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Winter 2013 Volume 4, Number 2
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Board of Trustees
Richard Henderson,ChairmanWilliam Walter, ViceChairmanBarry Taniguchi,TreasurerPatricia Engelhard,SecretaryL. Taylor CockerhamPaul A. DahlquistDavid De Luz, Jr.Gerald De MelloTed DixonJudith Fox-Goldstein
The Shipman Collection at Christie's Auction House
The Lyman Museum'scollection of fine Chineseartwork donated by theHerbert C. ShipmanFoundation was acquired bybusinessman Herbert C.Shipman (1892-1977), whowas best known for hisinvolvement with orchids and
saving the nēnē, theendangered HawaiianGoose. An avid admirer ofOriental art, he collectedwhat he found interesting and beautiful without specialdirection. He obtained most of his collection in Hawai`i,both in Honolulu and on the Big Island of Hawai`i. Henever visited China himself. This collection will be sold through public sale by theprestigious auction house Christie's, to benefit theMuseum's future acquisitions and collections. The firstsale, Interiors, New York, Rockefeller Center, will takeplace on December 11, 2013, and will include somethirty-seven items of artwork from the ShipmanCollection. We have supplied the links to the Christie'swebsite, Calendar, and registering to view and/or bid ontheir online auction, and one can watch online withoutregistering to bid. http://www.christies.com/ Link to homepage of Christie's http://www.christies.com/calendar/ Link to Calendar of
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Vern Yamanaka with his 4-H photograph,1959. Photo by G.J. Suzuki, 2013
Barbara HastingsRichard "Ritchie"Henderson IIMyron IsherwoodKenneth JohnstonFred KoehnenWarren LeeDavid M. LymanBruce McClureHerbert WatanabeAndrew WilsonNoreen Yamane Honorary TrusteesAlice FujimotoMargaret OdaKathy RichardsonTina Whitmarsh
Welcoming Two NewTrustees
Barbara Hastings is aveteran communicationsand PR strategist forbusiness andcommunity outreach. She has been a partnerof Hastings & Pleadwell,a communicationscompany based in Hiloand Honolulu, for 17years.
upcoming and current auctions, events, etc. SelectDecember 11 on calendar and locate Interiors, New York,Rockefeller Center, Sale 2757 and select ecatalog toview catalog https://www.christies.com/livebidding/index.aspx Link forinformation regarding viewing and/or bidding for onlineauctions. Read more...
Pierce Opening Reception
On July 25, 2013, the Museum hosted the opening nightreception for our new special exhibit, John Howard
Pierce: Photographs of Hawai`i Island 1958-1969, anevent that turned out to be exuberant, joyful, andprofoundly moving.
A minimum of 130members and specialguests were inattendance(estimates varywidely), nineteen ofwhom were featuredin the exhibitphotographs; twoothers could notattend the receptionbut visited theMuseum earlier in theday. Also inattendance were
surviving family members of six photo subjects who havepassed away, some traveling all the way from O`ahu tohonor their parents.
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Pierce Photograph Collection Identification Project
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Gerald DeMello is retired from theUniversity of Hawai`i atHilo. He had been theUniversity RelationsDirector since 1991 andis recognized as havingbeen a prime mover inthe growth anddevelopment of UH-Hilo. The Museum welcomesthese wonderfulindividuals to the Boardof Trustees!
New MembershipBenefit!
We're pleased to offer anew benefit to ourmembers: an HFN FuelDiscount Card, whichprovides approvedcardholders 15 cents off per gallon at 11 gasstations across the BigIsland! If you are a currentmember and wish toreceive your HFN FuelDiscount Cardapplication, pleasecontact us at (808) 935-5021 ext. 102. Start or renew yourmembership online today! Membership Benefits Levels of Membership Membership Application
Mahalo!
August 16-October 31,2013
The above photograph is the eleventh in a series of imagesfrom the Pierce Collection that we are sharing with ourmembers in The Journal. We believe this photo was takenon May 27, 1961, at Kong's Garden in Keaukaha. BrendaMachado Lee has been identified, but we have no furtherdescription. If you can identify people in this photo pleasecontact Museum archivist Miki Bulos at 935-5021 ext. 110, ore-mail her at [email protected].
Lyman Museum Events in Winter 2014
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***ALU LIKE, Inc.Preston and Edean D.Barnes IIIG.J. Beuker, Jr. and G.Frances BeukerMurray and Linley ChapmanTaylor CockerhamPaul and Charlene DahlquistJudith and Michael Fox-GoldsteinCynee and William Gillette-WennerHans and Marianne HohlLarry and Beatrice IsemotoMyron O. Isherwood, Jr. andLouise B. IsherwoodHarry and Roberta KimFred and Carolyn R.KoehnenBruce Cary McClure andMaureen Ota-McClureSally NobileEdwin and Cynthia SorensonJames Thropp, Jr.Jane WebbTina WhitmarshAndrew and Roberta Wilson
Mahalo to our
Volunteers
Mahalo nui loa to ourvolunteers, whose aloha
spirit helps us continue toshare the story of Hawai`iwith visitors, kama`āina,
and students.
***Dale DinsmorePat Engelhard
Roberta GacutanBrandon Haleamau
Seet LauTerri Maguire
Maryalice MatsumotoBruce McClureGladys Suzuki
Jane Uyeno***
Interested in volunteering?Send your resume to
The Hawai'i Endangered Bird Conservation Program January 13, 7:00--8:30pm
Great Scots! in Hawai'iJanuary 27, 7:00--8:30pm
Working Together to Reforest Waikoloa
February 10, 7:00--8:30pm
Makahiki in Hawai'iFebruary 24, 7:00--8:30pm
Free for members; $3 for nonmembers
Upcoming Workshops at the Lyman Musueum
Ni`ihau Shell Workshops
December 13 and 14, 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Just in time to help you create your own spectacularNi`ihau shell Christmas gifts, Kele Kanahele, master shell
lei maker from the island of Ni`ihau, returns to the LymanMuseum to teach this authentic art of Hawai`i on Friday,December 13 and Saturday, December 14, from 10:00A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on both days.
Necklaces (lei), bracelets, and earrings created in the
pikake style may be made using momi ke`oke`o shells(white), momi lenalena shells (yellow), or momi `ōnikinikishells (white with dark specks). Choose your color whenmaking your reservation! On either day you may learnhow to make an 18-inch necklace ($205), a bracelet($85), or a pair of earrings ($65)-or more than one piece,as long as you sign up for specific pieces in advance. Space is limited to 25 persons per day; only people whohave registered can be permitted in the classroom. Reservations must be made, pieces and colors specified,and the workshop fee(s) paid by Friday, November 29, toensure your place and the availability of shells. Givesomeone you love (yourself, perhaps?) a very special giftthis holiday season! For more information, please call935-5021 ext. 101 or stop by the Museum's Admissionsdesk.
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Museum Hours
Monday-Saturday10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Museum Holidays
Museum closed on: New Year's DayMemorial Day
Independence Day (4th ofJuly)
Labor DayThanksgiving DayChristmas Day
Aloha 'Oe Hugh Willocks
On September 4, longtimeMuseum Trustee Hugh Willockspassed away at Hilo MedicalCenter. He had served onthe Board since 1989 and wasa valued member of the PhysicalPlant and Grounds Committee. Born in Hilo on July 15, 1941,Hugh Hazard Willocks was theson of Scottish immigrants whocame to Hawai`i in the early1900s. A 1959 graduate ofPunahou High School, Hughserved in the Vietnam War as afirst lieutenant in the Army. In
1973 he helped establish Willocks ConstructionCorporation, of which he was president and Boardchairman. Hugh was also a former president of the HawaiiIsland Contractors Association, and a member of theRepublican Party and the National Rifle Association. Heenjoyed hunting, golfing, and playing volleyball, and wasrenowned for his big grin and the beautiful fresh hibiscusflower he always tucked into his feathered hatband.
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Calling All Members!
The Lyman Museum would be delighted to have youattend the annual membership meeting which will be heldat 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 19. The meeting
will be followed by a reception with pupu and music on thefront lānai.
Please RSVP no later than December 17, at 935-5021ext. 102. See you there!
Museum Shop Holiday Shopping
Lyman Museum members will receive a 15% discount on purchases from the
Museum Shop this holiday season. That's an additional 5% over the usualmember discount! The sale lasts from Monday, November 18 through Monday,
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December 31 when you shop with your membership card. Come visit the Museum
Shop and find unique gifts for the holidays:
Our favorite Cane Haul Road tea towels and T-shirtsFun assortment of holiday cards and ornamentsNew selection of Hawaiian music CDs, including a wonderful ChristmasselectionGreat books on Hawaiian history, stories, and culture for children and adultsHawaiian-food focused cookbooksOne-of-a-kind earrings and necklaces by Dragonfly Arts, plus feather earringsby Patti Pease-JohnsonExquisite Ni`ihau shell lei created by master lei maker Kele Kanahele
Koa and mango bowls, as well as koa coffee scoops, made by Tim Van Cleave
Mineral samples, break-your-own geodes, and marble honu figurines makeexcellent stocking stuffers!
The Museum Shop ships! Call 935-5021 ext. 101 or e-mail [email protected] place an order. USPS shipping rates vary according to size of box.
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