Historical Society Minutes September 15, 2010

Meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. after a presentation and video
on The Colonial Kitchen by Beth Gilgun. There were 21 people in
attendance for the program, and 18 for the business meeting. The
secretary's report was approved as read.

Treasurer's report approved as read. Society accounts total  $15,
250.70. This includes $12, 449.61 in a CD, $1,575.31 in savings, and
$1,225.788 in checking

A motion was made to appoint  the current slate of officers and trustees
for another 2-year term:  president - Larry Carey; vice-president -
Charlie Brown; treasurer - Arline Lincoln;  secretary - Martha Morse; 
curator - Ed Lemon;  auditor - Rodney Whipple. Trustees are: Joe and
Alana Mankowsky, Clare Green, Patty Ernest, and Barbara Walker.

New Business:  Larry Carey reported on work done on the WHS building,
including new frames for the rotted windows, thanks to Jack Cadwell,
Larry Carey, and Mike Carey. A ditch  was dug and filled around the
outside of the building to take moisture away. (thanks to Brian Miner).

Larry suggested the WHS prepare a special float for the town's 250th
anniversary in 2013.

Curator's Report:  Ed Lemon reported that the top level of WHS possessions
has been photographed, written up, and placed on-line. He thanked Cal
and Freddie Fellows, Deb Paulson, Bev Shepardson, Liz Whipple and Nadia
Marti for their work on archiving. He also acknowledged and thanked
those who gave their time on summer Sundays to keep the building open.
He took the 1830 Blake map to Staples in Keene for scanning, and learned
that it will cost between $1.98 and $3.50 per copy, depending on the
size. He inquired on the whereabouts of the original of the 1763 map,
which has not been found. Ed described the Rhoda Cooke collection of
letters and photos from the years 1844-1935, recently unearthed at the
society building. Another interesting find were boxes of ladies
garments, dating back to the early 1800's, some of which will now be on
display at the WHS building. Ed is seeking information on their source.
Ed asked for volunteers to keep the Society building open on Saturday,
Oct. 9. to coincide with the Columbus Day Art Show in town hall. Charlie
and Elaine Brown volunteered for 10-12, and Barbara Walker will be there
from noon until 2 pm. Discussion followed on the need for more space for
exhibits and more information on them, with special attention on Old
Home Day. The improved condition of the building and exhibits was
recognized by WHS building visitors at OHD 2010, and Ed recognized that
this is due to the efforts of many volunteers.

Larry noted that wall space is needed to hang more portraits. It was
suggested that paneling be put up on the way to basement to hang
pictures. Some portraits have no name, and it was suggested they be
digitalized and posted on the Warwick-L for identification.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m., with refreshments following.
Next meeting will be December 15, 2010. Respectfully submitted, Martha
Morse, Secretary