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Image: Journalist Harold
Hubbard with his daughters Beverly and Marilyn, 1933 (HNH23-3-4)
PMH was host to two interns from PCC's Digitization Skills Certificate Program this summer. The interns worked on digitizing historic photographs from the Archives and uploading them to the Pasadena Digital History Collaboration website. Barbara Bishop digitized items from the Harold Norwood Hubbard Papers and Carla Perez digitized items from the J. Allen Hawkins Collection.
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Featured Sponsor
The French Hand Laundry
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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
2013 Contemporary History Makers Gala
September 28, 6:30 pm
Join the Museum in honoring the 2013 Contemporary History Makers Hahn & Hahn LLP, Dorothy Trask Clune Murray Foundation, Nat B. Read, and Marilyn & Jud Roberts.
Experience an extraordinary evening beginning with an exploration of contemporary fashion design in the highly acclaimed exhibition, I Do! I Do! Pasadena Ties the Knot, a cocktail reception on the steps of the Fenyes Mansion accentuated by a stunning silent auction, and finishing with a worthy tribute to the 2013 Honorees during a three course dinner designed by Guest Chef Joachim Splichal with wines paired by Guest Sommelier Chris Meeske.
Visit our website for a complete list of Gala sponsors. Download the electronic invitation or email us to request an invitation by mail.
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Current Exhibition
 I Do! I Do! Pasadena Ties the Knot
Part II: 1950 to Present Day
Open through November 3
Wedding gowns by legendary designers move into the spotlight in the exhibition I Do! I Do! Part II, the sequel to the Museum's immensely
popular survey of wedding fashions from the previous century, which was presented earlier this year. The gowns in Part II - borrowed from local residents, bridal shops, and designers - were chosen because they define specific styles and together create a chronology of wedding dress history decade by decade from 1950 to present day. These styles, which have been largely determined by designers, may change through the years, but at the height of its popularity each dress represents a momentary standard of what a bride should look like.
The sumptuous bridal creations on display include the first-ever
wedding gown purchased at Bullock's Pasadena, a William Cahill creation, and the gown of Carolyn Knight Weedman, daughter of the thirty-first governor of California, who was wed in the Governor's Mansion. Local women, including Holly Davis, Jennifer DeVoll, Karen Hackett, and Ann-Marie Villicana share photos and memories of their weddings. Personal stories, formal portraits, wedding announcements, and other ephemera accompany the over thirty gowns on view.
Image: Alexander McQueen gown, 2006. courtesy, private collector. Photo by Aaron Gil, www.fotonuova.com
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Upcoming Events
 Sunny Tales from Around the World: Children's Storytime with Sunny Stevenson
Wednesday, September 11, 10:30 am at San Rafael Branch of the Pasadena Public Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd., Pasadena 91105
Join Sunny Stevenson as she reads and tells stories suitable for pre-school age children. A born storyteller, she is able to mesmerize her listeners, children and adults alike. Please join us!
Tickets: Free; no reservations required.
Thursdays and Sundays, Now through November 3, 12:15 pm Tour; Tea following at approximately 1:30 pm
Gather your friends for a docent-led look at gorgeous wedding fashion from the 1950s to the present day. Then stay in the festive spirit with tea at the cozy Tea Rose Garden, 28 S. Raymond Avenue. Parking validated at the schoolhouse structure across the street.
Tickets: Tour tickets: Members $10; Non-Members $15. Purchase tickets online; Tea: $25 including tax, payable at restaurant (20% of your bill will be donated to PMH).
Image: Tea Rose Garden. Photo by Jen O'Sullivan
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