2010 ANNUAL REPORT2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Dear Friends:President Ronstadt, in his

letter to the membership, has covered the major highlights for the Arizona Historical Society during the previous twelve months. The participation of thousands of people (no kidding!) who enjoyed AHS programs and special events was especially gratifying for the staff and volunteers who made them happen.

My own message to you is of a personal nature. Perhaps mo-tivated by the difficult times in which we find ourselves, I have turned to the works of

historians and other authors, some of whose books have stood unopened for years on my library shelves, for guidance and a sense of continuity. Even a su-perficial perusal of the thoughts and writings of Turner (as in Frederick Jackson), Herbert Eugene Bolton, Wallace Stegner, Robert M. Utley, Frederick Merk, Loren Eisley, Stewart Udall, and others reminds us of previous economically, politically, and socially tumultuous times in our nation’s history. From the fundamental upheaval of the Revolutionary era, through the deep chasm of the Civil War, and

culminating in the triumph and tragedy of westward expansion, the course of American history has seldom been smooth. But, it has always been about commu-nity building. And nowhere has this been truer than in Arizona on its difficult road toward state-hood and beyond.

If, as someone has said, history is about the lessons of life, the Arizona Historical Society can take pride in the dynamic role it plays as both teacher and learner in today’s world. Promoting National History Day competi-tion; encouraging advocacy and

Dear Members and Friends:Fiscal year 2009-2010 has been

an exciting year. AHS Central Division staff did an outstanding job working with the Sandra Day O’Connor family on an exhibit that opened at the AHS Museum at Papago Park in Tempe in conjunction with the dedication of the Sandra Day O’Connor House. AHS Southern Division staff collaborated with Apache tribal entities throughout the state and across the South-west to complete the exhibit, Geronimo! Revered and Reviled, at the Arizona History Museum in Tucson. Everyone involved was proud of the result. AHS Administration staff worked with Arizona State Parks to develop an Interagency Service Agreement that allows AHS to lease and operate the Riordan Mansion State Historic Park in Flagstaff. The Riordan Action Network supports the three-year agreement. AHS Northern Division staff will oversee the facility. In Yuma,

the AHS Rio Colorado Division staff celebrated the rich history of the Yuma Crossing with a full complement of re-enactors at Yuma Crossing Day.

The Journal of Arizona History continues to be the keystone of AHS Publications Division. Editor Bruce Dinges and the journal’s authors do an excellent job. Bettina O’Neal Lyons’ book, Zeckendorfs and Steinfelds: Merchant Princes of the American Southwest, remains a top seller. The new publication, A Volume of Friendship: The Letters of Eleanor Roosevelt and Isabella Greenway, 1904-1953, edited by Kristie Miller and Robert H. McGinnis,

is in its second printing.Malcolm Mackey of Flagstaff

received AHS’s highest honor, the Al Merito award, at the Arizona-Nevada History Convention in Laughlin, Nevada, on April 16.

AHS board committees work hard and continue to provide positive support to staff. Still, our membership is down slightly. We ask you, our members—our best sales people—to invite your families and friends to join AHS.

Finally, I want to thank Anne Woosley and a greatly reduced staff for the tremendous job they do in providing the people of Arizona, and our visitors, with outstanding museums, programs, publications, and exhibits. It has been a pleasure serving as your board president during the past two years.

Jim RonstadtPresident

AHS Board of Directors

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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OFFICERSJim Ronstadt, Tucson,PresidentOscar Schraml, Yuma,Vice-PresidentJim Babbitt, Flagstaff,TreasurerFrank Barrios, Phoenix,Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORSWayne Anderson, KingmanMarsha Bonham, BisbeeTed Cunningham, PhoenixJack Donnelly, Paradise ValleyJohn Driggs, PhoenixArt Fox, ParkerLynn Haak, GlobeGeorge Hartz, ScottsdaleMark Haynes, YumaAxel Holm, NogalesJohn Lacy, Tucson

Julie Larson, SedonaPat Loven, FlagstaffColleen Mathis, TucsonSusan Olberding, FlagstaffMary Parker, Paradise ValleyDonald Prior, ScottsdaleCynthia Schroeder, TucsonRichard Shaw, ScottsdaleRalph Smith, SaffordMichael Urman, TucsonMichael Wade, Phoenix

Central Arizona Chapter BoardNorthern Arizona Chapter BoardRio Colorado Chapter BoardSouthern Arizona Chapter BoardArizona Pathfinders, Inc.Docent Council

Friends of The Journal of Arizona HistoryFund for Central Arizona HistoryHistorical League, Inc.Northern Arizona Pioneers’ Historical SocietyYuma County Historical Society

AHS gratefully acknowledges the generosity of our support groups.

SUPPORT GROUPS

BOARD OF DIRECTORSAs of June 30, 2010

consensus building; providing Arizonans with the opportunity to view an original Declaration of Independence broadside, ex-perience Flagstaff’s Wool and Folk festivals, and interact with the past at Yuma Crossing Day—each of these activities brings together generations and cultures to share and enjoy the delights of history.

Reading, learning, and expe-riencing—history can provide a sense of optimism that not

only affords us the strength to weather crisis, but that enables us to make productive decisions, solve problems, and emerge successfully at the other end. History is the force that gives society perspective on the past and hope for the future.

Anne I. Woosley, Ph.D.Executive Director

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AHS celebrates and is deeply appreciative to its members, donors, and volunteers who so generously support us. For a complete list of individual members, donors, and volunteers, visit the AHS website at www.ArizonaHistoricalSociety.org.

Gifts of $100 or moreJuly 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010

$25,000 +Historical League, Inc.C. R. Krimminger FundF. Lewis Orrell, Jr., Trust

$10,000 - $24,999AHS Southern Arizona Chapter, Inc.Arizona Humanities CouncilFlagstaff Cultural Partners

Art & Science FundSan Carlos Apache TribeClara B. Walker Trust

$5,000 - $9,999Arizona Pathfinders, Inc.Fund for Central Arizona HistoryMary Lou HapnerMarshall FoundationThe New York Community Trust/

The Peter G. Peterson and Joan GanzCooney Fund

Salt River ProjectYuma County Historical Society

$2,500 - $4,999AHS Docent CouncilCox CableThe Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation/

Paradise Sheep CompanyNational Historical Publications andRecords Commission/Arizona StateLibrary, Archives and Public Records/Arizona Historical Records AdvisoryBoard

National History Day, Inc.Northern Arizona Pioneers’

Historical SocietySpeedie and Associates

$1,000 - $2,499AnonymousArizona Daily Star/GannettArizona State History Convention, Inc.Arizona State University

Sandra Day O’Connor College of LawJohn R. and Christine AugustineDunn Edwards PaintsLorraine Maria Hamilton Endowment

Fund held at Community Foundationfor Southern Arizona

John and Terry LacyChristy Martin of Studio EncantoArthur F. Mucklow EstateThe Bill Muster FoundationWilliam PorterCurtis ScaifeTucson Quilters Guild

$500 - $999Adobe Corral of Westerners InternationalMargo Hart AndersonArizona Council for the Social Studies

Family Mediation CenterFort Sill Apache CasinoGreat Projections, Inc.William J. KellyGary D. MartinezKristie MillerAnna Deane Millett

$250 - $499Arizona State University School of

Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies

Wally and Lew ArmerJohn and Vicki BeaverRichard and Pamela BurkeCharles Redd Center for Western Studies

at Brigham Young UniversityBilikay ChathamTed CunninghamFreeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold

FoundationPhilip HansonMark H. HaynesSidney HirshJanice LangvilleZona and Tom LorigRoy MarcotO.K. CorralPrudential FoundationPat RutherfordCynthia SchroederRichard C. ShawPeggy TaylorDuffie WestheimerAnne Woosley and Allan McIntyre

$100 - $249Mary Jo AberAlpha Delta Kappa Arizona StateWayne AndersonArizona Genealogical Advisory BoardArizona Newspaper AssociationArizona State University School

of Social TransformationJosiah AustinJames E. AyresBank of AmericaFrank M. BarriosDeanna BeaverJack and Marilyn BelznerGrace and Dean BergNancy BradleyWalter H. BrewerBarbara L. BrodeurWinifred J. Bundy and Joe E. SmeltRobert J. CampoMary H. CawleyThe Bill Chatham FamilyJohn J. Christian, Jr.Jan and Bob CleereSteven and Katherine CobbJoan H. CoyneDaniel Martin DiazLouis and Geri Didier

William H. Doelle and Linda L. MayroCharity EverittMike and Kay FaganStephen J. FarleyTheresa FarrellFriends of Arizona ArchivesWilliam and Deanna GarbarinoLeslie K. GeyerMichael D. GraydonJud HawkAnna JolivetJacquelyn KasperAlan KruseDavid LairdJulia S. LarsonTeresita MajewskiCatherine MayGerry and Barbara MillerCatherene MortonSusan and Buck OlberdingChuck and Susan OttPhoenix Police MuseumTheresa Polhamus PowellSteve RizleyRodney RoeskeJack and Fay RyanMr. and Mrs. Oscar SchramlJane Loew SharplesTom and Marjory ShupertTheresa and Eddie SnyderSouthwest Oral History AssociationMelanie SturgeonDr. and Mrs. Hugh C. Thompson, IIIMr. and Mrs. Joell TurnerKathleen N. UlrichUniversity of Arizona Center for Middle

Eastern StudiesRichard K. WakefieldGeorge WebbShirley WeikWalter E. and Nancy L. WeirichArthur L. WelshNora WelshDavid Wilhelm

MemorialsGifts were received in memory of the

individuals listed below.

Michael ChathamAnne Hughes KareivaMichael MaryottIsabel Baffert MikelaitisEd Vohnoutka, Sr.Arthur Welsh

ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY DONATIONS

Note to our DonorsA sincere effort has been made to honor every contributor appropriate for the giving categories appearing in this publication. It is possible, however, that names have been inadvertently omitted or incorrectly listed. If you notice an error, please contact our Statewide Membership Services office by calling (520) 617-1165 or emailing membership@azhs.gov so the record may be corrected.

Dr. Anne I. Woosley Executive DirectorWilliam L. Ponder Chief Administrative OfficerYolanda Z. South Administrative Services OfficerDeborah M. Ortiz Executive AssistantDr. Bruce J. Dinges Publications Division DirectorKyle L. McKoy Education and Outreach Division DirectorLeslie R. Roe Northern Division DirectorDr. Peter H. Welsh Central Division Director

Orlinda AndersonJulia ArriolaPaul BarryJuan BecerraKim BittrichJames BleessCarol BrooksKasia CampbellKarla CatanzaroDoreen CroweRicardo DiazKim FrontzJames GanasMegan GatelyRoy GoodmanJeff HotchkissRobert HunterHeather IngramLaraine Daly JonesRalph Jones

Ron LarsonJill McClearyDennis McDermottJoseph MeehanDawn NaveJan PersidskisCarol QuesnetteKate ReeveBette RichardsVince RichieRaTonia RobinsonAshley SmithEmily Spargo-GuerreroNancy StonehouseDave TackenbergErnie TriggSeth Willey

AHS STAFF AND INTERNSAs of June 30, 2010

AHS revenues declined slightly (4%) in fiscal year 2009 - 2010. This was in large part due to reductions in state appropriations. However, there were also lower levels of revenues from earned income and donations, reflecting the continued economic conditions both nationally and within the state. In order to continue to manage expenditures in a conservative manner, AHS reduced its spending by 6% during the fiscal year. While this strategy allowed AHS to control its operations, the need for increased revenues continues to be a reality that infringes on the ability of AHS to grow programming.

Appropriations $4,064,900

Earned Income* $485,936

Donations $307,368

Total Revenues $4,858,204 * Includes membership dues, admission, rental and program fees.

Rent $1,399,646

Operations $809,775

Utilities$373,164

Employee Related Expenses$704,430

Salaries$1,630,892

Total Expenses $4,917,907

ExpensesRevenues

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

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