nnual reportthe 2011A

for the Oregon Historical Society

Our Mission

As the steward of Oregon’s history, the Oregon Historical Society educates, informs, and engages the public through collecting, preserving, and interpreting the past.

of the Oregon Historical Society

Board of DirectorsOfficers

Ex-Officio Directors

DIRECTORS

HONORARY COUNCIL

Dr. Jerry E. HudsonPresident

Mr. William FailingVice President

Dr. Lesley HallickSecretary

Mr. Pat RitzTreasurer

Honorable John KitzhaberGovernor of Oregon

Honorable Susan CastilloSuperintendent of Public Instruction

George PernsteinerChancellor, Oregon University System

James ScheppkeState Librarian

Paul AndrewsArleen Barnett

Robert BauerBarbara Beale

Marc BergCarl Christoferson

Dr. Rebecca DobkinsChristopher Erickson

William FailingJamieson Grabenhorst

Dr. Lesley HallickDan Heine

Dr. Jerry E. HudsonGreg Keller

Jon KruseJackson Lewis

Hon. Angel Lopez

Henry C. LorenzenPete Mark Elizabeth McCaslinRobert J. MillerAnne Naito-CampbellSarah NewhallMaura N. O’ScannlainDouglas PahlJin ParkDr. Jackie Peterson-LoomisDr. Preston PulliamsGuy RandlesJames T. RichardsonPat RitzJohn ShelkJanet TaylorBill Wyatt

Hon. Victor G. AtiyehProf. Richard Maxwell Brown

Maribeth CollinsProf. Basil Dmytryshyn

John HermanRobert H. Huntington

Lewis L. McArthurJohn McClelland, JrProf. Thomas C. McClintockMillard McClungBrig. Gen. James B. ThayerThomas Vaughan

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2011

Dr. George L. VogtExecutive Director

January – April

Mr. Kerry TymchukExecutive DirectorApril – December

Dear Members and Friends,

When we became the leadership team at the Oregon Historical Society in April 2011, we knew that there were three priorities on top of our “to do” list. The first was strengthening the financial stability of OHS, which, like most non-profits, had gone through challenging times during the national financial downturn. The second was to increase the visibility of OHS, so that more people were aware of our museum, our research library, and our programs. Priority number three was ensuring that our exhibits and our programs maintained top quality. As we look back on 2011, we are proud to say that with the support of members and friends like you, OHS has made substantial progress on each of these priorities.

Our financial situation has been greatly strengthened by receipt of the first installment of funds authorized when the voters of Multnomah County approved a levy in November 2010. Also, the Oregon State Legislature chose to invest $2.5 million in OHS, understanding our critical role in preserving Oregon’s remarkable heritage. We are grateful that individuals, foundations, and corporations also gave generously over the course of 2011. OHS was saddened by the passing of businessman and philanthropist Fred Fields in December 2011, and we were incredibly honored by his bequest to OHS of $2 million.

Interesting, enlightening, and high quality exhibits like Peace Corps: 50 Years of Service and Bringing the World Home; Pedal to the Metal: Oregon Motorsports Tradition; and Treasures of the Vault increased attendance at the Oregon History Museum. Memorable events included a fascinating series of the Mark O. Hatfield Distinguished Historians Forum and a special evening spent with a true American hero, Band of Brothers veteran Don Malarkey, on the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Another highlight of 2011 was greatly increasing the hours that our world-class research library is open to the public, allowing more individuals, students, and researchers access to our incredible collection.

As fans of history, we do like looking at the past—but we also love to look to the future. We are confident that 2012 will also be a banner year, highlighted by the June opening of Oregon Voices, our state-of-the art exhibit telling the story of the changes and challenges Oregonians faced—and continue to face—in modern history.

Thanks to you—our members and our friends—for all that you have done, and all that you will continue to do to ensure that the best days of this grand organization are yet to come.

Sincerely,

Kerry Tymchuk Dr. Jerry E. HudsonExecutive Director President, Board of Directors

Message from the President& Executive Director

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Volunteers

Alma AbramsCatherine AdinolfiKirsten AllenJohn AndersenEmily AntonelliAmy AntonioMaria AronLee AshleySusan AtkinJoanne BakerJared BantaRachael BanyCarl BeersThomas BellJames BlackabyBarbara BlubaughBrina BolanzDenise BrockJackie Brooks

Bo BrownJean BurlinghamJohn BurlinghamScott CalhounSusan CalhounCamilla CamburnSarah CampbellJeanne ClausenKathryn ClelandDick ClippingerTom ComerfordMarcy CoonCarolyn CorlLeslie CostandiMargaret CrableMaggie CragoAndrew CrispinSara DaleyBrian DavisAbby DawsonMarvin DawsonBrian DayJeanne DevonSusan DobrofXavier DonatCharline DraperPamela DunhamErin EnosVern FaatzKathy FastenauMary FosterHelen FrancisMichele FrickeRobert GearyGreer GhantaiFrank GrahamJennifer GramerAlexandra GreavesMarc GreensteinHolly GrennanPenny HammacJack HarperJeffrey HayesStephen HeardMary HegelSarah HolcombJennifer HowellPenny HuelatRon HuelatJan HupmanJohanna HyattLorraine IrwinAaron JacobyJon Jensen

Linda JonesMary Lou JonesRobert JonesGreg KarnesDoug Kenck-CrispinKathy KennedyKristen KennedyRosemary KenneyMaynard KesslerJennifer KeyserAdam KohlerBob KollmAnne KrackeDixie KroupaCharlene KruegerThelma KunowskyMike LincicumKathryn LittlefieldSusan MalmquistJames ManningKay MannionRichard MatthewsMaryLou McClungJohn McCormickRita McCormickMolly McCrackenSimon McDowellWayne MedfordTerry MesaKathleen MeyerRuby MeyersChris MillerConnie MillerGeorge MillerMarlene MooreAngela MoralesSteven MorrisonJennifer MundyNational Charity LeagueBill NelsonMichael NeswaldHelen NickumKathleen ‘Kik’ NielsenAlysen NielsonSharon NortonKathryn NotsonMary OberstJodie OlsonNancy PhillipsJoy PooleAnnette PritchardStan PunzelCarole QuickAnne Ramzy

Jeanne ReavesTiffany RenshawCyndi-Lynne ReynoldsNicole RhoadsDan RobertsonAbigail RomickDiana RookHenry RookElizabeth RudrudThomas RutterAlice SchererJessica ScottBob SetterbergDonna SetterbergHerc SilversteinKate SokolWilliam StackBarbara StingerKen StingerJacob StockJames StrassmaierJennifer StrayerGilda TaylorNed ThanhouserSharon ThorneAmanda TillstromMargaret TobinOlivia TolleSherri VacarellaTyson VieiraJoe Von DonovanBarbara WaldenMerrie WaylettBruce WenrickCarolyn WheatleyKaren WilliamsTravis WilliamsNicole Yasuhara

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Oregon Historical Society volunteers act as docents, assist with the Oregon Historical Quarterly, and serve in the Research Library, at the Oregon Vault in Gresham, in the Museum Store, at the Visitor

Services Desk, in the Development Office, in the Finance Office, and during special events.

Volunteers Bob Kollm and Bob Sutter

Volunteers serve in every department at the Oregon

Historical Society.

Volunteer Mary Lou McClung with her granddaughter and great-grandson,

Maya and George Calhoun

Volunteers Penny & Ron Huelat and Thelma Kunowsky

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Library Donations

Theodore R. AhreMichele AicheleChuck AllenJ. AlyceRobert B. AndersonAndrea ArlingtonJacob AvshalomovBannock County Historical Society & MuseumStan BaumhoferDonnie BenjaminCheryl Croft BennettJennifer BennettBenton County Historical Society & MuseumThomas BerryKathryn Boe-DuncanDaniel BowdellBill BradleyRichard D. BrainardJack BruniEd ByerleeCamp Sherman Historical SocietyBruce C. CampbellMarjorie Rundall Campbell

Brian CampfDavid ChildsCitizens’ Utility Board of OregonRemy ClaireDonald ClarkEllen J. ClarkMichael ClunchDavid CochranRonald CochranSharon ColeCathi ColemanStiles T. ColwillKristin O. ConverseJudy CowellDonald R. CoxJulie CoxLynette CoxCathy CrandallDianne CrookAllen DagefordeDiana DaggettMerl DanielDavid C. DaviesBill DevlinWilliam R. and Nancy DodgeDan DowningBecky DudnayJeanne DuncanCarmen DunningtonJudy ElwickEpsorth United Methodist ChurchEureka BooksBill FailingLibby Dawson FarrEileen Fitzsimons

Randol B. FletcherJ. B. ForresterMargaret L. FrammRoger FultonGay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific NorthwestEvelyn GeorgesWarrene GillCharles GilliesCondi GlassPeter GlazerAlfred T. GoodwinTaffy GouldRosalie V. GrafeCyril K. GreenCarl GreveLee GriffinPatty HaennyKathleen HardcastleHarvard Project on American Indian DevelopmentRobin H. HatchLeslie L. HatcherAntoinette HatfieldJohn HaugseDonna J. HawkinsCarole M. HaydenPatti HiraharaHistoric Preservation League of OregonNancy HiteMichael HoeyeBen Hoff and Laurie SchaadCarolyn S. HoltzBeth HornHerbert HowardCarol HuffMartha Jeanne HuffstutterCarla and Jack HuismanIkebana International Portland Chapter 47Sally IveyBarbara J. JohnsonCarol JohnsonEileen JohnsonJames H. JohnsonJay J. JohnsonAnnette KaufmanDaniel W. KeeRosemary KenneyE. KerrLyle Kilgore

Bobbie KirbyTheo C. KissickRichard W. KleinJeff KlineShirley Manning KneppLeslie KolischMichael KopelMark KronquistJeff LaLandeKathleen LaMearLorraine Welling LanmonMary LaughlinElizabeth M. LeeEsther LewisFred LockleyMary LowrySharon LowryMagaly LynnRC MarlenLois MastersRichard MatthewsJoe MauLewis L. McArthurWillow McCormickPam McCubbinPeter McDonaldFloyd J. McKayM. K. McKinnisAlex Sandra McNabbCyrus McNeelyGordon McWilliams

Gifts of HistoryWe are grateful to these

individuals and institutions for donating items to the collection in 2011.

Remington 1889 SxS (side-by-side) double barreled and hammer shotgun, breaks down for travel. Donated by Victoria Vaughan.

Collection of political buttons that belonged to Betty Roberts. Donated by Dian Odell on behalf of the Estate of Betty Roberts.

Gifts of HistoryArtifact Donations

Andrea ArlingtonMary ArmesMichael and Susan ArevalosDan AyersSherri BackClayton F. Bearden Michael BellKathy BettonJudy BjorgeEric BlatterJohn CarrollMichael Clynch

Charles CurrierMary Jane Dellenback Carrie Deming William R. and Nancy DodgeFred EllisAntoinette HatfieldPaul HebbMakenzie LystrupThomas McAllisterDavid McCartneyBarbara McLartyPaul MeyerCharles H. Murphy Abby Myers

Dian OdellEdward RauwMary Anne ReesKristy SlaterSusan SpicerEstate of Martha SumptionRebecca SweetlandSaundra Timberlake Don TomblesonVictoria R. VaughnMr. John WhiteakerMichael Zagyva and Gene Derfler

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Memorials & TributesIn honor of

John H. HermanMrs. Helen Herman

Dr. George L. VogtMr. Stephen L. Wasby

In memory of

Karen Klok AndereggMr. William F. Martson Jr.

Virginia BeattyMs. Susan Shelk BilyeuDr. and Mrs. Paul E. and Nancy BragdonMr. and Mrs. Paul and Anna BrownMr. Owen CramerMr. J. Dugan RuppMs. Jane L. EhrmanMr. George H. FraserMrs. Shirley Gittelsohn and Mr. Ernest BonyhadiMr. and Mrs. Millard and Mary Lou McClung

Pamela and Frank PesentiMr. and Mrs. Arthur and Ada Bell PhillipsMr. John ShipleyMr. Thomas G. Wright

Mary Carson BrodieMr. and Mrs. Charles and Anne Jacobs

Patricia A. BurnsMrs. Anne BarbeyMr. and Mrs. Worth W. and Barbara CaldwellCarl Diebold Lumber CompanyFirst Choice HealthMrs. Sally L. FollenMr. and Mrs. Fred Horstkotte Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Carolyn MurphyMr. Robert E. O’DonnellPatrick Lumber CompanyMr. Henry T. Swigert

Mr. Robert B. DuncanMr. Thomas G. Wright

Senator Mark O. HatfieldMr. and Mrs. John E. and Susan S. BatesMr. C. M. Bishop and Mrs. Mary Lang BishopMr. and Mrs. Albert and Susanne CorradoMrs. Shirley Gittelsohn and Mr. Ernest BonyhadiMrs. Antoinette HatfieldMr. and Mrs. Robert and Gail JosephMr. and Mrs. Kim and Melinda MacCollMs. Dee Torbert

Ann JamisonMs. Janet S. Plog

Eugene Kimbark MacCollMr. C. M. Bishop and Mrs. Mary Lang BishopMrs. Sylvia GatesMrs. Elizabeth JosephMs. Josephine Z. KlevitMr. and Mrs. Ron and Jewel Lansing

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and Elizabeth PrebleDr. Harry H. SteinMr. and Mrs. Robert WeilMs. Dorothy B. WhiteheadDr. and Ms. John and Sabine WildMs. Christina Zarvis

Senator Mark O. Hatfield

Trapunto quilt made in approximately 1860. Donated by Charles H. Murphy.

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In 2011, memorial and tribute gifts honored special people and celebrated important occasions.

Paul N. McCrackenMr. and Mrs. Albert and Susanne Corrado

Carol Ann McNeelyMs. Nancy Jerrick

Jeanne A. NadalMs. Kathryne Nadal

Mr. Robert NoyesMrs. Nancie S. McGraw

John L. SchwabeMr. and Mrs. Roland F. and Janet S. BanksMr. and Mrs. Larry and Gayle CableMrs. Neva T. CampbellMrs. Joyle C. DahlMs. Jill GelineauMr. and Mrs. Donald A. HullMr. and Mrs. Gordon and Katherine KeaneMr. Henry C. LorenzenMr. and Mrs. Doug and Theresa LovettMr. Mark ManulikMr. and Mrs. Millard and Mary Lou McClungC. J. and Jill McLeod

Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. and Sarah B. MunroMr. Samuel T. NaitoMr. and Mrs. James B. and Theresa O’HanlonMr. and Mrs. Chet and Wendy OrloffMs. Becky OsmondMr. Jay T. Waldron

Elizabeth “Sherry” VaughanDr. Stephen Beckham and Mrs. Patti BeckhamMr. and Mrs. Broughton H. and Mary BishopMr. and Mrs. Badge and Tina BlackettMs. Anne M. BoothDr. and Mrs. Paul E. and Nancy BragdonMs. Gail BroderickMs. Jeannine CowlesMr. and Mrs. David C. DaviesMrs. Sherry Vaughan De LeuwProfessor and Mrs. Basil DmytryshynMr. Mitchell G. DrakeMs. Carol C. EnglehartMr. and Mrs. Michael A. and Pamela Collins ForresterMr. Steve ForresterMrs. Sylvia GatesMrs. Shirley Gittelsohn and Mr. Ernest BonyhadiMs. Mary Jane GoethMr. Donald Grudzien and Ms. Constance SylvesterMrs. Sally HartThe Honorable and Mrs. Mark O. HatfieldMr. George M. HendersonMs. Evelyn M. HicksMs. Mary Hirsch and Mr. Yoshiaki ShimizuMr. Mark HumpalDr. and Mrs. David S. JohnsonMrs. Mary Ann KanMs. Karen H. Kirtley

Col. and Mrs. Joel B. KrausseMr. Douglas Magedanz and Ms. Lois LeonardMr. Lewis L. McArthurMr. and Mrs. Millard and Mary Lou McClungMrs. Laura S. MeierMs. Helen L. MershonMrs. Prudence M. MillerMrs. Esther J. MooreMr. and Mrs. Ernest and Anne MunchMr. and Mrs. Richard W. and Sarah B. MunroMs. Kandis Brewer NunnMr. and Mrs. Chet and Wendy OrloffPerkins & CompanyMs. Cheryl PerkinsMs. Elisabeth Walton PotterMr. Reed Rice and Ms. Nancy SogaMr. and Mrs. Earl RognessSamuel S. Johnson FoundationMs. Susan Seyl and Ms. Maryann McCormickMs. Susan TellerBrig. Gen. and Mrs. James B. Thayer

Mr. and Mrs. Kerry and Becky TymchukMr. and Mrs. Champ and Maria VaughanMr. and Mrs. Daniel S. and Theresa VaughanMr. Thomas VaughanDr. George L. VogtMr. and Mrs. Martin and Carolyn WinchMr. Thomas G. Wright

Samuel WheelerMr. and Mrs. Peter and Noydena BrixMrs. Judy C. Kelley

Robert J. Wilhelm Sr.Ms. Jane R. Powell

Marguerite WrightMr. Laurence AustinMr. and Mrs. James and Patricia FlaniganDr. and Mrs. David S. JohnsonBJ NolesMr. and Mrs. Samuel and Nan Jean RollerRuthie’s Weaving Studio LLCBrig. Gen. and Mrs. James B. ThayerMr. Thomas G. Wright

Eugene Kimbark MacColl

Elizabeth “Sherry” Vaughan and Tom Vaughan

$100,000 and more

Meyer Memorial TrustOregon Department of TransportationOregon Economic Development DepartmentMr. Eugene E. SnyderThe Collins Foundation

$50,000 - $99,999

Ms. Lois V. ColliverJames F. and Marion L. Miller FoundationMary and Pete Mark Charitable Fund (OCF)Oregon Community FoundationRitz Family Foundation

$25,000 - $49,999

Mr. and Mrs. William K. and Nancy BlountMr. and Mrs. Laird C. BrodieMary C. BrodieExpress Personnel ServicesJohn Gray Charitable Fund (OCF)Maybelle Clark Macdonald FundMrs. Prudence M. MillerNational Historical Publications & Records CommissionMr. Bill StollerWheeler Foundation

$10,000 - $24,999

A-Dec, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Betty BauerMr. and Mrs. Peter G. and Susan A. BelluschiMr. and Mrs. Peter and Noydena BrixMr. and Mrs. Rhett and Tiffanie CarlileCity Center ParkingFaye and Lucille Stewart FoundationFred Meyer StoresMr. and Mrs. Jim and Adriana GiustinaLes Schwab TiresMason Charitable TrustMr. Lewis L. McArthurMrs. Laura S. Meier

Harry A. Merlo FoundationProf. Robert J. MillerOregon Health & Science University FoundationParks Education FoundationMrs. Norma PaulusSamuel S. Johnson FoundationHarold and Arlene Schnitzer CARE FoundationSwigert FoundationThe Heathman HotelThe Regence GroupThe Standard

$5,000 - $9,999

Mr. and Mrs. Jean and Ray AuelPietro and Marjorie B. Belluschi Designated Fund of OCFCGC Financial Services LLCFidelity Charitable Gift FundMr. and Mrs. Allyn and Cheryl FordGary McGee & CoMr. Carl L. GeorgeMr. Richard K. GeorgeGreg Goodman & Susan SchnitzerEric and Ronna Hoffman Fund (OCF)John and Linda Shelk FoundationJoseph E. Weston Public FoundationKeller FoundationMrs. Judy Carlson KelleyKGW-TV8Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Jill McDonaldMrs. Donald H. McGrawMrs. Nancie S. McGrawNorthwest NaturalOregon Jewish Community FoundationOregon Public BroadcastingOregon State University FoundationPacific PowerPacific UniversityPortland General ElectricProvidence Health SystemJohn & Linda Shelk FoundationMr. and Mrs. Georges and Eleanor St. LaurentMr. and Mrs. L.L. Stewart Fund (OCF)Stoel Rives LLPThe OregonianRose E. Tucker Charitable Trust

Umpqua BankUniversity of OregonThe Wendy Foundation

$1,000 - $4,999

Advanced Dental Arts NWMr. and Mrs. Richard E. and Diane AlexanderKaren Anderegg and William RutherfordJudith B. AndersonMr. and Mrs. Lloyd and Patti BablerMr. Stephen S. BabsonBank of OswegoMr. and Mrs. David and Sarah BanyMs. Arleen BarnettMr. and Mrs. John and Susan BatesMr. Frank A. BaumanMr. and Ms. David BeckerMs. Mary C. BeckerPatricia H. and John C. Beckman Fund (OCF)Mr. and Mrs. Anthony and Martha BelluschiMr. and Mrs. Marc and Diane BergMr. and Mrs. Brot and Mary BishopC.M. Bishop and Mary Lang BishopMr. and Mrs. Lawrence and Susan BlackMrs. Gert BoyleW. W. Buzz Braley, Jr.Bryan Potter DesignMr. and Mrs. Knute and Patty BuehlerMs. Jean S. BurlinghamMr. John BurlinghamBurns Bros. Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Bruce BurnsCascadia FoundationMs. Maureen CaseyRichard M. and Tracey ClarkThe Community Foundation for Southwest WashingtonCow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of IndiansMs. Jeannine CowlesJohn Crawford and Jody Stahancyk

Honor Roll of Donors

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Special thanks to our supporters through the Oregon Community

Foundation (OCF).

The Oregon Historical Society appreciates its patrons and members. Due to space limitations, we are able to acknowledge only a small number of our donors. We are deeply grateful for every person who supports our mission.

Custom DecoratorsMrs. Margot DewartProf. and Mrs. Basil DmytryshynMr. and Mrs. Chris DudleyStephen & Nancy Dudley Family Fund (OCF)Dr. and Mrs. G. Thomas EdwardsMr. and Mrs. Carnett and Ruth FalconburyMr. and Mrs. William and Theresa FarrensMr. and Mrs. Andrew and Lisa FergusonFerguson Wellman Capital ManagementMr. and Mrs. Jim and Michelle M. FitzhenryMr. George G. ForbesMr. and Mrs. Bob and Konky ForsterGallatin Public AffairsGiustina Land & Timber Co.Dr. and Mrs. Thomas and Alix GoodmanMs. Taffy GouldMr. and Mrs. William and Martha HallDr. Lesley M. HallickHampton AffiliatesMrs. Harriet S. HayesMr. Stafford J. HazelettMr. and Mrs. Dan and Roberta HeineMrs. Helen HermanMr. John HermanThomas W. Holman Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Kasey HolwerdaHood River Distillers, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Jerry E. and Ann HudsonJim Huffman and Leslie SpencerRobert H. and Cecelia Huntington Fund (OCF)Ms. Peggyann HutchinsonMr. Jon V. JaquaRobert W. JensenMr. and Mrs. David J. and Eileen JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Gordon and Katherine KeaneJane R. Kendall Family Fund (OCF)Kerr Pacific CorporationMrs. Leslie Kolisch and Mr. Roland HaertlCol. and Mrs. Joel B. Krausse

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. LabadieMr. and Mrs. Thomas M. and Patricia A. LandyeLeo Adler Community FundMr. and Mrs. Richard and Delight LeonardMr. and Mrs. Richard and Shannon LeonettiMr. and Mrs. Jackson and Niamh LewisMr. and Mrs. Jay and Susan MalmquistMr. William F. Martson Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Elizabeth McCaslinSir James and Lady McDonald Designated Fund (OCF)Mr. and Mrs. Duane C. and Barbara McDougallMr. Keith McKennonMr. and Mrs. C.J. and Jill McLeodMr. and Mrs. Raymond and Carol MichaelThe Miller Foundation, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Ernest and Anne MunchMr. Samuel T. NaitoMr. Doug Campbell and Ms. Anne Naito-CampbellMrs. Hester H. NauMr. and Mrs. William C. and Patricia NelsonOregon Transfer CompanyMrs. Janice OrloffRobert W. PackwoodMr. Douglas R. PahlMrs. Susie PapéJudson Parsons and Diana GardenerPatrick Lumber Co.Perkins CoieDr. and Mrs. C. W. PoindexterPortland Visitors MapPosterGardenR. H. Parker/United FoundationRalph & Adolph Jacobs FoundationMr. and Mrs. Guy and Kim RandlesRegional Arts & Culture CouncilMr. and Mrs. James T. and Gaye RichardsonRose City SoundMr. and Mrs. Charles and Miriam RosenthalMr. and Mrs. Rick and Charlotte Rubin

Mr. and Mrs. James and Cathryn RuddWilliam D. RutherfordMarian and Elihu Schott Family FundSchwab Charitable FundLeslie and Dorothy Sherman Fund (OCF)State Farm Insurance CompaniesSterling Family Fund (OCF)Mr. Ken Barker and Mr. Jeffrey StookeyMr. Henry T. SwigertMr. and Mrs. Duane and Janet TaylorDr. and Mrs. Russell and Rebecca TeasdaleGen. and Mrs. James B. ThayerThe Clark FoundationThe Confederated Tribes of Grand RondeThe Wyss FoundationU.S. BankMrs. and Mr. Judith Maria and Champ C. VaughanMr. Thomas VaughanVestasDr. George L. VogtWalker Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. C. Bruce WardMr. and Mrs. Jan and Jody WardRobert C. and Nani S. Warren FoundationWashington Trust Bank

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Ken and Joan Austin escort Don Shervy and Parker Johnstone in the Starlight Parade to

promote our Pedal to the Metal exhibit.

William W. and Patricia L. Wessinger Fund (OCF)Mr. and Mrs. Ben and Elaine WhiteleyBrett Wilcox

$500 - $999

Mr. & Mrs. Frank AndersonThe Honorable and Mrs. Victor G. AtiyehBall Janik LLPMs. Barbara Miller BealeRuth Chauncey BishopBob’s Red Mill Natural FoodsMr. and Mrs. Brian and Gwyneth BoothMrs. Jack H. BurnsChevron Humankind Matching Gifts ProgramMr. and Mrs. Truman W. and Kristin B. CollinsColumbia River Peace Corps AssociationMr. Tom C. ComerfordMs. Rebecca Dobkins and Ms. Francesca FrecceroEarly Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Donald B. and Katharine EpsteinMr. and Mrs. Christopher and Melissa Erickson

Mr. and Mrs. William L. Failing, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Barb GehlarThe Barb and Paul Gehlar Community Enrichment FundMr. and Mrs. Jerry and Barbara GiesyMr. Daniel GoldyMr. and Mrs. Jamieson and Tiffany GrabenhorstMr. and Mrs. Robert E. GrissomMs. Cora HolmesMr. Jack HopkinsMr. Jim IrvineMr. and Mrs. Gregory H. and Elizabeth KellerMs. Patricia O’Connell KillenMr. Daniel LaveyMr. Kenneth LeavensMr. and Mrs. Barbara and Kim LedbetterMr. David Linder and Ms. Darsee StaleyMr. and Mrs. Henry C. and Marcia LorenzenMr. and Mrs. Ron and Ann LymanMillard and Mary Lou McClungMrs. and Mr. Sally McCrackenMrs. Helen L. MershonMrs. Esther J. MooreMrs. Alice MorganMr. and Mrs. David S. MorganMs. N. Jean NixonMr. John Loomis and Dr. Jacqueline Peterson-LoomisMr. John W. PlattMs. Janet S. PlogRaymond Family FoundationDr. Charles RohrsRose City Self Storage & Wine VaultsRichard & Mary Rosenberg Charitable FoundationMr. and Mrs. William W. RosenfeldJ. Frank Schmidt Family Charitable FoundationMr. and Mrs. John and Joan ShipleyJerry & Donna Smith Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. William L. and M. Susan SmithStandard Employee Giving CampaignMs. Laura StockwellMr. Gale A. TaylorSen. and Mrs. Clifford W. Trow

Mr. and Mrs. Lynn R. and Gretchen L. WakemWalsh Construction CompanyMr. and Mrs. Clifton and Patricia WhiteMr. and Mrs. Martin and Carolyn WinchMr. and Mrs. Thomas and Marguerite WrightSen. Mae YihMr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Zachow

$250 - $499

Mrs. John H. AlberthalDonald L. AndersenMr. and Mrs. Michael S. and Adelaide AndrewsArchaeological Investigations Northwest, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. and Amy BahrmanMr. Michael BaldridgeMr. and Mrs. Robert and Julia BallMr. and Mrs. Roland F. Banks Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Tom C. and Vlasta N. BarberMrs. Anne BarbeyMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. BartlettJohn Bauer and Mary Lee BakerMrs. Harriett BeachMr. and Mrs. Philip and Harriett BeachMs. Joyce Holmes BenjaminMr. and Mrs. Floyd and Elaine BennettDr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bennett M.D.Mr. and Mrs. Robert BentleyMrs. Patricia BergMr. Ken Berglund and Ms. Beth LeeMr. James BisioMr. Ronald G. BlineMr. and Mrs. Paul and Nancy BragdonMr. Bill BrandtMr. and Mrs. Fitzhugh L. and Ann BrewerMr. and Mrs. Larry A. and Katherine BrisbeeMrs. and Mr. Elizabeth and John BrookeMr. and Mrs. Paul and Anna BrownMr. and Mrs. Stewart M. Butler

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Honor Roll of Donors

Budding race car drivers showed off their Quarter Midget cars during the Pedal to the Metal exhibit.

The Oregon Historical Society makes every effort to be accurate in its reporting of contributions. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about information listed in this report.

Kerry Tymchuck and Teddy Roosevelt repriser Joe Wiegand talk presidential history.

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Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Susan CalhounMrs. Robert G. CameronMr. and Mrs. James and Susan CechMr. and Mrs. William J. and Connie ChambersMr. and Mrs. Bob and Patricia CollinsCollins Pine CompanyMr. Scott CollinsArdeth E. ColliverMr. Timothy ColvigRegina ConnorSonja and Regina ConnorMr. and Mrs. Frank C. CothrellMr. and Mrs. J. David and Lisa CoughlinCzech Society of OregonMr. J. M. DeeneyMr. and Mrs. Joe and Dede DeJagerMrs. and Mr. Eloise and Gary DielmanMrs. Donna DillardMr. and Mrs. John T. DillardMrs. Sterling DormanDouglas Educational Service DistrictMr. Paul R. DudenMr. Joseph ErcegExxonMobil FoundationDr. William S. FletcherFlowerree FoundationMr. Daniel FryeMr. and Mrs. Richard and Janet GearyMr. and Mrs. Paul and Margaret GessamanMr. and Mrs. Rich and Gigi GolbMr. Richard Golb and Ms. Patty BeallMr. Donald Grudzien and Ms. Constance SylvesterMr. Wayne HamerslyMrs. Lois HandelMr. and Mrs. Ronald M. and Lois HandelMr. and Mrs. Howard HarrisMr. and Mrs. John D. Hartup Jr.Mrs. Antoinette HatfieldMr. and Mrs. Bob and Barbara HenarieMr. and Mrs. J. Clayton HeringMr. and Mrs. Henry HewittMs. Mary Hirsch and Mr. Yoshiaki ShimizuMrs. Jeannette Hofer

Mrs. J. Irwin HoffmanMr. and Mrs. David C. and Maryanne HolmanMs. Sue Horn-Caskey and Mr. Charles CaskeyBob and Pam HowardMartha Sprague HurleyMr and Mrs Charles HutchinsonDr. Joanne Jene M.D.Dr. Kimberly JensenDavid and Shirley JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Albert and Susan JohnsonMrs. Elizabeth JosephMr. and Mrs. Robert and Gail JosephJosselson and PotterDavid and Margaret JuenkeDr. Donald G. KassebaumMr. and Mrs. Peter H. KoehlerMr. and Mrs. Paul H. LabbyMrs. and Mr. Colleen LackeyMr. and Mrs. Ron and Jewel LansingMr. and Mrs. Robert W. and Karen A. LeeMr. and Mrs. Christopher and Kirsten LeonardMr. and Mrs. Robert and Betty LundeenMr. and Mrs. Kim and Melinda MacColl, Jr.Mrs. Veronica MacdonaldMrs. Kyra M. MacIlveenMr. and Mrs. James and Tyler MageeMr. and Mrs. Keith L. MartinMr. and Mrs. Ruben and Elizabeth MenasheMs. Gail MeyerMid Century Modern LeagueMs. Kathryn K. MillerMr. and Mrs. Randolph L. MillerF. Alden MobergMr. Max MoodyMr. Russell MorrowMultnomah Bar AssociationMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. NeilsenMr. Edward NewbeginDr. and Mrs. Michael NorrisDr. Jim O’ConnorMr. and Mrs. Michael and Gloria Borg OldsOregon Council for the Social StudiesMr. and Mrs. Milo E. and Beverly Ormseth

Dr. Joann OttoMr. and Mrs. A. Don ParrTomm Pickles & Barb FitzpatrickMr. and Mrs. Morgan PopeElisabeth W. PotterMs. Sharlyn RaymentMr. Raymond F. ReesMr. and Mrs. Geoffrey and Nicole RhoadsMr. and Mrs. Robert RidgleyMr. Dan SaltzmanMr. and Mrs. John H. and Lois A. SchickMr. Wayne D. SchweinfestMr. and Mrs. David and Caroline SpechtMr. and Mrs. Charles and Darci SwindellsMr. Andrew ThalerThrasher Family Charitable Fund (OCF)Mrs. Lamar Tooze, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Eckard V. Toy, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. David and Libia TraskMr. and Mrs. Kerry and Becky TymchukMr. and Mrs. William J. and Julie K. ValachMr. and Mrs. David L. and Christine VernierMrs. Louise C. WadeMr. Stephen L. WasbyMrs. Patricia WerthLeslie B. Wheeler and FamilyWillamette Cultural Resources Associates, Ltd.Steven and Deborah WynneMs. Sandra Zupan

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2011 HighlightsDavies Family Research Library

In 2011, Multnomah County tax levy funds enabled the library to restore research library hours and hire a trained genealogist and professional librarian, resulting in expanded services to researchers and educators.

As part of the Oregon Historical Society’s commitment to history education, the library hosted student groups at all age levels, from elementary school to graduate programs; produced a series of video programs for Portland Public Schools designed to guide history teachers in making the library resources available to their students; worked with secondary school teachers as part of an annual training program; and provided internships for library school students from around the country.

The library also increased services for genealogists by beginning a series of Genealogy Workshops in the fall of 2011, launching a monthly Genealogy Newsletter, and presenting at off site events.

Illustrating that the library serves a wide range of needs, staff also assisted a researcher from the Portland Police Department Homicide Cold Case squad who was researching a thirty year-old crime scene in

downtown Portland.

As part of an ongoing effort to make the collection more accessible, library staff converted more than 4,600 records in the manuscript card catalog into electronic form and added them to the online catalog. Previously, the collections represented by these cards could only be discovered by people using the manual card catalog in the library itself.

The library received 246 accessions in 2011, including the photographs of Marian Wood Kolisch and an original 1852 diary of a pioneer clergyman. Staff also processed the Fred Meyer collection of photographs, scrapbooks, newsletters, and other materials that documented the entire history of the firm, from its founding by Mr. Meyer in the 1920s to the present.

Library staff also worked with the National Basketball Association to supply historic footage filmed by Don Zavin of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Oregon Historical Quarterly

In 2011, the Oregon Historical Quarterly introduced a new feature: Local History Spotlights. These short articles are designed to document and bring attention to history projects, events, and organizations around the state.

All over Oregon, volunteers, students, and professionals are doing the work necessary to create a shared understanding of our past, and Local History Spotlights are designed to make us all more aware of that work. Through spotlight articles, Quarterly readers learned about new archaeological finds in Klamath County, collections and programs at the historic Wasco County Courthouse, the centennial railroad day celebration in Madras, and a Willamette Heritage Center exhibit on canoe culture of Western Oregon, organized in collaboration with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.

Local History Spotlights are not only good stories that document important historical work in Oregon, they are also helping fulfill OHS’s strategic goals to demonstrate the Quarterly’s relevance across the state and deepen working relationships with other cultural organizations.

Education Programs

The Oregon Historical Society served 280 school groups and more than 10,000 students in 2011. Groups toured exhibits with our trained docents, examined primary source materials in the Davies Family Research Library, and created their own historical crafts, drawings, and projects with our education staff.

Free admission for all school groups and bus scholarships for qualified schools made a field trip to the Oregon Historical Society possible for more students than ever this year.

In collaboration with the Citizens for the Memorial of Tom McCall Fund, the Oregon Historical Society launched a multi-disciplinary, service-learning curriculum focused on Governor Tom McCall’s legacy to Oregon citizens. Tom McCall: A Better Oregon is designed to teach students about Tom McCall’s life and work and help them gain the knowledge, skills, and commitment to act boldly and responsibly in civic matters.

In April, OHS partnered with the Theodore Roosevelt Association, Oregon Roughrider Chapter, to present Joe Wiegand, the nation’s premier Theodore Roosevelt impersonator. In period costume, Weigand gave a special performance to local high school students based on his extensive knowledge of Roosevelt’s life and writings.

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Major EventsMark O. Hatfield Distinguished Historians ForumIn 2011, four extraordinary historians presented thought provoking evenings of history. Steven Hayward spoke on President Ronald Reagan; Rex Ziak shared a snapshot of Oregon history with his lecture on the founder of Astoria, John Jacob Astor; noted historian David Hackett Fischer talked about the presidencies of iconic leaders George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Roosevelt; and Edith Gelles closed the series with a lecture about the marriage of John and Abigail Adams.

Oregon Rocks ConcertMarking the opening of the Oregon Rocks exhibit, the Oregon Historical Society and the Dill Pickle Club co-hosted a special concert featuring local talents Ural Thomas, The Kingsmen, Pierced Arrows, Quasi, and DJ HWY 7.

The 2011 Oregon History Makers dinnerEach year the Oregon Historical Society honors Oregon’s living leaders who have made history in their own time. 2011 honorees were innovative entrepreneurs Ken and Joan Austin; groundbreaking timber industry leader Allyn Ford; pioneering cardiovascular surgeon Albert Starr; and award-winning film director Gus Van Sant.

Holiday CheerIn its 44th year, Holiday Cheer hosted over fifty Oregon authors for an afternoon of book signing and selling. Guests met popular children’s writer Bart King, former governor Barbara Roberts, and Jean Auel, award-winning author of the Earth’s Children Series.

Sunday LecturesIn 2011 our Sunday Lecture series grew in size and scope, featuring speakers on topics ranging from WWII to the Portland Timbers. Programs were free for members and included in museum or library admission for visitors.

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Holiday CheerCourtesy of Ned Thanhouser

History Makers Dinner

Oregon Rocks Concert

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ExhibitsPeace Corps: 50 Years of Service and Bringing the World HomeThis exhibit gave visitors a small glimpse of what it’s like to live and work in the most remote corners of the world. The multimedia exhibit featured leatherwork, carvings, furniture, art, and personal stories and mementoes, all collected by Peace Corps volunteers from around the globe.

Pedal to the Metal: Oregon Motorsports TraditionIn a summer partnership with the Portland Art Museum’s Allure of the Automobile exhibit, the Oregon Historical Society filled its exhibit hall with historic Indy cars, motorcycles, and soap box derby cars showcasing a breathtaking display of racing history.

Soccer City, USAIn 2011, Oregon launched a new era in sports history with the Portland Timbers’ inaugural season in Major League Soccer. This exhibit provided an inside look at Timbers history. An unmatched collection of photos, videos, equipment, uniforms, and other memorabilia was gathered together for the very first time.

Oregon Rocks: A History of Popular Music in OregonFor generations, Oregon has been a hotbed for great music. Visitors uncovered Oregon’s rich music scene in this original exhibit showcasing musical instruments, clothing, records, and concert posters from some of Oregon’s most influential performers.

Treasures of the VaultFrom the rare and priceless to the peculiar and mysterious, the artifacts in the Oregon Historical Society’s collection document everything from key moments in Oregon history to the minute details of daily life. We searched the vault and selected the most historic, intriguing, and unique items, many of them never before displayed, for this remarkable exhibit.

Red Shield of the Rose City: 125 Years of the Salvation Army in Portland125 years ago, the very first Salvation Army headquarters was established in the Pacific Northwest. To commemorate this anniversary, The Salvation Army collaborated with the Oregon History Museum to create this original exhibit.

2011

Treasures of the Vault exhibit

Pedal to the Metal exhibitCourtesy of Ned Thanhouser

Soccer City USA exhibit

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in Pictures2011

We were pleased to open our doors to friends and members in 2011 for a variety of special events including our annual History Makers Dinner and exhibit opening receptions.

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2011 2010

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,796,692 $ 1,795,253

Short-term investments - 1,151,722

Contributions and grants receivable 2,608,294 152,605

Accounts receivable 10,101 16,434

Prepaid expenses 102,465 113,497

Inventories 46,840 56,426

Other assets 108,952 110,111

Beneficial interest in assets held by the Oregon Community Foundation 6,929,438 7,236,023

Beneficial interest in charitable trusts 517,747 539,557

Land, buildings and equipment 9,628,804 9,903,058

Total assets $ 22,749,333 $ 21,074,686

Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 217,607 211,159

Deferred revenue 3,052 10,951

Liability to trust beneficiaries 24,630 33,699

Long-term debt 2,638,453 2,713,891

Deferred compensation 13,179 40,521

Total liabilities 2,896,921 3,010,221

Net Assets

Unrestricted:

Board-designated reserves 1,853,259 2,060,382

Cumulative endowment losses (878,749) (389,052)

Net investment in capital assets 6,384,923 6,611,038

Net investment in operating subsidiary 833,466 763,093

Total unrestricted 8,192,899 9,045,461

Temporarily restricted 3,377,263 975,201

Permanently restricted for endowment 8,282,250 8,043,803

Total net assets 19,852,412 18,064,465Total liabilities and net assets $ 22,749,333 $ 21,074,686

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Oregon Historical

Society & Subsidiary

Year Ended December 31, 2011With Comparative Totals for 2010

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2011 2010

Unrestricted Temporarily restricted

Permanently restricted

Total

Public Support

Contributions and grants $852,456 504,286 - 1,356,742 1,326,198

Memberships 252,635 - - 252,635 277,256

Multnomah County levy 896,798 - - 896,798 -

Other government funding 356,788 45,721 - 402,509 575,206

Total public support 2,358,677 550,007 - 2,908,684 2,178,660

Revenues and Gains

Admissions 134,876 - - 134,876 155,970

Product sales 232,956 - - 232,956 232,678

Program income 29,205 - - 29,205 48,200

Rental income 619,317 - - 619,317 639,713

Investment income 38,036 - - 38,036 21,147

Other 85,667 365 - 86,032 157,753

Total operating revenues and gains 1,140,057 365 - 1,140,422 1,255,461Appropriation of endowment assets for expenditure 300,824 35,862 - 336,686 362,706Net assets released from restrictions for operating 586,563 (586,563) - - -Total operating revenues, gains and other support 4,386,121 (329) - 4,385,792 3,796,827

Expenses

Program services 3,083,044 - - 3,083,044 2,881,226

Supporting services 1,215,909 - - 1,215,909 1,446,203

Jefferson-Madison Corporation 549,647 - - 549,647 564,913

Total expenses 4,848,600 - - 4,848,600 4,892,342Net operating results (462,479) (329) - (462,808) (1,095,515)

Non-Operating Activities

Endowment gifts - - 246,531 246,531 -

Contributions restricted for capital acquisition - 59,700 - 59,700 -

State appropriation restricted for debt retirement - 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 -

Net change in the beneficial interest in assets held by OCF (188,873) (27,557) - (216,430) 782,365

Net change in the fair value of split-interest agreements - (4,657) (8,084) (12,741) (39,640)

Net gain on the sale of collection items - 10,381 - 10,381 -

Appropriation of endowment assets for expenditure (300,824) (35,862) - (336,686) (362,706)

Net assets released from restrictions for capital acquisition 99,614 (99,614) - - -Total non-operating activities (390,083) 2,402,391 238,447 2,250,755 380,019Increase (decrease) in net assets (852,562) 2,402,062 238,447 1,787,947 (715,496)

Net assets at beginning of year 9,045,461 975,201 8,043,803 18,064,465 18,779,961Net assets at end of year $ 8,192,899 3,377,263 8,282,250 19,852,412 18,064,465

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Consolidated Statement of Activities

Year Ended December 31, 2011With Comparative Totals for 2010

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About the Oregon Historical SocietySince 1898, the Oregon Historical Society has served as the state’s premier historical arm, gathering and preserving documents, manuscripts, publications, films, recordings, and artifacts. The Society preserves the significant cultural traditions of the diverse peoples of Oregon and has received high honors for its exhibits, its historical journal the Oregon Historical Quarterly, and educational programs for the public. The Society’s award-winning exhibits include Oregon My Oregon, a permanent exhibit that won a MUSE Award from the American Association of Museums. The Society’s artifacts collection includes ancient objects from the region’s earliest settlements as well as items donated by contemporary Oregonians. Its vast and priceless collections include some 85,000 artifacts, 2.5 million photographs, 25,000 maps, 12,000 linear feet of manuscript materials, a library collection of 35,000 books, a film archive of 15,000 titles, and more than 2,000 oral histories.

Hours10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - SaturdayNoon - 5 p.m.Sunday

Location1200 SW Park AvenuePortland, OR 97205503-222-1741WWW.OHS.ORG Thank you for Supporting the

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