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Congratulations
to the Chinese
Historical and
Cultural
Project!
In the January 31, 2014 issue of Willow Glen Resident, two of the founding board members of CHCP, Mabel
Lai and Lillian Gong-Guy were featured in an article about the Lunar New Year.
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HSJ Members:
Save the Date!
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Our next exclusive
members-only reception
will be a sneak peek of our latest exhibit:
Shirlie Montgomery:
Picturing San Jose
Since 1938
Saturday, March 22
1pm - 3pm
Wine and appetizers will be served.
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Dear Friends,
I want to start my letter this month by personally thanking the Hugh Stuart Center Charitable Trust for their recent grant to History San José. We feel so fortunate to have the support of such an extraordinary foundation. Thank you to the Trustees of the Hugh Stuart Center Charitable Trust for their belief in our mission, vision, and contributions to the community.
We are excited to share with you the details of our upcoming event, Reflections of Old San José, a historic fashion show managed by volunteer group Portraits of the Past. Our volunteers will share scandalous and sordid tales of some of San José's most notorious individuals, while clothed in historically representative costumes.
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Xavier Cugat, Abbe Lane and Friends at the El Sombrero Lounge; c. 1953; Shirlie Montgomery; Leonard McKay Collection at History San Jose
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The program is then followed by a delicious champagne and dessert
reception. This fun afternoon is a steal at $25 a ticket!
The proceeds of this fashion show will benefit our educational
programs, which help over 20,000 schoolchildren learn and grow each year.
Until next time,
Alida J. Bray,
President & CEO
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Collections Corner
Garden City Velodrome Artifacts
The museum received a unique collection of material related to the Garden City Velodrome. Located at the present Lincoln High School site, the Velodrome operated for a short time from 1936 to 1940.
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Picture of Velodrome; c.1937; unknown photographer; gift of Tom Flood; History San José Collection
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Donated by Tom Flood, the material was collected by his grandfather, Dewey Maxwell, who was a founder of the Velodrome and also operated a bicycle shop in San José for several decades. Included in the donation are photographs, programs, log books, tickets, etc. A remarkable component of the collection is the Velodrome's first year business records.
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Upcoming Events
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Chinese Lunar New Year 2014
Sunday, February 16: 12pm - 3pm
Chinese American Historical Museum, History Park,
635 Phelan Ave, San José
, CA
FREE!
 Please join the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year - the Year of the Horse! This fun day of family activities will include a traditional lion dance, instrumental music, and story-telling. There will also be many children's activities. For more information, click here.
Fireside Chat in Partnership with the
African American Heritage House:
Featuring Dr. Carlos Manuel Salomon
Sunday, February 23: 2pm - 4pm
 Renzel Room, History Park, 635 Phelan Ave, San José, CA
FREE for HSJ Members!
$5 for non-members
In celebration of Black History Month, please join Dr. Carlos Manuel Salomon, author of Pio Pico: The Last Governor of Mexican California, for a presentation and discussion on his book. Pico, who was of mestizo and black heritage, was the two-time governor of Alta California, and one of the wealthiest, most successful men in the state of California. Click here for more information.
Saturday, March 14: 2pm - 4pm
Renzel Room, History Park,
635 Phelan Ave, San José, CA
$25 a ticket
Volunteers in elaborate costumes present vignettes featuring local historical characters! Reception and light refreshments to follow. Free parking on grounds. Proceeds benefit History San José educational programs! Click here for more information about the fashion show .
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