PB 1 The 2013 nnual Report A for the Oregon Historical Society Andie Petkus Photography 2 3 2013 Oregon Historical Society Board of Trustees Officers Bill Failing, President Pat Ritz, Vice President Carl Christoferson, Treasurer Libby McCaslin, Secretary Kerry Tymchuk, Executive Director d Trustees Paul Andrews, Arleen Barnett, Barbara Beale Marc Berg, Mort Bishop III, John Boylston, Dr. Steve Brown Rhett Carlile, Margaret Carter, Dr. Rebecca Dobkins Chris Erickson, Jamieson Grabenhorst Dan Heine, Dr. Jerry Hudson, Cary Jones, Greg Keller Jon Kruse, Dr. Bill Lang, Jackson Lewis Judge Angel Lopez, Pete Mark, Prof. Robert Miller Anne Naito-Campbell, Sarah Newhall Brian Obie, Doug Pahl, Jin Park, Dr. Preston Pulliams John Shelk, Joanne S. Walch, Janet Taylor, Bill Wyatt d Ex-Officio Hon. John Kitzhaber, Governor of Oregon Melody Rose, Chancellor of Oregon University System MaryKay Dahlgreen, State Librarian d Honorary Council Hon. Victor G. Atiyeh, Prof. Richard Maxwell Brown Maribeth Collins, Prof. Basil Dmytryshyn, John Herman Robert H. Huntington, Lewis L. McArthur, John McClelland, Jr. Prof. Thomas C. McClintock, Millard McClung, James B. Thayer 2 3 A Message from the President and Executive Director Dear OHS Members and Friends, We are proud to report that 2013 was truly a banner year in the 116-year history of the Oregon Historical Society. Indeed, for much of the year, our Oregon History Museum was in the headlines and on countless “must-see” lists, as visitors flocked to view “Windows on America,” our world-class exhibition of American presidential artifacts and manuscripts from the impeccable Mark Family Collection. Thanks to “Windows” and our other compelling exhibits and programs—including being selected as one of only six museums across the country to host the Congressional Gold Medal honoring Japanese American World War II Nisei soldiers—2013 attendance at the Oregon History Museum was 26 percent above 2012 and 57 percent above 2011! Some of the many other highlights from 2013 included: the compelling exhibits and programs that were part of our Oregon Black History Series; a stunning exhibit of Linda Lanker’s paintings of iconic women of the American West (complete with a western- themed opening party where everyone received a sheriff’s badge and a shot glass!); the beautiful physical transformation of our James F. and Marion L. Miller Pavilion; a very successful fifteenth season of the Mark O. Hatfield Distinguished Historians Forum; four more fascinating issues of the Oregon Historical Quarterly; a growing National History Day competition for Oregon students; and a 1,500 mile journey around the state by the nation’s leading Teddy Roosevelt “re-creator.” As Teddy might have said, it was a “bully” year! We also note with sadness that 2013 was the year in which Oregon lost the legendary Thomas Vaughan, who served as our Executive Director from 1954–89. Under Tom’s exuberant leadership, OHS was transformed, moving from cramped and dusty quarters to our current location on Portland’s prestigious Park Blocks. Together with his life-long partner, Sherry, Tom was a master fundraiser who elevated the Society’s collections, exhibitions, and national stature. Tributes from Tom’s service will be published in the Summer 2014 issue of the Oregon Historical Quarterly to document and preserve his legacy. We are proud to report that 2014 is also off to a very successful start. Our “Lincoln’s Legacy” exhibit was acclaimed by best-selling historian Lynne Olson as “equal to or better than exhibits at the Smithsonian,” and the buzz is already building for our summer exhibit highlighting the history of Oregon wine! What else can we say, but thank you and “cheers!” Sincerely, Kerry Tymchuk Bill Failing Executive Director President, Board of Directors 4 5 Volunteers Jerry Aalfs Erin Enos Kathryn Littlefield Diana Rook Al Adams Ann Ereline Susan Malmquist Elizabeth Rudrud Aaron Anderson Vern Faatz Kay Mannion Emma Russac-Williams Emily Antonelli Helen Fedchak MaryLou McClung Steve Schmidt Amelia Armitage Julie Filipski Matt McCourt Grant Schott Susan Atkin Helen Francis Wayne Medford Peter Schreiner Carl Beers Cynthia Francisco Terry Mesa Bob Setterberg Lynda Bell Christopher Frankonis Elizabeth Meyer Donna Setterberg Thomas Bell Alecia Giombolini Androo Meyers Herc Silverstein Jessica Bertling Kelley Gorniak India Meyers Jocelyn Simpson Richard Bishop Jessica Gorton Connie Miller Doug Smith James Blackaby Johnathon Gray George Miller George Smith Cindy Boungnarath Mellisa Hale Madelyn Miller Stella Sonu Matthew Brock Jeffrey Hayes Bob Moore Barbara Stinger Bowman Brown Stephen Heard Marlene Moore James Strassmaier Jean Burlingham Patricia Hogan Bill Nelson Bob Sutter John Burlingham Jennifer Howell Helen Nickum Jacob Sutter Scott Calhoun Penny Huelat Kathleen Nielsen Lauren Tacke Jeanne Clausen Ron Huelat Alysen Nielson Noah Thomas Dick Clippinger Jan Hupman Peter Noah Sharon Thorne Tom Comerford Lorraine Irwin Sharon Norton Margaret Tobin Marcy Coon Jon Jensen Bryce Notbohm Sherri Vacarella Diane Couture Sherry Johnston Kathryn Notson Joe Von Donovan Mary Curtin MaryLou Jones Katrina O’Brien Chrysantie Voreas Sara Daley Sharon Kabusreiter Dian Odell Ben Wager Abby Dawson Seth Kalen Yumiko Omata Barbara Walden Marvin Dawson Kathy Kennedy Savannah Payne Sara Wallace Jeanne Devon Rosemary Kenney Joy Poole Jeff Walloch Jennifer Devon Jan Kessler Carole Quick Robyn Ward Bert Diamond Maynard Kessler Anne Ramzy Sheryl Warren Susan Dobrof Eric Koetting Jeanne Reaves Merrie Waylett Patrick Donaldson Anne Kracke Indigo Recker Lisa Wilson Jeff Donaldson-Forbes Dixie Kroupa Gaye Richardson Stephen Wilson Emma Duffy Charlene Krueger Dan Robertson Melissa Wood Pamela Dunham Thelma Kunowsky Thomas Robinson Laura Young Maya Edelstein Mike Lincicum Abigail Romick Moses Zarkin-Scott Did you know... OHS has 144 volunteers who logged 7,680 hours in 2013. Volunteers fill important roles in every OHS department, though our most popular volunteer post is in our Research Library—56 percent of volunteers work in the library, assisting researchers, working with collections, and supporting our oral history program! Photos from our 2013 Great Gatsby–themed volunteer appreciation party: 4 5 Volunteers Honor Roll of Donors $100,000 and more The Freeman Foundation Davis Wright Tremaine Stephen and Patti Beckham Jim and Adriana Giustina DECA, Inc Patricia H. and John C. The Estate of Thomas W. Mr. & Mrs. Verne Gooley Estate of Robert Hale Ellis Jr. Beckman Fund (OCF) Holman Sr. The Harold and Arlene ESCO Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Anthony and M.J. Murdock Charitable Schnitzer CARE Foundation ESCO Foundation Martha Belluschi Trust Harry A. Merlo Foundation Gary McGee & Co Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. and Melvin “Pete” Mark The Heathman Hotel Mr. Carl L. George and Mr. Susan A. Belluschi Meyer Memorial Trust John and Linda Shelk Richard K. George Benson Hotel Mrs. Prudence M. Miller Foundation Mrs. Antoinette Hatfield J & S Bishop Fund (OCF) KGW News Channel 8 Eric and Ronna Hoffman Lawrence and Susan Black $50,000 - $99,999 Mason Charitable Trust Fund (OCF) W. W. Buzz Braley, Jr. Maybelle Clark Macdonald Keller Foundation Dr. Stephen Brown and Ms. Peter and Noydena Brix Fund Marie Lamfrom Charitable Kimberly Crouch Estate of Eunice M. Barger Mr. Lewis L. McArthur Foundation Dr. and Dr. Knute and Patty Oregon Community Melvin Mark Companies Jennifer and Jim Mark Buehler Foundation National Film Preservation McGraw Family Foundation Cascadia Foundation Portland General Electric Foundation Mr. Andrew W. Miller Mr. Earle M. Chiles Nike, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Larry and John Crawford and Jody $25,000 - $49,999 NW Natural Cindy Murphy Stahancyk OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Oregon Health & Science Mr. Kieran Curley Ancona + Associates, Inc. Foundation University Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Harry Faye and Lucille Stewart Oregon Department of Oregon Humanities Demorest Foundation Revenue Oregon State Library - LSTA Mr. and Mrs. John and The Estate of E. Roxie Oregon Public Broadcasting Pacific University Nancy Dennis Howlett The Private Client Reserve of Phillips and Co. Prof. and Mrs. Basil KINK-FM / Alpha U.S. Bank Portland Community Dmytryshyn Broadcasting Ms. Marcia H. Randall College Stephen and Nancy Dudley Ms. Laura S. Meier Regence BlueCross Rose E. Tucker Charitable Bill and Karen Early Oregon Cultural Trust BlueShield Trust Carnett & Ruth Falconbury Oregon Heritage Cathy and Jim Rudd Saif Corporation William and Theresa Farrens Commission The Samuel S. Johnson The Skanner Mr. and Mrs. Jim and The Estate of Mr. John W. Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Terry and Michelle M. Fitzhenry Platt The Standard Maureen Sprague Flowerree Foundation Pat and Trudy Ritz The Swigert-Warren Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, PC Food in Bloom The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Mrs. Andrée Stevens Konky & Bob Forster Foundation Wells Fargo Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Stewart Gerry Frank The Oregonian Wes and Nancy Lematta Fund (OCF) Gallatin Public Affairs Wheeler Foundation Fund Stoel Rives LLP Giustina Land & Timber Co. Willamette University The JFR Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Thomas and $10,000 - $24,999 The Skanner Foundation Alix Meier Goodman $5,000 - $9,999 The Wessinger Foundation Taffy Gould A-dec, Inc. University of Oregon Mr. and Mrs. Jamieson and Atiyeh Bros., Inc. Rugs and Scott & Linda Andrews Leslie B. Wheeler & Family Tiffany Grabenhorst Carpeting Ball Janik LLP ZGF Architects LLP Dr. Lesley M. Hallick Jean and Ray Auel John and Susan Bates Sis Hayes Bank of Oswego Mr. and Mrs. Robert and $1,000 - $4,999 Mr. Stafford J. Hazelett Pietro and Marjorie B. Betty Bauer Henningsen Cold Storage Belluschi Designated Fund C.M. Bishop and Mary Lang Anonymous (2) Co. (OCF) Bishop The Acorn Fund (OCF) Mrs. Helen Herman The Clark Foundation Mrs. Gwyneth Gamble Booth Adelsheim Vineyard Mr. John Herman Downtown Development Mrs. Gert Boyle Judith B. Anderson Hood River Distillers, Inc. Group LLC CGC Financial Services LLC Mr. Stephen S. Babson Ms. Sue Horn-Caskey and Express Employment Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Ms. Arleen Barnett Mr. Rick Caskey Professionals Carolyn Christoferson Becker Capital Management George and Colleen Hoyt 6 7 Honor Roll of Donors Dr.