrs. Edwin T. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Selz Mr. Antonio Bechara Classic Coin Company Nancy Kuhn Susan and Elihu Rose Mr. and Mrs. George T. Cox Mr. Peter James Johnson, Jr. The Beekman Family 42nd Street Development and Bernard Nussbaum Melanie Shorin Mr. Robert S. Clere Foundation and Greg S. Feldman Association Corporation Ms. Louise Hirschfeld Seth T. Kaller Nancy and Morris W. Offit Mr. and Mrs. Alex Munroe and Mr. Lewis B. Cullman Mr. and Mrs. George Soros Mr. and Mrs. Rodney B. Berens Donald K. Clifford, Jr. and Robert Rosenkranz Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Brian A. Kane Lynn and Harry O’Mealia Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Abramowitz Ms. Ann Kaplan Ms. Barbaralee Ms. Jill Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Eric C. Rudin Marvin H. Davidson Trina and Mike Overlock Diamonstein-Spielvogel David P. Berkowitz Jacqueline Adams and Mr. Robert Fippinger Mr. and Mrs. Ali and Lew Sanders Scott M. Delman Mr. and Mrs. Alan Patricof and Mr. Carl Spielvogel Friederike and Jeremy Biggs Mr. and Mrs. The J.M. Kaplan Fund Richard N. Cohen Lois and Arthur Stainman Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan T. Allan Soros Mr. and Mrs. Judith Stern Peck Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Bijur Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Saunders III William H. Donaldson Mr. and Mrs. Earle W. Kazis Mr. and Mrs. Martin B. Amdur Peck Stacpoole Foundation Vada and Ted Stanley Mr. Louis H. Blumengarten Geoffrey J. Colvin Mr. and Mrs. John G. Schreiber Howard L. Ellin Gershon Kekst Pzena Charitable Foundation Judith and Stephen Stein Mr. John C. Bogle Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Conboy Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP Anla Cheng Kingdon Fay and William Shutzer Ms. Anne Farley Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Strong Consulate General of Spain Mr. Dwight Anderson and Mr. Peter C. Hein and Mark Kingdon Ellen and Richard Rampell Mr. Charles Borrok Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Smith Mr. John Studzinski Mr. and Mrs. Leon Cooperman Mr. and Mrs. Keith Anderson The Felicia Fund Mr. and Mrs. Lee Klingenstein David Redden Ms. Virginia Bowman Ms. Katherine Farley Jean Margo Reid Barbara and Donald Tober Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. and Mr. Jerry I. Speyer Betsy Harvin and Travis Ms. Lisa Field Suzie and Bruce Kovner and Richard P. Brief Charles N. Bralver Frank A. Cordasco Anderson Kramer Levin Mr. and Mrs. Joan and Michael Steinberg Ellen Flamm Ernest M. von Simson Mr. Raymond Cosman Anonymous (2) and Richard Peterson Naftalis & Frankel LLP The Rice Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Judy and Michael Steinhardt Mr. and Mrs. Eric J. Wallach Howard M. Brenner Dr. Peter E. Dans Jody and John Arnhold Peter M. Flanigan Philip Allen Lacovara Mr. Howard Z. Robbins Harriet and Warren Stephens Josh and Judy Weston Philip F. Buckner Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deford Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Ascheim Dr. Charlotte K. Frank Joann and Todd Lang Joanna and Daniel Rose Laurie and Sy Sternberg Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burch Mr. Louis M. Bacon and Mr. Marvin Leffler Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Rosen Frederick B. Whittemore Donna Lawrence Productions Ms. Susan Stiefel Laurence C. Leeds, Jr. Ms. Paula Butler Reina Marin and Emilio Bassini Irene and Richard Frary Charles Rosenblum Mr. Stephen M. DuBrul, Jr. Szilvia Tanenbaum Mr. and Mrs. John A. Levin Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Butler Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Friedman Mr. and Mrs. James J. Ross Dune Real Estate Partners, LP Nicki and Harold Tanner The Leon Levy Foundation $1,000 – 4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Carey Anson M. Beard, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Furman Amy Conford Roth Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Edlow

The Honorable Merryl H. Tisch Martin R. Lewis Ms. Ann E. Carmel Mr. and Mrs. Leon D. Black Furthermore: a program Mr. and Mrs. Steven Roth Mr. Howard J. Abner Mr. and Mrs. and James S. Tisch of the J.M. Kaplan Fund Mrs. Arthur Liman Drs. Jacqueline A. Bello Joel S. Ehrenkranz Roberta and Stanley Bogen Tova Friedler Usdan Mr. and Mrs. United Healthcare Services, Inc. and Peter W. Carmel Elizabeth and George Boltres Elizabeth B. Strickler Jennifer and Marc Lipschultz and Ernest Rubenstein William A. Ackman Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Einiger and Mark T. Gallogly Dr. Linda Carter Melissa Vail and Norman Selby Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Andrea Herron Mary Jo Otsea Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. John Samuelson and Mr. Arthur L. Carter Verizon Mr. and Mrs. James Gordon H. Roemer McPhee Winthrop J. Allegaert and Mr. Harvey P. Eisen and Richard H. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Oscar S. Schafer Mr. Stephen H. Case Mr. Peter M. Engel

54 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 55 ETS Contracting, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. KPMG LLP Mr. and Mrs. Larry Oliveira Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Marva Smalls Mr. Jonathan M. Wainwright Edmund A. Hajim Anthony W. Roberts Ms. Barbara Feldberg Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Lang Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Charles L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Joseph W. Halpern William Oppenheim Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rock David S. Waldman Linda S. Ferber and Joel Berson Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith T. Chandler Hardwick III John Kingsley Lattimer Mr. and Mrs. Mr. David Rockefeller Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Walpin Ms. Elinor T. Fine Edward S. Pantzer Mrs. John B. Snook Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Naomi Eibshutz Lazarus Mr. Michael J. Roper Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. David Foley William F. Harnisch Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pape Mr. David A. Sokol Robert D. Wedeking Ms. Ann Tenenbaum Ms. Candice Bergen Frank J. Folz III Ms. Jane Dorothy Hartley and and Mr. Thomas H. Lee The Honorable and and Mr. Marshall Rose Ms. Carla Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Weil Mr. Ralph L. Schlosstein Mrs. George E. Pataki Mr. and Mrs. Lehman College Ms. Charlotte Rosenblatt Estate of Herman Stein Mr. David I. Weiner Austin T. Fragomen Mr. Homer M. Hasbrouck Mr. David P. Pearson Mr. Sander Lehrer Mr. and Mrs. Mr. John H. Sterling Ms. Debrah Welling Georgia and Ronald Frasch Mr. Marshall A. Heinberg Mr. and Mrs. Bradford R. Peck James H. Rosenfield and Mr. Jack Intrator Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Levy Liz and Emanuel Stern Mr. and Mrs. K. Evan Friedman Gemzel A. Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Peek Mrs. Arthur Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Ambassador John L. Loeb, Jr. Robert A. M. Stern Mr. Stephen Fulcinelli Martinez, M.D. Arthur Ross Foundation Michael B. Werner Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Perella Ms. Judith Kostman Mr. and Mrs. Brian Higgins Ms. Linda Luca Mr. Paul N. Roth Ms. Arleen West Mr. and Mrs. John L. Furth and Mr. Gerald Tarpey Ms. Valerie Thaler and Mr. Charles Sternberg Mr. and Mrs. Myron A. Hofer and Mr. Robert F. Petrie Mr. Stephan E. Rothe Mr. John E. Westerfield Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gabrellian Renee Khatami Mr. Matt Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Galison Mr. and Mrs. Michael Holland and John R. MacArthur Mr. and Mrs. Joel I. Picket Mr. Irving L. Rotter Ms. Deborah F. Stiles Ms. Elizabeth M. Weymouth Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Galvis Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hurley Dr. Janet Mackin Ms. Cecelia Platnick Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Straus Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. White and Mr. James L. Mackin Charles A. Rubens II Mr. Howard L. Ganek Mr. Frank J. Husic Mr. Steven Poall Mr. and Mrs. John C. Whitehead Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Errol M. Rudman Edward M. Strauss Ms. Patricia Gantz Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Huyck Gerard E. Manolovici Ms. Ilona Nemeth Mr. Eric P. Widing and Mr. Alan G. Quasha Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Russo Mr. Renard C. Strautman Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gardner Adele and Mel Ilberman Carol Marks Mr. and Mrs. James J. Wilson Yvonne S. Quinn, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sarnoff Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Sander Gerber Mr. and Mrs. William Ingram Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Marx Ms. Kathryn Wylde President Jennifer J. Raab The Gould/Schantz Family Daniel B. Strickler, Jr. and Mr. Wilfredo Lugo Ms. Barbara Germack Dr. and Mrs. Barton Inkeles Mr. Robert J. Marziotto Mr. Henry Ramallo Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Kelso F. Sutton Mr. Michael G. Yamin Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Jachym Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Adam E. Max Richard J. Schmeelk Ms. Deborah Good Fredric B. Gershon Ms. Irma R. Rappaport Ms. Janet Yaseen Mr. Richard H. Jenrette Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. May Sharron Eisenthal and Mr. Thomas C. Theobald Dr. and Mrs. Warren H. Goins Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Rebell and Sol Schreiber Ms. Patricia Zedalis Ms. Leah C. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Lynn and Glen Tobias and Mr. Michael Strasser Mr. Steven W. Gold Richard S. McKinney Mr. Judson P. Reis Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Johnstone Ernest Tollerson Ms. Jeffrey Zeiler Research Foundation of The and Tink Leefmans Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jonas Eugene Mercy, Jr. Robert A. Schwinger and Mr. Peter G. Dearing Bernard Goldstein City University of New York Mr. Stephen G. Mintz Mr. Robert W. Scully Mr. and Mrs. A. Robert Towbin Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Peter J. Goodman The Michael Tuch Foundation Roy J. Zuckerberg Suri Kasirer Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Mirrer Charles H. Revson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Seifer Mr. Henry W. Grady Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tuft Doris C. Kempner Mr. John J. Moore, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Rice Agnes Gund Rebecca and and Daniel Shapiro Ms. Carmen Ana Unanue Laurence Grafstein Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Kimball Mr. David Napach The Honorable Kimba M. Wood and Mr. Alfred J. Shuman Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grand Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kittredge Helen Nash Mr. Frank E. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Constantine William J. vanden Heuvel Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Nye Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Jack Rivkin Sidamon-Eristoff Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Greenberg Frederick A. Klingenstein Mr. Daniel S. Och Mr. Stephen S. Roach Ms. Vera L. Silverman William B. Wachtel Ms. Yasmine Ergas Steven B. Klinsky Ms. Cornelia O’Connor Mrs. Rose C. Wadsworth and Mr. Leonard C. Groopman Mr. Lee H. Skolnick Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Konort

56 2010–2011 Annual Report 2010–2011 Annual Report 57 The New-York Historical Society The New-York Historical Society Balance Sheets Statements of Activities June 30, 2011 and 2010 Year ended June 30, 2011 2011 Unrestricted Assets 2011 2010 Available for Available for nonoperating temporarily permanently Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,896,643 19,926,993 operations projects Total restricted restricted total Other receivables 188,753 282,531 Revenue, gains, and other support: Inventory and other assets 2,879,878 2,579,031 Private contributions and grants $ 4,697,382 — 4,697,382 8,459,156 6,309,419 19,465,957 Government grants 262,946 — 262,946 753,862 262,875 1,279,683 Contributions and grants receivable 28,047,485 45,193,546 Special events, net of expenses of $647,417 4,017,642 — 4,017,642 — — 4,017,642 Investments 37,324,185 22,578,084 Membership 245,707 — 245,707 — — 245,707 Fixed assets, net 68,894,306 44,032,065 Admissions 202,169 — 202,169 — — 202,169 Collections — — Fees and other 1,386,242 — 1,386,242 — — 1,386,242 Auxiliary activities 756,896 — 756,896 — — 756,896 Total assets $149,231,250 134,592,250 Net investment return 1,458,188 992,151 2,450,339 2,719,992 — 5,170,331 13,027,172 992,151 14,019,323 11,933,010 6,572,294 32,524,627 Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities: Net assets released from restrictions 3,801,928 796,696 4,598,624 (4,598,624) — — Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 6,117,188 4,426,375 Total revenue, gains, and other support 16,829,100 1,788,847 18,617,947 7,334,386 6,572,294 32,524,627 Deferred revenue 575,187 455,050 Expenses: Asset retirement obligation 2,486,060 2,614,355 Program services: Total liabilities 9,178,435 7,495,780 Library services 4,247,068 522,791 4,769,859 — — 4,769,859 Commitments Museum programs and exhibitions 5,635,623 1,243,350 6,878,973 — — 6,878,973 Public and education programs 2,460,016 449,229 2,909,245 — — 2,909,245 Net assets: Auxiliary activities 1,119,690 527,949 1,647,639 — — 1,647,639 Unrestricted: Total program services 13,462,397 2,743,319 16,205,716 — — 16,205,716 Available for operations 234,412 643,151 Available for nonoperating projects 42,128,086 44,231,230 Supporting services: Management and general 2,010,022 59,250 2,069,272 — — 2,069,272 Total unrestricted 42,362,498 44,874,381 Development 1,265,420 27,874 1,293,294 — — 1,293,294 Temporarily restricted 73,565,078 66,169,144 Total supporting services 3,275,442 87,124 3,362,566 — — 3,362,566 Permanently restricted 24,125,239 16,052,945 Total expenses 16,737,839 2,830,443 19,568,282 — — 19,568,282 Total net assets 140,052,815 127,096,470 Increase (decrease) in net assets before transfers and reclassification 91,261 (1,041,596) (950,335) 7,334,386 6,572,294 12,956,345 Total liabilities and net assets $149,231,250 134,592,250 Change in gift designation (500,000) (1,000,000) (1,500,000) — 1,500,000 — Reclassification due to enactment of NYPMIFA — (61,548) (61,548) 61,548 — — Decrease (increase) in net assets (408,739) (2,103,144) (2,511,883) 7,395,934 8,072,294 12,956,345 Net assets at beginning of year 643,151 44,231,230 44,874,381 66,169,144 16,052,945 127,096,470 Net assets at end of year $ 234,412 42,128,086 42,362,498 73,565,078 24,125,239 140,052,815

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