Image: Cover of
Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson, 1901 edition
The University Club of Pasadena (founded 1922) recently donated a selection of thirty-six historic books from its "member's library" to the Research Library and Archives of Pasadena Museum of History.
James Harwood, president of the University Club, said, "We are pleased to donate these books to the museum, where they can be preserved, catalogued and made available to scholars and the public. Our club library is composed of books donated over the years by our members for display in a distinctive meeting space, but we have no professional librarian and no system for making known our holdings to those who could make scholarly use of them. The community is better served by turning these works over to the institution which preserves Pasadena's history."
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Don't forget to read the latest Hometown Pasadena articles written by Julie Stires - Come Home Instantly! and Come Home Instantly! Part 2.
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Our Mission
The Mission of the Museum is to promote an appreciation of history, culture, arts, and sciences relevant to Pasadena and adjoining communities.
Learn more about PMH and our history.
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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
Appraisal Day
Sponsored by Bonhams
Wednesday, August 27, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm & 1:30 to 4:00 pm
Do you have a mystery object or a family heirloom that may be valuable? Bonhams' specialists in jewelry, silver, furniture & decorative arts, and fine arts from Old Masters to contemporary, will be at PMH to review your treasures and offer verbal auction appraisals.
Founded in 1793, Bonhams is one of the world's oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques. In 2002 Bonhams acquired Butterfields, the West Coast's premier auction house, founded in 1865 during the California gold rush.
Street parking will be available. Participants are responsible for managing the movement of their items. Tickets: Members $5 per item; Non-Members $10 per item. Limit five items. All proceeds benefit PMH. Purchase tickets at bonhams.brownpapertickets.com.
Image: A fine Tiffany Studios Favrile glass and bronze Wisteria table lamp. Sold for $792,400 (Bonhams Auctioneers)
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Current Exhibition
 Crown City Jubilee: Celebrating Significant Anniversaries in Pasadena
Kathryne Beynon Foundation Exhibition Hall
Open through September 14
In 2014, a record number of Pasadena institutions are celebrating significant anniversaries. PMH is adding to the individual festivities that are taking place citywide throughout the year with a special exhibition exploring the histories of some of these long-standing and beloved institutions, organizations, and businesses that have helped shape our city over many decades.
 Crown City Jubilee highlights eleven well-known institutions with displays of historic artifacts and clothing, photographs, and ephemera: Pasadena Unified School District (140), Pasadena Public Library (130), Pasadena Tournament of Roses� (125), Vroman's Bookstore (120), Mount Wilson Observatory (110), American Red Cross, San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter (100), The Langham Huntington, Pasadena (100), the Rose Bowl Game� (100), Westridge School (100), Pasadena City College (90), and Pasadena Museum of History itself, which celebrates 90 years since its founding in 1924.
 More than ninety other Pasadena institutions celebrating a major anniversary this year have been identified and are featured on a timeline and in historic photographs on view in an anniversary video slideshow.
This exhibition is sponsored in part by the Langham Huntington, Pasadena.
Images: Top right: Red Cross emblem from Pasadena & South Pasadena's Part in the World War (WWI Special Collection); bottom left:Central School on Fair Oaks and Colorado (S3-2)
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Upcoming Event
 Sunny Tales from Around the World
Wednesday, August 13, 11:00 am at San Rafael Branch of the Pasadena Public Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd., Pasadena 91105
On the second Wednesday of the month, PMH presents a storytelling series in collaboration with the Pasadena Public Library, San Rafael branch. Come listen to 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.
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Do you love Vroman's Bookstore? Celebrating 120 this year (and featured in Crown City Jubilee), Vroman's continues to enrich our community by offering you a chance to support PMH through their Gives Back program. Register