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2 Board 2011 of Directors Dr. Jerry E. Hudson President of the Oregon Historical Society Dr. George L. Vogt Executive Director January – April Honorable John Kitzhaber Governor of Oregon Mr. William Failing Vice President Honorable Susan Castillo Superintendent of Public Instruction Officers Ex-Officio Directors Paul Andrews Arleen Barnett Robert Bauer Barbara Beale Marc Berg Carl Christoferson Dr. Rebecca Dobkins Christopher Erickson William Failing Jamieson Grabenhorst Dr. Lesley Hallick Dan Heine Dr. Jerry E. Hudson Greg Keller Jon Kruse Jackson Lewis Hon. Angel Lopez Hon. Victor G. Atiyeh Prof. Richard Maxwell Brown Maribeth Collins Prof. Basil Dmytryshyn John Herman Robert H. Huntington DIRECTORS Dr. Lesley Hallick Secretary HONORARY COUNCIL Mr. Kerry Tymchuk Executive Director April – December Mr. Pat Ritz Treasurer George Pernsteiner Chancellor, Oregon University System James Scheppke State Librarian Henry C. Lorenzen Pete Mark Elizabeth McCaslin Robert J. Miller Anne Naito-Campbell Sarah Newhall Maura N. O’Scannlain Douglas Pahl Jin Park Dr. Jackie Peterson-Loomis Dr. Preston Pulliams Guy Randles James T. Richardson Pat Ritz John Shelk Janet Taylor Bill Wyatt Lewis L. McArthur John McClelland, Jr Prof. Thomas C. McClintock Millard McClung Brig. Gen. James B. Thayer Thomas Vaughan
Message from the President & Executive Director Dear Members and Friends, When we became the leadership team at the Oregon Historical Society in April 2011, we knew that there were three priorities on top of our “to do” list. The first was strengthening the financial stability of OHS, which, like most non-profits, had gone through challenging times during the national financial downturn. The second was to increase the visibility of OHS, so that more people were aware of our museum, our research library, and our programs. Priority number three was ensuring that our exhibits and our programs maintained top quality. As we look back on 2011, we are proud to say that with the support of members and friends like you, OHS has made substantial progress on each of these priorities. Our financial situation has been greatly strengthened by receipt of the first installment of funds authorized when the voters of Multnomah County approved a levy in November 2010. Also, the Oregon State Legislature chose to invest $2.5 million in OHS, understanding our critical role in preserving Oregon’s remarkable heritage. We are grateful that individuals, foundations, and corporations also gave generously over the course of 2011. OHS was saddened by the passing of businessman and philanthropist Fred Fields in December 2011, and we were incredibly honored by his bequest to OHS of $2 million. Interesting, enlightening, and high quality exhibits like Peace Corps: 50 Years of Service and Bringing the World Home; Pedal to the Metal: Oregon Motorsports Tradition; and Treasures of the Vault increased attendance at the Oregon History Museum. Memorable events included a fascinating series of the Mark O. Hatfield Distinguished Historians Forum and a special evening spent with a true American hero, Band of Brothers veteran Don Malarkey, on the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Another highlight of 2011 was greatly increasing the hours that our world-class research library is open to the public, allowing more individuals, students, and researchers access to our incredible collection. As fans of history, we do like looking at the past—but we also love to look to the future. We are confident that 2012 will also be a banner year, highlighted by the June opening of Oregon Voices, our state-of-the art exhibit telling the story of the changes and challenges Oregonians faced—and continue to face—in modern history. Thanks to you—our members and our friends—for all that you have done, and all that you will continue to do to ensure that the best days of this grand organization are yet to come. Sincerely, Kerry Tymchuk Dr. Jerry E. Hudson Executive Director President, Board of Directors 3
Page 1: Our Mission As the steward of Orego
Page 5 and 6: Gifts of History We are grateful to
Page 7 and 8: In 2011, memorial and tribute gifts
Page 9 and 10: The Oregon Historical Society appre
Page 11 and 12: The Oregon Historical Society makes
Page 13 and 14: Oregon Historical Quarterly In 2011
Page 15 and 16: Exhibits 2011 Peace Corps: 50 Years
Page 17 and 18: 17 NT = Image courtesy of Ned Thanh
Page 19 and 20: Consolidated Statement of Activitie

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