2012- 2013 ExhIbITS, EVENTS, NEW COllECTION HIghlIghTS LEE ANDERSON aND EVaN ANDERSON BRaUDE GallERY DEDICaTED

During the Parkers birthday party, copresident Evan Anderson Braude announced that his mother, Lee Anderson, had chosen the HSLB to receive a $100,000 legacy gift. The generous gift is the first to the newly formed HSLB Legacy Guild. Evan added that his mothers gift was particularly poignant as she was terminally ill. Mrs. Anderson passed away on September 24, 2012. Lee Anderson was the wife of Glenn Anderson who served as a state assemblyman, Lt. Governor of California, and represented Long Beach in Congress. Lee Anderson had a long and impressive list of accomplishments. As a young woman, she was a member of the Navys unit, WAVES (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service). Lee was a Los Angeles Harbor Commissioner, a board member of what became the Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center and of the Long Beach Civic Light Opera. She also formed the Glenn and Lee Anderson Foundation which awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving students. The board of the HSLB wanted to honor her legacy gift and Evans substantive contributions on behalf of the organization by naming the south gallery the Lee Anderson and Evan Anderson Braude Gallery. The sign was unveiled and the gallery dedicated at the HSLB annual meeting on May 8, 2013.

LGBT HISTORY PROJECT

In July 2012, the HSLB brought together a group of LGBT community leaders and HSLB staff and volunteers to collaborate on the LGBT History Project. The effort included research of local and national events and legislation related to LGBT history. Materials were collected from local organizations including The Center, Imperial Court, Lambda Democratic Club and Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride, as well as from individuals and businesses. Oral histories were collected from nine individuals active in the LGBT community. From the research and interviews, a timeline was created. Photos, banners, programs and ads that illustrated events from the timeline were hung on the walls and placed in display cases. Quotes from the oral histories illuminate and enrich the exhibit. On February 23, 200 guests attended a preview gala that included presentations by Melissa Etheridge (pictured on cover), Mayor Foster, Congressman Alan Lowenthal, state Assembly Member Bonnie Lowenthal and several members of the city council. The project showed us that there is much more to discover about LGBT history in Long Beach. We hope those who come to view the exhibit will add to the knowledge and materials we have collected. An archive has been established; materials collected will be catalogued for use by researchers, historians, and others who want to learn about the struggles and contributions of the citys LGBT community.

LONG BEACH DAY NURSERY EXHIBIT

We were pleased to partner with the Long Beach Day Nursery during 2012, their centennial anniversary. Visitors to the gallery enjoyed the photos, toys and insights shared by those who attended and helped the LBDN serve the citys families.

Year In Review

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17 Th ANNUAL HISTORICAL CEMETERY TOUR

In 2012, we again welcomed several hundred guests to hear from those buried in the citys two oldest cemeteries. Each year our goal is to make the tour even better than the one before. Join us for our 18th tour on October 26, 2013.

HAPPY 50 Th ANNIVERSARY HSLB!

In 1962, local residents became concerned that the citys history would forever be lost without an organization formally tasked with collecting and preserving it. The Kiwanis Club took on the project and in May of 1962 the Articles of Incorporation were filed and the Historical Society of Long Beach was created. To celebrate our anniversary, Parkers Lighthouse graciously opened their Queensview Steakhouse to us for a fabulous birthday party attended by 100 supporters and friends of theHSLB. Guests enjoyed a raffle, superb food and fantastic view.
HSLB Photos by J. Christopher Launi and Stephen Russo

Historical Society of Long Beach

4260 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807 www.hslb.org 562.424.2220

FINANCIALS: JULY 1, 2011-JUNE 30, 2012

FUNDERS, PARTNERS & DONORS Glenn & Lee Anderson Trust LB Navy Memorial Heritage Association Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc. Marsha Naify & Ana Pinhiero Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach The Marshall Foundation
Allan & Dee Abrahamse Anheuser Busch Ann Friden Ed & Georgia Janik Edith Seros Eric Sklar Edison International

FUNDERS, PARTNERS & DONORS

Kevin C. Geary Kristi Fischer & LBA CVB Paul Southgate Port of Long Beach Press-Telegram Renee Simon

ABOUT HSLB

INCOME

HSLB STAff
Julie Bartolotto, Executive Director Tim Friden, Membership & Office Manager Ashley Franks-McGill, Gallery Coordinator Manuel Mendoza, Bookkeeper

Joe Vanderhorst

Port of Los Angeles Rachel Schwenn Richard Powers

LBCC Community LBCC Foundation Lillian Kawasaki

Studies Program

Long Beach Airport Long Beach Cares Long Beach Day Nursery Long Beach Police Officers Association

Robert W. Smith

MISSION STATEmENT
The HSLB collects, preserves and presents local history. Through historical collections, exhibits and programs we connect people to the past and to the place they live.

Rock Realty Group Rossmoor Pastries Roxanne Patmor

EXPENSE

Anthony Tortorice Arts Council for Long Beach

Evan A. Braude & Asm. Forest Lawn Mortuary Frank Rubio Gail Curtis Bonnie Lowenthal

Roxannes Lounge

Honorable Beverly ONeill Bixby Knolls Business Association

Long Beach Water Dept Loraine Ackerman Marie Meyer Marion Stocking Dan Roberts

Seaside Printing Co. Silver Fox

Signal Hill Petroleum SISCO Business Services The Center Theresa Marino Tim Mountain Todd Buchner Union Bank

2013-2014 OffICERS
Co-Presidents, Roxanne Patmor & Evan Braude Vice President, Kaye Briegel Secretary, Craig Hendricks Treasurer, Niki Tennant Past President, Kristi Fischer

Frank & Margie Newell Gary & Donna DeLong Gay and Lesbian Center Geraldine Knatz Greg Bombard Harold Brown Janet Johnson

Bob & Joyce Crawford Bob Hight BP Fabric of America Fund CSU Dominguez Hills CSU Long Beach Carol McCafferty Christina Zilber

Maureen Neeley & Melinda Roney & Michele Marek & Murphy Walter Wojak

of Greater Long Beach

Tony & Lea Bartolotto Vic & Patty McCarty District

2013-2014 BOARD Of DIRECTORS

Zadie Cannon Julian DelGaudio Linda Ivers Louise Ivers Betty Karnette Denis McCourt Charles Parks Curt Pedersen Ron Sylvester (incoming) Joan Van Hooten

City of Long Beach County of Los Angeles Curtis A. Pedersen Dan Peterson,

Murphy, Murphy Nancy E. John South S. Coast Chapter

James S. Hayes Jean Bixby Smith

Water Replenishment Willetta McCulloh William Sawrey Womans City Club Zephyr Graphics of Long Beach

NET & IN-KIND DONATIONS

National Charity League, Niki Tennant

Dale & Jan Fairbanks

Loft Developments

Jeffrey Napper, LBS Jim Robinson John Ahouse John Thomas

Financial Credit Union

Ocean-Granada, Inc. Parkers Lighthouse

Dave & Jenny Shlemmer, David Hensley David Newell

ADVISORY BOARD
Marsha Naify, Chair Bob Foster Bonnie Lowenthal Rich Archbold Barbara Barnes Bill Bayless Jan Burke Doug Drummond Lionel G. Gatley Karen Harper Laurel Howat Mary Hinds Sue Needham Maureen Neeley Ron Petke Roger Powell Karen Quintiliani Renee Simon Paul Southgate John Thomas Marcus Tucker

Shlemmer Investments

Jon Masterson DelGaudio

WE THANK YOU!
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1 - 5 Thursday 1 - 7 Saturday 11 - 5

Denis McCourt, Public Don & Judy Black Associates

Julian & Rosalinda Julie Potter

PUbLIC HOURS

Theatre of Long Beach

Downtown Long Beach

Karen Harper

Karen Kerman Kaye Briegel

Note: As of March 31, 2013 net revenue is positive $87,135

Dr. Lionel G. &

Kathleen Arnett Kelly Sutherlin McLeod

Where History Lives

JoAnn Gatley