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October meeting announcement
Read October’s announcement by clicking here.
October Archives Month events
There are some fine programs planned for Archives Month. See them http://utaharchivesmonth.org
1984: The Robidoux inscription cast
“Members of the Utah Westerners say they are a far cry from the toasty-dry, staid historians who taught many of them in school. The Westerners say they are more interested in history brought to life and history filled with fascination and intrigue, but they are no less interested in facts.”
That’s just one quote from an article printed in Oct 4, 1984, in the Deseret News. It tells all about the club in those good old days and quotes president Bud Rusho–with a picture of Bud presenting a fiberglass replica of the Robidoux inscription made by the Utah Westerners to the Museum of Natural History.
Take a look at the whole article by clicking HERE.
Survey results
We asked; you responded. Here are the comments we received on our brief survey at the September meeting.
SUGGESTIONS FOR MAKING WESTERNERS BETTER:
A better speaker system for the people in the back.
A way and means of getting to know each other better–one large family unit instead of small groups of selected friends
Make a better effort to encourage old members to become acquainted with new members. This could begin with admonitions to board members!
Create a website, share photo materials
Re-issue lapel pin and/or bolo tie and buckle
There are a number of us who do NOT have e-mail. Please send communication by slow mail.
Work hard on programs. How about having a theme for the year or half a year?
At times, it would be good to learn more about our wonderful members.
WHAT PEOPLE LIKE ABOUT WESTERNERS AND WANT TO KEEP
Monthly meetings and history presentations
Field trips are wonderful
Keep traditions alive (Alta Club, jackets, etc.)
Dinners are great; speakers are good
I like the meals/service is great, rolls are delicious, salads are fresh, main dish is varied. I like steaks the best.
Field trips. We need new members to participate sooner rather than later.
The association with others is a key benefit.
Meeting at the Alta Club is important.
Congrats, Rick!
Rick Turley has won 1st place in the Best Book Award competition from Westerners International for Massacre at Mountain Meadows (co-authored with Ron Walker and Glen Leonard). He’ll get his award at the Western History Association conference in Denver on October 10. (at the Westerners International breakfast)
Fort Douglas Military History Symposium – Oct 17
Put this on your calendar: The annual Military History Symposium sponsored by the Fort Douglas Museum (and our own Bob Voyles). This year it’s focusing on Fort Douglas in the 20th century, with several fascinating topics. Really. Check out the flyer. (You can make it larger by pressing Ctrl + on your keyboard. )
Welcome, Dan and Roger!
We are pleased to welcome new members Dan Johnson and Roger Tschanz. Want to learn a little more about them? Read on.
Dan D. Johnson was sponsored by Will Bagley. He was born in Minnesota, has a BA in history from UC Santa Barbara, MPA from University of Colorado. He works for Chevron. His area of historical interest is Western history and writers (Stegner, Fisher, Waters, and others). He has written Secrets of a Big Oil Men in the Rocky Mountain West (yet to be published). He was awarded the 2007 Governor John Vanderhoof Award for Outstanding Service to Western Colorado, and he has already served the cause of history in Utah by supporting the Stegner Symposium, several State History conferences, and more.
Roger Kent Tschanz Sr. was sponsored by Kent Tschanz. Currently retired, Roger was born in Idaho and has a BA in history from BYU and a law degree from the University of Utah. He is retired. His areas of historical interest are: Western Americana, immigrant trails, Utah War. He says: “I believe I could add information and perhaps a slightly different point of view from the mainstream.”
We’re glad to have you both!
Ed Fraughton’s sculptures in Omaha – Reception
You may not be able to make the actual trip to Omaha, but you should know that Thursday, September 24, there will be a celebration of the completion of this phase of the “Spirit of Nebraska’s Wilderness” and “Pioneer Courage” parks, featuring Ed’s sculptures. If you go, you can get a free hot dog. AND see the cool scuptures, of course.
Check out the pictures.
A Note on Carl
Yes, Carl Woolsey is out of the hospital. We should have noted that sooner. Stay well, Carl!
Congratulations, Gary!
Gary Kimball has been appointed/annointed as Park City’s Official Old Guy–and in particular, as Park City’s Official Historian. The Council resolution reads, in part, “Whereas, Ye Official Old Guy has more memory and information regarding significant historic structures and community characters than any other Landmark list, Significant list, non-list list or any other City records…. Whereas, Ye Official Old Guy, for reasons unknown but likely not unrelated to consuming our fortified water since the historic period, is still willing and able to provide support to the Historic Preservation Board; and Whereas, we never really paid him before so we don’t see any issue with taking advantage of his continued expertise as a volunteer, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Park City, Utah that….Ye Official Old Guy is hereby appointed as the Official Park City Historian.
See the entire resolution here: https://utahwesterners.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ye-official-old-guy.jpg
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