Features |
|
Oral Histories - New!
These are all literary adaptations of oral histories completed by the Central Sierra Historical Society for the period 2001 through 2004. You can now download directly from the CSHS website. Click here for more information.
|
Pine Logging Camp Bar-B-Que . For more detail see FEATURES and GALLERY.
| |
|
| |
Former students of the school at Pine Logging Camp and the years they attended- top>bottom:
Susan Hamilton-Henry '54-'59
Sandy Vasques-Kipfer '55-'58
Mary G. Phillips Marshal '50-'51
Ann Emmert Robinson '49-'56
Dennis Vasquez '55-'58 |
|
Everyone's Favorite Railroad Car
Plans underway to restore Caboose No. 50 |
| |
CSHS has launched the restoration of Caboose No. 50 from the SJ&E Railroad, which was donated to the Society by the Harry W. Ball Family in 2000. The final product will be displayed as an exhibit for the Museum of the Central Sierra. Major Brooks Wilson heads the team of master craftsmen, including Gordon Bone, Tom Mozzetti, Jerry Sandstrom and Rod Wiens, that have volunteered to work on the . . . more |
"Medicine in the Sierras"
An informative view of Western medicine as practiced in the Sierras from 1875 to 1925, from the Oral History Project archives , and paired with an overview of Native American medical healing practices.
This exhibit has artifacts on loan from various sources, pictures of Sierra plants with medicinal powers, and a horse drawn buggy used by Dr. Maupin of Fresno who pioneered Shaver LAke living. Practical posters on common emergencies such as Bee Stings will add additional interest. See Features and Gallery for more pictures.
. . .
|
Society News |
 |
The Museum Project
A Status Report
After many months of intense planning with architect Lew & Patnaude, Inc., construction manager Mauldin-Dorfmeier, Inc., and exhibit designer Delphi Productions, Inc., CSHS has watched our museum grow. . . more |
Making The Society Go!
CSHS is pleased to acknowledge the generous contributions of Ed and Shirley Selleck, The Shaver Lake Lions Club, and Corinne and George Wallet. Funding from these individuals and organizations supports CSHS’ Museum Without Walls series of public programs and our general operations. . . . more |
At Last! CSHS Website Updated!
Hurray for Jamie Glenn, who volunteered to do a makeover for the CSHS Web site, www.sierrahistorical.org, and bring its pages up to date. The new site was launched on November 1st. Jamie’s special interest in bringing history of the central Sierra to the public runs in the family. His grandfather, Myron Glenn, authored Sierra Nevada Interlude while employed on the Big Creek Project in the early 1900’s.
Lose your copy of the newsletter, can't wait till the next issue, want to find out more about what CSHS is planning, then just visit the CSHS website for up-to-date information.
New Titles At The CSHS Gift Store
Trails & Tales of Yosemite & the Central Sierra, a Guide for Hikers and History Buffs; by Sharon Giacomazzi; Bored Feet Press; 2004. “It is a rare manuscript that weaves history, travel, environmental concerns and the voice of a caring heart into a tapestry to be read in the comfort of a favorite chair or by the light of a Sierra campfire. Such are the narratives penned by Sharon. Through these pages we find a portrait of how the Central Sierra region came to be, its personalities, growing pains, accessibility, and its need for stewardship.” – Caetlin O’Riordan, Editor, Sierra Heritage magazine 1991-2000. Sharon Giacomazzi grew up on a large ranch in the foothills below Kings Canyon National Park. Her articles have appeared in the Yosemite Highway Herald newspaper and Sierra Heritage and California Explorer magazines.
New Arrival:
Tales of the Sierra; by Marvin Kientz; Three Forests Interpretive Association; 2005. For those of you who have been enjoying Marv Kientz’ continuing series of articles about our local history, look for this compilation in the CSHS gift shop.
|
|
|
Museum Without Walls Upcoming Events |
|
...................2008..................................
- October 5 , 2008 -Pine Logging Bar-B-Que.Tickets available at Museum.
- December 2008-Holiday at the Museum
- Events for 2009 are being finalized and will be posted when available.
|
|
| |
| |
| Society Gifts |
We Gratefully Acknowledge Gifts to the Society in Memory of:
John Mount, Sr.
Linda Miller Colby
|
Get Involved
|
|
| More about Central Sierra Historical Society |
Volunteers Needed
|
Volunteer Needed: To stuff envelopes for miscellaneous mailings. Confidentiality a must. Please contact CSHS office at 559-841-4478, e-mail: cshs@netptc.net |
|
