ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY © Silverv | Dreamstime.com ­2 015 ANNUAL REPORT Let’s make history! LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Members and Friends: Thank you for being a member of the Arizona Historical Society. The Society is the product of your support, guidance, and funding. That support is important because we are entering a period of change. It is often assumed that state agencies, such as AHS, are adequately funded by legislative appropriations and that membership donations and institutional gifts are frosting on the cake. The Great Recession has imposed a new reality. Legislative appropriations to small agencies are either stagnant, or have been reduced. Historical societies across the country are increasingly reliant upon individual and institutional support for the funding of essential services. Approximately 75% of the funding for AHS operations and programs is provided via state appropriations. The remaining 25% comes from other sources, including our members. When calculated on a per capita basis, the Society’s appropriation amounts to 46 cents for each Arizona resident, the lowest funding level of any state in the West. The Society depends upon public support if it is to grow and prosper. Much like PBS and NPR, our Society must develop a robust public fundraising capability. We have been fortunate. Our partners around the state—Yuma County Historical Society; Northern Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society; Historical League, Inc.; Riordan Action Network; Arizona Pathfinders, Inc.; Fund for Central Arizona History; Southern Arizona Division Docent Council; and Friends of The Journal of Arizona History—have been, and continue to be, valuable fundraising partners. Were it not for them, many of the programs and services noted in Dr. Woosley’s letter would be greatly diminished. Their focus, however, is primarily local or regional. Each has its proprietary relationship with the nearest AHS FINANCIAL OVERVIEW AHS revenues increased only slightly from fiscal year 2013-14 to fiscal year 2014-15. This was primarily a result of an increase in earned income. After adjustments for bookkeeping reclassifications, earned income increased by 19% and grants decreased by 52%. Donations decreased by 39% during the same period. AHS expenditures, likewise, were flat. Reductions of 8% in operations and 10% in utilities were offset by increases of 6% in salaries and 5% in employee-related expenses. These increases were due to filling several vacant key positions. ­­­­­­BOARD OF DIRECTORS museum. This is one of the Society’s strengths— close bonds to local communities around the state. What we lack is an entity to raise revenue at the state level that can be flexibly distributed where funding is most needed. We are addressing this through the formation of a non-profit entity called Friends of the Arizona Historical Society, Inc. You will be hearing more about the “Friends of AHS” over the next year, and about some innovative ways that you can contribute to the Society’s support at the statewide level. In the meantime, please consider a generous donation or gift when you renew your membership. We truly need your support now more than ever. as of June 30, 2015 Leonard Marcisz President, Maricopa County George Flores Vice-President, Maricopa County William Garbarino Treasurer, Coconino County Jim Ronstadt Secretary, Pima County Jackie Berkowitz, Maricopa County This is also a year of change in how the Society is governed. With the passage of Senate Bill 1201 earlier this year, the Society’s state board of directors is now appointed by the governor rather than elected by the membership. In order to retain membership guidance and participation in the governance of the Society, we have determined that attendees at the annual membership meeting will have the privilege of voting for the Society’s officers. I hope you plan to attend the AHS 2015 Annual Meeting in Tucson on November 7 and take the opportunity to vote for the Society’s officers. Janice Bryson, Maricopa County Kelly Corsette, Maricopa County Voie Coy, Coconino County Thomas Foster, Gila County Bruce Gwynn, Yuma County George Hartz, Maricopa County Linda Head, Pima County In closing, I would like to note that my service as AHS president has been doubly blessed. I have had the privilege of working with the AHS staff and volunteers who, despite our financial challenges, have been stalwart in service to our Arizona citizens, students, tourists, and visiting researchers. I have also had the privilege of meeting with you, our members around the state. It is your enthusiasm for the Society and for Arizona’s colorful history that makes a difference. Bonnie Henry, Navajo County Pat Loven, Coconino County Jeanine Moyle, Maricopa County Bill Porter, Mohave County Greg Scott, Santa Cruz County Richard Shaw, Maricopa County Rachel Stallworth, Yuma County Thank you for being a member. Clair Thomas, Navajo County Michael Wade, Maricopa County Nancy Young Wright, Pima County Leonard Marcisz President, AHS Board of Directors Earned Income* $798,082 *Includes membership dues, admission, rental and program fees REVENUES EXPENDITURES Appropriations $3,156,000 Grants & Miscellaneous $46,774 Rent $378,039 Utilities $389,132 Operations $966,871 Donations $132,276 TOTAL REVENUES $4,133,132 Salaries $1,760,684 EmployeeRelated Expenses $753,305 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $4,248,031 LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Friends: As executive director, it is my privilege to build on a 150-year legacy of collecting and preserving Arizona history, to proselytize about the importance of the Arizona Historical Society’s mission, and to educate citizens and lawmakers on the immeasurable benefits AHS brings to our state. Our reach is far and deep. We are a full-service, statewide cultural institution dedicated to collecting, educating, and publishing. In this we are unique. Virtually everything the world wants to know about Arizona can be found in our collections. Our regional museums express the State’s identity, from territorial days to the present, for a wide and diverse audience. We provide global access to the images, documents, film, voices, and artifacts of Arizona history. Our exhibits, programs, and events are integral to fostering cultural tourism. AHS helps define communities. We document Arizona’s urban and rural cultures, organizations, industries, businesses, families, and individuals. Our unique collections provide the cultural and historical foundations for all corners of the State. AHS serves as a memory hub, where citizens share their stories, research their families, advance their education, and literally touch the past. Through grants and on-site consultation, we connect with local museums and repositories, large and small. Our active membership in the Museum Association of Arizona, the Arizona Library Association, the American Association for State and Local History, and the Society of American Archivists provides staff with the latest professional resources to enhance our public service. We are a statewide laboratory for students of public history, museum studies, library science, and education. We are a research destination for K-12 students; undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate college programs; faculty members; visiting scholars; city, county, and state officials; lawmakers; authors; service providers; genealogists; architects; attorneys; and ordinary citizens. We are proud sponsors of Arizona’s National History Day, where this year more than 500 students competed in projects ranging from interactive websites to live performances. Fifty-two finalists went on to compete at the national competition in Maryland. Arizona claimed first place in the Junior Individual Website category and came away with six awards for Outstanding State Entries. The Arizona History Convention is a seminal outreach event, where professional and avocational historians share the fruits of their research, much of it conducted in the AHS library, archives, and three-dimensional collections. The Convention also provides the opportunity to recognize scholarship and the contributions of those who further the cause of Arizona history. For fifty-six years, our award-winning Journal of Arizona History has been a venue in which avocational historians publish alongside academic historians. The Journal is one of our most frequently requested resources. In this, my fourteenth letter to you, I can’t help but reflect on my own learning curve. In making the transition from AHS board member to executive director, I worked to educate myself in the AHS archives and at the University of Arizona law library. The history of this institution, like that of Arizona itself, is both fascinating and surprising. Few people know the meaning of the massive prominently displayed on our Tucson and Tempe museums. In the 1950s, this alchemist’s symbol for copper was adapted by legendary book designer Lawton Kennedy for AHS publications. It eventually became the Society’s timeless logo. As you see from President Marcisz’s letter, AHS stands at a watershed moment as it transitions from a membership-elected to a governor-appointed board of directors. It is important to remember that change is nothing new. From its inception, through changes in leadership and several reorganizations, AHS’s commitment to preserving the history of our state and its people has been unwavering. We look forward to the future with optimism. With warm regards, Anne I. Woosley, Ph.D. Executive Director STAFF and INTERNS as of June 30, 2015 Dr. Anne I. Woosley Executive Director William L. Ponder Chief Administrative Officer Yolanda Z. South Administrative Services Officer Patricia D. Kyle Executive Assistant Yanna L. Kruse Rio Colorado Division Director Dr. William D. Peterson Northern Arizona Division Director Leslie R. Roe Southern Arizona Division Director Dr. Bruce J. Dinges Publications Division Director Linda A. Whitaker Library & Archives Division Director / Interim Central Arizona Division Director Dr. Madison C. Barkley Education and Public Programs Coordinator / Natural History Collections Curator Julia Arriola Kim Bittrich Shalonda Bonnett-Stewart Nicola Brownlee Doreen Crowe John DeGraff Eric Gonzales Roy Goodman Nancy Greenwood Laura Hoff Jill Hough Susan Irwin Laraine Daly Jones Caitlin Lampman Ron Larson Nikki Lober Amanda Lothner Elyssa Marley Joe Meehan Dawn Nave Oriana Ornelas Emily Orzel Jan Persidskis RaTonia Robinson Dennis Rogers Mary Ann Ruelas Sacha Siskonen Ashley Smith Rebekah Tabah Breann Velasco Marica Whittemore Lizeth Zepeda LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Members and Friends: Thank you for being a member of the Arizona Historical Society. The Society is the product of your support, guidance, and funding. That support is important because we are entering a period of change. It is often assumed that state agencies, such as AHS, are adequately funded by legislative appropriations and that membership donations and institutional gifts are frosting on the cake. The Great Recession has imposed a new reality. Legislative appropriations to small agencies are either stagnant, or have been reduced. Historical societies across the country are increasingly reliant upon individual and institutional support for the funding of essential services. Approximately 75% of the funding for AHS operations and programs is provided via state appropriations. The remaining 25% comes from other sources, including our members. When calculated on a per capita basis, the Society’s appropriation amounts to 46 cents for each Arizona resident, the lowest funding level of any state in the West. The Society depends upon public support if it is to grow and prosper. Much like PBS and NPR, our Society must develop a robust public fundraising capability. We have been fortunate. Our partners around the state—Yuma County Historical Society; Northern Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society; Historical League, Inc.; Riordan Action Network; Arizona Pathfinders, Inc.; Fund for Central Arizona History; Southern Arizona Division Docent Council; and Friends of The Journal of Arizona History—have been, and continue to be, valuable fundraising partners. Were it not for them, many of the programs and services noted in Dr. Woosley’s letter would be greatly diminished. Their focus, however, is primarily local or regional. Each has its proprietary relationship with the nearest AHS FINANCIAL OVERVIEW AHS revenues increased only slightly from fiscal year 2013-14 to fiscal year 2014-15. This was primarily a result of an increase in earned income. After adjustments for bookkeeping reclassifications, earned income increased by 19% and grants decreased by 52%. Donations decreased by 39% during the same period. AHS expenditures, likewise, were flat. Reductions of 8% in operations and 10% in utilities were offset by increases of 6% in salaries and 5% in employee-related expenses. These increases were due to filling several vacant key positions. ­­­­­­BOARD OF DIRECTORS museum. This is one of the Society’s strengths— close bonds to local communities around the state. What we lack is an entity to raise revenue at the state level that can be flexibly distributed where funding is most needed. We are addressing this through the formation of a non-profit entity called Friends of the Arizona Historical Society, Inc. You will be hearing more about the “Friends of AHS” over the next year, and about some innovative ways that you can contribute to the Society’s support at the statewide level. In the meantime, please consider a generous donation or gift when you renew your membership. We truly need your support now more than ever. ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS, DONORS, and VOLUNTEERS George Flores Vice-President, Maricopa County William Garbarino Treasurer, Coconino County Jim Ronstadt Secretary, Pima County Janice Bryson, Maricopa County Kelly Corsette, Maricopa County Thomas Foster, Gila County Bruce Gwynn, Yuma County George Hartz, Maricopa County Linda Head, Pima County Bonnie Henry, Navajo County Pat Loven, Coconino County Jeanine Moyle, Maricopa County Bill Porter, Mohave County Greg Scott, Santa Cruz County Richard Shaw, Maricopa County Rachel Stallworth, Yuma County Michael Wade, Maricopa County Nancy Young Wright, Pima County Leonard Marcisz President, AHS Board of Directors REVENUES EXPENDITURES Rent $378,039 TOTAL REVENUES $4,133,132 Salaries $1,760,684 Utilities $389,132 Operations $966,871 Donations $132,276 AHS Southern Arizona Chapter, Inc. Friends of The Journal of Arizona History G. R. Herberger Fund Southern Arizona Division Docent Council Charlton A. and Kathleen T. Wilson $2,500 - $4,999 Mary Ellen Mylrea Arizona Pathfinders, Inc. DLR Group $1,000 - $2,499 Clair Thomas, Navajo County Grants & Miscellaneous $46,774 Historical League, Inc. C. R. Krimminger Fund Northern Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society Yuma County Historical Society Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation $5,000 - $9,999 Voie Coy, Coconino County Thank you for being a member. *Includes membership dues, admission, rental and program fees $500 - $999 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson John and Vicki Beaver Erik Berg Grace and Dean Berg Kerstin Block Beth Michele Boland Harry and Sandra Carson Margaret J. Clark Coconino Master Gardeners Association Paul Cool Norma Jean Coulter George and Marjorie Cunningham Donal Drayne Marion Elliott Charity Everitt The First Families of Arizona George Flores David Freshwater Mary Annette Giltner Gary Gimenez Diana Hadley Lorraine Maria Hamilton Endowment Fund held at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Hollis and Sally Hartley Mr. and Mrs. J. Rukin Jelks Howard Lilley Barbara Macnider and Michael Sullivan Leonard J. Marcisz Raymond Cavaletto Martinez Kristie Miller Stephen and Jacqueline Miller Robert Paul Bill and Alice Roe Richard C. Shaw Kurt Slobodzian and Patricia Weegar Elizabeth Stewart Peggy Taylor Andrew Wallace Robert and Mary Ward Fund for Central Arizona History Victor W. Kramer Charitable Trust Riordan Action Network Jackie Berkowitz, Maricopa County In closing, I would like to note that my service as AHS president has been doubly blessed. I have had the privilege of working with the AHS staff and volunteers who, despite our financial challenges, have been stalwart in service to our Arizona citizens, students, tourists, and visiting researchers. I have also had the privilege of meeting with you, our members around the state. It is your enthusiasm for the Society and for Arizona’s colorful history that makes a difference. Appropriations $3,156,000 ­$ 2 5 , 0 0 0 + $10,000 - $24,999 This is also a year of change in how the Society is governed. With the passage of Senate Bill 1201 earlier this year, the Society’s state board of directors is now appointed by the governor rather than elected by the membership. In order to retain membership guidance and participation in the governance of the Society, we have determined that attendees at the annual membership meeting will have the privilege of voting for the Society’s officers. I hope you plan to attend the AHS 2015 Annual Meeting in Tucson on November 7 and take the opportunity to vote for the Society’s officers. Earned Income* $798,082 AHS 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, 2014 and June 30, 2015. For a complete online list of members, donors, and volunteers, visit ArizonaHistoricalSociety.org/2015AnnualReport. as of June 30, 2015 Leonard Marcisz President, Maricopa County EmployeeRelated Expenses $753,305 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $4,248,031 SUPPORT GROUPS ABM Parking Services Rowene Aguirre-Medina and Roy G. Medina Arizona State History Convention, Inc. BF Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Preston Thomas Brown, Jr. Patricia Haven Byrne Ted Cunningham John and Terry Lacy John F. Long Foundation Gary D. Martinez Richard W. Melick Diane Melissa Mendez Padelford Laurance B. Nilsen Charles and Patricia Pettis Roberts Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. S. Harry Robertson John and Marilyn Ruggles Marshall and Vanessa Trimble Count Ferdinand von Galen Annemarie and Richard Zimmerman $250 - $499 Anonymous Walter and Lew Armer Josiah Austin Joe and Colleen Babcock Frank M. Barrios Mr. and Mrs. Martin Baumrind Aaron and Jacqueline Berkowitz Richard and Benita Boyd Sandra Brantley Sidney Brinckerhoff Kerry Brough Janice Ryan Bryson Richard and Pamela Burke Vincent J. Cattolica John Colvin Susan and A. Ennis Dale Nadine and Arlene Delgado Samuel W. Dougan Paul Robert “Bob” Fannin Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation William and Deanna Garbarino Lynn and Wilbur Haak Philip and Marsha Hanson Walter S. Hanson Judson Hawk Linda Head L. Ron Hubbard House at Camelback Michele Hughes Leslie Gene and Cecilia Aro Hunter Margaret Hock Ingraham Jon and Caroline Jessen Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Jonaitis Joe and Kathay Ladrigan Julie and Ward Larson Robert Love Don and Carol Luckie Dan and Bettina Lyons June Caldwell Martin Dr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Menghini Dan W. Messersmith Joyanne B. Mills Gerald Nabours George Nackard Joe Nackard Jim and Kelly Norton Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Onak Heidi Osselaer William Porter Adrienne and Tom Rose Anne Sapp Mr. and Mrs. Greg Scott Mr. and Mrs. Richard Snell Charles and Dee Steen Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Storms Peter Taylor Dr. and Mrs. Hugh C. Thompson III Philanthropic Fund held at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Charles and Sandra Townsdin Bruce and Catherine Uhl Steve and Carolyn Van Nort Michael and Maryann Wade Anne Woosley Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Zagona $100 - $249 Marilyn M. Abraham Joseph M. Acker Art Adams Pearl Aikens Anders Aman American Express Charitable Fund Michael Anderson Dave and Myra Appel John R. and Christine Augustine Marianne Ayres Jere Baker Lou Baker Margaret Truman Baker Dr. and Mrs. George Bandy Henrietta Barassi Robert K. and Rachel Barkley Betty Bear Richard Benda Kay Benedict Ronald Benson Carl Berkhout Carmen Birkby and Julianne Mattis Judy Blackwell A. Craig Blakey, II Fred and Ann Boice John Bond Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bouwens John Boylan William H. Bradley Patricia Davis Brandt Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Brown Joan Brundige-Baker Winifred Bundy Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Burgess Margaret Calfee Thomas Canty John Carhuff Peggy and Skip Carney Michael G. Carroll Bill Cavaliere Pierce A. Chamberlain Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Chan Tom Chauncey Al and Sharyn Chesser Fred Christensen Jan and Bob Cleere Steven and Katherine Cobb Jennifer Cohen and Joe Garcia Judy Cox and Lee Davis Dr. and Mrs. Voie Stuart Chase Coy Roberta Crawford Tobe Daum Norma Davenport John Dawn, III Dick de Leuze George Deckey Edwin Delph Allen Desmond Ron and Sue Detrick Dial Family Fund Louis Didier Bruce Dinges William Doelle and Linda Mayro Don Dotts Shirley Dresbach Shelly and Gordon Dudley Susanne Durling Jerome Ehrhardt and June Freden James Eldridge Monte and Alice Ellsworth Carol Etter Ted H. Eyde Carol H. Falk Tom Fannin Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Fisher Nancy Flora Richard and Margaret Florence Joan D. Francis Dr. and Mrs. Barry Friedman Tommy and Margot Friedmann Kim Frontz Charles M. Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Gardner Richard J. Geyer Michael Girand Glendale Arizona Historical Society Mrs. J. Philip Grace Gail Griffin Jennifer Gross and Jerry Lefevre Bruce and Gail Grossetta Kathryn Gullen Florence Gunderson John D. Guse Bruce and Debbie Gwynn Michael Haake Mr. and Mrs. David Hann John M. Harrington Timothy and Sarah Harrington Matt Heinz Maury Herman Adela Hice Kaye Hobbs Anne V. Hodgkins Joyce Holgate Frances Holt Peter and Meg Hovell Lawrence Husband Lionel Jacobs, IV Gowher R. Jamshedi and Ruby R. Jamshedi Jo Anne Jenkins The Jewish History Museum Susan Johnson Carol A. Johnston Angel Juarez Beatrice A. Kabler Lee Ana and Gary Kains Jacquelyn Kasper Barbara Kelly Reggie and Myra Knapp Lynn La Brie David Laird John Langellier Dr. and Mrs. Jack M. Layton Dr. and Mrs. John Leech Litchfield Park Historical Society Tom and Zona Lorig Patricia Loven Anne Lupica Thomas E. Macia Edward and Charlotte Madden Anne Marie Malotki Kathi Marcus James and Betty Jo Martin John Martin Lucy Masterman Neil McCallum Bill and Nancy McGibbon Larry and Suzi McKinney Dennis McLaughlin Al and Ruth McLeod James L. McMeekin Mitchel Medigovich Paul and Cora Messinger Larry and Sharon Metzler John Micek and Nancy Fuller Debra Lynn Miller Bill and Connie Moe Mohave Museum of History and Arts Don Monaghan Paul Monaghan Dorothy L. Moomaw Elizabeth Mullen Navajo County Historical Society Dale Neiburg Becky L. Nelson Leslie Nixon Wm. Howard O’Brien and Sarah P. O’Brien Timothy A. Olcott Old Pueblo Trolley, Inc. Sharon G. Owen Mike and Lynne Pancrazi Sam Pappas Mr. and Mrs. Robin Parke Mr. and Mrs. William Parker Parker Area Historical Society Phil Petersen Norm Pfaff William Phillips Phoenix Country Club Phoenix Police Museum Ann Pollock Donald J. and Barbara Prior The R. Ruth Foundation Stephany Radke Rene Redondo Clarence Reno Georgia D. Rice Sherilyn (Tom and Tink) Richardson Stephen Rizley Michael P. Roca Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roe Allen Rogge James B. Rolle, III Jim and Chris Ronstadt Patricia Ryland Jeff Sales Salt River Project Norman and Gladys Sanguinetti Mr. and Mrs. William Sawyer Helen S. and John P. Schaefer Robert and Lori Schmitt Donna J. Schober Arvin C. Schultz Perry Schuman Chris and Krystal Shaw Show Low Historical Society, Inc. Thomas and Marjory Shupert Radm. and Mrs. Bob Sloncen Roger Callen Slugg Smith Farms Donna Somma John Southard Earle Spamer Joe and Shirley Spitler Charles and Carol St. Clair Mildred J. Starrett Paul Stewart June Stockhaus Don Story Mark and Ella Kathy Suagee Patsy Tait Ted Taubeneck Mr. and Mrs. Howard Terpning Richard Thompson Stewart Towle The Tubac Historical Society Jim and Barbara Turner Kathleen Ulrich Gordon J. Van De Water Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Van Vorst William and Eileen Vasko G. Wylene Vinall Tammy Waleski Joel B. and Jerrimae J. Wallace H. Waters Katherine Watson George Webb Walter Weirich Van and Barbara Wells Nora Welsh Neil and Carol West Duffie Westheimer Dave and Brenda Wiersma Leeann Jones Wieser John L. Wikle William and Liisa Wilder Keven Ann Willey and George Badoux T. Donovan Wood Lawrence Woolson Kathy Wright Yuma Visitors Bureau Earl and Dorothy Zarbin John and Constance Ziegler AHS warmly appreciates the support of these organizations. Central Arizona Chapter Board Northern Arizona Chapter Board Rio Colorado Chapter Board Southern Arizona Chapter Board Arizona Historical Society, Inc. (Friends of the Arizona Historical Society, Inc.) Arizona Pathfinders, Inc. Friends of The Journal of Arizona History Fund for Central Arizona History Historical League, Inc. Northern Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society Riordan Action Network Southern Arizona Division Docent Council Yuma County Historical Society GRANTORS July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 AHS gratefully acknowledges the generosity of our grantors. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation / Paradise Sheep Company Rio Salado Architecture Foundation Southwestern Foundation for Education and Historical Preservation Walton Family Foundation, Inc. Yuma Community Foundation DONORS TO ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 for the benefit of AHS. Patricia and Robert Anderson Arizona Public Service Voie Stuart-Chase Coy and Marilyn Michelbach Coy Norma Davenport The First Families of Arizona James and Kim Frontz William and Deanna Garbarino Leslie Gene and Cecilia Aro Hunter Mary Beth Janes and Alan V. C. Scott David and Barbara Kelly John and Terry Lacy Howard and Barbara Lilley Joyanne B. Mills Rillito Park Foundation Gregory B. Scott Antonia Scrivner Antonia Scrivner and Thelma Ramos Thomas and Marjory Shupert C. Gilbert and Elizabeth Storms George Webb White Stallion Ranch, Inc. Jeffrey L. Willis MEMORIALS Gifts were received in memory of these individuals. James Edward Ayres Lloyd C. Clark John Douglas Driggs James E. Farris Kay Farris L. Boyd Finch Kathleen Garcia Alfred E. Garratt Harold Love Sara Love Malcolm Mackey Dorothy Lou Burns Myrick Mary Margaret Raymond Dean Smith Jean Smith Jannelle Warren-Findley Art Welsh TRIBUTES Gifts were received in honor of these individuals. Jenny Cohen and Joe Garcia Frank Kowalcek Chris Lohl and Jena Schmidt 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 office by calling 520-617-1165 or emailing membership@azhs.gov so the record may be corrected. NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID TUCSON, AZ PERMIT NO. 1 949 E. 2nd St. Tucson, Arizona 85719 ArizonaHistoricalSociety.org ABOVE AND BEYOND: ARIZONA AND THE MEDAL OF HONOR The American flag on the front cover of this annual report symbolically represents Above and Beyond: Arizona and the Medal of Honor, a statewide exhibit created by AHS in partnership with Sharlot Hall Museum. It premiered in May 2014 at the AHS Museum at Papago Park in Tempe. From there it went on display at the AHS Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens in Yuma and then at the AHS Pioneer Museum in Flagstaff. More than 7,000 adults and children have viewed the exhibit since its premiere. Above and Beyond: Arizona and the Medal of Honor will be on display at the AHS Arizona History Museum in Tucson from November 10, 2015 through May 7, 2016. AHS LICENSE PLATE stime.com photo © Steve Mann, Dream A special thanks to everyone who has an Arizona Historical Society specialty license plate on their vehicle. AHS receives $17 from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division for each purchase and renewal of these plates. Since the Motor Vehicle Division does not tell us who currently has an AHS license plate, we are unable to acknowledge each of you individually. Nevertheless, we greatly appreciate your support. For anyone interested in learning more about the AHS specialty license plate, please contact our Statewide Membership Services office by calling 520-617-1165 or emailing membership@azhs.gov. You may also visit ArizonaHistoricalSociety.org/ahsSpecialtyPlate.