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Featured Object
Image: Unknown photographer, 1949 Tournament of Roses Pictorial.
The lovely Beverlie Anderson, seen here in the middle right,
was a Princess in the 1949 Tournament of Roses Parade. Her white satin gown was recently donated to
the Museum.
Click here to view the new display of the Fenyes-Curtin-Paloheimo family's collections on PMH's website.
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About the Museum
Founded in 1924 to preserve and share the rich history, art, and
culture of Pasadena and neighboring communities, Pasadena Museum of
History has developed into one of the country's premiere institutions
of its size. PMH is an independent nonprofit cultural institution
funded by generous gifts from foundations, corporations, businesses,
individuals, and our members.
The
Mission of the Museum is to promote an appreciation of history,
culture, arts, and sciences relevant to Pasadena and adjoining
communities.
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Our e-calendar, available to Members and Non-Members alike, is designed to keep
our supporters informed about happenings and upcoming events at Pasadena Museum
of History.
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Featured Event
 Celebrating Family Stories: New BeginningsFriday, January 8, 5:30 to 7:30 pmFamily Stories: Sharing a Community's Legacy
charted new territory in the way we research, preserve and present the
multi-layered history of this region. Please join us as we celebrate
the legacy of this landmark exhibition and its six featured families.
These closing days of Family Stories mark a new beginning
into a deeper understanding of the origins of our community and its
continuing saga. Enjoy the exhibition one last time and then help us
continue our research and plan for the future by offering your
suggestions for exhibition topics/subjects and contacts to people,
places and events that warrant our attention. Take-home
questionnaires will be available at the Friday reception and on the
Museum's website for your input.
*Meet Featured Family Members & Museum Staff
*Complimentary Ethnic Foods & Beverages
Sponsored by the Pasadena Mexican-American History Association.
Tickets: Free. Information: 626.577.1660, ext. 10
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Upcoming Exhibition
 Pasadena Patron: The Life & Legacy of Eva Scott Fenyes
January 30 - August 29, 2010
Wed - Sun, Noon to 5:00 pm
In an era
when well-to-do families took a special interest in creating significant and
valuable collections, Pasadena's Eva Scott Fenyes devoted her
discriminating tastes, vast knowledge, and ample funds to surround herself with
furniture, textiles, china, silver, jewels and art. The Fenyes Mansion
is filled with art and antiques assembled by Eva and her
second husband, Dr. Adalbert Fenyes, from their travels worldwide.
Pasadena
Patron will offer an in-depth examination of the
life and legacy of one of early Pasadena's
most prominent and influential women. Themes covered in this special exhibition include Fenyes
family history, Eva as an art patron and watercolorist, the influence of Europe, the East Coast, and travel itself on her
thinking, and the social milieu she created here in Pasadena. Exhibition highlights
will include items from the Fenyes collection never before on public display.
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Upcoming Events
Step Back in Time at the Zane Grey Estate
Thursday, January 28, 6:00 to 10:00 pm at the Zane Grey Estate, 396 E. Mariposa St., Altadena 91001
The wild, wild west, fact and fiction: explore tales of
the west as you tour the extraordinary Zane Grey Estate, former home of one of
the 20th century's first millionaire authors. Grey's romanticized stories of
the rugged Old West will share the spotlight with the true-to-life saga of pioneering
adventurer Don Benito Wilson, whose multi-faceted endeavors shaped the course of
Southern California history. Guest speaker Nat
B. Read is author of the book Don Benito
Wilson: From Mountain Man to Mayor - Los Angeles 1841-1878. The
evening also includes a light winter supper, wine, coffee & dessert catered
by The Press restaurant, raffle opportunities and musical entertainment. This
event is presented by the El Molino Questers to raise funds for restoration of
the Oriental carpets in the Museum's Fenyes Mansion. Tickets: $50; Reservations and pre-payment required. Click here to make reservations online, or make checks payable to "Questers El Molino" and mail to PMH, Attention: Ardis Willwerth.
 Annual Meeting
Saturday, January 30, 10:30 am
PMH Members are invited to attend the 85th Annual meeting in the Giddings Conference Room at PMH. Join us for the 2009 year-end reports from the Board President and senior staff. A Continental breakfast will be served.
Tickets: Members-only event; Free. RSVP to 626.577.1660, ext. 11 or mturner@pasadenahistory.org by Monday, January 25.
If you are unable to attend the Annual Meeting, be sure to visit our website after January 15 to view our "2009: A Retrospective."
Don't forget to stop by the Museum Store for official Tournament of Roses merchandise as well as programs and pins for the upcoming BCS Championship.
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