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“Your View of the Valley Begins Here”
Spring 2012 • Vol. 20 • Issue 1
Something incredible is
waiting to be known
Blast from the Past, page 2 • By the Numbers, page 4 • Gourmet Dinner, page 6
Tales of the Trails, page 7 • Voices from the Past, page 9 • Diversions, page 9
ON EXHIBITS
By Andy Granitto, Curator of Exhibitions
Our Cabinet of Curiosities Is a Blast from the Past
The first museum, the Mouseion in
Alexandria, Egypt, was established around
280 BCE and contained more texts than
objects; it was an ancient “think tank” and
research center, a massive library that also
offered natural specimens and artifacts
from throughout the vast Hellenistic
world. Academics and philosophers
travelled great distances to interpret and
document the writings and specimens,
formulate theories on the nature of their
ever-expanding world, and “muse” on the
many wonders with others who gathered
at the Mouseion in search of knowledge
and inspiration. It was what we call today
a “destination museum.”
In the centuries that followed,
collections continued to be amassed
by nobility and the church. In Imperial
Rome, emperors collected the spoils
of conquest—primarily art and natural
wonders (including exotic beasts from
distant lands). In early Christian and
Medieval times, church collections,
proudly displayed in reliquaries, served a marketing
function; they attracted pilgrims from far and wide and
elevated the stature of the church that exhibited them.
Beginning in the Renaissance, private collections
displayed in the homes of noble and wealthy individuals
proved the worldly status of the owner. These collections
reflected the personal tastes and interests of the collector,
and they varied in content and function. Some collections,
usually within noble courts, included extensive natural and
scientific specimens that were studied and documented,
much like what was done at the Mouseion centuries earlier.
The majority of these private collections, though, simply
added to the
prestige of
the home and
owner; guests,
allowed in by
invitation only,
marveled at the
many wonders
collected
by their
host. These
collections,
often called
Assorted Oddities
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“cabinets of curiosities,” flourished from the 17th century
through the 19th century, showcasing the bounty of
European exploration and discovery.
The ability of rare and unusual objects to awe and
entertain created a public demand. From the early World’s
Fairs and circus sideshows of the late 19th century to the
natural history museums and zoos of the early 20th century,
people went out of
their way to witness
the amazing and
bizarre. Museums
with a wealth of
“curiosities” in their
collections have always
been able to attract
and please the public,
and the appeal of
these objects is the
“bait” that entices
visitors, piques their
curiosity, and makes
learning possible.
While museums
have changed with
the times and added
modern technology
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Unnatural Wonders
and trendy exhibit styles, people continue
to visit for the same reason as always—the
appeal of curious objects has remained
unchanged since the earliest collections
were exhibited for the amusement and education of visitors.
Bring us your two-headed calf, jackalope, or mermonkey!
Wonders of the natural world—exotic beasts, unique
cultural artifacts, fossils of ancient life, and the like—are
displayed at most museums. But unnatural wonders of
the world—clever creations and silly amusements—are
less common. Many museums still have “sideshow fakes”
in their collections, like jackalopes,
mermonkeys (fake mermaids, common
in circus sideshows, made from the
combined bodies of a large fish and a
monkey; the most famous was Barnum’s
“Fiji Mermaid”), and other creations of
imaginative taxidermists; but most are kept
hidden in the dark recesses of collections
The birds and the beasts are there.
storage rooms. Often embarrassed by these
tacky artifacts, museums rarely place them
on public view, although you can still find
them at tourist destinations like Seattle’s Ye
Olde Curiosity Shoppe.
The Yakima Valley Museum’s new Cabinet of Curiosities
has few of these most odd and unnatural curiosities, but
instead offers diverse natural specimens and cultural
artifacts, much like the early cabinets of curiosities. We
have gleaned from our collection storage rooms many
objects that have not been seen by the public for many
years, and we are excited to present them for our visitors’
education and amusement. Right now, though, we are a bit
heavy on the education and a bit light on
the amusement; more unnatural wonders
and oddities would be a welcome addition
to our Cabinet of Curiosities. We expect to
continue adding to this exhibit for years to
come. So, if you have a jackalope or any
other bizarre artifact that you would like to
preserve for posterity and share with the
public, please let us know!
Left to right: A drawer of egg study specimens; bird study specimens; a collection of shell ships.
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By Mike Siebol, Curator of Collections
Curiosities By the Numbers
The new exhibit Cabinet of Curiosities features 597 objects from the Museum’s collections.
Staff members spent months deciding exactly which interesting, unique, and odd items from the
museum’s seven collection storage rooms should be included in this exhibit space.
There is something for everyone in this Cabinet of Curiosities! Are you a birder? There are
177 bird specimens and 38 types of eggs in the exhibit. Do you have a passion for geology and
fossils? It has 47 items for you. Do you really enjoy seeing African animals? Twelve animals
including cape buffalo, kudu, and gazelle are there for you to see. There are also elk, moose, a
brown bear cub, deer, caribou, antelope, stone sheep, mountain goat, and even an armadillo
shell.
An eclectic collection of weapons has also been amassed. Some examples of these are:
bolas from Argentina; a bone club from New Zealand; a knife and boomerang from Australia; a
Japanese spear point; a trumbash (knife) from the Mangbetu people of central Africa; daggers
from the Philippines and Egypt; and an English mace and battleaxe.
If you like seeing odd things in the museum, then you will be happy with the three pairs of
“lotus shoes” from China. These shoes, made for the bound feet of an adult noblewoman, are
only 4” long! There are odd medical and dental instruments and supplies. An amazing piece
of artificialia is a saxophone made of cans and a kazoo. Our ever-popular bison horn furniture
makes yet another appearance in this exhibit. Another visitor favorite has also come back on the
exhibit floor: the “rock doll,” with her skirt of calcite crystals; over the years we have had many
requests for her return, often from parents who remember her from when they were children
visiting the museum, and now want to show her to their own children.
Where exactly are all these items from? They are from all across America and around the
world: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burma, Canada, China, Ecuador, Egypt, England,
Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, India, Iran, Italy, Kenya, Nepal, New Guinea,
Japan, Israel, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, the Philippines, Republic of the Congo, Rhodesia, Russia,
South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan, Uruguay, Yugoslavia, and Zimbabwe. That
means we just need something from Antarctica to give us a curiosity from every continent!
Now that we have a Cabinet of Curiosities exhibit, we can acquire items that previously were
outside the scope of the museum’s mission. So if you have an item that you think might be a
good addition to the exhibit, please call me (509-248-0747) to talk about it. The museum staff is
excited to see what “curiosities” are lurking in the homes of our Yakima Valley residents.
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Anecdotes
from the archives
By Debbie Vlcek, Archives Manager
A (Quiet) Shout-Out to Our Archives Volunteers
Behind the scenes in the museum Archives is a group of
loyal, hard-working volunteers who devote their time each
week to keeping things running smoothly and making sure
as much information as possible is available for researchers.
Marcille Groenig files all the magazines, newsletters, and
other periodic publications which arrive here. She also
maintains the research files of clippings and ephemera, and
has also taken on the enormous task of reorganizing these.
Janice Reynolds recently completed an index of Yakima
Genealogical Society bulletins through 2011. She will soon
begin cataloging items from a collection of scrapbooks
the museum acquired last year. And she is one of the
researchers who helps find the answers to your questions
when you call or email us.
Hilda Mitts scans photographs for eventual uploading
to the Yakima Memory website; recently she has been
classifying and filing the backlog of scanned photos.
Janet Shaw, with the assistance of her granddaughter
Logan, scans photographs for yakimamemory.org and also
enters the data about the photos which accompanies them
on the website.
Yvonne Wilbur researches answers to patrons’ questions,
identifies people and places in old photographs, is an
invaluable resource on the history of Yakima and its families,
and works tirelessly with anyone trying to learn more about
our Valley.
John Miles has repaired the damaged bindings on books
in our library, catalogued and shelved a small mountain of
new acquisitions, and is currently in the middle of a project
involving reclassifying and consolidating books.
Jo Miles (no relation to John!) has recently begun
volunteering his time to reorganize and re-arrange the
stacks, with the goal of making more room in the “middle”
for additional volumes.
The Archives benefit enormously from the work of these
dedicated volunteers. Thank you all!
BOOKS • VIDEOS • CARDS • GOODIES
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Scenes from a Gourmet Dinner
Clockwise from top right: Felicia Holtzinger watches in amazement as Lois Menard sprinkles cinnamon sparking the fire on top of the
chocolate mousse tart with Cherries Jubilee prepared by Jar and Deb Arcand of Santiagos; Akbar Rezaie serves flaming desserts; Trudy
Martian and Charlene Upton visiting outside the Cabinet of Curiosities; Felicia Holtzinger, Bobbie Dwinell, Brian Holtzinger, Joy Holtzinger,
Delma Tayer, and Ginger Hislop. Bertha Ortega serves up dessert. Noël Moxley, Laurie Kanyer, Cheryl Hahn, and Paul Humphrey relax
during appetizers; guests at the banquet applaud the chefs.
On Thursday, February 9, the museum hosted its
eighteenth annual Gourmet Dinner fundraiser. The
evening’s theme, A Banquet of Culinary Curiosities, was
inspired by the museum’s newest exhibit, a Cabinet of
Curiosities.
Guests at the event were invited to tour the exhibit while
enjoying eccentric appetizers which included dolmas of rice,
currants, and pine nuts; Thai fishcakes; and pate-stuffed
dried plums, all prepared by Jessica Smith of The Sensual
Fork catering.
The banquet room was aglow with tiny lights and a
magically-lit tree; dining tables were decorated by Felicia
Holtzinger with burlap runners, shells, and flowers.
Guests were served a first course of tomato-bisque
soup with basil crème and sourdough crouton, prepared
by Lindsay Park of Geppetto’s. Next, Brad Patterson of
Gasperetti’s presented a roasted fresh salmon filet stuffed
with Dungeness crab. This was followed by an exotic entrée
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of braised lamb shoulder basted in Cabernet sauce; roasted
lamb chop with apple, Dijon mustard, garlic, and soy sauce;
and cumin couscous with sautéed asparagus, prepared by
Brad Masset of Birchfield Manor.
Alice Matthews from Café Melange served a mango and
bean sprout salad. Then Jar and Deb Arcand of Santiago’s
brought the dinner to a finale with their 'Dangerous
Dessert', a chocolate tart filled with rich chocolate mousse
and topped with Cherries Jubilee.
The guests had a terrific time, but an equal amount of fun
took place in the kitchen as the chefs and their crews helped
each other with the final touches on their dishes. Wait staff
for the evening was made up of members of the museum’s
Board of Trustees (and a few of their spouses), and museum
staff and volunteers performed organizing, scullery, and
cleanup duties.
Proceeds from the Gourmet Dinner support the ongoing
exhibitions program at the Yakima Valley Museum.
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by Kathy Sample, Educational Program Coordinator
their album Songs from Tales of the Trails, which is available
in our Museum Store.
Tales of the Trails is a program of storytelling and music
designed for students that helps fulfill the museum’s
education mission. Thanks to the sponsorship of the Yakima
Sunrise Rotary Club, all performances are free. School
groups are invited to attend daytime performances on
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (May 30-June 1). Please
contact the Yakima Valley Museum Education Department
at (509) 248-0747 to reserve a time for your class.
Children and their families are invited to a special free
public performance on the evening of Friday, June 1st,
at 7:00p.m. Reservations are not needed for the Friday
evening performance.
Performers Nancy Stewart and MaryLee Sunseri will be
returning to the Yakima Valley Museum this May to reprise
their songs and stories of the Old West in Tales of the Trails.
In 1998 the Yakima Sunrise Rotary Storyfest, then in
its fourth year, was moved to the Yakima Valley Museum
and renamed Tales of the Trails; at the same time Nancy
Stewart, a Seattle-based writer and performer of children's
songs, was added to bring a musical element to the story
hour. MaryLee Sunseri joined in 2001, creating an amazing
harmony that made our program complete. In 2006,
Nancy and MaryLee began to explore new themes in their
stories and song, bringing us first Tales of the Rails and then
Wonders of Light. This year, we are bringing back Tales of
the Trails to be experienced and enjoyed by a whole new
group of students and their families.
Nancy and MaryLee’s repertoire for the program includes
traditional
songs as
well as many
written
specifically
for this
venue. This
music (as
well as a
bonus track
or two)
has been
compiled in
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Blossom Festival
Saturday, May 19, 2012 • 4:00 - 6:00P.M.
Children's Underground Family Fundraiser
We need your support to raise funds for the
Children’s Underground at our first family-oriented
silent and oral auction, to be held in May right here
at the Yakima Valley Museum. If you are interested
in supporting this exciting event either through
volunteering your time or by donating an auction item,
please contact Kathy Sample, head of the Yakima Valley
Museum Education Department, at (509) 248-0747.
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for May 19th, 4:00 to
6:00 pm; you won’t want to miss this fun family event!
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Journeys with John
Experience Chile and Ecuador
Travel with the Museum
Pre-Columbian art, Chilean wines, Santiago,
Valparaiso, Quito, and the Center of the World are
among the delights which 10 to 12 very fortunate
individuals will experience if they join the museum’s
exotic tour to Chile and Ecuador in early September
2012. This is a shorter advance notice than I would
like, but this adventure has just landed on our doorstep
courtesy of Robinson Crusoe Travel. This agency
works exclusively with museums and cultural groups
to organize trips that feature art, architecture, private
museum visits, and more throughout the world. We
will be in the hands of some of the best local guides
available in these two countries, and our group will
purposely be limited to a small size to ensure we
all experience the culture in the best way possible.
Valparaiso, Chile is a showcase of classical Chilean
architecture; Santiago is the nation’s capital and cultural
center; and Quito, Ecuador—a UNESCO Heritage Site—is
becoming a favorite city for many travelers to South
America.
The full itinerary should be available within days, and
although it is always a danger to quote prices before the
The H.M. Gilbert Homeplace,
generously gifted to the
Yakima Valley Museum by
the Gilbert family in 1982, is
H.M. Gilbert
entering a new phase in its
ongoing history. Constructed
by the pioneers H. Mark
and Marion Gilbert and occupied by them until 1951, the
charming home on West Yakima Avenue then became the
home of the lively L. M. “Tiny” and Dorothy “Bill” Donelson
(later Robertson), who lived there until 1981.
Soon after the museum took ownership, the dynamic
Friends of the Gilbert House group was formed. Over
the next 25 years, these indomitable women oversaw
the replacement of the roof and other exterior repairs;
accomplished many interior repairs and restoration projects;
hosted special events; ran school tours; and performed
countless other tasks that preserved and improved the
property.
However, the times have changed for historic houses
throughout the country. Many communities that tirelessly
saved a local historic property and opened it as a museum
during the fervor of the Bicentennial Era in the 1970s
Homeplace
Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Spring 2012
Plaza Grande, Quito. Reprinted by permission from the Quito
Visitor's Bureau.
itinerary is complete, our Robinson Crusoe contact is estimating
$4,500-$5,000 per person. This will include all the 5-star hotel
accommodations, ground tours, all breakfasts, many other meals,
the services of local guides, airport transfers, and your own man
Friday (otherwise known as John Baule). If you want to make
certain you get the full itinerary as soon as it is ready, either
e-mail [email protected] or call 509-248-0747.
and 1980s are facing declining attendance and soaring
maintenance costs. Even Colonial Williamsburg has sold
some of its excess property (including the magnificent
Carter’s Grove plantation residence) to be able to focus on
its core mission.
Fortunately, the Gilbert Homeplace was restored slowly
and with generous financial support all along the way.
There were even funds set aside during this time for its longterm preservation, and there is no crisis here. However,
rather than wait until one does materialize, the museum
is taking a proactive step that should see the home evolve
once again at the same time the restoration work previously
completed is maintained. Through a serendipitous set of
circumstances, the museum is partnering with David and
Patty Klugh, who have both home-restoration experience
and the willingness to see the Gilbert Homeplace preserved.
The Klughs are now in residence in the home, and are
making improvements to the bathrooms and kitchen in a
style that we hope H. M. and Marion would approve.
During this work, the house will not be open to the public,
but the museum is looking forward to a time when the
improvements will provide more options and incentives for
use by the community.
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Voices from
the
P
ast
Brown Bag Lecture Series
Voices from the Past presents lecturers and
performers addressing topics of interest to the
community. Admission to all Voices from the Past
programs is free and available to everyone. This
year, spend an hour with history—bring your
lunch and join us at the museum for brown bag
lectures. Soft drinks and water will be available.
Doors open at 11:30A.M. for conversation and
lunch; the program begins at noon.
March 14, 2012 (Wednesday) New Land,
North of the Columbia. This program offers
an illustrated travelogue of the history of
Washington Territory and State, using Lorraine
McConaghy’s new book New Land, North of the
Columbia (which features items from the Yakima
Valley Museum) as its basis. The research project
for New Land involved more than a year of travel
throughout Washington State, from Walla Walla
to Bellingham, Kelso to Newport, visiting public
and university libraries, historical society archives, and federal, state, county, and municipal archives. The result is this
documentary history of the place we call “Washington,” from 1853 to the present day. This presentation is sponsored by
Humanities Washington through their state-wide Speakers Bureau.
April 18, 2012 (Wednesday) Istanbul was Constantinople. Istanbul, Turkey—formerly Constantinople—was the capital of
the Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire (subsequently the Byzantine Empire). Although sacked by the Fourth
Crusade and later conquered and transformed by the Ottomans, modern Istanbul still possesses many sites preserved from
the 1,000 years it was the capital of the Byzantine Empire. In this lecture, YVCC instructor of Political Science, Dr. Timothy
Jeske, will take you on a visual tour of the Byzantine sites of the city, emphasizing the churches, monuments, military
architecture, and religious art of Constantinople.
di·ver·sion (dĭ-vûr'zhǝn)
Something that distracts the mind and relaxes or entertains.
The programs for Diversions 2012 have begun, with the first
concert featuring violinist Maria Newman (daughter of ninetime Academy Award winner Alfred Newman), who composed
an original score for the 1917 silent film Tom Sawyer, which
was shown. Guests laughed at the antics of actor Jack Pickford
on the big screen as Maria Newman played the violin and Hal
Ott performed on the voilin and added sound effects.
Lawrence Golan, the Helen N. Jewett Music Director of the
Yakima Symphony Orchestra, and Museum Director John
Baule are partnering again to combine history and music in the
museum’s amazing Neon Garden for two more performances.
The format of the evenings will continue with the doors
opening and dinner being served beginning at 6:00P.M. and
the program following at 7:00P.M. Join us for an evening's diversion! Tickets are $40 and are available at the museum by calling
(509)248-0747 or online at yakimavalleymuseum.org.
♣ March 15, 2012 (Thursday)
St. Patrick's Day Prelude
Irish music featuring vocalist Molly McLaughlin with
Anne Schilperoort on piano.
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☀ April 5, 2012 (Thursday)
Tangletown Trio
The trio’s lead artist, Sarah Mattoox, is writing a set of
songs specifically based on Yakima Valley history.
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On the back cover of this month’s newsletter you will find the
results of a long search to discover the ‘who, what, and where’ of the
photograph above. This original photograph had been in the museum
archives, labeled with only the date “1912” and a few of the men’s
names written above them. Another copy of the photograph was
donated a few years ago with “Roosevelt’s Bull Moose Party, 1912,
Moxee” as the identification. Several of us in the archives wondered if
it was actually Roosevelt wearing the white coat in this photo, and we
decided to find out.
After hours spent reading through four years’ worth of bound issues
of the Yakima Daily Republic newspaper, researching the background
of Secretary of the Interior Richard Ballinger; the Ballinger-Pinchot
affair; the terms of Senator Jones; and the Bull-Moose party, we finally
determined that the original identification was indeed incorrect. It
was doubtful that Ballinger and Theodore Roosevelt would ever have
been standing in the same place in our area; also, the year was 1909,
not 1912. This is based on a series of newspaper articles which were
written in 1909 reporting Ballinger’s visit here, his stay at the Yakima
Hotel, and his horseback ride to the lower valley and Toppenish.
Following clues and being a history detective is one of the most
rewarding parts of this job!
And the man in the white coat identified as Roosevelt? If you look
through newspapers of the time, you will notice that a lot of men
looked like Teddy (or “the Colonel”, as he was called) during 1909.
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• Fresh Deli Food
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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 summer 2012.
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.
Events and Programs
March 15, 2012 (Thursday) Diversions: St. Patrick's Day Prelude –
A program produced by the Yakima Valley Museum and Yakima
Symphony Orchestra. 6:00P.M Supper and drinks, 7:00P.M Program.
April 5, 2012 (Thursday) Diversions: Tangletown Trio – A program
produced by the Yakima Valley Museum and Yakima Symphony
Orchestra. 6:00P.M Supper and drinks, 7:00P.M Program.
April 18, 2012 (Wednesday) Voices
from the Past: Istanbul was
Constantinople. Dr. Timothy
Jeske will take you on a visual
tour of the Byzantine sites of the
city, emphasizing the churches,
monuments, military architecture,
and religious art of Constantinople.
Doors open at 11:30A.M. for conversation and lunch. Program begins
at 12:00P.M
May 19, 2012 (Saturday) Blossom Festival - Children's Underground
Family Fundraiser. 4:00–6:00P.M
June 1, 2012 (Friday) Tales of the Trails - MaryLee Sunseri and Nancy
Stewart present a storytelling and song program for all ages. 7:00P.M
in the Great Hall. FREE
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.
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March 14, 2012 (Wednesday) Voices from the Past: New
Land, North of the Columbia. Lorraine McConaghy
will share illustrated travelogue of her new book,
New Land, North of the Columbia. Doors open at
11:30A.M for conversation and lunch. Program
begins at 12:00P.M.
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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Surveying the Sagebrush
Sent to the Yakima Valley by President Taft to
become thoroughly familiar with reclamation
projects, Secretary of the Interior Richard A.
Ballinger rode 70 miles on horseback through
the lower valley with local and visiting
dignitaries.
Starting third from left: Senator Wesley
L. Jones, A. E. Larson, Secretary Ballinger.
Second from right: O.A. Fechter, P. A. Bounds.
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