2012 Winter - Senator John Heinz History Center

Volume 21 • No. 2 • WINTER 2012
The Newsletter of the Senator John Heinz History Center
In association with the Smithsonian Institution
Join the Crowd – Don’t Miss Gridiron Glory
IN THIS ISSUE
The 40th Anniversary of the
Greatest Play in NFL History
Page 2
Mark Your Calendars:
Upcoming Events
Page 3
From Slavery to Freedom
Exhibition Preview
Page 4
History Center Launches
New Civil War Book
Page 5
Wrap Up Your Holiday
Shopping at the History Center
Page 6
“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures”
Broadcast Schedule
Page 7
Time is winding down to see the Senator John Heinz History Center’s major exhibition,
Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Gridiron Glory, which is made possible
by presenting sponsor Highmark Blue
Cross Blue Shield, is currently making
its national debut at the History Center.
But hurry – time expires on Jan. 6.
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The 9,000 square foot exhibit features
more than 200 football artifacts from the
Pro Football Hall of Fame collection – some
of which have never been seen outside of
Canton, Ohio – plus exclusive videos from
the vaults of NFL Films along with special
sections on the Steelers and Western
Pennsylvania’s Hall of Fame connections.
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Visitors will experience an in-depth
journey through 120 years of professional
football, from its humble beginnings in
Pittsburgh to its rise as one of the world’s
most beloved sports.
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Gridiron Glory highlights include:
• The 1892 Allegheny Athletic
Association accounting ledger
featuring Pudge Heffelfinger, known
as “Pro Football’s Birth Certificate;”
• The Champions Gallery Theater,
which includes a dramatic NFL Films
video on a stunning 10-screen display
highlighting the greatest moments in
NFL history set against a backdrop
of more than 20 game-worn jerseys
from record-breaking performances;
• A section on the NFL’s greatest
dynasties featuring objects from the
most successful franchises in pro
football history, including “Mean”
Joe Greene’s battle-scarred helmet
and Jack Lambert’s game-worn jersey
from the Steelers’ Super Bowl teams;
A special display recognizing all
46 Hall of Famers with Western
Pa. connections, including artifacts
from the “Cradle of Quarterbacks”
and University of Pittsburgh legends
Curtis Martin and Dan Marino;
More than a dozen interactive
activities where visitors can see how
they stack up to some of football’s
most imposing players; visitors
can compare their bicep size with
Cortez Kennedy, test their passing
grip with Hall of Fame quarterback
Jim Kelly, or measure up to a lifesize mold of Jerome Bettis; and
An interactive instant replay
booth where visitors can decide
whether the “ruling on the field”
should stand or be overturned.
For Steelers fans, the Black ’n Gold
is well-represented throughout the
Gridiron Glory exhibit, with dozens of
artifacts and a special area dedicated
to the six-time Super Bowl Champions.
Highlights include:
• The game-used football from the
greatest play in NFL history, the
“Immaculate Reception,” that is
on public display for the first time;
• Terry Bradshaw’s uniform from
Super Bowl XIV, on loan from
the Smithsonian Institution;
• Ernie Stautner’s No. 70 jersey,
which remains the only retired
number in Steelers history; and
• Items from the newest Hall of Fame
Steelers, including Jack Butler’s
jersey and Dermontti Dawson’s 1994
offensive lineman of the year trophy.
Presenting sponsor
Sponsors
Bob and Joan Peirce
For updated exhibit and
event information, visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org.
Exhibit tickets, which include access to
all six floors of the History Center, are
$15 for adults, $13 for seniors (age 62+),
$10 for students and children (age 6-17),
and free for children (age 5 and under).
The Greatest Play in NFL History
The Immaculate Reception
Immaculate Reception
Anniversary Event
Sat., Dec. 22 • Noon – 1:30 p.m.
The History Center will commemorate the play
that changed Pittsburgh sports history with a
special public event on Sat., Dec. 22, titled,
“Immaculate Reception Memories.”
The event will include the screening of a new NFL
Films documentary along with special appearances
by members of the 1972 Steelers team, including
Franco Harris, John “Frenchy” Fuqua, Andy Russell,
Rocky Bleier, Mike Wagner, and more.
Also scheduled to appear are fans involved in the
play, including Jim Baker, who owns the Immaculate
Reception game ball currently on display in the
Gridiron Glory exhibition, and Sharon Levosky,
who helped to launch the name of the “Immaculate
Reception” on Myron Cope’s TV broadcast.
This event is expected to sell out, and a limited number
of tickets are available for purchase. Tickets are $40
general admission and $25 for History Center members.
Tickets include admission to Gridiron Glory and all
History Center exhibitions. To purchase tickets, visit
www.showclix.com or call 1-888-71-TICKETS.
The Immaculate Gift
Looking for the perfect holiday gift
for the Steelers fan in your life?
Consider donating to a special monument fund that
will honor the franchise’s greatest play and preserve
an important turning point in Pittsburgh history.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the
Immaculate Reception, the History Center and
the Pittsburgh Steelers have teamed up to create
a monument that will be erected on Dec. 22 at the
exact location of the play near Heinz Field. Fans are
encouraged to contribute to the monument fund and
receive the items below based on contribution level:
$120 contribution
Immaculate Reception
Bronze Finish Hand Buffed
Medallion, along with the
Immaculate Reception Pin
and Holiday Ornament
$80 contribution
Immaculate Reception
Holiday Ornament and
Immaculate Reception Pin
$40 contribution
Immaculate Reception Pin
All tax-deductible donations to the History Center will
also receive a personalized Immaculate Reception
donation certificate that is suitable for framing.
Quantities are limited so make your donation today at
www.heinzhistorycenter.org or by calling 412-454-6445.
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Sports Artifact: Immaculate Reception Ball
BY NED SCHANO, co-director, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum
Things looked desperate. With just 22 seconds
remaining in the Steelers’ 1972 AFC divisional
game vs. the Oakland Raiders, the home team
trailed 7-to-6 and faced an improbable fourthdown-and-10 from their own 40-yard line.
Playing in just their second playoff game
in franchise history (the Steelers
lost 21-0 to the Philadelphia
Eagles in 1947), the team
was hoping to shed its
persona as the “lovable
losers” acquired over the
franchise’s first four decades.
West Mifflin native Jim Baker
could hardly see the action from his
seats in section 57 of Three Rivers Stadium
as third-year quarterback Terry Bradshaw
stepped up in the pocket and lofted a pass to
running back John “Frenchy” Fuqua just as he
collided with Raiders defensive back Jack Tatum.
As the ball popped backward toward the line of
scrimmage, rookie running back Franco Harris
scooped up the errant ball inches above the ground,
shed a would-be Raiders tackler, and raced the
length of the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown.
#Francoing Goes Viral
Officials delayed the game in an attempt to determine
exactly what happened on the play. But amidst the
euphoria, Baker saw an opportunity. He and his nephew
Bobby Pavuchak raced down the Three Rivers Stadium
steps and hopped onto the field with an impromptu
mission: catch the ball after the extra point.
Hundreds of fans crowded the back
of the endzone with stadium security attempting to maintain order as Steelers
kicker Roy Gerela prepared
to kick the extra point. Baker
eluded security officials behind
the goal post and successfully dove
for the ball following the kick. Unsure
exactly what to do next, he stuffed the ball
under his shirt and ran as fast as he could out of the
stadium with his nephew. As the city erupted in
celebration following the Steelers first playoff win, Baker
drove home to be with his wife and two sons, clutching
his memento from the greatest play in NFL history.
For the past 40 years, Baker kept the ball in a special black-andgold vault, taking it out only to show friends and family. But
this fall, he loaned the ball to the History Center as part of the
Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
exhibit—the first time the ball has been on display to the public.
Visitors can see the Immaculate Reception ball in the McGuinn
Gallery through Jan. 6, along with the Three Rivers Stadium
turf and Franco Harris’ game-worn Immaculate Reception shoes
inside the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.
From Times Square to Machu
Picchu, Steelers Nation is
“Francoing” around the world.
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Harris’ Immaculate Reception
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media campaign with one
winner receiving an Immaculate
Reception prize pack.
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Attendees Enjoy Newest Exhibitions at
Annual 1879 Founders’ Circle Dinner
More than 100 guests joined
the History Center for the
annual 1879 Founders’ Circle
Dinner. Following remarks by
American Alliance of Museums
President Ford Bell, History Center
President and CEO Andy Masich
invited attendees to tour the
museum’s newest exhibitions,
Gridiron Glory and From
Slavery to Freedom.
The event, graciously hosted by David and Wendy
Barensfeld and the Compton Family, honors members
of the Chairman’s Circle, Director’s Circle, Museum
Circle, and special friends of the History Center. For
more information about the 1879 Founders’ Circle,
please contact Clara L. Pascoe at 412-454-6324
or clpascoe@heinzhistorycenter.org.
Mark Your Calendars:
Upcoming Events
15th Annual History Uncorked
Fri., March 8, 2013
Senator John Heinz History Center
Get ready for a groovy time at History Uncorked,
Pittsburgh’s premier event for young professionals.
As one of the city’s most popular annual events, History
Uncorked offers an opportunity to become involved with
the History Center’s mission while mingling with upand-coming entrepreneurs, connecting with colleagues,
and building a broader professional network.
This year’s History Uncorked, chaired by
Nathan Boxx of Fort Pitt Capital Group, will
celebrate the History Center’s upcoming exhibition,
1968: The Year that Rocked America, with 1960s
music and décor. Proceeds from the event benefit
the programs and services of the History Center and
Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.
David and Wendy Barensfeld
21st Annual History Makers Award Dinner
Thurs., April 18, 2013 • 6:30 p.m. • Black Tie
Fairmont Pittsburgh
The History Makers Award Dinner honors men
and women whose achievements, while rooted here
in Western Pennsylvania, transcend geographic
bounds. These individuals represent the commitment
to excellence that has defined our community and
profoundly contribute to the proud history and
collective heritage of our region.
Dr. Ron and Judy Linaburg with Catherine and Mark Loevner
Andy Masich and Nadine E. Bognar
Members Enjoy the Best Exhibit Lineup in History
GIVE THE GIFT OF HISTORY:
The History Center has membership levels for
everyone on your gift list. All membership levels
include unlimited access to the History Center’s
museum system – including the Western Pennsylvania
Sports Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and
Historic Village, and Fort Pitt Museum – as well as the
Smithsonian Institution. Memberships start at just $60
and include a variety of additional benefits. It’s the
best deal in town. For more information or to purchase
a gift membership, please contact Shirley Gaudette at
412-454-6436 or sagaudette@heinzhistorycenter.org.
In association with the Smithsonian Institution
There’s never been a better time
to become a History Center/
Smithsonian member. Over the
next year, we will feature the
best exhibit lineup in history.
From our newest exhibition,
From Slavery to Freedom, to
upcoming exhibitions, 1968: The
Year that Rocked America and
The Civil War in Pennsylvania,
members can take advantage of
the best exhibit lineup in history.
See pages 4 and 5 for more details.
Proceeds from the History Makers Award Dinner,
chaired by Donald J. Heberle, president of BNY Mellon
of Pennsylvania and Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, president
and CEO of Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, and Delaware, provide support for the
History Center’s educational programs, innovative
exhibitions, and collections.
Fourth Annual Bocce Tournament & Festival
Sat., Aug. 17, 2013
Senator John Heinz History Center
Come throw down for a worthy cause at the
History Center’s Fourth Annual Bocce Tournament
and Festival, chaired by Jack Mascaro of Mascaro
Construction Co. Teams will showcase their bocce
skills while visitors enjoy delicious Italian food,
beverages, live entertainment, and more. Spectators
can also try their hand playing bocce on two specially
designed public courts.
Membership
Deal
Buy one membership at
the Individual, Dual, Family,
or Grandparent level,
get the SECOND
50% off.
Please contact Shirley Gaudette
at 412-454-6436 or
sagaudette@heinzhistorycenter.org
and mention code “holiday.”
Offer expires December 31, 2012.
Admission is free for all spectators. All sponsor proceeds
benefit the Italian American Endowment Fund, which is
dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Italian
Americans in Western Pennsylvania.
10th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
Mon., Sept. 23, 2013
Allegheny Country Club
Save the date for the 10th Annual Celebrity Golf
Tournament, presented by BNY Mellon, at the
historic Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley.
Each foursome will be matched with a local sports
celebrity for a scramble-style tournament including
team and individual prizes for the longest putt,
longest drive, and closest to the hole. Test out your
skills for a good cause. The tournament benefits the
Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.
For more information about these events, including
sponsorship and tickets, please contact Mark Burnett
at 412-454-6405 or mlburnett@heinzhistorycenter.org.
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COMING UP
New Exhibition Highlights African American
History in Western Pennsylvania
More than 200 years of African American history are chronicled in the
History Center’s new long-term exhibition, From Slavery to Freedom.
A life-like figure of abolitionist Martin Delany is featured
inside the new From Slavery to Freedom exhibition.
Presented by BNY Mellon and funded in part by a
U.S. Department of Education grant, the long-term
exhibit highlights the history of the anti-slavery
movement, the Underground Railroad, and the
impact of 19th century activism on the modern quest
for civil and human rights in Pittsburgh.
developing a variety of public programs, educational
materials, and publications with Carnegie Mellon
University, the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Public
Schools, the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical
Society, the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Civil War 150, and nationally known scholars.
Highlights include:
• Nearly 60 manumission, indenture, and
freedom papers from the History Center’s Detre
Library & Archives recently discovered by the
Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds Office;
• A gourd fiddle and bow from the 1850s,
on loan from the Smithsonian Institution, that
was created by enslaved Africans in America;
• Three new life-like museum figures,
including one of Martin Delany, a prominent
Pittsburgh abolitionist and the highest
ranking African American officer in the
Union Army during the Civil War;
• Several 19th century paintings that depict
everyday life for African slaves, including
“Slaves Waiting for Sale,” by Eyre Crow, on
loan from the Heinz Family Foundation; and
• Touch-screen interactives that bring to
life Pittsburgh-area safe houses, such as
John B. Vashon’s barbershop, the LeMoyne
House, and the Monongahela House Hotel.
For more information about From Slavery to
Freedom, please contact Samuel W. Black, director of
the African American Program at the History Center,
at 412-454-6391 or swblack@heinzhistorycenter.org.
The exhibit is also supported by PPG Industries
Foundation, the University of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh
Foundation, and the Double Eagle Foundation. In
partnership with the exhibit, the History Center is
From Slavery to Freedom Program:
Genealogy Weekend
Feb. 23-24, 2013
The History Center’s Thomas & Katherine Detre Library
& Archives will host two workshops to help visitors
learn the best methods for researching their family
history as part of the upcoming Genealogy Weekend.
On Sat., Feb. 23, genealogists will present their
research on the manumission papers included in
the From Slavery to Freedom exhibit. The experts
will share genealogy methods used to research those
ancestors who were enslaved and emancipated. This
History Center workshop is co-sponsored by the
Afro-American Genealogical Society of Pittsburgh and
supported by the Department of Education Underground
Railroad Educational and Cultural Program.
Sun., Feb. 24 will focus on Italian American genealogy.
For more information, please contact Sarah Rooney at
412-454-6373 or serooney@heinzhistorycenter.org.
Be There or Be Square
1968 Exhibit Opens February 2
Beginning Feb. 2, visitors can turn on, tune in, and drop out at the
History Center as they experience a year that defined a generation.
The exciting new exhibition, 1968: The Year that
Rocked America, chronicles the pivotal year in
American history that saw the peak of the Vietnam
War, the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
and Robert F. Kennedy, riots at the Democratic
National Convention, assertions of Black Power at the
Olympic Games, and feminist demonstrations at the
Miss America pageant. The year ended with images of
Earth beamed back from space for the first time.
As part of the 1968: The Year that Rocked
America exhibit, the History Center will display
part of the original set and related items from
“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” which was
broadcast nationally for the first time in 1968.
For exhibit sponsorship information, please
contact Natalie Taylor at 412-454-6325 or
ngtaylor@heinzhistorycenter.org.
Created in partnership with the Minnesota
Historical Society, this major traveling exhibit
will feature state-of-the-art multimedia displays
and evocative objects from this turning point for a
generation coming of age and a nation at war.
Visitors can experience the sights, sounds, and music
that helped to make 1968 one of our nation’s most
explosive years – the musical “Hair” opened on
Broadway, the hit TV show “Laugh-In” debuted while
the original “Star Trek” series came to an end, and
Dustin Hoffman’s “The Graduate” picked up Oscars.
The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club
Band” album won a Grammy while Janis Joplin,
The Doors, and the Rolling Stones continued to
make rock ’n roll history.
Visitors can get up close to a Bell UHI “Huey”
Helicopter, and view campaign memorabilia from
the 1968 elections.
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1968: THE YEAR THAT
ROCKED AMERICA
The History Center will hold a preview party
for the 1968: The Year that Rocked America
exhibit on Thurs., Jan. 31. For more information
about this event, please contact Clara L. Pascoe at
412-454-6324 or clpascoe@heinzhistorycenter.org.
Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org.
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Party at the Point:
Host your Next Event
at Fort Pitt Museum
Looking for a space in downtown
Pittsburgh to hold the best event in history?
Fort Pitt Museum offers a unique atmosphere for
private parties, corporate retreats, business events,
and much more. The spectacular views of the
Point and Mount Washington from the Fort Pitt
Museum will impress your guests and make for an
unforgettable experience.
To book your next event at Fort Pitt Museum,
please contact Joy Balentine at 412-454-6356 or
jrbalentine@heinzhistorycenter.org.
History Center Launches
New Civil War Book
Be sure to visit the Fort Pitt Museum this holiday season.
Beginning Jan. 1, the Fort Pitt Museum will temporarily close
for exhibition maintenance and updating before re-opening
to the public on Jan. 21. Fort Pitt Museum is one of the most
affordable family-friendly cultural experiences in the region.
Admission is just $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for
students with a valid ID, and $3 for children ages 6-17.
Children under 5 and History Center members get in free.
For more information on Fort Pitt Museum exhibitions
and events, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org and
click on the Fort Pitt Museum tab or call 412-281-9284.
Meadowcroft Offers
Hands-On Experience
for Scouts
Meadowcroft will provide Girl Scout troops with
the opportunity to earn new patches as part of the
“Brownies Try-it” and “Native American Awareness”
programs. Scouts will tour the 16th century Eastern
Woodland Indian Village and the new 1770s
Frontier Village, participate in the construction of
an American Indian dwelling, and try their hand at
cooking American Indian recipes.
Additional programs available to scouts at
Meadowcroft include the Indian Lore Badge Program
for Boy Scouts, the Exploring Native Americans
Program for Junior Girl Scouts, and much more.
Troop leaders can reserve spots for the 2013 season
now by contacting Elizabeth Ruzycki at 724-587-3412
or ejruzycki@heinzhistorycenter.org.
In partnership with Pennsylvania Civil War 150,
the statewide initiative to commemorate the 150th
anniversary of the Civil War, the History Center
recently launched a new book, “The Civil War in
Pennsylvania: A Photographic History.” The 312 page
book is available for $34.95 at the History Center’s Museum
Shop or at www.heinzhistorycenter.org/estore. It
features a collection of rare and unpublished images
that highlight Pennsylvania’s role on the battlefield
and on the home front.
Other Pennsylvania Civil War 150 programs include:
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Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic
Village enjoyed another successful season,
with more than 15,000 visitors, and popular
events such as the Atlatl Competition and
American Indian Heritage Weekend.
Located in Avella, Washington Co., Pa., the National
Historic Landmark is poised for an exciting year in 2013
with new events and programs, including a partnership
with the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania.
New publications
and exhibitions
commemorate the
150th anniversary
of the Civil War.
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Meadowcroft Rockshelter, the oldest site of human
habitation in North America, features a massive,
16,000-year-old rock overhang used by the region’s earliest
inhabitants for shelter. 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. The site also features a new
1770s Frontier Village that spotlights the similarities and
differences between the lives of American Indians and
European settlers in the Upper Ohio Valley. Meadowcroft
is currently closed for the season and will re-open in May.
For more information, call 724-587-3412 or visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org and click on the Meadowcroft tab.
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The History Center will open a new exhibition,
The Civil War in Pennsylvania, on June 21, 2013
that will feature life-like museum figures,
unpublished photographs, and encampments
displaying Civil War life.
In the summer of 2013, the History Center will
release another new book, “The Civil War in
Pennsylvania: The African American Experience,”
featuring essays written by national experts on
African American life during the Civil War.
The History Center’s traveling exhibition,
The Civil War in Pennsylvania, created in
partnership with Pennsylvania Civil War 150,
has already visited nearly a dozen History Center
Affiliate Program sites and will visit another
15 sites in 2013. The exhibit features four
life-like museum figures, plus a companion
“Dog Jack,” along with artifacts, previously
unseen photographs, and large museum panels
describing Pennsylvania’s contributions to the
Civil War. The Civil War in Pennsylvania
traveling exhibit, which is presented by Peoples
Natural Gas and supported by the Institute
of Museum and Library Services (IMLS),
will travel to more than 40 Affiliate Program
institutions over the next four years.
To learn more about upcoming Pennsylvania
Civil War 150 exhibits, publications, and events
related to the Civil War commemoration, visit
www.heinzhistorycenter.org/civilwar
or www.pacivilwar150.com.
Museum Conservation Center Set to Open in 2013
The History Center’s new Museum Conservation Center in the Dietrich Building
will allow the museum’s 50,000 artifacts to be stored under one roof.
In association with the Smithsonian Institution
Located just behind the History Center at 1221 Penn
Avenue in the Strip District, the newly-renovated
building will be LEED certified and will provide
state-of-the-art storage for the History Center’s
collections, including Smithsonian-quality security,
temperature, and humidity controls.
Conservation professionals with a variety of
specialties will educate visitors on how to best care
for and preserve antiques and family heirlooms. The
Museum Conservation Center will also connect the
public with conservators should their heirlooms
require professional repair.
On the first floor of the nine-story, 50,000 square
foot building, the History Center will open a public
conservation center that will provide expert advice
on the best way to preserve artwork, textiles, archival
materials, furniture, and much more.
When the Museum Conservation Center opens in
the summer of 2013, the History Center will be the
first museum in the nation to provide affordable
conservation services to the public. To learn more,
please contact Sandra Smith at 412-454-6393 or
sasmith@heinzhistorycenter.org.
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Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping at the History Center
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History Center’s new exhibition,
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Whether you are shopping for a born-and-bred Pittsburgher or
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have the right gift for you.
Dozens of rare and unpublished
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The History Center's Museum Shop is open to the public
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Pittsburgh’s Hidden
Treasures Revealed
Antiques appraisal show returns to
KDKA-TV for fifth season.
Broadcast Schedule:
Mon., Jan. 28, 2013 • 7:30 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 18, 2013 • 7:30 p.m.
Mon., March 4, 2013 • 7:30 p.m.
Mon., April 22, 2013 • 7:30 p.m.
Mon., May 13, 2013 • 7:30 p.m.
Mon., June 17, 2013 • 7:30 p.m.
Mon., July 15, 2013 • 7:30 p.m.
The fifth season of “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures,”
hosted by KDKA-TV’s Ken Rice and History Center
President and CEO Andy Masich, will air on KDKATV on select Monday evenings through July 2013.
The 30-minute programs highlight collectibles,
heirlooms, and other prized possessions brought to
the History Center by members and visitors at the
“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” event this summer.
Healthy Heritage
Cooking Series
Sharing traditions, one recipe at a time.
“Don’t get too far away from your food,” advised Chef
Mary Menniti to a crowd of visitors in the History Center’s
Weisbrod Kitchen Classroom this fall. The Italian
Garden Project chef served visitors a tasty dish of
Pittsburgh history, Italian culture, and tips on updating
time-honored dishes with local, nourishing ingredients.
The Healthy Heritage Cooking Series, presented by
UPMC Health Plan, is free with History Center
admission. Join us on Feb. 19 for Bulgarian cuisine
with Pat French and on March 9 for Syrian cuisine
with Leila Khalil. Sessions will be held at both 11 a.m. and
1 p.m. Stay tuned to www.heinzhistorycenter.org for
more information – and come hungry.
George Westinghouse:
World Class Innovator
History Center historian brings
Western Pennsylvania inventor to life.
History Center historian Ed Reis recently celebrated
a major milestone – his 250th portrayal of Pittsburgh
innovator George Westinghouse. Dressed in a black
wool suit with an eight-button vest, black cravat,
and black top hat, Reis has been telling the story of
the engineer and entrepreneur who invented the air
brake and was a pioneer of the electrical industry.
Over the past decade, Reis has played the role of
George Westinghouse for schools, public libraries,
historical societies, church groups, and retirement
centers across Western Pennsylvania.
History Center visitors can explore artifacts
related to one of America’s greatest innovators,
including a 1967 Westinghouse electric car, a 1950s
Westinghouse kitchen, and a “virtual” George
Westinghouse interactive interview inside the
Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation exhibition.
To schedule a George Westinghouse appearance for
your organization, please contact Ed Reis at
412-454-6376 or ejreis@heinzhistorycenter.org.
In association with the Smithsonian Institution
Library & Archives Accessions
Library
Washington in the Ohio Country. Gift of Rennick Steele.
History of UPMC. Gift of UPMC.
KDKA Cookbook. Gift of June Haskins.
History of Cook’s Forest. Gift of Phyllis Metz.
Consecration of St. John the Divine Orthodox Church. Gift of John Righetti.
Oliver and Perry High School Yearbooks. Gift of Oliver High School.
Rolling Rock Club in the Historic Ligonier Valley. Gift of the Evans Family.
The Bus: My Life in and out of a Helmet. Gift of Craig Britcher.
Horne’s Catalog, 1905. Gift of Steven Miller.
Clairtonian Yearbook, 1941. Field Gathered.
Archives
Buhl Foundation: Buhl Foundation Records.
Fran Colecchia: The Program for Female Offenders of South Central Pennsylvania,
Inc. Records.
Tom Stradley: Tom Stradley, Jr. Collection. One program for the Pittsburgh Hornets
Hockey team for the 1952-53 season and 12 photographs taken during the Dec. 23, 1972
AFC divisional playoff game.
Sheriff’s Office of Allegheny County: Writs of Execution for Allegheny County, c. 1843-1923.
Marjorie Mitchell: Louise Fulton Collection. Louise Fulton was the first African
American woman to win a professional bowling championship. The collection consists
of articles, programs, and photographs related to Fulton and her bowling career.
Pearl Moore: Montefiore Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association Records.
Carol Labad: Lida Eleanor Nicolls Fitzgerald, Princess Victor of Thurn and Taxis papers.
David Barber: David Whitaker Moss Papers. David Whitaker Moss enlisted as a
private in the 149th Pennsylvania Volunteers Company D in August 1862 and served in
that capacity throughout the Civil War.
Joyce Gracey: Emma Haberland Papers and Photographs. Emma Haberland was born in
Bridgeville to Italian immigrants and worked for the H.J. Heinz Company until the 1990s.
New Museum Collections
Joanne Autenreith: Glass collection from the Co-Operative Flint Glass Company;
dinnerware plate used at the William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Howard Azen: Portrait of Azen’s founder Maxamillian Azen by H. Lewis
Gus Catanese: 1989 Perry Commodores PIAA City Championship flag
Robert Chamovitz: Jewish war veteran’s hat of Allen Chamovitz
Clifford L. Fair: Collection of items documenting the 1956 Steel Bowl between Shaler
and Bloomfield High Schools
Alan Fritz: Australian shilling used in the coin toss of the final “Battle of the Bridge”
football game between Monaca and Rochester High School
Kathleen M. Gavlak: Two cameras (Kodak Brownie and Kodak Folding Pocket) used
by the donor’s uncle Alfred J. Behe, an amateur photographer
Leechburg Museum and Historical Society: Commemorative plate depicting
different Pittsburgh landmarks, 1970
Richard Mascari: Sweater from Gerbers Fruit Co.
Eugene Matsook: Football recognizing the final “Battle of the Bridge” football game
National Electronics Museum: Lunar drill prototype developed by Westinghouse
Joe Negri: Collection documenting this local musician’s career including a guitar,
guitar strap, painting, and several awards
Wes Nicholl: Six Union Railroad ID tags, c. 1920
Sam Nicotero: Movie prop used as a political button for the film, “The Assassination File”
PHMC: William Whigham name board
Ronald Reich: Collection of items excavated from Dunbar’s Camp
Rochester High School: Collection of items documenting the “Battle of the Bridge”
Daniel Rodgers: Surveying instrument, surveyor’s license, and identification card of
Philip J. Rodgers, the donor’s grandfather
Albert W. Schnupp: Scissors, pliers, and tin snip from the foreman’s office of Factory
B, U.S. Glass Co.; three glass oil lamps from the U.S. Glass Company
Lisa Seguin: A collection of artwork and artifacts from Virgil Cantini
William P. Snyder III: Steamboat wheel
Judith Stein: High Holiday cantorial robe and toque that belonged to donor’s father
Mordecai Heiser
Jean W. Thomas: Collection of Clarke M. Thomas
Ruth Thompson: Varsity letter worn by Christine McNally, cheerleading captain at
South High School in 1966
Carolyn Wilson: Girl Scout uniform, troop 57
Maryan Williamson Yoder: Wooden cigar box, silver teapot, and creamer from the
Seventh Avenue Hotel; flask and pocket knife belonging to Norman B. Richardson
New Members
Mr. Christopher E. Albert
Avella Jr. Sr. High School
Library
Ms. Mindy Bader
Mr. Brian Ball
Ms. Robyn Barber
Mr. Matthew T. Bauman
Mr. Brian Baxter
Ms. Beth Bell
Mrs. JoAnn M. Betten
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Bird
Mr. & Mrs. David Bobeck
Mr. & Mrs. Julien
Bourgeois
Mr. Dennis D. Brown
Ms. Renee M. Bucki
Bulgarian Macedonian
National Educational &
Cultural Center
Mr. Patrick Burns
Mr. Paul Buttenfield
Ms. Lorna Cabili
Mr. Glen Campbell &
Ms. Laura Cowan
Ms. Lucy Cardillo
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Carney
Mr. & Mrs. David Carter
Mr. Kevin Cass
Mr. Mike Cesario
Mr. Michael Cira
Ms. René Claxton
Mr. Jason Collins
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Cox
Mr. Jason Cummings
Mr. James C. Curry
Ms. Marie DeGraef
Mr. & Mrs. Louis A. DePaul
Mr. & Mrs. Ilario Dichiera
Mr. Michael Dimperio
Mr. & Mrs. John N. DiPucci
Dubois Area Historical
Society
Ms. Diane Dubrosky
Ms. Helen Dunda
Mr. & Mrs. Bary Dunn
East Liberty Valley
Historical Society
Mr. Bernard Erb
Mr. Roger Fausold
Ms. Oralia L. Ferretti
Mr. Gene Finley
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Forster
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fox
Mr. James Francis
Mr. Nicholas Fratto
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Frey
Mr. Dan Friedman
Ms. Christine Gargani
Ms. Carolyn Geiger
Mr. Pasquale Gentile
Mr. Ron Glass
Ms. Michelle Gorny
Ms. Michelle Grabiak
Ms. Beth Harris
Ms. Margaret Hartley
Mr. Steven Hertzberg
Ms. Cindy Hinz
Ms. Mary N. Hurst
Ms. Rachel Hutchinson
Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Jackson
Mr. & Mrs. Charles F.
Jenkins
Mr. Ralph Johns
Mrs. Katie E. Johnson
Ms. Patricia E. Jones
Mr. Michael Kalpich
Mr. Timothy Kamon
Mr. Bruce Keefer
Mr. & Mrs. Charles R.
Keenan
Mr. & Mrs. John Kells
Ms. Nancy Kelly
Ms. Christine Kiefer
Ms. Nancy Kinney
Ms. Jane M. Klivans
Ms. Christy Kozar
Mr. Christopher Kramer
Ms. Pamela D. Kubit
Ms. Corinne Kunselman
Mr. & Mrs. James T.
Kunz, Jr.
Wai Lam
Mr. & Mrs. David W. Lane
Ms. Lois A. Lang
Mr. Daniel LaPorte
Mr. Joseph LaPorte
Ms. Kimberly LaRue
Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Laskow
Mr. Charles J. Leftault, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Lehner
Ms. Judy Lesso
Mr. David A. Lester
Ms. Jean Lombardi
Mr. Jim Lombardi
Ms. Wendy Lomicka
Ms. Nancy H. Long
Ms. Joyce Lukaszewicz
Mr. Ramsey Lyons
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L.
Maloney, Jr.
Mr. Robert P. Martin
Mr. & Mrs. David C. Mathews
Mr. Donald J. Matson
Jennifer L. Matthews
Mr. Matthew Matus
Mr. Scott McDade
Mr. & Mrs. Jim McGaffin
Mr. & Mrs. James A.
McMahon
Ms. Ruth McMullen
Ms. Beverly Mermelstein
Mr. Daniel R. Mitchell
Mr. & Ms. Muhammad
Mukhtar
Mr. Warren D. Myers
Mr. P. David Newhouse
Ms. Beth O'Donnell
Mr. & Mrs. Fran O'Malley
PA Connecting
Communities
Ms. Dawn Patterson
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Pfleuger
Ms. Erica Prendes
Mr. Christopher A. Priore
Mr. Luke A. Przybyla
Ms. Sylvia Replogle
Ms. Aesha Rice
Mr. Donald W. Richards
Mr. Glenn Ridenour
Mr. William P. Rodgers
Mr. & Mrs. Joel D. Roman
Mr. Robert S. Rusiewicz
Mr. Scott Santoro &
Ms. Gina Capozoli
Robin Savage
Mr. Steven Shaulis
Ms. Cindy L. Shaw
Mr. Martin J. Silverman
Mrs. Jodi Sinagra
Ms. Kimberly J. Smith
Mr. David Soltesz
Ms. Trish B. Sowers
Ms. Jan Spano
Mr. John M. Speed
Ms. Lisa C. Stout
Dr. & Mrs. Roger D. Sutton
Dr. & Mrs. Jerome Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tiberi
Mr. Marc Tosiano
Mr. David Troxell
Mrs. Linda Vereb
Mr. Joe Vitek & Ms.
Stephanie Frazier
Mr. Lawrence Warner
Ms. Anita Weingarten
Ms. Miriam Weiss
West Penn Hospital
Foundation
Ms. Linda A. Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Wozar
Ms. Eileen Wukitch
Ms. Darlene Young
Mr. Bill Yund
Mr. Stanislaus Ziolkowski
Winter 2012 Making History 7
Senator John Heinz History Center Board of Trustees
Robert J. Cindrich,
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Beverlynn Elliott,
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
Joe W. Trotter, Jr., Ph.D.,
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
Alvaro Garcia-Tunon,
Treasurer, Board of Trustees
Sigo Falk, Secretary,
Board of Trustees
Andrew E. Masich,
President & CEO,
Senator John Heinz History Center
Arthur L. Baldwin
Susie Barbour
David E. Barensfeld
Charles W. Bitzer
Nadine E. Bognar
J. Bracken Burns, Sr.
Steven H. Cohen
Dr. Verna Corey, ScD
The Honorable Jay Costa, Jr.
Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D.
The Honorable Brian L. Ellis
The Honorable D. Mike Fisher
The Honorable Rich Fitzgerald
Dan Fitzpatrick
Shawn Fox
Kathleen Gallagher
Floyd “Chip” Ganassi, Jr.
Stan Geier
Laurence Glasco, Ph.D.
Chuck Hammel
Matthew Harbaugh
Franco Harris
Donald J. Heberle
Torrence Hunt
William M. Lambert
Judy Linaburg
Catherine Loevner
Gerald F. MacCleary
James C. Martin, Esq.
Tom McMillan
Sandy Mellon
Paul O’Neill, Jr.
Daniel Onorato
Ralph J. Papa
Robert N. Peirce, Jr., Esq.
Jack B. Piatt
John R. Pippy
Paul M. Pohl
Robert Randall
The Honorable Luke Ravenstahl
Art Rooney II
Dan D. Sandman
Lynne Schmidt
Carol Semple Thompson
The Honorable Matthew Smith
Margaret Snavely
Stephen R. Tritch
H. Woodruff Turner, Esq.
Mike Wagner
Dennis A. Watson
Bruce Wiegand
Dennis Yablonsky
Anne Zacharias
Emeritus Trustees
& Honorary Trustees
Robert Barensfeld
John F. Bitzer, Jr.
Frank V. Cahouet
Joseph Calihan
John P. Davis, Jr.
Teresa Heinz*
Maxwell King
William C. King
Robert B. Knutson*
The Honorable Frank J. Lucchino
David McCullough
Martin G. McGuinn
The Honorable Tim Murphy
Ambassador Dan Rooney
* Honorary Trustee
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part by the Allegheny Regional Asset District and the Pennsylvania Historical
and Museum Commission.
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Calendar of Events
Exhibitions
Immaculate Reception Memories
Sat., Dec. 22, 2012
See page 2 for details.
“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” Airing
Mon., Jan. 28, 2013 • 7:30 p.m.
See page 7 for details.
1968: Exhibition Preview Party
Thurs., Jan. 31, 2013
See page 4 for details.
1968: Exhibition Public Opening
Sat., Feb. 2, 2013
See page 4 for details.
“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” Airing
Mon., Feb. 18, 2013 • 7:30 p.m.
See page 7 for details.
Healthy Heritage Cooking Series
Sat., Feb. 19, 2013 • 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
See page 7 for details.
“Night of the Living Dead” Screening
Fri., Feb. 22, 2013
Visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org
for additional details.
Genealogy Weekend
Sat., Feb. 23 – Sun., Feb. 24, 2013
See page 4 for details.
“Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures” Airing
Mon., March 4, 2013 • 7:30 p.m.
See page 7 for details.
FIRST FLOOR
NEW! Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football
Hall of Fame (through Jan. 6, 2013)
UPMC SmartSteps
Senator 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
Rediscovering Lewis & Clark:
A Journey with the Rooney Family
Prine Collection of Woodworking Planes
Outdoor Advertising
FOURTH FLOOR
NEW! From Slavery to Freedom
NEW! Art of the Steelers (through March 31, 2013)
Year in Pictures: Images from the
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 2011
Special Collections Gallery
Glass: Shattering Notions
FIFTH FLOOR
Clash of Empires: The British, French,
& Indian War, 1754-1763
SIXTH FLOOR
Wrought Metal Treasures from the Blum Collection
15th Annual History Uncorked
Fri., March 8, 2013
See page 2 for details.
Healthy Heritage Cooking Series
Sat., March 9, 2013 • 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
See page 7 for details.
For updated event and exhibit information,
visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org.