Volume 19 | No. 3| Spring 2011
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The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center
History Center By The Numbers
1,429
Attendees at the 13th annual History Uncorked.
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10
Years the History Center has been a
Smithsonian affiliated museum.
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150
Anniversary of the Civil War, commemorated this spring.
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Pulitzer Prizes earned by David McCullough,
who launches his new book on June 11.
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D
iscover Ben Franklin – Founding Father,
statesman, inventor, and humorist – as part
of the Senator John Heinz History Center’s newest exhibition, Benjamin Franklin: In Search
of a Better World, presented by the Katherine
Mabis McKenna Foundation, MSA, and UPMC
Health Plan.
The 8,000 square-foot exhibition, which opens
on April 16 and runs through July 31, immerses
visitors in Franklin’s world and provides new insights on many previously unknown aspects of his
amazing life.
“Ben Franklin’s experiments with electricity are
well-known, but most visitors will be amazed by
the totality of his accomplishments, ranging from
his work as a writer and diplomat to his invention of swim fins and bifocals,” said Andy Masich,
History Center president and CEO. “Franklin’s
astonishing achievements stemmed from his lifelong desire to understand and improve the world
around him. He remains one of the most remarkable and influential Americans of any generation.”
This engaging exhibition, which features more
than 150 artifacts and nearly 30 hands-on interactive activities, encourages visitors to discover
the man behind the $100 bill and uncover the
breadth and diversity of his world-changing accomplishments.
Few people know that Franklin helped found
the nation’s first hospital and volunteer fire company; he charted the Gulf Stream and was a noted
environmentalist; he was an avid writer and publisher; and he even helped establish the nation’s
first public library.
Although he completed just two years of
formal education, Franklin served as unofficial spokesman for the 13 colonies and became
“Beer is proof that God loves us
and wants us to be happy.”
The History Center and Penn Brewery want to share
the happiness at a members-only reception to welcome
the arrival of Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better
World.
Join us on Wed., April 27 from 5 - 7 p.m. to get up
close and personal with the many sides of Ben Franklin.
Enjoy brews and tavern fare, and take a tour of the
acclaimed exhibition.
This is a free event, but reservations are required.
Members may bring guests commensurate with their
membership level.
To make your reservation, contact Megan Kuniansky
by Fri., April 15 at 412-454-6436 or
[email protected].
Deputy Postmaster General for more than 20 years.
He also helped found the University of Pennsylvania
while earning honorary degrees from Harvard, Yale,
William and Mary, and Oxford University.
Exhibit artifacts from Benjamin Franklin: In
Search of a Better World encompass personal objects
and items related to Franklin’s inventions. Highlights
include:
• A touchable electric generator in which visitors can create static electricity to make their hair
stand up and sparks fly, along with correspondence from Franklin detailing his electrical experiments;
• Franklin’s ledger book on loan from the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum, which helped
to establish the U.S. Post Office, along with a
signed copy of Franklin’s Bible;
• Artifacts related to Franklin’s inventions, including bifocals, the Franklin stove, the armonica
(glass musical instrument), and microscope, and
See Franklin, page 7.
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SPORTS
Get Pumped Up With New Sports Museum Virtual Tour
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ake a journey through Pittsburgh’s sports history from the
comfort of your own home with a new 360-degree virtual
tour of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.
The virtual tour will help expand visitors’ in-museum experience
with fun and compelling video, audio clips, and images from the
greatest athletes and moments in local sports history, such as the
“Immaculate Reception,” Maz’s homerun, Stanley Cup victories,
and much more.
Sports fans can control their virtual experience by moving the camera up-and-down and side-to-side, as well
as zooming in and out.
To begin your virtual experience, please visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org -> Exhibits & Collections ->Virtual
Tours.
Smart Steps Coming to History Center
The History Center will encourage its visitors to climb the stairs and
blend health and history when Smart Steps, a new fit and fun exhibit sponsored by UPMC, premieres this June.
Visitors who forego the elevator and take the steps to explore the History Center’s six floors of exhibit space will be treated to colorful murals
with health and wellness tips, information on how many calories they have
burned, and unique facts about Pittsburgh history that will help encourage
them on their way to fitness. Make sure to check out Smart Steps this summer for a healthier way to enjoy history!
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Swin Cash, History Maker
By: Anne Madarasz, Co-Director of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum
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aving lived up to the promise of her
first name, Swintayla, which means
“amazing woman,” Swin Cash has
achieved at every level of basketball,
an achievement recognized by the
History Center in naming her a
2011 History Maker.
Born in McKeesport, Pa.,
Cash grew up as a self-described,
“skinny, bowlegged girl with a
dream about playing basketball.”
She excelled at McKeesport High
School, averaging 30.4 points
and 16.9 rebounds per game her
senior year.
In 1998, Cash earned high school AllAmerica first team honors from Parade Magazine and was named the Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year. Cash also excelled in track and field,
finishing third in the state in hurdles her senior year, before continuing her
winning ways at the University of Connecticut.
Her UConn teams won the 2000 and 2002 NCAA National Championships and Cash was named a first team All-American by Kodak/WBCA and
the U.S. Basketball Writers Association in 2002.
Selected number two overall in the 2002 WNBA Draft by the Detroit
Shock, Cash averaged 14.8 points and 6.9 rebounds her rookie year. An AllStar in 2003, Cash helped lead the Shock to its first WNBA Championship.
The following year, she was chosen to represent the United States on the
2004 Olympic basketball team, earning a gold medal.
Again a WNBA All-Star in 2005, Cash contributed to the team’s second
league championship in 2006. She continues to play today with the Seattle
Storm and was chosen as the MVP of the 2009 WNBA All-Star Game.
Visitors to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum can see Swin Cash’s
game-worn jersey from the 2004 gold medal Olympic team.
Save the Date!
Senator John Heinz History Center
Eighth Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
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his fall, the History Center welcomed its
largest exhibition in the organization’s
132 year history.
Vatican Splendors: A Journey through
Faith and Art, presented by Federated
Investors, Inc. and UPMC, attracted nearly
130,000 visitors to the History Center over
the three-month period from Oct. 2, 2010
through Jan. 9, 2011.
The History Center set monthly attendance records in each consecutive month during the exhibition’s run and the total number
of visitors reflects the museum’s most popular
traveling exhibition of all time.
As part of these record-setting numbers, a total of 546 group tours visited
the museum to see Vatican Splendors, with groups traveling from states
such as Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, New York, and
New Jersey.
More than 1,200 new members joined the History Center during Vatican Splendors and enjoyed discounted admission and membership perks.
Visitors came to see 2,000 years of art, history, and culture from the collections of the Vatican, including original works by Michelangelo, Bernini,
Save the Date!
Bocce Tournament
and Festival
Sat., Aug. 20, 2011
Proceeds benefit the History Center’s Italian American Program.
To sponsor a team, please contact Natalie Taylor at 412-454-6325.
Giotto, and Guercino, alongside a reliquary containing the remains of Saint
Peter and Saint Paul, and a bronze cast
of the Hand of Pope John Paul II.
Also on display with the international treasures inside Vatican Splendors was a special collection of Western
Pennsylvania artifacts, including more
than 70 seldom seen religious items and
paintings from churches, chapels, and
cathedrals throughout the region.
Visitors who missed Vatican Splendors, or are interested in reliving their
experience, are encouraged to visit the
History Center’s virtual tour of the exhibition, featuring 360-degree views
of key artifacts along with enhanced audio and video features.
The virtual tour can be found under the Exhibitions tab at
www.heinzhistorycenter.org.
Additional copies of the Vatican Splendors special edition of the Western Pennsylvania History Magazine are also available online and in the
History Center’s museum shop for $3.00.
History Uncorked 2011: A Speakeasy Celebration
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early 1,500 young professionals had a roaring good time
at the History Center’s 13th annual
History Uncorked, chaired by Jared
Sadowski.
Guests dressed the part for this
year’s “speakeasy” themed event,
wearing flapper dresses and zoot
suits while dancing to 1920s jazz
tunes. Several local restaurants and
beverage vendors showcased Pitts-
For more information, please contact Natalie Taylor at
412-454-6325 or [email protected].
burgh’s culinary prowess while five
floors of the History Center boomed
with music, activities, and a silent
auction.
At a VIP reception, sponsored by
Tiffany & Co., guests mingled near
a display case featuring an original
copy of Pittsburgh’s first liquor
license from 1933.
Proceeds from the event benefitted the History Center.
Burke Foundations Grant Supports Educational
Programs
The Burke Foundations recently honored the late Charles Burke, Sr.
with a generous grant of $50,000 in support of children’s educational
programs at the History Center. This gift commemorates Burke’s life,
spirit of generosity, and his contributions to the City of Pittsburgh.
Burke helped establish The Grable Foundation with a mission to
make Pittsburgh one of the nation’s best places for children.
A stainless steel time capsule dedicated to his memory will be
placed in the foyer of the McGuinn Gallery for Smithsonian Exhibitions, honoring his active participation and enthusiastic support of the
History Center.
Partygoers dressed in zoot suits
and flapper dresses enjoyed the
“speakeasy” theme.
The 2011 History Uncorked
Committee, in front of an original
“speakeasy” door.
Assisting the History Center Through EITC
Join Celebrity Golf Tournament co-chairs Arnold Palmer, Steve Blass, Jerry MacCleary,
Carol Semple Thompson, and Mike Wagner for the eighth annual Celebrity Golf
Tournament on Mon., Sept. 12, 2011 at the historic Allegheny Country Club.
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Vatican Splendors Sets New Attendance Mark
Help your company receive valuable tax credits, while supporting
the History Center’s education programs at the same time. By giving
through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC),
eligible businesses are awarded significant tax credits for their philanthropic efforts.
For more details, please contact Natalie Taylor at 412-454-6325 or
[email protected].
Guests enjoyed the music and
entertainment alongside History Center
exhibits throughout the night.
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Make sure to tune in to upcoming episodes of
“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” on KDKA-TV:
Mon., April 18, 7:30 p.m.
Mon., May 23, 7:30 p.m.
Mon., June 13, 7:30 p.m.
Save the Date for Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures
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• Textiles (wedding dresses, quilts, etc.)
• Fine arts (paintings, prints, sculpture, etc.)
• Furniture
• Historic photographs
“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” is free for members and is included
in the regular History Center admission price for non-members. History
Center members will also gain special early access to the event and front-ofthe-line privileges.
Visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org for additional event information and
a visitor guide.
History Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Smithsonian Partnership
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his year marks the 10th anniversary of
the History Center’s affiliation with the
Smithsonian Institution.
As a key component of the partnership, the
History Center has a contract with the world’s
largest museum to have Smithsonian artifacts
on site and collaborate on a wide variety of
exhibitions and public programs.
Over the past 10 years, the History Center
has hosted Smithsonian traveling exhibitions,
including the popular First Ladies exhibit,
and developed exhibitions that were later
shown at the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., such as the Clash of Empires
exhibit.
Numerous History Center staff
members have participated in training
programs at the Smithsonian, in areas
ranging from collections management
to museum marketing, and the History
Center regularly collaborates with the
Smithsonian on educational programs, such
as the innovative Ability Pittsburgh event.
Throughout 2011, the History Center will
host Smithsonian-related events, including
the Freedom Riders Teen Town Hall this past
Feb. and the nineteenth annual History Makers Award Dinner in April, and add artifacts
History Center Website Becomes Hub for Pittsburgh Facts
ome face-to-face with Western Pennsylvania’s world-changing
innovators with a new 360-degree virtual tour of the History
Center’s Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation exhibition.
The online tour begins 16,000 years ago at Meadowcroft
Rockshelter in Avella, Pa., and navigates through Pittsburgh’s 21st
century role as a leader in medicine, education, and robotics.
Along the way, visitors will encounter never-before-seen photos,
video and audio clips, and fun facts about local innovators,
including George Westinghouse, Rosie the Riveter, Mr. Rogers,
and more.
Visitors can control their virtual experience by moving the
camera up-and-down and side-to-side, as well as zooming in and
out.
To begin your virtual experience, please visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org -> Exhibits & Collections ->Virtual.
s part of the History Center’s long-term virtual initiatives, the History
Center’s website – www.heinzhistorycenter.org – provides a wealth
of content related to Western Pennsylvania people, places, and events to a
worldwide audience.
Visitors can now
access hundreds of
video and audio clips
about Pittsburgh history
throughout the pages
of the History Center’s
website. Just look for
the new video and audio
buttons to access hundreds
of multimedia features on
the site.
Want to be the first to learn about upcoming History Center exhibits, events, and contests?
Then join the more than 6,000 virtual fans already following the museum’s social networking pages!
Facebook – www.facebook.com/senatorjohnheinzhistorycenter
Twitter – www.twitter.com/historycenter
• Throughout the spring, Meadowcroft
will begin the construction of two 1770sera cabins that will help to spotlight the
similarities and differences between the everyday lives of European settlers and Native
Americans in the Upper Ohio Valley.
• On June 18-19, Meadowcroft will
host its annual Atlatl Competition, where
visitors can try their hand using the atlatl, a
spear-thrower used by prehistoric hunters.
This two-day contest, for all ages, genders,
and skill levels is free to enter with Meadowcroft admission.
• Meadowcroft’s Independence Day Celebration on July 2-3 will celebrate the spirit
of 19th century rural America with old-fashioned summer games, open hearth cooking
demonstrations, and a pie-eating contest.
Throughout the summer, visitors will
enjoy an improved Visitors Center which
includes a new admissions area and museum
shop, along with new public rest rooms. The
improvements to the Visitors Center were
made possible by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, the Washington County Local
Share Account, and various private funders.
For more information on Meadowcroft
Rockshelter and Historic Village, please visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org/meadowcroft,
or call 724-587-3412.
American Rifleman Exhibit Shoots Off at
Fort Pitt Museum
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History Goes Social: Follow Us!
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fter a record-setting 2010, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village is set to open its new season on Sun.,
May 1.
Meadowcroft Rockshelter, the oldest
site of human habitation in North America, broke previous attendance records
by welcoming more than 15,000 visitors
last year from 41 states and nine different
countries.
The National Historic Landmark, located in Avella, Pa., in Washington County,
features a massive, 16,000-year-old rock
overhang used by our earliest ancestors for
shelter.
In addition to ancient history at the
Rockshelter, visitors can also step back in
time at Meadowcroft’s Historic Village,
which carefully recreates all of the charming qualities of an Upper Ohio Valley
Village from the mid-19th century.
Meadowcroft is poised for another
exciting season in 2011, featuring several
new events and updates this summer:
from the Smithsonian to each major exhibition,
including America’s Best Weekly and Benjamin
Franklin: In Search of a Better World.
Stay tuned for future exhibitions and events
related to the 10th anniversary, as we celebrate
“the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh!”
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Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Kicks Off 2011 Season
Fort Pitt Museum
oin nearly 2,000 visitors for the History Center’s fourth annual
“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures, An Antiques Appraisal Event,”
slated for Sun., July 17.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their prized possessions to the
History Center and meet with professional appraisers as KDKA-TV
cameras roam the museum.
The most unique items will be featured as part of a special ninepart series hosted by KDKA’s Ken Rice and History Center President
& CEO Andy Masich on KDKA later this year.
Appraisers from a variety of disciplines will assess the historic significance of visitors’ items and provide a verbal assessment of potential monetary value. Areas of expertise to be discussed by appraisers
include:
• Civil War and World War II items
• Political and presidential memorabilia
• Books and documents
• Antique coins and jewelry
• Household items (glass, china, silver, etc.)
• Classic toys
Meadowcroft
rom Daniel Boone to Daniel Day-Lewis, the image of the buckskin clad,
rifle toting backwoodsmen has been an American icon for more than 150
years. Within the last 50 years, riflemen have been immortalized in popular
TV shows, movies, and novels.
The American Frontier Rifleman: Tall Tales & Truth, a new exhibit that
opens Sat., April 30 at the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park, will examine
this American legend, including their material culture, way of life, and place
in American history.
The exhibit will include new life-like figures of famous frontiersmen Michael Cresap and Native American rifleman, Buffalo James Smith, who traded
out of Fort Pitt. A number of unique artifacts, including several Kentucky
rifles, will also be showcased along with costumes and clothing worn by riflemen, and a rare powder horn belonging to William Waller, one of Daniel
Morgan’s rifleman during the American Revolution.
Peopling of America
Meadowcroft recently created
two interactive kiosks that
will focus on the “Peopling of
America” and migration patterns that populated our region
centuries ago. One kiosk will
be featured at the Meadowcroft
Visitors Center while the other
is on display at the Pittsburgh
International Airport.
Featuring a “Debate & Diplomacy” theme, nearly 450
students participated in this year’s National History Day,
sponsored by Bayer Material Science. Students from
33 regional schools submitted projects in categories
ranging from exhibit displays to high-tech websites and
documentaries relating to the historic theme. Pictured here
is Jerry MacCleary, Bayer’s senior vice president, along with
students from St. Joseph High School in Natrona Heights.
Join the Fort Pitt Museum for these upcoming events:
Civil War 150 Commemoration Weekend
Sat., May 7 - Sun., May 8
Held in conjunction with the inaugural showing of the PA Civil War
150 Road Show at the History Center (see page 6), this event will
allow visitors to see – and hear – how soldier armaments during the
French & Indian War era compared to the firearms and uniforms
used during the Civil War. A free shuttle will be available all weekend
between the History Center and Fort Pitt Museum.
Venture Outdoors Festival
Sat., May 21
Visit the Fort Pitt Museum to enjoy 18th century fishing demonstrations and hands-on activities throughout this day-long outdoor
festival.
Fourth at the Fort
Sat., July 2 - Mon., July 4
Join the Fort Pitt Museum and the Three Rivers Regatta to celebrate
Independence Day weekend with living history demonstrations and
public readings of the Declaration of Independence all weekend long.
For more information, please call 412-281-9284 or visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org and click on the Fort Pitt Museum tab.
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A
new History Center exhibition takes an in-depth
look at the most influential African American
newspaper of the past 100 years.
America’s Best Weekly: A Century of The Pittsburgh Courier
features rare photos, artifacts, and
videos which illustrate the Courier’s significant impact on social
change and American journalism.
Founded in 1910, The Pittsburgh Courier evolved from a
small start-up publication to the
most prominent weekly news
source for African Americans. At
the height of its popularity in the 1950s, The Courier
produced 21 national editions for distribution across the
globe – all printed at its offices at 2628 Centre Ave. in
the Hill District – and was read by more than one million
readers each week.
The Courier became one of the first publications in the
nation to extensively highlight black athletes. Its
coverage of boxer Joe Louis aided his rise to fame.
The boxing gloves used by Louis in his famous
1936 fight against Max Schmeling are included
in the exhibit, on loan from the Smithsonian
Institution.
Other highlights of the exhibit include the
oldest-known copy of The Pittsburgh Courier
from Nov. 5, 1910; a powerful display on the
Courier’s coverage of the Civil Rights Movement and war time issues; a camera belonging to
legendary photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris; and a detailed look at the Courier’s founders, Edward N.
Harleston and Robert L. Vann.
For more information, including exhibit videos and photos,
visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org.
Road Show Weekend Shines Spotlight on 150th Anniversary of Civil War
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he History Center and the Fort Pitt
Museum will feature re-enactors,
demonstrations, and musicians that will
transport visitors back to the Civil War
era as part of a special weekend commemorating the 150th anniversary of
the Civil War in Pennsylvania, May 6-8.
The Civil War 150 Commemoration
Weekend, an event endorsed by the PA
Civil War 150 committee, will mark the
inaugural showing of the PA Civil War
150 Road Show, a new 53-foot trailer
exhibit that examines the significant role
that all Pennsylvanians played during the
War Between the States.
Visitors can post and send information online as well as share artifacts and
family stories related to the Civil War
The Story of the American Flag Coming to the History Center
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onsidered the most visible symbol of
our union, the American Flag can be a
source of strength, pride, security, and freedom.
As our nation’s history has evolved, so has
the meaning of the flag, providing different
interpretations to different people, especially
in times of conflict and war.
Scheduled to open on Sept. 11, 2011, the 10th anniversary of the terrorist
attacks on our nation, the History Center is planning a major exhibition examining Americans’ relationship with the flag and how it has changed over time.
Using objects and archival materials from the History Center’s collection, as
well as loaned objects from institutional and private collections, especially the
collection of former Pittsburgher Dr. Peter Keim, the exhibition will trace the
interwoven story of key events in American history and the evolution of the flag.
Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org for more exhibition details.
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with a state-of-the-art multimedia room
included as part of the exhibit, which will
be located across the street from the History Center.
At the Fort Pitt Museum, visitors will
see and hear how armament and equipment from the French & Indian War era
compare with the firearms and uniforms
from the Civil War. A free trolley will take
visitors to and from the History Center
and Fort Pitt Museum throughout the
weekend. The History Center, Fort Pitt
Museum, and the PA Civil War 150 Road
Show will be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For more information, visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org or
www.PACivilWar150.com.
Department of Education Awards Grant
to History Center for Upcoming Exhibit
The U.S. Department of Education recently
awarded the History Center a $400,000 grant to
support its upcoming exhibition, From Slavery
to Freedom: The Underground Railroad and the
Legacy of Freedom in Western Pennsylvania.
Slated to open in late 2012, this new long-term
exhibition will chronicle the local African American
experience over the past two centuries through artifacts, videos, and more than 50 freedom papers that
shed new light on slavery and the regional abolitionists who fought for African American liberation.
For more information on the exhibition, please
contact curator Samuel W. Black at 412-454-6391
or [email protected].
New Members
What’s On Tap
America’s Best Weekly Highlights 100 Years of The Pittsburgh Courier
Mary Kay Abdulovic
Carmella Acre
Kari Adams
Regina Addison
Molly Aittaniemi
Patricia Albacete
Ties Allersma
Lynn Alstadt
Barb Amadio
Eric Amber
Christa Andersen
Casey Anderson
Bonnie Andrews
Nita Anggraeni
Steve Angus
Linda Antin
Harry Anton
Mary Jane Appel
Frances M.
Armstrong
Joe Arnold
Amanda Arthur
James Arthur
James Babcock
Susan Babjack
Annette Bader
Angelo Baiocchi
Michelle Baird
Amy Baker
Steven Baker
Tom Balcevek
Kathy Ann Baldauf
Lori Barbour
William Barch
Janet Baron
Tom Baron
Kimberly Barone
Richard Barr
Lori Barrante
Virginia Barry
Lorrie Barton
Vicki Battalini
Robert Bauer
Carl Baughman
Tracy Baulding
David Beale
Carol Beam
Jenny Becker
Kristine Beckers
Elizabeth Beile
Robert Bell
Richard Belli
Renee Benn
John Beran
Beth Beringer
Georgia Bernek
Linda Best
Gary Beuke
Audrey Bezilla
Henry Biaggi
Tim Bidlack
Jeff Bishop
Mark Bittcher
Claudia Blake
Rachael Blank
Ron Bolster
Jo Ann Bonenberger
Jason Borkowski
Frank Borsuk
Kathleen R Borz
Miriam Botkin
Dominick Bovalina
Kevin Bowers
Joseph Bowman
Elise Boyas
Patricia Boyle
James Bozigar
Melinda Bracken
Julie Brand
Arlene Brennan
Lindell Bridges
Patrick Broderick
Michelle Broskovich
Joseph Brosky
Jennifer Browne
Janice Brusoski
Gail Buchanan
Sally Buchele
Walt Bumgarner
Adam Burau
Susan Burke
Allen Burnett
Donna Burns
Janice Burns
Jean Burns
Robert Burns
Seth Burns
Darla Burton
Mardell Byrnes
Maryanne Byrnes
Jim Camp
Rhonda Campanella
Tonya Campbell
Lori Cangilla
Chris Caprio
Bonnie Carlin
Sue Carlin
Gregory Carlson
Casey Carr
Joanne Carradene
Dyann Carroll
Yvonne Carroll
Matthew Carulli
Alaina Cauchie
Clarence Caulfield
Anna Marie Caulkin
Julie Cecchini
Melissa Cenna
Jennie Cercone
Gary Chabala
Mark Chachula
Lauren Chandler
Diego Chaves-Gnecco
Richard Chesnick
Mary Beth Chester
Michael Chick
Amy Chittester
Larry Choby
Lalit Chordia
Nick Chotta
John Cindric
Andi Cipa
Carmella Clark
Cheryl Clark
Linda Clark
Joseph Codori
Cindy Coffin
Faye Cohen
John Colatch
Steven Collier
Robin Como
Matthew Connor
Kathryn Conrad
Patricia Conroy
David Cosnek
Lynn Coyle
Maureen Coyne
Daniel Cozzo
Ann Craig
Nicolene Cravotta
Phillip Cresswell
Beth Cronin
Susan Culyba
Alan Cumbey
Karen Cummins
James Cunningham
Matthew Cunningham
Toni-Ann Cunningham
John Currie
Joseph Czemerda
Colleen D’Andrea
Margaret Dacoros
Mark Dahl
Bonnie Dake
Heth Daley
Tracey Daugherty
Charlie Davidson
Mary Davidson
Teresita De Alas
Cynthia DeAlmeida
Nancy Dean
James DeAngelo
Lance Defrancisco
Gisella Del Frate
Paula Dell
Matthew DelSignore
R.Anthony Deluca
Sean Demnyan
Liz DeMoss
Phillip DenBleyker
Shirley Derbis
Gary Dernus
David Derry
Damian DeSanto
Jason Devan
Nicole Dice
Carolelinda Dickey
Danielle Diehl
Lisa Diehl
Chuck DiNunzio
Stephen Ditch
Kim Dolan
Patti Donahue
Walt Donnellan
Patricia Double
Kerri Douglas
Jean Doutt
Jack Doyle
Leslie Doyle
William Doyle
Tim Dreier
Lindsey Dudero
Eva Duncan
John Dusch
Diane Dwulit
Marigold Edwards
Ruth Elder
Peter Elish
Faith Emataus
Sara Escobio
Richard Esoldo
Andrea Evancho
Jennifer Evans
Jennifer Ewing
Shannon Ewing
Kim Fajerski
Anthony Falgione
Deemer Family
Lori Farnsworth
Jeanne Fehl
Jamie Feldstein
Robert Fenk
Fifth Third Bank
Nancy Fiko
Bernadette M.
Fincke
Moses Finder
Ruth Finigan
Richard Fisher
Kathleen Flannery
Kevin Flannery
James Flannick
Mary Flynn
Elaine Ford
Mary Fore
Phillip Foreman
Judith Foster
Martha Frank
Steven Frank
Wendy Frank
Debbie Fredburg
Deborah Freed
Kate Freed
Matthew Freiberg
Mary Ellen Freilino
Lauri Freund
Gail Friedman
John P Friel
Annie L Froust
Sharon Funderlich
Duane Funk
Timothy Gaichas
Roger Galbraith
Kevin Gallagher
Mary Ellen Gallagher
Nancy Lou Ganster
Carole Garber
Chelsea Garber
Paul Gedeon
Charles Geho
John Geier
Joanne Germanos
Nicklas Gerstel
Diane Geubtner
Rana Ghosh
Joy Giel
Melinda Gigliotti
Wendy Gilbert
Arlyn Gilboa
Susan Giles
Lillian Gilles
Gregory Gillette
Renee Gilpatrick
Sandy Giotto
George Gleeson
Barbara Glenn
Mary Ann Glunt
Patti Gomola
Pat Good
David Gottlieb
Bernice Gourley
Victoria Graham
Nancy Grandovic
Mary Ellen Greacen
Mark Grebinoski
Elizabeth Green
Janet Greenberg
Barrett Greenlee
David Grisnik
Doris Grivna
Brian Groark
Grogan Grogan
Peter Grondziowski
Robert Gross
Nancy Grover
Michael Gruber
Robert Gualazzi
Joan Gump
Joseph Gurski
Michele Guzell
Linda Hagan
Brian Hall
Karen Haluck
Kathryn Handron
Virginia Harbison
Kathy Harenski
Elmer Harkema
Henk Harkema
Pat Harper
Robb Hartlage
Jack Hartman
Ed Hartshorn
Rosemary
Hathaway
Sarah Hays
Don Heckenstaller
Dana Heggenstaller
Sue Heilman
Judith Heinsberg
Chuck Heiry
Susan Heiss
Beth Henry
Carol Heppner
Robert Herko
Frances Hess
Patrick Higgins
Sarah Hines
Jan Hoffman
Stephen Hoffman
Tom Hogben
Joy Hohn
Janice Holbert
Edgar Holtz
Amie Homa
Annette Horevay
Matthew Horvatin
Jennifer Houtz
Eleanor Howe
Dru E. Hoyt
Deanna Hritz
Ruckyard Hsu
Emanuel Hudock
Jennifer Huffman
Geraldine
Hundertmark
Tin Kan Hung
Cassandra Hunter
George Hunter
Darren Hvizdash
Lisa Hyland
Thomas Isaac
John Jakubec
Jeffrey James
Mark A James
Karen Jarek
Becky L Jarold
Donna Jenkins
Dolores Jennings
Travis Jennings
D. Johnson
LMK Johnson
Sarah Streett
Johnston
Tammy Johnston
Dafyd Jones
Janine Jones
George Just
Mary Jo Kaczynski
Robert Kaelin
Charlotte Kalafut
Carol Kameen
Michael Kapaldo
Carolyn Kashur
Ken Katancik
Jared Kaufman
Jessica Kavanagh
Melissa Kehl
Susan Keim
Alison Kelley
Tim Kellner
Cindy Kelly
Kerry Kelty
Rebecca Kemmerer
Mary Kenes
Patricia Kenney
Michael Kerns
Joshua Kibler
Dan Kiefer
Theodore Kilyk
Allen Kimble
Carolyn
Kimmerling
Charles King
Darlenea King
Tom King
Anne Kisak
Denise Kiser
Valerie Klauscher
Brad Klingensmith
Linda Klingman
Allen Knapp
Raymond Knerr
Conrad Koch
Mary Ann Koch
Thomas Kollar
Caranina
Koloshinksy
Carol Koontz
Julie Kotecki
Sarah Kotlinski
Grace Koucheravy
Nancy Kovach
Tricia Kreitzer
Erin Krhovsky
Carol Kristofik
Joe Kuhn
Lorrie Kuny
Sharon Kura
Howard Kutcher
Kristy Kwisnek
Carol Kysel
Beth Laface
Bernadette
LaGumba
Dreamalee Lamberti
Karlin LambertoBillimack
MJ LaMondDunbar
Steve Landis
Stanley Lang
Lanxess Corporation
Joan Larkin
Elizabeth Lash
Dawn Law
Tim Lawson
Joshua Lederer
Karen Lee
Judith Lehnowsky
Peter Leo
Denise Lesko
John Leszcynski
Sheila Levine
Robert Levino
Gerald Liberatore
Mike Lickert
Eric Lidji
Nancy Link
George Linkhauer
Jani Marie Lipps
Maryanne Loebig
Kathleen Long
Janice Lorenz
Elisabeth Lott
Sarah Loudenslager
Mike Loughran
Peggy Love
Susan Lubinski
Beverly Luginski
Kimberly Luketic
M. Christine
Lundberg
Pamela J Lunn
Heather Lusher
John Lust
Frank Lyman
Marian Lynch
Shaunna Machosky
Joseph Macioce
Denise Majoris
Gregory Malik
Cecelia H. Mangan
Jacqueline
Mansfield
Barbara Marascio
Adele Marinacci
Ellen Marziale
Alice Mascherma
David Mason
Lila Mason
Theodora Mason
Cynthia Mastro
Cindi Matalka
Linda Matta
Alissa Matthews
Terra Mauro
Mary May
John Mazezka
Darlene Mccarrell
Dennis Mccarthy
Michael McCartney
Kathryn McClure
Darla Mccormack
Scott McCormick
Elizabeth McDevitt
Mary Mcdonald
Mary McGrellis
Linda Mcgrillies
Jennifer McGurrin
Noah Mcintee
Elizabeth
McKinstry
Dona Mcmahon
Claudia McNally
David McNelis
Faye McVay
Bernie Medved
Claire Meehan
Elizabeth Melko
Megan Meseck
Helen Meyer
Bobbie Mikita
Dianne Mikita
Lilla Mikush
Frances Millard
Amy Miller
Karen Miller
Mary Miller
Romaine Miller
Valerie Miller
Jason Milletary
Lorey Milne
Rebecca Mink
Nathaniel Minto
Kendra Misitis
John Mitesser
Georgia Mitrakos
Vicki Mlinarcik
Thomas Moertel
Mike Mohlman
Judy Molli
George Mooney
David Moore
Libby Moore
Terrence Moore
Jim Morris
Rachael Moss
Cecilia Mossa
Cecilia Mowl
Mary Mucci
Thomas Muhic
Adrienne Mullins
Sara Murguia
Carl Murphy
Sharon Murphy
Thomas Murray
Marlene Myers
Richard Myler
Kathleen Nachazel
Francis Naderhoff
Lindsay Nakaishi
Noreen Nance
Frank Nass
Karen Neal
Shula Nedley
Mark Nelson
Vita Nemirovsky
Jonathan Neu
Lisa Nevola
Corinne Nickerson
Jane Noel
Jennifer Noker
Eugene Novak
Stella Novakovic
Ed Novosel
Nancy Nowalk
William Nutting
Adele O’Connor
Robert O’Connor
Shawn O’Connor
Anita O’Malley
Kathy O’Toole
David Oatman
Tyler Odrechowski
Janet Okonski
Debbie Oliverio
Janelle Oliverio
Don Olson
Donna Ondo
Linda Opitz
Jennifer Orr
Julee Palko
Joseph Panasiuk
Susan Pankowski
Sue Paolini
Ralph J Papa
Michael Parkinson
Tony Parks
Stefani Pastor
Caroline Pastoria
Charles Patterson
Cindy Patterson
Patricia Paugh
Elizabeth Pawlowicz
Joyce Pearl
Georgia Peeples
Kurt Pelisari
Beth Pellgrini
Gary Pelton
Donna Pembrooke
Samuel Pennington
Nancy Pepe
Bernadine Pepera
David Perini
Jean Perpich
Karen Perry
Michael Pesta
Mary Gwen
Phillips
Ronald Phillips
Debra Platt
Vincent Polito
Denise Polizzano
Christine Pollock
Jerry Pompa
Judson Porter
Christina Presutti
Kelly Price
Steve Price
Ingrid Priskich
Donna Proctor
Linda Prokop
Elizabeth Pultorak
Gregory Quallich
James C Radock
Lisa Radzanowski
Carol Rahmig
Mary Lynn Raith
DJ Rajski
Kerry Ramsey
Linda Ranalli
David Rankin
Joanthan Raso
Carmell Rattay
Timothy Rea
Michael Reed
Nancy Rees
John Reilly
Regis Reinsermann
Lorna Renforth
John Rice
Gale Richardson
Paula Rieger
John H Riordan, Jr.
Diana Robinson
Robert Robinson
Charlie Roche
Becky Rodgers
Gary Rodgers
Alberta Rogers
Michelle Rogers
Charles Rojik
Carol Ann Romaine
Frank Roney
Colleen Rooney
Deborah Rosen
Kelly Rosendale
John Rosenhamer
David Ross
Diane Rowland
Colleen Royer
Pegi Royston
Phillip Rubenstein
Ellen Rubin
Chad Rucker
Barry Rush
Georgia Rush
Jennifer Russell
Julie Russo
Andrew Rutt
Jim Ryan
Joseph Rynn
Nicholas Sarandoa
Elizabeth Sarneso
Mark Sauers
Kenneth Sawyer
Catherine Scales
Dennis Schauer
Thomas Schelet
Howard Schillinger
Donald Schneider
Sarah Schneider
Patricia Schnupp
Laura Schock
Alanna Schoen
William Scholze
Andrew Schubert
Terry Schulz
Pamela Schurra
Tammy
Schweinhagen
Carol Scott
Katherine Sekera
Anne Semmler
Denise Serbin
Ann Sgro
Robert Shaffer
Deborah Shannon
Terry Shannon
Carol Shapiro
Mark Shenkan
Ed Sherman
Winifred Sherman
Julia Shugert
Richard Siergiej
Brian Silver
Gene Simms
Ellen Simon
Peter Simon
Mark Simpson
Steven Sims
Joe Siomkowski
Michael Skowvron
Kelly Slack
Elizabeth Slaymaker
Jim Sloane
Laura Smagala
Michael Smalley
Clay Smith, MD
Connie Smith
Dallas Smith
Dennis Smith
Henry Smith
Kathleen Smith
Robert Snider
Donna Snyder
Francis Soen
Barbara Solomon
Frederick Solomon
Patricia Soltan
Bethany Soltesz
Frank Soulliard
Paul Southworth
Thomas Spagnol
Janet Spear
Averdon Spencer
Cecile Springer
David Sproat
Peggy Stack
Arnita Stagger
Edward Staley
Charles Stanford
Pamela Stanich
Mimi Stanton
Jerold Starr
Donna Stasko
Greer Stasko
Pat Stavovy
Mary Stecko
Matthew Steiner
Brett Steinle
Pamela Stepanian
Toni Stevens
Kathy Stewart
Keith Stewart
Ron Stidmon
Darla Stilley
John Stoner
Barbara Stothard
Cheralee Stover
Vanessa Strassner
Suzanne Stratford
Alicia Stull
Daniel Sufak
Mara Sullivan
Robert Summerville
Kaytlin Sumner
Kathryn Sutek
James Swanson
Karen Swartzwelder
Valerie Sweeney
Therese Swider
Mary Swindal
Lawrence Swingle
Elaine Szalay
Marjorie Szeligo
Anthony A.
Szwedko
Laura Szynskie
Amber Tack
Karen Tarullo
Brocha Taub
Christina Taylor
Paul Taylor
Mary Jo Thase
Ken Thompson
A.J. Titi
David Titmus
Peter Titus
George Tomasic
Vanessa Tome
Linda Tonelli
John Tonti
Chelsea Toone
Christine Torie
Camille Toth
Adele Towers
Gregory Trecha
Thomas Triebsch
Cynthia Troup
Sue Trozzo
Michael Trueblood
Jill Trusnovic
Alesia Truxell
Esther Tse
John Tubridy
Angela Tunon
Nelson Turanica
Lisa Turske
Judith Uhl
Ursula Uhl
Thomas Uhler
Michelle Ultman
UPMC
Regis Urban
Joseph V. Vaccaro
William Vaglia
Monica Van Beek
Richard Vardzel
Margaret Vaughan
Fred Vella
Nathan Verbanets
Renee Versaw
Karen Visnic
Thomas Vo
Antoinette Vogel
Frank Vogrin
Marianne Volk
Alice Voytko
Andrew Voytko
Brenda Vrable
Nancy Vrable
Marla
Vroegindewey
Justin Vujevich
Andrew Wachter
Sara Walfoort
Kelsey Walko
Rene Walsh
Ann Walter
Jodie Walter
Paula Walter
William Wanninger
Suzanne Watters
Francie Webber
Richard Weber
Gary Weinstein
Deb Weiss
Malcolm Weiss
Sandy Weiss
Marie Wengryn
Wendy Wert
Stephanie Wertz
Sharon Wetzel
Barbara Wheatall
Erin Wheeler
Mosetta Whitaker
Judith White
Michael Whitlinger
Emily Whitney
Becky Wicks
Dale Wicks
Deanna Wicks
Cathy Williams
Mark Williams
Celeste Wilson
Kim Winbush
Pat Winters
Ryan M Wisniewski
Cheryl Wist
Monica Wojicki
Sally Wood
Theresa Wood
Victoria Woshner
Edward Wrenn
Joan Wylie
Dennis Yablonsky
Julie Yenca
Donald Young
Sharon Young
Michael Yuhasz
Margie Zamborsky
Alex Zanon
Christine Zapinski
David Zelig
Tawnya Zemka
Andy Zenchak
Ludwig Zerjav
Jeanne Zoellner
David Zuckerman
Laura Zupan
Robert Zurcher
Jewish Chronicle Donates Collection to Rauh Jewish Archives
T
he Jewish Chronicle, Pittsburgh’s only Jewish weekly
newspaper since 1962, recently
donated a large collection of historic
documents and photographs to the
Rauh Jewish Archives at the History
Center.
The Chronicle’s archives include
nearly 50 years of newspapers,
hundreds of photographs, meeting
minutes, correspondence, long-range
plans, and reader surveys.
The collection is important to the
Rauh Jewish Archives as it continues
From Franklin, page 1.
items related to his activities in publishing, firefighting, postal service, libraries, education, diplomacy,
and government;
• Personal objects such as books, a chess set, china,
furniture, coins, and other possessions which are
rarely displayed to the public;
• An original copy of the 1787 U.S. Constitution,
with annotations from John Dickinson; and
• A print shop setting including some of Franklin’s
18th century printing equipment and an original sign
from the Blue Ball candle-making shop owned by
Franklin’s father.
Local Items Recognize Franklin’s Western Pa. Adventures
In addition to these items, a special section of the exhibit
is dedicated to an incident during the French & Indian War
known as “The Wagon Affair.” In 1755, Franklin obtained
nearly 150 wagons from farmers throughout Pennsylvania
that were used during General Edward Braddock’s failed
attempt to capture Fort Duquesne from the French.
Included in this section is a Robert Griffing painting
titled “The Wounding of General Braddock,” numerous
artifacts from the Braddock Expedition, an 18th century
military encampment, and a recreated 18th century farmer’s wagon, designed and built by students at Burgettstown
High School.
Today, Franklin’s image is ubiquitous and his achievements are legendary. The conclusion of the exhibit high-
Museum Accessions
Norma Laughner Adams
Kaufmann’s shoe horn
Alcoa, Inc.
Alcoa LvL ONE forged aluminum all-purpose commercial
wheel
Susan Broome
Wedding gown, c. 1875
Cordelia E. Carter
Collection of items from her family
Jean Crawford
Items related to military career of Sol Michael, his duffle
bag, insignia, and dog tags
Jason Dean
Collection of clothing that belonged to hairstylist Alfred
“Deano” Dean
Marilyn De Matteis
Collection of items from her family including a wine
press and oil jug
Kaye Dick
Pittsburgh Pirates pennant, “Pirates/1960 Champions”
Gregg Ficery
Four Pittsburgh Pirates trading cards dating from
1933-1936
Jeanne Flaherty
WWII helmet and Marine duty officer’s uniform
Katherine Simon Frank
A Senator John Heinz History Center, “Medal of Innovation,” awarded to Herb Simon on April 4, 2008
Tika Hemingway
Collection of items related to donor’s boxing career
William Himmelstein
Plaster framed WWI portrait and military issue sewing kit
of William Himmelstein
Frank Jansen
Clark candy company collection; Morningside Bulldogs
jacket, 1954
Lawrence W. Knapp III
Civil War cartridge box, stamped inside is H. W. Oliver,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Carmella Kuster and Pat Romanelli
Pitcairn Mohawks football league jacket
James C. McAdoo
Frank & Seder tag collected to document this downtown
department store
Richard Mitchell
Mt. Pleasant Ramsey High School football jacket, 1933;
WPIAL PIAA officials jacket; Wilkinsburg High School
WPIAL AA championship football jacket, letter sweater
and trophy, 1957
Kathleen Mulcahy
Glass sculpture from local artist
Pittsburgh Penguins
Twenty four hockey sticks used during the 2008-2009
championship season and sticks and jerseys from the
2009-2010 season
Francine Porter
Pin backed button, pink with words “Code Pink/ Women
for Peace/codepinkalert.org,” three protest t-shirts from
the G20 protests
Edward Vogeding
Air Force officer summer weight and winter weight
uniforms
Stephen Wardsinski
Kensington Ware aluminum binder and note pad cover
to preserve and document Jewish history in Western Pennsylvania.
For more information on the Rauh
Jewish Archives, please contact
Susan Melnick at 412-454-6406 or
[email protected].
Charles Wright
Military issue jungle hammock, “I Like Ike” button,
“Congressman John Heinz ‘72” button
Library & Archives Accessions
The following are some of the books recently added to the
collection:
lights pop culture references
related to Franklin,
featuring
everything from Franklin
advertising campaigns, clothing, action figures, lottery games, and
even bobbleheads.
“Franklin’s charming blend of curiosity, wit, and wisdom helped him to become one of the first international
celebrities,” said Masich. “Franklin wasn’t perfect – he
liked to buy fine things, occasionally ate to excess, and
was a flirt – but he always wanted to improve himself.
We hope Franklin’s amazing accomplishments will inspire visitors to continually contribute to the betterment
of society.”
The exhibition was originally created in celebration of
the 300th anniversary of Ben Franklin’s birth in 2006
and enjoyed by 750,000 visitors at six venues on two
continents. The Minnesota History Center redesigned
the exhibit two years ago and the History Center is the
third venue of a five-city tour.
For more information about Benjamin Franklin: In
Search of a Better World, please visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org/franklin and enjoy updated event details, photo galleries, and videos.
Visitors can also follow the History Center on Facebook and Twitter to receive the latest news.
I was a Negro in the South. Gift of Elenore Seidenberg.
East Liberty 1964 Telephone Book. Gift of Elenore Seidenberg.
Company/Company Town Wilmerding. Gift of Elenore
Seidenberg.
Intercession of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Centennial.
Gift of the Church.
George Croghan and the Western Movement. Gift of Samuel
Gibson.
Fiftieth Anniversary of KDKA. Gift of KDKA.
Congregation Beth Shalom 80th Anniversary. Gift of Beth
Shalom.
Church of the Seven Dolors. Gift of Heather Schwickrath.
Mount St. Peter Church Centennial, New Kensington. Gift of
Anne Madarasz.
Turtle Creek Valley History. Gift of Kathleen Ferri.
Official Directory of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Gift of James
W. Garvey.
Glass House Boys of Pittsburgh. Purchase.
Cascade Park. Purchase.
Citizen Environmentalists. Purchase
Archival Accessions from Nov. 2010 through Feb. 2011:
David and Allyne Pittle
Alliance for Consumer Protection Records and Photographs,
1970-1975
William S. Huff
William S. Huff Papers, 1954-1981
Darren Miller
Darren Miller Papers and Photographs, 2010
Dr. William C. Frederick
William C. Frederick Slides, c.1969-1975
Clifton Hood
Title: Lettie Dodds Diary, 1880
Kim Weiner
Abe Weiner Papers and Photographs, c.1941-c.1991
Jeffrey A. Favorite
Francis A. Favorite Papers and Photographs, c.1942-c.2009
David Manco
Samuel A. Liberto Collection, c.1938-c.1960
John W. Eichleay, Jr.
Eichleay Company Records, c.1890-1970
Jewish Chronicle
Jewish Chronicle Records and Photographs, c.1967-2010
Ann Arthur
John M. Arthur Scrapbooks and Papers, 1966-2008
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Senator John Heinz History Center
First Floor
NEW! Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World (April 16 through July 31);
John Heinz: A Western Pennsylvania Legacy; Kidsburgh (mezzanine); Vintage Vehicles
Second Floor
Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation; Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum
Third Floor
Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum; Discovery Place; Prine Collection of Woodworking Planes;
Rediscovering Lewis and Clark: A Journey with the Rooney Family; Outdoor Advertising
Fourth Floor
NEW! America’s Best Weekly: A Century of The Pittsburgh Courier (through Oct. 2);
NEW! The Stories That Touch Our Lives: Images from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010 (through Aug. 2011);
Angels of Mercy - Sisters in Healthcare in Western Pennsylvania (through Oct. 1); Special Collections Gallery;
Glass: Shattering Notions; Heinz 57
Fifth Floor
Clash of Empires: The British, French, and Indian War, 1754-1763
Sixth Floor
Wrought Metal Treasures from the Blum Collection
Calendar of Events
Ben Franklin Tavern Night
April 27, 5 - 7:00 p.m.
See front page for details.
Franklin Family Fun Day
April 30, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Families will enjoy special hands-on activities related to Benjamin Franklin’s
scientific, political, and personal interests.
Civil War 150 Commemoration Weekend and PA Civil War 150 Road Show
May 6 - 8
See page 6 for details.
History Center Affiliates Program Mini-Conference
May 20, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hallowed Ground Conservation in Chartiers Cemetery
May 22, 1 – 5:00 p.m.
Live and Learn Weekend
This weekend-long program will focus on The Pittsburgh Courier’s influence on race
relations and civil rights in Pittsburgh and throughout the nation.
June 17, 7 - 9:00 p.m.
Includes discussion of the book “Great Speeches by African Americans” by
James Daley.
June 18, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday panel discussion on the power of race.
Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures
July 17, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See page 4 for details.
Visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org for the latest
information on upcoming events.
David McCullough Book Launch Event Set for June 11
The History Center will welcome two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning
author and Pittsburgh native David McCullough for a special
book launch event on Sat., June 11.
McCullough, the author of
books related to topics including
the Johnstown Flood, Panama Canal, Harry S. Truman, John Adams, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the
American Revolution, will discuss
his newest book, “The Greater Journey,” which chronicles the American experience in Paris.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, McCullough has a long-term connection with the History Center. He served as the honorary campaign
chairman prior to the History Center’s dedication of its Strip District
building in 1996, is a past recipient of a History Makers Award, and
served as the keynote speaker for the Pittsburgh 250 History Makers
Gala.
On June 11, McCullough will present a special talk about “The
Greater Journey.” Attendees will be able to purchase pre-signed copies
of the new book.
Advanced registration will be required, and ticketing information
will be released soon.
For updated details about the event and ticketing information,
please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org or contact Megan Kuniansky
at 412-454-6436 or [email protected].