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Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Inc.
The Desert Dispatch Vol. 13, Issue 4 October 2010
Chapter Meeting Saturday, November 13, 2010
Wingate Place Community Center, 7436 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale
Clubhouse Opens with refreshments at 12:00 noon - Program at 1:00 pm
A New National Historic Trail Proposal
Albert Eddins President of the Southern Trails Chapter of the Oregon-California Trails Association will present an
informative PowerPoint program about their proposal for a new National Historic Trail. An initiative of the
Southern Trails and Utah Crossroads Chapters seeks to obtain National Historic Trail status for the Southern Trail
to California.
The Southern Trail was the gateway to California for emigrants coming from the southern portion of the United
States and northern Mexico during the great American western expansion of the mid-nineteenth century. Trails
across the northern half of the United States used for the same purpose and during the same time period (Oregon,
California and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails) have received National Historic Trail designation while
the Southern Trail has been ignored. This proposal is designed to redress that disparity.
In addition to its use by emigrants the Southern Trail was also the trail of the Army of the West, instrumental in
bringing New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada and portions of Utah and Colorado into the Union.
Please join us with friends and family to enjoy this special presentation.
Lewis and Clark Expedition: Insights and Impact
Insights and Impact was the theme of a special Lewis and Clark Exhibit planned and implemented by chapter
charter members, Dr. Gerald and Susie Holcomb at the Mayo Clinic’s “Charter House” in Rochester, Minnesota.
Using artifacts and publications from their personal collection, the exhibit was intended to bring the story of the
“Corps of Discovery” to the nearly 400 residents of their Continuing Care Retirement Community.
Response to their exhibit was exciting. Film presentations about the Expedition by National Geographic, and talks
by Jim Vowels, Newsletter Editor of the Minnesota Chapter of the LCTHF were well attended.
The Holcomb’s had
previously donated their
extensive library of
Lewis and Clark
material, (including a
full set of 1st Edition
Journals), to Hastings
College in Nebraska.
However, as true
“Clarkies,” they missed
it so much that they
began collecting again!
Congratulations on your
wonderful project. Jerry & Susie Holcomb with Bulletin Board Exhibit
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The Tucson Museum of Art Presents Three exhibitions that depict the people and landscapes from
one of the most important journeys in American history.
The Journey of Lewis and Clark
October 23, 2010 — January 23, 2011
Learn about one of the greatest journeys in history with artists Charles Fritz and Michael Haynes, and collector Tim Peterson
"An Artist with the Corps of Discovery – One Hundred Paintings Illustrating the Journals of
Lewis and Clark" contains the oils of Montana artist Charles Fritz. The one hundred oils he created chronicle the explorers’ journals from
their first sighting of the Great Falls of the Missouri to a buffalo hunt to the Pacific Ocean and back. Fritz’s own journey following the
journals of Lewis and Clark began through a collector of western art who was seeking an
artist to paint a scene based on Lewis’ description in 1805 of the Yellowstone River from
a bluff on the Missouri. As Fritz began to work on the commission he became more determined to complete the whole expedition as if he was
the artist with the Corps of Discovery. His paintings take the viewer from the beginning of
the journey to its triumphant end and all the hardships in between.
"To the Western Ocean: Portraits of the Lewis and Clark Expedition" contains fourteen
watercolor portraits from Michael Haynes that bring the people behind the Corps of Discovery to life.
Lewis, Clark, York, and
Sacagawea are portrayed in individual portraits while the other thirty members are
shown in group portraits; including hunters, soldiers,
blacksmiths, cooks, interpreters and musicians.
His “Uniform and Dress of the
Corps of Discovery” paintings were selected as guides for the uniforms in the National
Geographic’s Lewis and Clark IMAX production.
See Lewis and Clark Art……, Page 4
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Lewis and Clark Art…..continued
Included in "Thomas Jefferson’s West: At the Confluence of Art and Exploration" are selections of paintings and drawings that illustrate Lewis and Clark’s Corp of Discovery
expedition. Tim Peterson selected the works himself, paying close attention to the content of each piece to tell the story of their adventures in narrative form.
This grouping includes
works by: William Ahrendt, James Ayers, Jim Carson,
Todd Connor, Curt Delano, John Demott, Frank Hagel, Mort Kunstler, Ken Laager,
Dan Meiduch, Clark Kelly Price, Don Spaulding, and
David Wright.
Each artist has established a distinguished career as
painters and illustrators in the romantic and historic
depiction of a fascinating era in American history
Lewis and Clark at the Great Falls by Jim Carson
Opening Reception
Celebrate the opening of "The Journey of Lewis and Clark" Date: Oct 29, 2010 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm Cost: Free for members and one guest; $10 for non-members 140 N. Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 | 520.624.2333
More information may be obtained at: 520-624-2333 or www.tucsonmuseumofart.org
Admission to the galleries and historic block: $8 general $6 seniors (ages 60+) and veterans $3 students (ages 13+) Members, children ages 12 and under, and active military with ID are FREE First Sunday of the month is FREE for everyone.
For those eager to step into yet another time period, the Museum is located on the Historic Block which contains buildings from various phases of the Spanish-Mexican Colonial and United States Territorial Periods. Among these is La Casa Cordova which is on the National Register of Historic Places and one of the oldest homes in Tucson. From late fall to early spring one room in this old adobe is devoted to El Nacimiento, a tiered display of traditional Mexican nativity scenes.
Across the street is Old Town Artisans. In the heart of the historic El Presidio district this series of shops offer art,
jewelry, pottery, etc., plus a restaurant.
More information may be found at:www.dowtowntucson.org
Thanks to Dawn Myers for giving us a “Heads-UP” on this marvelous exhibition.
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Greetings to Grand Canyon Chapter Members and Friends,
The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation was held in Lewiston, Montana
in early August. Six local members of our chapter and two out of state members attended so the Grand Canyon
Chapter was well represented. This was the first time an annual meeting has been hosted by a Native American
tribe and held on reservation land. The Nez Perce tribe played a critical role in the success of the Expedition in
1805. As we stood at Canoe Camp on the Clearwater River in August 2010, we could almost see the starving
Corps of Discovery coming out of the Bitterroot Mountains in Sept 1805. The hospitable Nez Perce gave the
explorers dried salmon and camas root to eat (which made them very sick!!) and showed them how to make canoes
using fire rather than tools.
At our winter meeting (January or February TBA) you will be treated to a power point presentation of the
activities we enjoyed at the Lewiston meeting. Chapter member Brooke Myers will share her pictures and
knowledge from Lewiston including her jet boat adventure on the Snake River.
Mark your calendars for November 13, 2010....at our first meeting we will hear from Mr. Albert Eddins,
President of the Southern Trails Chapter of the Oregon-California Trails Association. Mr. Eddins will bring us up
to date on historic trails across the Southwest and ongoing research to map and preserve the original trails. We will
also learn more about the National Historic Trail and about work to digitize original emigrant diaries.
Our Spring meeting will feature Past-President, Wayne McKinley, sharing his research on General James
Wilkinson who operated in the southern part of our country in the 1800's. Gen. Wilkinson is a very controversial
character so don't miss Wayne's take on this topic.
Please invite your friends to attend our meetings and perhaps to join us as we expand our horizons while
learning more about Western Expansion of the United States.
Jean Myers, President
Annual Meeting Snapshots
Dawn & Brooke Myers
Newsletter Guys; Dave Aungst & Jim Vowels John Bagley & Jeanne Myers
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Chapter Officers
President Jeanne Myers 7839 E Plaza Avenue Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-471-8290 [email protected]
Vice-President Jack Nottingham [email protected] 520-241-7830
Secretary John Bagley [email protected] 602-993-4365
Treasurer Ray Gentry 8403 East Indianola Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-945-7887 [email protected]
Board of Directors
Audrey Aungst 480-948-0158 Doris Martin 520-747-0937 Wayne McKinley 602-421-6895
On the Calendar
Saturday, November 13, 2010: Chapter Meeting
11:00 am. at Wingate Place, 7436 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale.
Albert Eddins will present a program about the Oregon-California Trails Association’s proposal for a new National Historic Trail.
Saturday, January 22, 2011: Chapter Meeting
Club Twenty One, 2920 N. Oracle Road, Tucson.
Brooke Myers will present a power point program of activities at the 42
nd Annual LCTHF Meeting with the Nez Perce at Lewiston, Idaho.
Saturday, April 9, 2011: Chapter Meeting
Location to be announced.
Wayne McKinley will share his research on the extraordinary double life of General James Wilkinson.
July 31 – August 3, 2011: 43rd Annual LCTHF Meeting The 43
rd Annual Meeting of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage
Foundation will be held in Omaha, NE/Council Bluffs, IA
July 31 – August 3, 2012: 44th Annual LCTHF Meeting The 44th Annual Meeting of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation will be held in Clarksville, IN
The Oregon-California Trails Association
Encompassing the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, the Santa Fe Trail,
the Applegate Trail and the Mormon Trail, the Oregon-California Trails
Association (OCTA) seeks to preserve the stories and the legacy of the
19th century American migration.
Their mission is to protect the Historic Emigrant Trails legacy by
promoting research, education, preservation activities and public
awareness of the trails, and to work with others to promote these causes.
Its members explore the history of the American frontier west from the
pioneers and Indians who led the way, to covered wagons, cattle and
cowboys who followed later
The Association has 11 regional or state chapters, many of which sponsor
their own websites. The chapters work on marking and mapping the trails
and work with private landowners as well as government agencies, such as
the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service, on
preservation issues.
It's a great way to get “on the ground” in OCTA because local chapters
sponsor trail outings in their area and have frequent meetings to discuss
trail history and preservation. Most of these events are open to members
and non-members alike.
The Desert Dispatch
Published by the Grand Canyon Chapter for its
members and friends.
EDITED BY
David Aungst
Contributors to this Issue:
Jerry & Susie Holcomb Dawn Myers
Jeanne Myers Photo’s by Audrey Aungst
Comments, materials and letters are most welcomed by the
Editor at:
11014 E. Rising Sun Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85262
480-948-0158 or [email protected]
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