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Edmond
Historical Society &
Museum
431 S. Boulevard
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 340-0078
Fax: (405) 340-2771
edmondhistory@coxinet.net
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• 11th Annual Authors Reception In
Memory of Vieva Yoesting Saturday, January 19th
• Edmond Historical Society Celebrates
25 Years
• EHS Welcomes
New Executive Director
• Serving
You: Edmond’s Family Owned Businesses Exhibit
• Scout Saturday Fun For All
• Heritage Dinner & Awards A Success
• Membership Renewals and New
Members
• 4000+ Visitors Enjoyed
Large-Scale Exhibit The Purse & the Person
•
Edmond Genealogical Society Looking
for New Members
• In Memory
of Vieva Yoesting
• Volunteer
Spotlight
11th Annual Authors Reception
In Memory of Vieva Yoesting Saturday, January 19th
The Edmond Historical Society invites you to the 11th
annual Edmond Authors Reception on Saturday, January 19th
at 1pm. This year’s reception is being held in memory
of Vieva Yoesting who served as the Library Chair on the
Edmond Historical Society’s Board of Directors from 1989-2007.
The reception is free and open to the public with light
refreshments served. Guest author will be Dr. Patricia
Loughlin, Assistant Professor of History at the University
of Central Oklahoma. Author of several books, including
Hidden Treasures of the American West, Dr. Loughlin recently
co-authored with Dr. Kenny Brown and Bob Burke a manuscript
on UCO. An official Oklahoma Centennial Project, Building
Traditions, Educating Generations: A History of the University
of Central Oklahoma is a history of UCO from the late
1890s to present. The book offers many images of Edmond
and UCO. Approximately 30 students authored, contributed
vignettes, or special topics as well as 70+ interviews
with former faculty and students were conducted and included
throughout the book. This institution has faithfully served
Edmond, students from across the nation and many foreign
countries. Founded in 1891 as the Territorial Normal School,
UCO continues making history and providing excellence.
Various Edmond authors will have their books available
for sale and signing. In response to author requests,
several publishers have been invited to the reception.
The Edmond Historical Society houses a non-circulating
research library consisting of 5000+ books & periodicals.
Topics frequently utilized include UCO/Edmond high school
yearbooks, Edmond history, Grace Lawn Cemetery & early
Edmond city directories. The library also houses a genealogical
computer center (staffed by the Edmond Genealogical Society),
a microfilm reader to view the Edmond Sun from 1889-1981
and vertical files on Edmond topics and individuals.
Edmond Historical
Society Celebrates 25 Years
The Edmond Historical Society is proud to celebrate 25
years of preserving and interpreting the history of Edmond;
participating in and serving the community; and educating
and engaging visitors. History plays a vital role in any
community. The Edmond Historical Society is honored to
preserve the history of Edmond businesses, schools, people,
events and activities for future generations. Thank you
to the citizens of Edmond, surrounding communities, businesses,
volunteers and individuals with special ties to Edmond
for helping the Edmond Historical Society successfully
collect and preserve the history of our great city. Your
continued support is vital for us to continue to fulfill
our duty of preserving Edmond’s history. THANK YOU!!
In celebration of our 25th anniversary, the Edmond Historical
Society will be hosting several exhibits which take a
stroll back through Edmond’s history.
Donors
to the Collection
The Edmond Historical Society Museum would like to thank
the following donors for their contributions to the museum:
Drs. Earl and Loree Rice – Personal items including hats,
shoes and antiques
Cheryl C. Melton – Mayflower Quarterly books
Georgia Sparks – Purses
Alice Collinsworth – Bibles, clothing articles and dolls
Earl and June Madison – Antique clothing
Dorothy Dunlap – Rodkey flour bag
Carol Roberts – Wool combs
Kendell Belcher – Wedding dress with headpiece
Rickee D. Pierce and Laura Nigliazzo – Personal items
including clothing
Charlie Burgett – 2006 PGA Championship memorabilia
Rita McGinnis – Autoharp and crockery jugs
Bob Wilson – Tool box with tools
Edmond Chamber of Commerce – Archival documents of Chamber’s
history
Dennis Eugene McGill – Edmond Welcomes You booklet, telephone
directory & map
Anne M. Felts – 1910 wedding dress
Sue Osborne – Toy train set
Do you have photographs, clothing furniture and/or memorabilia
that has an Edmond connection? Consider donating the items
to the Edmond Historical Society. Our mission is preserving
and promoting the history of Edmond. This history includes
artifacts from yesteryears, today and tomorrow. You may
contact Jarod Atkins, Curator of Collections at (405)
340-0078 or at jatkins@coxinet.net if you have items you
wish to donate to the museum.
Thank you to
the Following Donors for their Support
C. Hubert Gragg - Heritage Dinner Underwriter
Citizens Bank of Edmond - Heritage Dinner reception sponsor
Marcella W. Halliday in memory of Daisie M. Walls
Claude and Peggy Harland in memory of Daisie M. Walls
Carol Roberts in memory of Tony Stump and Vieva Yoesting
Larry and Sharon Rankin in memory of Tony Stump and Vieva
Yoesting
Quimby Enterline in memory of Tony Stump and Vieva Yoesting
Gary and Iris Jordan in memory of Tony Stump and Vieva
Yoesting
Donna Slack Stewart in memory of Tony Stump and Vieva
Yoesting
Dr. James Crowder Family in memory of Vieva Yoesting
Melba St Cyr in memory of Vieva Yoesting
Dr. Kenny and Diane Brown in memory of Dr. B.D. Warrick
Garreline A. Jurko in honor of J. Milton Heflin
Donna M. Johnson
Bertha F. Scoggins
Early Childhood Association of Oklahoma
Edmond Christian Women’s Club
Edmond Centennial Commission - Edmond Living History Social
sponsorship
Burnis Argo, Dr. Verlin Richarson, Cameron Wilson, David
& Cynthia Zornes, Sabrina Thompson, Jennifer Hibbard for
ice cream for Living History Social
Stephen and Jacqueline Jones
Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Webber
Lucille Warrick - telephone booth project
Jay and Marisa Shafer
Citizens Bank - memorials for Hazel Gilmore, Betty L.
Hulsey, Joseph L. Wight, Margaret W. Hamilton, Charlotte
Schwetke, Lewis Pope, Daisie M. Walls, Wilma Bayless
Red Rendezvous - purses for The Purse & the Person purse
giveaway
Boy Scout Troop 1 - Bear Cub Scout Handbook
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EHS Welcomes
New Executive Director
The Edmond Historical Society & Museum proudly welcomes
Jena Mottola as the new Executive Director. Jena comes
to EHS with over a decade of nonprofit management experience.
Arriving from Boston, she has made Edmond her home along
with her husband and two children. Jena brings with her
a vast amount of experience with fundraising, event planning,
community collaborations and early childhood education.
Jena arrives with great energy and hope of taking EHS
to an exciting new level in the community. Please stop
by and say hello and stay tuned for updates in future
newsletters.
Serving
You: Edmond’s Family Owned Businesses Exhibit
As the Edmond Historical Society celebrates its 25th anniversary
this year, we would like to look at a few family owned
businesses that have served the community over the years.
This exhibit will be on view January 2-February 16. In
the past family owned businesses provided many staple
needs of our community. Today, you see fewer multigenerational
businesses as larger companies and corporations incorporate
them. The exhibit looks at several family owned businesses
currently serving the Edmond as well as a few no longer
in business.
Visitors can view a variety of photographs, documents
and related artifacts related to various family owned
Edmond businesses. A few of the businesses included in
the exhibit are Van’s Bakery, Rodkey’s Mill, Fields Jewelers,
McCalls, Matthews Funeral Home, Parkway Cleaners, Reid
Printing, Farmers Grain, Snyder’s Hardware, Pearce Flowers
and Parsons Jewelry Store.
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Scout Saturday Fun
For All
The recent Scout Saturday hosted 85 Bear Cubs who learned
about Scouting of the Past, Oklahoma Symbols, Edmond Newspaper
History and Edmond History Sites. Thanks to volunteers
Quimby Enterline, Verda Kenworthy, Amanda Cagle, Dot Norman,
Sandy Rund and EHS staff Jarod and Iris for making the
event fun for all!
Heritage
Dinner & Awards A Success
The 2007 Roll of Honor and Preservation Awards winners
were presented at the Edmond Historical Society’s 23rd
annual Heritage Dinner. Dr. Bob Blackburn of the Oklahoma
History Center shared tidbits of Oklahoma history and
trick roper Marty Tipton performed during the dinner.
Nearly 140 patrons attend the evening’s festivities at
the MAC Center. Congratulations to the winners!!
2007 Preservation Award Winners
Edmond Public Schoolhouse, 1889 – Sites and Structures
Dr. Bob Palmer – Art Achievement
Georgia Sparks – Community Service
2007 Roll
of Honor
Saundra Gragg Naifeh, Jerry James
Marilyn Shewmaker and Neal Little
300 Hour
Volunteers
Jim Hagar
Gloria Tate
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Membership Renewals
and New Members
Jim and Burnis Argo Tommy J. Atchison
Dr. Phil Ball
Adelina Benne
Dr. R.E. and Ada Blankenship
Ruth Boss
Betty Canham
Leroy and June Cartwright
Wayne M. Clegern
Robert and Jane Coalson
DAR - Samuel King Chapter
Dale and Ruth Delano
Doris Detweiler
Dallas Ferguson
Jay and Cathy Frank
Fred N. and Pat Hicks
Dr. Stanley Hoig
Pete and Sheree Holloway
Jess and Linda Horn
Dwain Huebert
Kay Janda
Rick Johnson
Joe and Peggy Kisicki
Mike and Joan Korenblit
Dr. James Lyon
Dr. Sam Magrill & Pamela Richman
James McConnell
Pat McFall
Claudia Miller
Oliver and Carol Moles
Forrest Moore
Donna Moser
Laura Nigliazzo
Darlene Oakley
Ed and Casey O’Donnell
Ronald & Hwa Yun Paddack
Erma Jean Payne
Barbara Chase Purtell
Larry and Sharon Rankin
Joan C. Reed
Paul and Kim Sanders
Randel and Dana Shadid
Bob and Marilyn Shewmaker
Shirley Spearman
Julian Stetnish
Beverly Terry Lowell E. Thompson
Joe and Elizabeth Waner
Jean Webber
Bill and Jane Williams
Carol Wright
Cindy Young
Gregory Zornes
New Members
Stephen & Jacqueline Jones
Pat Lester (gift membership from Melba Flesher)
Betty Coyner Schmid
Dr William & Mary Ann Sonntag
New Life Members
Marilyn Chedester
Thank You!!
4000+ Visitors Enjoyed Large-Scale
Exhibit The Purse & the Person
A diverse audience viewed The Purse & the Person exhibit
and participated in the various special events held in
conjunction with the exhibit. Approximately 4000 visitors
were reached through the exhibit and accompanying programs.
According to the museum guest book, visitors were served
from 29 Oklahoma towns, 15 states other than Oklahoma
(Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon,
Texas, Virginia) and 3 foreign countries (Japan, Russia
and Scotland).
Of the 4000 visitors, over 700 children participated in
making foam purses/wallets as well as approximately 200
children at SeptemberFest held at the Governor’s Mansion.
Tours were given to a wide variety of groups including
seniors citizens, Red Hat Ladies, church groups, sororities,
daycares, Brownies, Girl Scouts and Learning Service Students.
In addition, the museum welcomed Early Childhood Association
members in town for a state conference, the First Friday
Wine Share Club, the Edmond Women’s Connection, the Oklahoma
City English Club and the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority.
The exhibit was fun, artistic, fashionable, historical
and educational.
Thanks once again to the exhibit sponsors: CarMichael
Foundation, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, Oklahoma Arts Council,
Oklahoma Humanities Council, Edmond Convention and Visitors
Bureau, Alpha Sigma-Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma, James &
Elizabeth Cahalan, William & Karen Griffeth, Carol Monger,
Saundra Naifeh, Eloise Rodkey Rees, Sorosis Club, Bob
& Kathy Thomas and Vieva Yoesting. Thanks also to all
the volunteers who gave of their time.
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Edmond Genealogical Society Looking
for New Members
The Edmond Genealogical Society was established in September
1991 under the direction of Jim and Marjorie Meggs. The
society was formed to bring together people interested
in the field of genealogy; study methods of research;
assist members in their search and compilation of documents.
The society currently meets at the Edmond Historical Society,
431 S Boulevard. Meetings scheduled for November, January,
March and May will be announced in the EGS newsletter
and local newspaper. Society volunteers assist researchers
in the EHS Library each week. The society will also have
a table at the Edmond Historical Society’s Living History
Social on September 16th.
Membership is open to anyone interested in genealogical,
historical or biographical research. Membership brochures
are available at the Edmond Historical Society. For more
information about the society, contact Sharon Burns, president,
at 348-3162 or e -mail edmondgensoc@coxinet.net.
In Memory of Vieva
Yoesting
The Edmond Historical Society sincerely regrets the loss
of Vieva Yoesting who recently passed away on her 91st
birthday on November 19th. For more than 25 years Vieva
served as a secondary music and English teacher with 17
years as a fifth grade teacher at Orvis Risner Elementary.
Vieva served faithfully as an Edmond Historical Society
volunteer and Library Chairman on the Board of Directors
since 1989. She did a wonderful job organizing, maintaining
and updating the Historical Research Library which is
used daily by the staff and museum visitors. Vieva enjoyed
history and books. Keeping up with newly published books
by local Edmond authors was important to Vieva. Therefore,
the upcoming Edmond Authors Reception is being held in
her memory.
Vieva was active in a number of organizations including
Kappa Kappa Iota, American Association of University Women,
Delta Kappa Gamma, Sorosis Club and Good Books. In addition,
she enjoyed being active and volunteering at Bradford
Village and Edmond’s First Christian Church. The Edmond
Historical Society and community will miss Vieva and her
wonderful volunteer spirit!
Volunteer
Spotlight
The Edmond Historical Society is honored to have so many
great volunteers that make this museum interesting. We
appreciate all the hard work that each of you puts into
this organization to make it a great place to come and
visit. This month, our attention focuses on Grace Vance,
who you will notice every Wednesday here at the museum.
Retired in 2004, Grace began working at the museum over
a year ago and has been helpful in researching genealogy
as well as the history of Edmond. Having grown up in the
city, Grace takes pride in her ability to assist those
interested in this great town. She also works part-time
at the Oklahoma History Center in their library department
researching information for visitors and employees alike.
We would like to thank Grace for all her hard work and
dedication to this organization.
Jarod Atkins
Volunteer Coordinator
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