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“Your View of the Valley Begins Here”

Summer 2012 • Vol. 20 • Issue 2

Saving the Colonel On Exhibits, page 2 • Blossom Festival, page 3 • Zoological Collection, page 5 Save Our Colonel, page 6 • Exotic Destinations, page 8 • Challenge Grant, page 10

ON EXHIBITS By Andy Granitto, Curator of Exhibitions

How I’ll spend my summer vacation… This summer, the Yakima Valley Museum exhibit department is on vacation from openings and deadlines, which allows time for a lot of catch-up work and planning for future exhibits. Here are some projects on the agenda:

accessions from long ago. I work at my desk, with the label text on one computer screen and the Google search engine on the other, as I seek interesting information on our lessdocumented collection objects. The identification booklet will be completed this summer and visitors will be able to pick one up and read from it as they view the oddities in the Cabinet of Curiosities. At around the same time you read this, Yakima’s iconic “Colonel”—the 110-year-old memorial to fallen soldiers from Yakima who fought in the Spanish-American War— will be moving to the Yakima Valley Museum, where it can be preserved for posterity (see article in this issue). Concurrently, with the help of student interns, we are developing an exhibit on Yakima Valley’s contributions to national military efforts. Now the Colonel will feature prominently in this new addition to the “Yakima Is” displays that encircle the Neon Garden.

Construction of the William O. Douglas U.S. Courthouse,1911-1912

In conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Yakima’s William O. Douglas United States Courthouse and Federal Building, we are creating new exhibits and cleaning up some old ones at the local landmark. The centenary event to be held on Thursday, June 21, will include a talk by architectural historian Michael S. Sullivan and tours of the building, as well as displays on the construction of the building, its architectural details and significance, Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, and the 75-mile William O. Douglas Trail from Yakima to Mount Rainier. The museum installed exhibits at the courthouse, focusing on the life of Yakima native Douglas, more than 12 years ago, and they are showing signs of age. We will “clean up” these old exhibits and add others discussing the building itself and its construction more than 100 years ago. We will also bring some artifacts from the museum’s own exhibit on Douglas, including his judicial robe and lectern, for the one-day centenary event. We hope to see you at the event at the Courthouse! The museum’s new Cabinet of Curiosities now displays small signs that read, “Identification Labels Coming (It is a lot of investigative work!)” And indeed it is! I am presently working on a small “handout booklet” that lists all of the over 600 items displayed in the one-room exhibit. Our collections records contain some interesting facts and stories about these curiosities, but they are also lacking some basic information on many mysterious museum Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Summer 2012

To Hell and Back, starring Audie Murphy, filmed at the Yakima Training Center, ©1955 Universal Pictures

Another “Yakima Is” exhibit that has been in the works for a while now is a “hall of fame” display of Yakima Valley residents who achieved national prominence in the fields of theater, cinema, music, literature, and sports. Student interns will also work on compiling information and objects for this exhibit. Assuming all goes according to plan, both exhibits will open at the museum's annual meeting this fall. Visitors continue to travel from distant locations to see Head Over Heels Over Heels. The special exhibit featuring over 600 pairs of high-heeled shoes has been extended through the end of 2012, and we recently added more Page 2

The Blossom Festival Family Event

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The Children’s Underground, the interactive area of the Yakima Valley Museum, opened in November 1995. It is hard to believe that this is nearly 17 years ago (especially when all of us remain the same youthful age we were then). Although there have been a steady series of upgrades and new components added over the years, the original main area still features a now-stained carpet, poor lighting, and some activities long overdue for an extreme makeover. A dynamic group of young (and more mature) mothers have risen to the challenge of securing the necessary funds by organizing a June 23, 2012 Blossom Festival. This combination silent and oral auction, family activity outing, and just plain fun event is projected to raise the $20,000 estimated cost to install safer, better padded carpeting; better lighting, and a number of activity additions and improvements. Mark your calendar for 4 to 6 P.M. on Saturday, June 23 for a brand-new event at the Yakima Valley Museum with surprising amusements that do not happen every day! Admission to the Blossom Festival is $10 per adult, $5 per child, and no more than $25 per family. Tickets can be purchased at the Yakima Valley Museum.

than a dozen new pairs, including a brand-new limited edition Prada pump with a flashy retro style reminiscent of American car fins from the late 1950s. Collector David Childs, who regularly stops by to check up on “his show,” is enthusiastic for several more months of impromptu A new addition – 2012 Pradas. gallery tours. If you would like a special “collector’s tour,” let us know—Mr. Childs is always eager to talk about his collection. Last but not least, we are beginning work on the next big special exhibit, scheduled to open in February of 2013. A local collector has offered to share his vast knowledge and extensive collection of vintage posters from WWI and WWII. As of the writing of this article, the exhibit is yet untitled and the collector remains anonymous, but the exhibit promises to be an educational and entertaining story of a nation at war, as told by incredible examples of graphic artwork. Watch for news on the progress of this exhibit as we approach 2013. Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Summer 2012

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By Mike Siebol, Curator of Collections

New to the Collection - H.A. Weymann & Son Banjo This beautiful maple banjo was purchased by Carl A. Hahn in 1921. It is a Style 2 Orchestra Model with mother of pearl inlays and patented removable resonator. Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it is the second model of the Weymann's Megaphonic professional line. This banjo helped start the Yakima Valley’s longest running car dealership. Carl Hahn was a banjo musician in a band called The Chesterfields in Aberdeen, Washington. From 1923 through 1924, The Chesterfields played on board the cruise ship S.S. President Cleveland as it traveled to Asian destinations. With the proceeds from the cruise ship engagement, Carl Hahn started his successful auto

dealership. He first opened the Hahn Motor Company in Aberdeen, Washington; in 1940 he moved the business to Yakima. Today, the Hahn Motor Company still remains in that same location on South First Street. Dick and Judy Hahn donated this beautiful banjo and image of The Chesterfields to the Yakima Valley Museum.

Carl Hahn (banjo player) with the band The Chesterfields while on the cruise ship S.S. President Cleveland, 1923.

New Faces at the Yakima Valley Museum Come in and say "hi" to our two new staff members, Jessica Carlton and Jocy Tzintzun who are job-sharing the Visitor Services position. Jessica has been volunteering in the Education department for the past year Jessica Carlton and has been working with the volunteer group to organize the Blossom Festival. Jessica is now working in the mornings and her new responsibilities include the rental facilities, bookkeeping, and the tour program. In the afternoons she substitutes for the Yakima School District. She is a Yakima native, and obtained her Bachelor's degree from Central Washington University in history education.

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Jocy is attending Yakima Valley Community College where she is working on her A.A. degree. She comes to us from the English and Social Sciences department, where she has been working as an office assistant. Jocy is a native Jocy Tzintzun of Harrah and can speak both English and Spanish. Jocy is working afternoons greeting visitors to the museum, sending membership renewals, and as with every job in the museum, taking on duties as assigned. We are delighted to have our two new staff members. Make sure you meet them on your next visit to the museum.

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Zoological Collection "Nip & Tuck" Don and Elaine Moffitt, soon to be Yakima Valley residents, visited the Yakima Valley Museum to check out their new local museum. They were impressed with the museum, but they saw a way to make it even better. They went through the Cabinet of Curiosities viewing the 177 mounted birds and 28 mounted mammals displayed there. The Moffitts knew instantly how they could help improve the exhibit. The specimens were collected from forty to ninety years ago, and they show their age. Some only require a thorough cleaning; others need more work. Don Moffitt, an expert taxidermist, saw the condition of the mounts and was eager to offer his services Moffitt started his interest in taxidermy when he was ten years old (to his mother’s dismay, especially when she would find interesting things in the family’s freezer). Don was a sophomore in high school when his biology teacher gave him animals to work on, and his future occupation took off. Now, Don and Elaine run their own business called Ultimate Art Premium Taxidermy. At the moment, they still live in Vancouver, Washington, but are moving to the Yakima Valley and make monthly trips to plan their new home. On their visits they will volunteer at the museum; they have already spent one day here, and you can easily identify the beasts that they have treated. When this project is complete, the Moffitts also want to help with new animal mounts. We hope that you will check on the progress of our fuzzy and feathered collections, and, if you see the Moffitts working in the Cabinet of Curiosities, please thank them for their generous contribution!

New Books! No, the bear cub will not have a tummy tuck, but the ninety year old cub will have its ears fixed


BOOKS • VIDEOS • CARDS • GOODIES Page 5

Save Our Colonel Saving a 110-year-old Monument

Jan Lowell and Michael Isaacs decided that they wanted to do something for their community after the death of their friend and fellow Yakima Bears ‘Superfan’, Ron Bonlender. While at his memorial they were amazed to hear of all of the projects that Ron either started or was involved in. They knew they had to become more involved. With this in mind, they started the project ‘Save Our Colonel’. Their intention was to repair, restore or replace the aging war memorial. Although Jan and Michael's motives were different, their goal was the same. Michael was motivated to do something to improve the community that he grew up in. Jan's was to prove that everyday citizens can make a difference. They started the project in November and have been advised and guided by several different people, groups and organizations. "It hasn’t been easy," Jan says, "and we’re far from completion, but we are very proud of what we have accomplished so far and are looking forward to the finish line!" On July 4, 1902 a monument was unveiled in the center of Yakima Avenue and Third Street in North Yakima, Washington. Dedicated to the memory of the Fallen of Company E, the monument featured a sculpture of their beloved commander Colonel John Jacob Weisenberger. Several surviving members of Company E were present at the ceremony. At the base of this “memorial drinking fountain” was a water faucet for people and a drinking trough for horses. In 1908, construction of new streetcar tracks in the center of Yakima Avenue caused the monument to be moved to a site in front of the new courthouse, near the intersection of 2nd and B Streets. When that building was replaced in the 1940s, the monument was moved again to its present location in the Memorial Parkway of South Naches Avenue, at the south side of the intersection with Yakima Avenue The monument is now 110 years old and shows signs of age. Two re-locations and a century of exposure to the elements have taken their toll on the sandstone structure. Chunks of stone have broken from the sculpture and cracks show where new chunks will fall away soon. The dedication to Company E, carved on the base of the monument, is badly damaged, and entire sections of text are now gone. Specialists in stone and sculpture restoration have Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Summer 2012

determined that “The Colonel” cannot survive many more seasons in its present outdoor location; the soft, porous sandstone will continue to disintegrate unless moved to an indoor climatecontrolled environment. On April 17, 2012, the Yakima City Council overwhelmingly approved a community-led plan to move the monument to the Yakima Valley Museum, where it will be displayed and preserved for posterity; a cast replica of the Colonel will be produced to replace it. The new monument will be made of granite and bronze, which will ensure its survival for many more centuries. But the community must now raise the funds needed to carry out the plan and preserve Yakima’s oldest public monument. Join Jan and Mike to Save Our Colonel. Visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/SaveOurColonel Page 6


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On April 25, 1898, the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. Colonel John Jacob Weisenberger was placed in command of the First Battalion, which included Company E of North Yakima (“North Yakima” became “Yakima” in 1917). On May 9, 1898, Company E was mustered and sent by the transport Ohio to Manila for duty. Although the Spanish-American War ended on December 10, 1898, soldiers from Company E fought during the Philippine Insurrection, which began on February 4, 1899. Four of the men fell in the battle of Santa Anna on February 5, 1899. The “fallen” of Company E were 1st Lt. F. T. Briggs, 2nd Lt. John T. Alderson, Privates John C. Baggott, Mathias H. Cherry, Gerritt Lewwrik, George B. Riechert, Ralph E. Shearer, Frank Smith, Spenser D. Swain, Ralph E. Van Buskirk, and another who gave her life for the cause, nurse Helen D. Cochran. The creation of a memorial drinking fountain was undertaken by the North Yakima chapter of the Washington State Red Cross, which had been founded at a convention in Seattle on August 16, 1898, for the sole purpose of aiding members of Company E. The second president of the State Red Cross Society was Mrs. Mary R. Blanker from North Yakima, and the fourth annual convention was held in North Yakima on May, 1901. Fundraising for the memorial drinking fountain, whose estimated cost was $1,500, began on January 1, 1902, with the creation of “lucky pennies.” 2,000 pennies were sold at $1 each, and each penny was numbered for a raffle drawing of 646 prizes amounting to $800. Holders of the lucky pennies would also vote on the site for the monument. More money was needed, and a fundraising ball was held at the North Yakima Armory on April 18. The intersection of Yakima Avenue and Third Street, right in the center of the rapidly growing city, was chosen as the site for this grand monument, and the memorial was erected in time for a July 4th, 1902 unveiling.

Colonel John Jacob Weisenberger born in Hollowayville, Illinois on February 4, 1855. His parents, Katrina and Conrad Weisenberger had emigrated from Munich, Germany. John moved to Whatcom (now known as Bellingham) in 1883, opened a law office, and married Laura Graham from California. He served as Justice of the Peace, City Attorney, and Mayor of Whatcom. He was among the 71 representatives to sign the original Washington State Constitution. In 1898 the call for volunteers to fight against Spain came, and Weisenberger offered his services. He was appointed Major of the First Washington Infantry, U.S.V., mustered at Camp Rogers on May 9, 1898. Major Weisenberger took a lead role in battles of Santa Anna, Taquig, Paters, Pasig, and San Pedro Macati. He was promoted to Colonel on November 9, 1899. He died in 1901 from spinal meningitis.

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Journeys with John

Travel with the Museum

Exotic Destinations The azaleas peaked early this year in the Antebellum South, but a dozen intrepid museum travelers had a great time nevertheless in Charleston and Savannah in mid-April. Grits, fried green tomatoes, Civil War history, and amazing restored homes and gardens kept everyone quite happy for ten days. All returned home safely, but, as a friend of mine used to say, “…never come home from a trip without the next one already in the planning stage!” And there are several opportunities ahead for you to consider: There is still time to consider exploring the elegance and romance of two South American fabled cities—Santiago, Chile and Quito, Ecuador. Scheduled to depart September 26, 2012, we will experience “…South America as it was long ago—before European colonists arrived in a bid to conquer the New World…a mix of indigenous cultures and distinctly Continental flair.” We will stay in boutique hotels, visit gorgeous mansions and museums, shop at the amazing handcraft markets in Ecuador, and generally get an unusual taste of two countries with itinerary arranged by Robinson Crusoe travel especially for us. Faneuil Hall, the Public Garden with its swan boats, the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, and the Big Dig are all clues that tell you Boston, Massachusetts could be in your future. This New England city is steeped with history, seafood, museums (including the world-class Museum of Fine Arts), American Revolutionary War shrines, fascinating graveyards, and more fun things to do than can possibly be experienced on just one trip—but we will try! Before putting this together completely, it would be great to know

View of Bogota Historical Center. Courtesy of Proexport Columbia.


The Taj Mahal. Courtesy of the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh.

if there is enough interest in making this trip this year— ideally in early to mid-October. Let us know your thoughts as we could also plan for the adventure to be in late spring 2013. The Taj Mahal at sunrise? Yes, you could be there as you uncover the Mysteries of India on a 15-day excursion March 14-28, 2013. This is being arranged by the Yakima Valley’s own Accent Tours and Charters, and will be an intimate group in size. You will visit the cities of New Delhi, Udaipur, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Bharatpur, Agra, and Varanasi. This trip has all the traditional sights of India, plus cruising on the River Ganges, elephant rides, and game viewing in an open air vehicle. India is a complex country, and this adventure allows you to see the best in comfort and style. In addition, for those wanting to extend their trip, there is an optional pre-tour extension in Dubai and an optional 4-night posttour extension in Nepal. This trip is completely arranged, priced, and ready to go; just call Nadine at Accent Tours (509-575-3949) or John at the Museum (509-248-0747). Bogota, Columbia could be your return address late in 2013 if you join a group being arranged by a Bogota native now living in Yakima. There are not many details yet, but conversations about this destination have been exciting and promise an unusually intimate and insider look at a country not yet awash with tourists—although that is changing quickly, the latest issue of Conde Nast Travel magazine named Bogota as one of the world’s newest must-see destinations. Watch for a full itinerary soon. In summary, why stay home when you could be learning, relaxing, and exploring the world with fellow museum travelers with similar interests? Page 8

YVM - A ★ Blue Star Museum The Yakima Valley Museum is one of more than 1,500 museums across America that will offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. “Through Blue Star Museums, the arts community is extending a special invitation to military families to enjoy over 1,500 museums this summer,” said NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman. “This is both an opportunity to thank military families for their service and sacrifice, as well as a chance to create connections between museums and these families that will continue throughout the year. Especially for families with limited time together, those on a limited budget, and ones that have to relocate frequently, Blue Star Museums offers an opportunity to enjoy one another and become more fully integrated into a community.” “As we enter the third consecutive year of the Blue Star Museums program, we are happy provide an opportunity for our nation’s service members and their families to connect with our national treasures,” said Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet. “Through this distinctive collaboration between Blue Star Families, the

National Endowment for the Arts and more than 1,500 museums across the United States, military families have an unparalleled opportunity to visit some of the country’s finest museums for free.” The program runs from Memorial Day, May 28, 2012 through Labor Day, September 3, 2012. The free admission program is available to active-duty military and their family members (military ID holder and up to five family members). Active duty military include Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and active duty National Guard and active duty Reserve members. For information on other museums that are participating, visit www.arts.gov/ bluestarmuseums. The site includes a list of museums and a map to help with visit planning.

Toppenish City Museum Artifacts Preserved at the Yakima Valley Museum The unique archival and artifact collections of the Toppenish City Museum, which has been closed to the public for the past decade, will soon, once again, be available to be used by the public. Under the terms of a ten-year formal agreement between the City of Toppenish and the Yakima Valley Museum, the Yakima Museum has relocated the bulk of the archival material and a selection of the artifacts formerly housed on the second floor of the Toppenish Library to the Yakima Museum. After a complete re-inventory and processing, all this material will become available to be used in research or exhibits, but it is being stored and cared for as an entirely separate collection that is on loan from the City of Toppenish. In addition, two rooms of the former Toppenish Museum are being retained for storage and proper care of their collections which the Yakima Valley Museum does not have the space to house. However, all Toppenish Museum records are with the Yakima Valley Museum curator, and the items remaining in Toppenish will be cared for and made accessible, with advance notice, by the Yakima Museum. Although one certainly hates to see any museum close, museums are not immune to rising costs, competition for highly stretched public and private budgets, and the need to continually re-engage the public with new programs that reach an ever-changing audience. In this case, the Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Summer 2012

Yakima Valley Museum is delighted to partner with the City of Toppenish in ensuring the items left in the care of the Toppenish Museum will continue to be preserved and made available for present and future generations.

The Zillah Royal Neighbors Drill Team. Northwest First Prize winners in log rolling, presented by the Modern Woodsmen at North Yakima on August 6, 1904. Toppenish City Museum photo.

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Challenge Grant Reaching First Deadline Friends of the Museum continue to show their amazing generosity and support in the current ongoing endowment drive to raise $1.5 million and secure the entire additional $500,000 offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Since the campaign began last year, $509,400 in gifts and pledges has been given to this endeavor by the following individuals and businesses: Jack & Connie Bloxom Mary Hirahara Cragg & Barbara Smith Gilbert Kimberly Bellamy Thompson Dana Dwinell and Ken Rose Marian G. Mann Family John & Nancy Rossmeissl Bill & Sally Douglas Stephen & Laura Muehleck Ralph & Cyndi Conner John A. Baule Don & Kathy Moen Bill Wheeler & Bette Taylor Yakima Federal Savings & Loan Virginia Hislop Andy & Peg Granitto Tom & Charlene Upton David Lynx Ken & Sharon Smith Roger & Betty Strand Curtis & Mary Sundquist Marvin & Patricia Sundquist Mike & Laura Siebol TreeTop, Inc. Robert Braden Jerry & Sharon Miracle Harris George & Dolores Michel Richard & Louise Marble Michelle Smith Under the terms of the grant offer, the museum must secure the entire $1.5 million by July 2015. However, there are several interim deadlines—one of which is approaching. By July 31, 2012, the museum must be able to certify a total of $650,000 in matching gifts and pledges—$140,600 in addition to what has already been committed. Therefore, the Museum Director or one of the Museum Trustees would obviously be happy to meet with you at any time to discuss this terrific opportunity in more detail.

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Serving: • Delicious Ice Cream Treats • Fresh Deli Food • Specialty Drinks Hours Beginning June 8: 10:30A.M. – 9:30P.M. Monday-Saturday

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CALENDAR Special Exhibitions

Events and Programs

June 27, 2012 (Wednesday) Cocktails with the Colonel – Food, no-host bar, silent auction, entertainment, music, fun! Have your picture taken with the Colonel before he moves to the Yakima Valley Museum. 6:00P.M. at the Seasons Performance Hall. Tickets are $10. October 27, 2012 (Saturday) Masquerade - Red into Black Event & Auction – 5:30–7:00P.M. Silent Auction. 7:00P.M.–8:00P.M. Live Auction.

The Yakima Valley Museum promotes an understanding of Central Washington history as it affects the lives of contemporary citizens. Through the collection, preservation, and exhibition of historic artifacts and stories, as well as related programming, the museum provides residents and visitors with historical perspectives that may influence decisions about the future of the Valley. by the A ED M IT

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November 15, 2012 (Thursday) Members & Volunteers Evening - An event to honor our hardworking volunteers, with an annual meeting and member's party. 5:30–7:30P.M.

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June 23, 2012 (Saturday) Blossom Festival – A Children's Underground family fundraiser. $10 for adults and $5 for children—with no more than $25 per family. 4:00P.M–6:00P.M. at the Yakima Valley Museum.

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Land of Joy and Sorrow: Japanese Pioneers in the Yakima Valley – An exhibit exploring the life, community, and challenges experienced by pioneers of Japanese descent in the Yakima Valley. Exhibit ongoing.

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Head Over Heels Over Heels: One Collector's Love Affair with Shoes - High fashion shoes from ca.1890 to the present. Collected by David Childs. On exhibit through December 29, 2012.

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The Unveiling The Memorial Fountain, which featured a statue of Colonel J. J. Weisenberger is unveiled at the center of Yakima Avenue and 3rd Street in a ceremony that featured members of the local Red Cross society and members of Company E. The memorial fountain was erected in honor of the Yakima volunteers who died in the Philippines.

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