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Image: Entry in a political pumpkin carving contest (call # PSN - Pumpkin)
In October of 1992, the employees of St. Luke Medical Center were invited to submit pumpkins carved in the likeness of the Presidential candidates. Of those that were submitted 55% were in the likeness of Ross Perot, 22% Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush and Garfield the Cat had 11% each.
The Pasadena Star-News photo archives were donated to PMH in 1995. The collection is particularly strong in local images from the 1980s and 1990s.
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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
Don't Throw that Out!
Sunday, October 30, 2:00 pm in Avery Dennison Auditorium, 150 N. Orange Grove., Pasadena 91103
It's time for our annual appeal to local residents to search their attics and closets, storage chests and bureau drawers, to find objects that have a meaningful story from history. This year we are focusing on interesting objects related to travel: photos, postcards, art, brochures, guide books, maps, souvenirs, traveling accessories, clothing, diaries. . . unique items that have been saved through the years that tell an intriguing story. We will select some of the more interesting for presentation, and our distinguished panel of antique experts and historians will fill in the narrative. If you have something to share, contact Brad Macneil at the Museum 626.577.1660, ext. 16 or bmacneil@pasadenahistory.org.
Tickets: Museum Members Free;Non-Members $5.
Image: Photo of Eva Muse [Fenyes] in Egypt circa 1895 (PHS15-6A)
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Exhibitions
NEW - Southern California's Evolving Landscape: The Photography of Helen Lukens Gaut (1872-1955) Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Gallery
Wed - Sun, Noon to 5:00 pm; Opens October 8 Helen Lukens Gaut established a successful career as a photojournalist in the 1920s. She taught herself how to use a camera in order to illustrate her articles and document her travels. Her pieces appeared in numerous magazines including One West, Overland Monthly, Cosmopolitan, The Craftsman, Ladies' Home Journal, and House Beautiful. Her pivotal articles on bungalow architecture emphasized the low cost of construction and floor plans which suited the evolving Southern California lifestyle. Some years ago, a chance meeting of a connoisseur of photography and a well-respected historian resulted in a major gift to PMH. In 2002, Richard "Blue" Trimarchi, President of Art Works Fine Art Publishing, shared a collection of approximately 200 negatives taken by Helen Lukens Gaut with Museum Trustee Emeritus Dr. Robert Winter. Dr. Winter was excited by the importance of the images taken by a woman photographer in the second decade of the 20th Century. The collection was purchased with a generous donation to the Museum by Alyce de Roulet Williamson. Although these holdings certainly do not comprise all of Gaut's photography, they do reflect the essentials of her life -- especially her interests in nature, motoring, and architecture. Image: Photograph by Helen Lukens Gaut. Unidentified woman in woods. (Helen Lukens Gaut Collection, call # HLG-190)  Pasadena Patron: The Life & Legacy of Eva Scott Fenyes
Willis B. Stork Gallery
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, and art. Eva and her second husband, Dr. Adalbert Fenyes, filled their home with art and antiques they assembled from their travels worldwide.
Pasadena Patron offers 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 and the East Coast on her collection, and the social milieu she created here in Pasadena. Exhibition highlights include items from the Fenyes collection never before on public display.
Image: John Hubbard Rich (1876 - 1954). "Portrait of Mrs. Adalbert Fenyes," c. 1910. Oil on canvas, 84 x 63.5 cm. (acc. # 2000.019.0090)
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Upcoming Events
 Sunny Tales from Around the World: Children's Storytime with Sunny Stevenson
Wednesday, October 12, 10:30 am at San Rafael Branch of the Pasadena Public Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd., Pasadena 91105
On the second Wednesday of every month, PMH presents a storytelling series in collaboration with the Pasadena Public Library, San Rafael branch. In October, the Museum's beloved storyteller Sunny Stevenson (pictured) will enthrall her listeners with stories about travel and transportation. Please join us!
Tickets: Free; no reservations required.
 ArtNight Pasadena
Friday, October 14, 6:00 to 10:00 pm at venues throughout the City
Looking for a perfect evening full of culture, music, food and fun? PMH, along with fourteen other cultural organizations in Pasadena, will open our doors to celebrate ArtNight. Visitors to PMH can explore Pasadena Patron - The Life & Legacy of Eva Scott Fenyes and enjoy a rare glimpse into 1920s-era California from a woman's perspective in our new exhibition Southern California's Evolving Landscape: The Photography of Helen Lukens Gaut. Enjoy a special music performance by Border Radio (pictured), playing their unique blend of Americana, Folk, and Prairie Swing. Border Radio is sponsored by City of Pasadena, Arts and Culture Commission. Also back by popular demand...the dangerously good food of the Komodo Food Truck.
Tickets: Free; ample free parking at Avery Dennison next to the Museum. For more information, please visit the ArtNight website.
Other October Events:
The Eucalyptus in California: Changing the Landscape, Creating the Garden - An At Homes series lecture for Members only held in a private garden.
Weddings on Wheels - A unique wedding show that transports participants via small motor coach to five historic, one-of-a-kind venues - including PMH - that have been transformed into wedding ceremony and reception sites.
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Getting married? Now you can support PMH by registering with the I Do Foundation. From honeymoons to invitations to wedding gifts to charitable wedding favors, the I Do Foundation allows couples and their guests to make wedding-related purchases that generate donations for charity. The I Do Foundation's Charity Registry service also makes it easy for guests to make donations in lieu of gifts. All of these services are available free of cost on the