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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 2, 1986 (56)I ■ Helen Weber Kennedy graduates from the University of California, Berkeley, in agriculture in 1913. The Helen Weber Kennedy Gallery Named for the granddaughter of Captain Charles M. Weber, founder of Stockton, the Helen Weber Kennedy Gallery includes a re- creation of three rooms of the Julia Weber home, built on Weber Point in 1891 and relocated to West Lane and the Calaveras River in 1900. Gallery rooms include a parlor, library/living room, and a bedroom—furnished with originals from Captain Charles M. Weber's home, built in 1850. Visitors to the Gallery will see household items from a pioneer family home, some of which were necessary for living, others for living comfortably well. There is the first piano in Stockton—made in England; a buggy in which Weber's daughter Julia used to travel into town from the ranch; a working model of a record player which uses perforated zinc discs; furnishings of mahogany, ash and marble; and Captain Weber's original library shelving, constructed of wood salvaged from ships which visited Stockton in Gold Rush days! The Gallery also features a large collection of books, papers, musical instruments and art—all pointing up the strength of the Weber Home as a center of learning and culture. The building. of the Helen Webe ennedy? Gallery was made possible because of the thoughtful commitment of Captain Weber's farm ly to maintaining the integrity of the family's col- lection of historic artifacts and memorabilia. yy. lleler, Weber Kennedy, after whom the Gallery is named, was especially sensitive to the impor- tance of the collection. In her own right she was a grand dame of San Joaquin County. She was, after all, one of the first three women to graduate from the University of California with a degree in Agriculture. The Weber legacy continues. Mrs. Kennedy's daughters, Helen Kennedy Cahill, Geraldine Kennedy Cole, Katherine Kennedy Cookson, and Moira Kennedy Holden, selected the San Joaquin County Historical Museum as the repository of = the Weber -Kennedy collection. They made the Gallery possible through a grant from the Helen Weber Kennedy Charitable Trust. The San Joaquin County Historical Society came into existence in 1954. The San Joaquin County Historical Museum was established in 1966 with "Man and the Soil" as its theme. Owned by the County and operated under con- tract by the Society, the museum houses an im- pressive collection of agricultural implements and historical material. The museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Its direc- tor is Michael W. Bennett. The Society's president is Howard C. Lewis. Last year over 21,000 Visitors enjoyed museum attractions including the Annual July Barbecue; the Biannual Flower Show and Art Display in April; the Museum Gift Shop; the Tractor - Exhibit; Lochner Tool Collection; "Hello Cen- tral," The Development and Decline of the Rural Telephone System; the Tree and Vine Building, featuring the development of tree and vine crops in California; these, to name but a few of the ex- periences available in this treasure-trove from our colorful past. y Commemorative Wine Sale Order Form I wish to purchase the following Weber Family Commemorative wine(s): Bottle(s) of Cabernet Sauvignon 35.00 per bottle* Bottle(s) of Chenin Blanc 35.00 per bottle* — Two Pack(s) (one Cabernet, one Chenin Blanc) $12.00 per Pack' Cases(s) of Cabernet Sauvignon $50.00 per case* Case(s) of Chenin Blanc 350.00 per case* a I will pick up my order at z ❑ San Joaquin County Historical Museum on May 3, 1986 ❑ Delicato Winery, by June 1, 1986 ❑ Please deliver my order ($50.00 minimum, $10.00 delivery charge) to: Enclosed is $ - , payable to the San Joaquin County Historical Society. I understand my donation is deductible to the extent provided by law. Name Address City/State/Zip Bay Phone Evening Phone *Tar is included Please send order form to: James Beardsly, Chairman ! for Commemorative imine Sale, San Joaquin County Historical Society, P.O. Boz 21, Lodi, CA 95241. Commemorative Wine Sale Two premium wines from the vineyards of Delicato Winery have been selected to com- memorate the Weber Family Celebration. These fine wines, with their keepsake value, are specially labeled for this occasion. One wine is a full-bodied cabernet sauvignon. The other is a delightfully mellow chenin blanc. Both wines are an outstanding complement to any celebration or dinner, or stand on their own for all occasions. This commemorative wine can be purchased by the bottle, by the two -pack, or by the case. To insure having your choice of wine, you may pur- chase the wine in advance by sending in the attached order form. Your wine will be available for pick up or delivery only on May 3, 1986, at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum, or at Delicato Winery. For an additional charge your wine will be delivered to the place of your designation. Proceeds from this commemorative wine sale will benefit the San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum. Commemorative Wine Sale Order Form I wish to purchase the following Weber Family Commemorative wine(s): Bottle(s) of Cabernet Sauvignon 35.00 per bottle* Bottle(s) of Chenin Blanc 35.00 per bottle* — Two Pack(s) (one Cabernet, one Chenin Blanc) $12.00 per Pack' Cases(s) of Cabernet Sauvignon $50.00 per case* Case(s) of Chenin Blanc 350.00 per case* a I will pick up my order at z ❑ San Joaquin County Historical Museum on May 3, 1986 ❑ Delicato Winery, by June 1, 1986 ❑ Please deliver my order ($50.00 minimum, $10.00 delivery charge) to: Enclosed is $ - , payable to the San Joaquin County Historical Society. I understand my donation is deductible to the extent provided by law. Name Address City/State/Zip Bay Phone Evening Phone *Tar is included Please send order form to: James Beardsly, Chairman ! for Commemorative imine Sale, San Joaquin County Historical Society, P.O. Boz 21, Lodi, CA 95241. The Weber Famil1 � Celebration aiS d't o.fi Mai, 2 p v h a a 6:00 p. m. Preview Tour of the Helen Weber Kennedy Gallery Wine and Cheese Reception 7.30 p.m. 'Weber Pavilion Banquet • San Toaquin County Historical Museum, Micke Grove, Lodi Mav 3 -- - 9:00-5:00 Museum open Tom Shephard, Chair, Weber Family Celebration 9:00 a.m. Weber/Kennedy Turn of the Century Trek Bikes, horses, horse drawn vehicles and horseless carriages from Weber Point to Micke Grove Bike Fair 12:00 m, Dedication Ceremonies Demonstrations Continuous Entertainment Exhibits Ethnic Foods Gallery Tours 1.00 p.m. Local Authors Autograph Party Commemorative Wine Sale Bob Friedberger,"Chair, Weber Pavilion Banquet The Celebration Continues Winter 1986-1987----- o Dedication and Grand Opening of V. the Gerald Kennedy Research Library o To be Announced — Dedication and Grand Opening of the Weber Homesite... The Weber Cabin v For further information on the Weber Family Celebration and the San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum, please call (209) O a Joan Matthews, Chair, Weber Festival Day 368-9154 from Lodi, 463-4119 from Stockton. Weber f • J. 4•C tt y j: s On May 2 and 3, 1986, an extraordinary and Oxmmemorative Nine Sale historic gala will be held at the San Joaquin County Museum which no member will want to As part of the Weber Family Celebration, miss. Festivities begin Friday, May 2, at two very special wines have been made 6:00 pm., with a wine and, cheese buffet. This available by the Delicato Vineyards right !,are will be followed by a lavish banquet to be in San Joaquin County. These Cabernet held in a unique canvas pavilion commencing at Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc wines will have a 7:30 pm. A preview tour of the Gallery will special commemorative label showing the home be available for everyone in attendance prior of Julia Weber, daughter of Captain Charles M. to the banquet. Invitations to all members Weber. Orders may be given to Jim Beardsley will be arriving soon, so do not miss out on (use the order form in this issue of NEWS AND this remarkable event. NOTES) for this vintage memento of the On Saturday, May 3, the formal Dedication dedication of the Helen Weber Kennedy Gallery. Ceremony will be held at the Museum at 12:00 This wine will also be available for sale at noon, to introduce the public to the Weber the Weber Festival Day festivities, and will Family Gallery exhibit. On hand also will be be offered this one day only. Note that the demonstrations, musicians, ethnic food, and two -bottle "pack", for $12, includes an local authors autographing their publications. attractive handy, plastic carrying case. Continuous tours of the gallery will be offered by newly -trained docents. Be sure to be part of this most significant commemoration of our cityrs founding family; come join the Weber Family Celebration 1' t. News frog Mnset+xtirector May 3 and the Grand Opening of the Helen Weber Kennedy Gallery are just around the corner. If you have visited within the last few weeks, you will have noticed that the Museum bears a striking resemblance to an ant hill. What with all the hustling and bustling, preparing the grounds for spring, getting exhibits completed, and the Docents putting the finishing touches on their new room. A new person has joined the Musetmn staff under the County of San Joaquin s Senior Employment Program. Virgil Edwards is now manning the information station inside the Erickson Building. He greets visitors and assists with numerous other operational activities in the Museum. His placement at the Museum will help take some of the growing load off of our weekend volunteers. With the advent of the new Gallery, the Tree and Vine Building, the Micke Building, the Delta Building and the outdoor exhibits, we are often spread very thin on busy weekends. Virgil will help to improve communications between the Museum and visitors, which should ease the burden of our volunteer staff. Two more persons will be hired in the near future, for this and similar assignments. If you haven t had an opportunity to .sign sign up for your special weekends, to assist at the museum, Cliff Geddes is passing the list at each of the Society's General Meetings and a pair of training and information sessions has been organized for Saturday, April 5, the first one at 10 a.m., the second one at 2 p.m. The format for the training will be a brief classroom session followed by the bulk of the time in the gallery areas on a walking tour with veteran volunteers. Of particular note in this months 'News and Notes" is information and an order blank for the commemcrative wine selections in haver of the opening of the Helen Weber Kennedy Gallery. This is a unique opportunity for connoi' 'as and collectors and is just the beginnL,6 of the outstanding celebration that Chairman Thomas Shephard and his many, many committee people have assembled. The excitement is mounting, not only for our staff and volunreers, but also for the Kennedy family members who have been visiting frequently. You too can be a part of the excitement. Mark May 2 and 3 on your calendar. This is going to be a very, very special event. or -- /i Michael W. Bennett Museum Director will portray Jots G Fremont A three-part series of programs will be shown on CBS beginning Sunday, April 13 (9-11 pm.), and continuing on Monday, April 14 (9-11 p.m.), and Tuesday, April 15 (8-10 p.m.), portraying the life of California's John C. Fremont. Richard Chamberlain will star as Fremont from age 26 in 1839 to age 74 in 1887. The program will dramatize his romance and marriage to Jessie Benton, daughter of Sen. Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri, as well as his expedition to map the Oregon Trail and the series of events leading to his becoming the first American governor of California. Since Fremont is a figure of historical significance to Northern California, the series will be of,interest to all history buffs. Hoard *eftng Business 21eeting x At its. regular meeting on Tuesday, March As expected, but not without some active 11, the Society Board of Directors took the discussion of some fine points, the membership following actions, among others: adopted the newly revised bylaws at the *Authorized expenditure of $700 for a general business meeting on Monday, March 24. portrait of Medora Johnson.They will go into effect with the beginning of *Discussed necessary revisions of our next fiscal. year, July 1, 1986. architectural plans for the prospective Gerald 1 Kennedy Library. A Century Ag A *Heard an informal first -stage report on Here and there in the WEE](Y MAIL of Stockton, the first visit of our archival consultant, April, 1886: Lynn Bonfield, the previous week. *Laid preliminary plans for the Barbecue The Sunset Telephone Company has fifteen this sunwr• men at work in this city rearranging the *Heard of progress toward construction of lines, putting up larger poles and making 4 i the Hammer Tractor Shelter and toward an preparations for extending the local business exhibit on aviation in San Joaquin County and this year. During the work many of the lines toward erection of a substantial bulletin cross, making trouble for those who do not � board when the office is remodeled. understand the mysterious working of their *Discussed the new bylaws. boxes. The company will make an effort to {; *Planned to participate in dedication of have a line run from this city to Lodi this the remodeled Docent Room on March 21. year, and possibly another to Lathrop. There ( *Approved sundry bills, accessions, and are now 265 boxes in the city. more —until way past suppertime! A11 but one of the tailors employed P yed at the 181 E1 Dorado -street stores "walked out' to- k day because their employer wished them to sit i where the light was insufficient. A special meeting of the Tailors Union will be held this c= ' evening for the purpose of taking action upon the matter. The following notice was issued Docent News by the Tailors Union this afternoon: "Wanted— Tailors to stay away from Stockton on account 1) Regular Meetings of strike."' April 14 - Kamedy Gallery - presented by Helen Kennedy Cahill, followed by lunch. "PERSONALS. May 12 - Annual potluck dinner and awards night. Speaker: Leonard Covello. Miss Amelia De Glenn, who resides at -- No. 1, 415 California street, went off on a 2) Training Meetings visit on Monday last. She is visiting her April 16 - The Gardens by Edna Smith, sister, Mrs. Slorer, at No. 1, 572 Flora 3) Exploration Cruises have begun;Docents street. will be helping with these tours through Mrs. A M. Pollywog, of Goose Hollow, is May. in the city. It is suspected that she intends 4) Docents are assisting with arrangements for to purchase a wash -board, but the object of the Celebration on May 2-3 and will be on her visit is not definitely known in society hand at the time. circles as yet. � - historical milestones in their lives, all sorts of things that otter members will want to know about. To the extent space and good taste permit, we ll taut it in this, YOUR Society newsletter. F1985-86 }toward C. Lewis, President Thomas J. Shephard, First Vice President Sylvia Minnick, Second Vice President Amber Smith, Recording Secretary John Donovan, Treasurer George Danver, Director James Nekitas, Director Jack Snyder, Director Gerald A. Sherwin, Director Robert Schuler, Director James Beardsley, Lmiediate Past President 'Michael W. Bennett, Museum Director Membersttip Report We have the pleasure to welcome as new members to following people: Sponsor: Address Correct" Requested James S. DeMartini, Stockton, Individuals and Families: Non -Profit prg. Georgia Bokides, Stockton Marian A. Nalson, Stockton U.S. Postage Pamela D. Racine, San Francisco PAID Permit No. 48 Codi CaAfornla Calendar of Coming Events F&tor s Note DOC COUNCIL regular meeting This is a special plea to committee heads <. Mon., April 14, 9 am, Museun Multi -use room and members at large on behalf of NEWS AND NOTES: please get notices and historical mews BOARD OF DIRECIORS meeting in general to us, so that we can let everyone Hies., April 15, 4 pin, Museum Multi -use room know about it! There is a new, handy, bio, yellow envelope right by the office door, in MEMBERSHIP MEETRC the museum, where you cant help seeing. it Mon., April 28, 7:30 pin, Micke Manorial Bldg. when you go in. Write up your news and Address: Ilka Hartmann, "The Germany of notices and drop the stuff right in there, or Weber's Youth" mail it in and Tami will do it for you and we'll get it and have the fullest possible X' VOT17NtEER ORIEA'rATION- - Museum Multi -use rocxn publicity for all the members. t Sat., Apr. 5, 10-12 an and 1-3 pm We want 'official" news about Society T doings, of course — but more. Let us have news about our members as to public honors, historical milestones in their lives, all sorts of things that otter members will want to know about. To the extent space and good taste permit, we ll taut it in this, YOUR Society newsletter. F1985-86 }toward C. Lewis, President Thomas J. Shephard, First Vice President Sylvia Minnick, Second Vice President Amber Smith, Recording Secretary John Donovan, Treasurer George Danver, Director James Nekitas, Director Jack Snyder, Director Gerald A. Sherwin, Director Robert Schuler, Director James Beardsley, Lmiediate Past President 'Michael W. Bennett, Museum Director Membersttip Report We have the pleasure to welcome as new members to following people: Sponsor: James S. DeMartini, Stockton, Individuals and Families: Georgia Bokides, Stockton Marian A. Nalson, Stockton Scott Hillis, Stockton Pamela D. Racine, San Francisco historical milestones in their lives, all sorts of things that otter members will want to know about. To the extent space and good taste permit, we ll taut it in this, YOUR Society newsletter. F1985-86 }toward C. Lewis, President Thomas J. Shephard, First Vice President Sylvia Minnick, Second Vice President Amber Smith, Recording Secretary John Donovan, Treasurer George Danver, Director James Nekitas, Director Jack Snyder, Director Gerald A. Sherwin, Director Robert Schuler, Director James Beardsley, Lmiediate Past President 'Michael W. Bennett, Museum Director ,,aoaeati R UO FROM: Lois Owen Speaking Engagement Coordinator The Weber Family Celebration This memo confirms the following oral presentation on behalf of the San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum: Date: March 19, 1986 - Continued to April 2, 1986 Time• 2:30 p, m. r R UO FROM: Lois Owen Speaking Engagement Coordinator The Weber Family Celebration This memo confirms the following oral presentation on behalf of the San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum: Date: March 19, 1986 - Continued to April 2, 1986 Time• 2:30 p, m. MARRIED: TWO BOYS UNDERGRADUATE WORK: AMERICAN. RIVER COLLEGE, SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO MAJOR FIELD: RECREATION AND PARK ADMINISTRATION MINOR: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION: MUSEOLOGY 1974-1977: PRACTICED EXHIBIT RESEARCH DESIGN AND FABRICATION, LINCOLN, CALIFORNIA 1977: ACCEPTED POSITION OF CURATOR AND EXHIBIT PREPARATOR AT THE SAN .JOAQUIN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 1980: APPOINTED MUSEUM DIRECTOR; RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM PERSONAL INTERESTS.: HISTORY, PHOTOGRAPHY, FURNITURE AND CABINET MAKING, BACKPACKING, SAILING, AND FISHING