Dear Friends: On February 24, 150 years ago, President Lincoln signed legislation that created Arizona Territory, one month after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect. It was a tumultuous year, marked by some of the bloodiest struggles of the American Civil War—the battles of Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, the sieges of Chattanooga and Vicksburg, and raids by Forrest and Quantrill. Looking back to 1863 from our vantage in 2013, history clearly shows the inexorable erosion of Confederate strength in favor of the Union. The Arizona Historical Society was formed in the context of these panoramic events. One of the initial actions taken by the First Territorial Legislature in the following year was the establishment of a historical society to collect and preserve all “objects relating to the history of the Territory” (but more on that subject when the Arizona Historical Society celebrates its own sesquicentennial in 2014). If we have learned anything about history, it is that it is a play of many acts performed on a vast stage. For example, at about that time and closer to home, miners sought gold near Prescott, which led to the founding of that community and its designation as Arizona’s

first capital city. The skirmish at Picacho Peak (“the westernmost battle of the Civil War”), in 1863, reminded Arizonans of their connection to events in the east and ensured the continuation of mining exploration and settlement in southern Arizona that had been interrupted by the Civil War. Frederick Brunckow’s discovery of gold and silver ore in present-day Cochise County in the late 1850s had ignited the spark that flamed brightest in Ed Schieffelin’s famous strike and the founding of Tombstone nearly two decades later. Eighteen sixty-three can also be remembered for groundbreaking on the western segment of the First Transcontinental Railroad near Sacramento, California, as well as the incorporation of the National Academy of Sciences. Popular songs of the day included “Oh, My Darling Clementine,” “When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” and “All Quiet Along the Potomac Tonight.” In France, the Paris Observatory began publishing weather maps, which, 150 years later, have become a staple of nightly news reports, while in London, William Banting published his Letter on Corpulence, purportedly the first popular low-carbohydrate diet. And, of all the important documents signed or penned by President Lincoln that year―remember the Gettysburg Address―he officially designated the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. Certainly, history is nothing if not varied. AHS gives voice to the variety and richness of Arizona history―the stories of its people and groups whose roots link us to different lands and traditions―in exhibitions, through programs in multiple formats, and in museum, library, and archive collections. Audiences can meet a 19th-century street vendor, sheriff, photographer, entrepreneur, or judge, alongside 20th- and 21st-century politicians, ranchers, social workers, Tohono O’odham farmers, entertainers, civil servants, and business leaders, to name but a few

among the many who make up the past and present Arizona community. Our “Mapping the Territory” exhibition connects visitors to history through museum and archival collections. They can follow shifting boundaries displayed on rare historic maps, meet men and women of the day, and view rare objects and personal belongings. Taking a patently different course, and recognizing that history also encompasses the baffling, AHS staff exhibited the Silverbell Artifacts. It may be characteristic of human nature to create historic puzzles―Scotland’s “Nessie” is a well-known example―but Arizona has its own mystery in the form of relics purportedly of “Roman” origin. Whoever produced them, the Silverbell Artifacts are a popular draw whenever they are displayed; it seems everyone likes a good story. Less controversial, but equally appealing, are traveling displays of Arizona’s geologic past, mining history, and significant mineral collections, as well as components of the centennial “100 Years ~ 100 Quilts” exhibit, both of which have reached communities in all corners of the state. For the serious researcher, library and archival collections are being processed and made accessible at an accelerated rate. The index to The Journal of Arizona History is now available on-line through the AHS website, and the entire back run of articles is accessible through JSTOR. Increased public access to AHS resources, using a variety of formats, is one of our core values and a commitment to our constituents. We invite you to discover history at the Arizona Historical Society. We wish you an enjoyable journey.

With warm regards,

Anne I. Woosley, Ph.D.Executive Director

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Dr. Anne I. Woosley Executive Director

William L. Ponder Chief Administrative Officer

Yolanda Z. South Administrative Services Officer

Deborah M. Ortiz Executive Assistant

Dr. Bruce J. Dinges Publications Division Director

Leslie R. Roe Northern Arizona Division Director

Linda A. Whitaker Library & Archives Division Director

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Dear Members & Friends: It has been my pleasure to serve aspresident of the Arizona Historical Society for the past year. I want to thank all of you for your continuing interest, support, and involvement in everything that the Arizona Historical Society has to offer. As Arizona moves into its second century of statehood, the economic realities of the day dictate limits to public fi nancial support and increased competition for fewer private donor resources. Most other governmental agencies and historical associations of all kinds are faced with a similar situation. The challenge of doing more with fewer resources requires creativity, collaboration, and thinking “outside the box.” The Arizona Historical Society is at the forefront in its efforts to fi nd ways to maximize effi ciencies in the use of resources throughout the state. In Northern Arizona, the Arizona Historical Society has partnered with Arizona State Parks in keeping the Riordan Mansion State Historic Park in Flagstaff open to the

public for tours, lectures, and other events. An essential part of this successful agency collaboration is the contribution of volunteers through the Riordan Action Network volunteer organization and others with an interest in the vitality of the park, including the City of Flagstaff. The Arizona Historical Society’s efforts in coordinating all of these interested parties have resulted in an open and vibrant facility that showcases signifi cant architecture and history in Northern Arizona. Another example of multi-agency collaboration is now underway in Yuma, where the Arizona Historical Society is working with the City of Yuma, the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, and the Yuma County Historical Society in developing a Yuma Museum Campus to showcase the history and economic signifi cance of Yuma and the Lower Colorado River region. The Arizona Historical Society’s Sanguinetti House, Mellon Home, and Molina Block facilities are components of this project to which the Arizona Historical Society will contribute its museum management, exhibit, and archival curation expertise. In Southern Arizona, the Arizona Historical Society is continuing its collaboration with the City of Tucson and the Ben’s Bells Project―a nonprofi t agency―to preserve and revitalize Tucson’s Charles O. Brown House, one of Southern Arizona’s oldest surviving adobe structures. Central to these efforts are the continuing contributions of many individual and corporate volunteers who have donated

time, expertise, and materials to this effort, along with the creative use of the facility by the Ben’s Bells Project. This past spring, in conjunction with its state board meeting at the Pioneer Living History Museum in Phoenix, the Arizona Historical Society hosted a “conclave” of museums and history organizations from throughout the state for the purpose of sharing information and expertise relevant to museum operation, organization, and management. This collaborative effort is vital to the effi cient and effective use of resources, and the exchange of ideas is helpful in navigating the current challenges faced by history organizations. The Arizona Historical Society is committed to continuing these information-sharing efforts through future conclaves and other educational activities. Since its founding in 1864, the Arizona Historical Society has evolved, and repeatedly reinvented itself, in order to maintain relevance and vitality in telling the story of Arizona. The efforts highlighted above are part of this ongoing evolution. I invite everyone to become involved and fi nd a niche where you can participate in our journey.

Many thanks and regards,

Michael R. UrmanPresident, AHS Board of Directors

AHS revenues declined signifi cantly (over 27%) from fi scal year 2011-12 to fi scal year 2012-13. Because the Museum at Papago Park was removed from the rent rolls by the state legislature in FY 2011-12, the AHS appropriations were reduced by the level of the rent payment ($1.1 million). Donations and earned income both decreased slightly as AHS came out of the funding efforts tied to the state’s centennial anniversary. However, these decreases were offset by larger increases in grant funding. AHS expenditures saw the same dramatic decrease due to the Museum at Papago Park rent elimination. Salaries and benefi ts also decreased as a result of staffi ng vacancies. AHS continues to address rising utility costs by making investments in its building maintenance systems. In spite of all challenges, AHS revenues exceeded expenditures for FY 2012-13.

OFFICERSMichael Urman

President, Tucson

Bill Porter Vice-President, Kingman

Don Prior Treasurer, Scottsdale

Leonard Marcisz Secretary, Scottsdale

Janice Bryson, BuckeyeChris Carroll, TucsonVoie Coy, FlagstaffTed Cunningham, PhoenixGeorge Flores, PhoenixTom Foster, MiamiLynn Haak, GlobeGeorge Hartz, ScottsdaleMark Haynes, Yuma

Bonnie Henry, Show LowAxel Holm, NogalesJohn Lacy, TucsonJulie Larson, SedonaPat Loven, FlagstaffLeonard Marcisz, ScottsdaleKathi Marcus, YumaMary Parker, Paradise Valley

Bill Porter, KingmanDonald Prior, ScottsdaleJim Ronstadt, TucsonCythia Schroeder, TucsonGreg Scott, TucsonRichard Shaw, ScottsdaleMichael Urman, TucsonMichael Wade, Phoenix

Letter From the preSident

FinanciaL overvieW

ariZona hiStoricaL SocietY memBerS, donorS and voLunteerSAHS celebrates and is deeply appreciative to its members, donors, and volunteers who so generously support us.

Below we give special recognition and thanks to those who have contributed a total of $100 or more in gifts and/or member dues between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.For a complete online list of members, donors, and volunteers, visit ArizonaHistoricalSociety.org/2013AnnualReport.

Board oF directorSas of June 30, 2013

AHS gratefully acknowledges the generosity of our support groups.

Central Arizona Chapter BoardNorthern Arizona Chapter BoardRio Colorado Chapter BoardSouthern Arizona Chapter BoardArizona Historical Society, Inc.Arizona Pathfi nders, Inc.Docent Council

Friends of The Journal of Arizona HistoryFund for Central Arizona HistoryHistorical League, Inc.Northern Arizona Pioneers’ Historical SocietyRiordan Action NetworkYuma County Historical Society

REVENUES

TOTAL REVENUES $4,093,600

Appropriations$3,062,000

Earned Income$599,500

Includes membership dues, admission, rental and

program fees

Donations$298,400

Grants & Miscellaneous

$133,700

EXPENDITURES

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $4,056,300

Rent$371,800

Utilities$434,300

Operations$878,700

Employee Related Expenses$682,700

Salaries$1,688,800

$25,000 +Historical League, Inc.C. R. Krimminger Fund

$10,000 - $24,999Arizona Historical FoundationVictor W. Kramer Charitable TrustNorthern Arizona Pioneers’ Historical SocietyNancy Jean Robertson trust

$5,000 - $9,999AHS Southern Arizona Chapter, Inc.Arizona Humanities CouncilArizona Society Daughters of American RevolutionNational Society Daughters of American RevolutionRiordan Action NetworkRizley Family FoundationSalt River ProjectWalton Family Foundation, Inc.

$2,500 - $4,999AHS Docent CouncilArizona Pathfi nders, Inc.The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation / Paradise Sheep CompanyYuma County Historical Society

$1,000 - $2,499Rowene Aguirre-Medina and Roy G. MedinaAnonymousArizona State History Convention, Inc.John R. and Christine AugustineThe Babbitt FoundationMr. and Mrs. Preston Thomas Brown, Jr.Ted CunninghamMr. and Mrs. J. Rukin JelksJohn and Terry LacyGary D. MartinezDiane Melissa Mendez PadelfordAnna Deane MillettMintec, Inc.Laurance NilsenCharles and Patricia PettisWilliam PorterRoberts Family Foundation

The ThunderbirdsMarshall TrimbleCount Ferdinand von GalenAnnemarie and Richard Zimmerman

$500 - $999Mr. and Mrs. Robert AndersonArizona Quilt Study GroupFrank M. BarriosErik BergKerstin BlockRobert J. CampoNorma Jean CoulterMarjorie and George CunninghamSusan and A. Ennis DaleDonal DrayneDiana HadleyAnn HamelLorraine Maria Hamilton Endowment Fund held at the Community Foundation for Southern ArizonaJud HawkH. Kay HendricksJohn F. Long FoundationDonald and Carol LuckieDan and Bettina LyonsLeonard J. MarciszRaymond Cavaletto MartinezKristie MillerThe Bill Muster FoundationGary OdenR. B. O’RiellyMary and William ParkerDavid L. and Andrea RobertsonMr. and Mrs. S. Harry RobertsonBill and Alice RoeBarbara RottasKurt Slobodzian and Patricia WeegarMark and Lekki SmithPeggy TaylorChristy Walton $250 - $499AnonymousWalter and Lew ArmerJoe and Colleen BabcockMr. and Mrs. Martin BaumrindBetty BearVicki BeaverFred and Ann BoiceRichard and Benita Boyd

Kerry BroughJanice Ryan BrysonRichard and Pamela BurkeChase BankCarole CollinsJohn and Val ColvinCarolyn DavisSamuel W. DouganVirginia I. DuncanCharity EverittP. Robert FanninFreeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold FoundationBen FurlongWilliam and Deanna GarbarinoTheresa Grzyb-WysockiLee and Nancy HanleyPhilip HansonWalter S. HansonDave and Kathy HerrewigMargaret Hock IngrahamCharles A. IrwinBeatrice A. KablerJoe and Kathay LadriganFrances LangleyJanice LangvilleJulie and Ward LarsonHoward LilleyZona and Tom LorigAnthony and Michele LucasBarbara Macnider and Michael SullivanJune Caldwell MartinGeorge NackardArthur and Lois PachecoRick and Marsha ParksWilliam Lowell PutnamMr. and Mrs. Carlos RonstadtAnne SappCynthia SchroederMr. and Mrs. Greg ScottRichard C. ShawRick and Sue SparroldCharles and Dee SteenC. Gilbert StormsPeter TaylorDr. and Mrs. Hugh C. Thompson III Philanthropic Fund held at the Community Foundation for Southern ArizonaBruce and Catherine UhlSteve and Carolyn Van NortMichael and Maryann Wade

Robert and Mary WardCharlton Alan WilsonAnne Woosley and Allan McIntyreYuma Crossing National Heritage Area CorporationMr. and Mrs. Salvatore Zagona $100 - $249Robert L. ActonArt AdamsPearl AikensJoseph and Luchi AlvarezAmerican Express Charitable FundGeorge AnastMichael AndersonAnonymousPatricia AridaJosiah AustinLynn BakerMargaret Truman BakerMary BarkleyLouis A. BaronDeanna BeaverPaul BeerRonald BensonCarl BerkhoutAaron and Jacqueline BerkowitzDonna Lee Best and Victoria MorgaMiriam BoiceMr. and Mrs. Jerry BouwensWilliam H. BradleyPatricia Davis BrandtSandra BrantleySidney B. BrinckerhoffJames R. BrinkJohn and Carol BrooksMr. and Mrs. Christopher BrownMr. and Mrs. Donald L. BurgessMargaret CalfeePeggy and Skip CarneyMichael G. CarrollVincent J. CattolicaPierce A. ChamberlainTom ChaunceyFred ChristensenBetty and Jim CirivelloLloyd ClarkMargaret J. ClarkJan and Bob CleereThomas CleggDianne C. CobbSteven and Katherine Cobb

Sarah Congdon and John LeechPaul CoolRoberta CrawfordLaurel DambroscoTobe DaumNorma DavenportPeggy L. DavisNatalie DavisNadine and Arlene DelgadoEdwin DelphRon and Sue DetrickLouis DidierWilliam DoelleJack and Renee DonnellyDonald V. DottsShelly and Gordon DudleyJessica DuncanSusanne DurlingJudy EisenhowerJames EldridgeMonte and Alice EllsworthCarol EtterTed H. EydeRichard F. Fagan and Leonie BarnesThomas FanninTom FanninLinda and David FisherRichard H. FlaaenNancy FloraRichard and Margaret FlorenceGeorge FloresArthur B. and Ruby E. FoxJoan D. FrancisDavid FreshwaterTom FridenaTommy and Margot FriedmannKim FrontzCharles M. GarciaMichael GirandGlendale Arizona Historical SocietyElizabeth GoffMack GreerJennifer Gross and Jerry LefevreBruce and Gail GrossettaBruce and Debbie GwynnLynn HaakElinor HallowellJ. Scott HamiltonJo Ann HandleyMr. and Mrs. David HannRose HarmonTimothy and Sarah Harrington

George and Donna HartzMark HaynesPeggy J. HazardMaury HermanLutie L. HigleyJeff HoopesHorizon Community Learning CenterWilliam and Kathleen HowardRichard and Carol HughesRandy and Tammi JacobLionel Jacobs, IVJo Anne JenkinsJennifer Jenkins and Homer PetteyDavid JennerJon and Caroline JessenThe Jewish History MuseumCarol A. JohnstonMr. and Mrs. Charles W. JonaitisLee Ana and Gary KainsWilliam J. KellyTim KjellbergLinda LairdDavid Laird and Helen IngramJoe LaneDr. and Mrs. Jack M. LaytonJohn S. LeonardoSchuyler W. LiningerLitchfi eld Park Historical SocietyPatricia LovenMr. and Mrs. Philip LyonsThomas E. MaciaKathi MarcusJames and Betty Jo MartinJohn MartinGeorge A. MasekLucy MastermanNeil McCallumDave and Jill McCormickW. A. McGibbonLarry and Suzi McKinneyDennis McLaughlinAl and Ruth McLeodJames L. McMeekinMitchel MedigovichDr. and Mrs. Christopher J. MenghiniDan W. MessersmithPaul and Cora MessingerLarry and Sharon MetzlerJohn MicekDebra Lynn MillerFrederick and Joyanne MillsBill and Connie Moe

Mohave Museum of History and ArtsDon MonaghanDorothy L. MoomawBarbara MyersMr. and Mrs. Michael NiemiraBarbara and Don NordlundJim and Kelly NortonSusan OlberdingOld Pueblo Trolley, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Thomas OnakChristine and Duncan OrrHeidi OsselaerDoreen ParentMr. and Mrs. Robin ParkeBill PhillipsPhoenix Police MuseumAnn PollockBrooks and Theresa PowellDonald J. and Barbara PriorThomas D. RautertRene RedondoSeymour ReichlinKarl ReinerMichael RocaSusanne RodriguezMr. and Mrs. Robert RoeRobert RogersJames and Christina RonstadtRick RupkeyThe R. Ruth FoundationPatricia RylandKathi and Doug SandersMr. and Mrs. William SawyerMr. and Mrs. Oscar SchramlPerry SchumanChris and Krystal ShawShow Low Historical Society, Inc.Thomas and Marjory ShupertIrene and Walter SivekSusan S. SmallNeil and Monica SmithBarb SmithSmith FarmsJoe and Shirley SpitlerRobert SpudeH. Rudy C. and Michelle R. StadelmanMildred J. StarrettPam Knight StevensonElizabeth StewartPaul StewartSelden StoneMr. and Mrs. Joel Stonecipher

Don StoryPhillip and Debbie TownsendThe Tubac Historical SocietyMr. and Mrs. Joell TurnerWilliam and Mary UnderwoodMr. and Mrs. Michael UrmanMelvin and Judy Van VorstWilliam and Eileen VaskoKen and Wylene VinallAndrew WallaceTimothy WalshLeila and Totten K. Warfi eld, Sr.George WebbDebbie WebberWalter and Nancy WeirichVan and Barbara WellsNeil and Carol WestDuffi e WestheimerGerry and Liz WhitakerDave and Brenda WiersmaWilliam and Liisa WilderLaurel WilkeningDavid L. WindsorLawrence WoolsonKathy WrightEarl and Dorothy ZarbinJohn and Constance Ziegler

Memorials

Gifts were received in memory of theindividuals listed below.

Vernon MyersDean E. SmithLillian StickleArthur WelshGeorge B. Wilcox, II

NOTE TO OUR DONORS: A sincere effort has been made to honor every contributor appropriate for the giving categories appearing in this publication. It is possible, however, that names have been inadvertently omitted or incorrectly listed. If you notice an error, please contact our Statewide Membership Services offi ce by calling (520) 617-1165 or emailing membership@azhs.gov so the record may be corrected.