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pResidents 1747-2012
1747-1788 Abraham Redwood
1791-1796 Henry Marchant
1797-1801 William Vernon
1801-1809 John Bours
1809-1813 Jonathan easton
1813-1830 Robert stevens
1830-1836 david King
1836-1844 Audley Clarke
1844-1846 George G. King
1846-1849 William Hunger
1849-1859 david King
1859-1870 George G. King
1870-1872 William Cozzens
1872-1874 Henry ledyard
1874-1875 edward King
1875-1882 Francis Brinley
1882-1883 James e. Mauran
1883-1886 Henry e. turner
1886-1895 leRoy King
1895-1902 Henry G. Marquand
1902-1909 Arthur B. emmons
1909-1913 daniel B. Fearing
1913-1916 J. Fred pierson
1916-1933 Roderick terry
1934-1939 Henry Barton Jacobs
1939-1948 Roderick terry, Jr.
1948-1952 Andrew Chalmers Wilson
1952-1959 Hugh B. Baker
1959-1964 William p. sheffield
1964-1986 donald B. Fletcher
1986-1991 John J. slocum
1991-2000 C. Mathews dick, Jr.
2000-2001 Ann F. Conner
2001-2008 stephen G. W. Walk
2008-2009 douglas R. Riggs
2009-2010 Ann F. Conner
2010- edwin G. Fischer, M.d.
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
M i S S i O N S T A T E M E N T
B O A r d O F d i r E C T O r S
L E T T E r F r O M T h E P r E S i d E N T
L E T T E r F r O M T h E E x E C u T i v E d i r E C T O r
C O L L E C T i O N S O v E r v i E w
P r O G r A M S & E v E N T S
L E T T E r F r O M T h E i N T E r i M d i r E C T O r
A N N u A L r E P O r T O F A C T i v i T i E S
S T A T E M E N T O F F i N A N C i A L P O S i T i O N
C h A r L E S B i r d K i N G S O C i E T y : P L A N N E d G i v i N G
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This report covers the fiscal year July 2011 - June 2012.
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M i S S i O N S T A T E M E N T
Mission
The Company of the redwood Library and Athenæum is an educational and cultural institution that remains true to its 1747 Colonial charter establishing a library for “propagating virtue, Knowledge and useful Learning.”
purpose
reflecting its history and traditions, the redwood Library and Athenæum is a library, a museum, and a historic building. Each of these aspects of its identity is key to the institution’s future, as well as to understanding its past. in order to encourage public access to its building, programs, and collections, the Library actively pursues policies and opportunities to increase its presence in the national and international educational and cultural environment by expanding, cataloging, preserving, and disseminating its collections and programs.
The redwood Library and Athenæum celebrated the 265th anniversary of its Charter on August 24, 2012. From its incorporation in 1747 by a group of 46 colonists to its standing today as the oldest continuously operating lending library in its original building in America, the redwood remains dedicated to fulfilling its Charter, “having nothing in view but the good of Mankind.”
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B O A r d O F d i r E C T O r S
M. Therese Antone, rSM, Ed.d.Elisabeth r. Clark
Grenville Craigdavid K. Elwell, Jr.
Tylor Field iiEdwin G. Fischer, M.d.
david B. FordBernard S. Gewirz
Esmond harmsworthNannette C. herrick
Edward w. KaneLisa S. Lewis
Kenneth M.P. Lindhr. daniel Prentiss
Molly de ramelPeggy C. richmondrichard B. Sheffield
Jeffrey M. SiegalJohn J. Slocum, Jr.
dennis E. StarkStephen G.w. walk
Michael warrenKatherine d. williams
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L E T T E r F r O M T h E P r E S i d E N T
Galvanized by a falling ceiling in the rovensky delivery room in 2003, dedicated redwood Library supporters funded a complete restoration and modernization of the building over the next several years. This massive undertaking presented the opportunity for America’s oldest membership library to focus on building a strategic vision to ensure its fiscal and structural health for the next century.
Three remarkable gifts are already helping to make that strategic vision a reality. The Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust is doubling the capacity of the McBean Collections Building with the installation of high-density shelving, allowing collections stored offsite
to return to the Library. The families of Elizabeth Prince de ramel and Frederick Prince are honoring their mother, helen Elizabeth Peirce Prince, with a two-story addition to the Library. A work area to catalog Special Collections will be upstairs, and a “Gallery to the Garden” below will connect the rovensky delivery room to the historic John russell Pope Gardens outside. Les and Carol Ballard are making it possible for the Library to reconfigure and modernize the Ballard Annex and to revitalize the beloved Children’s Library.
Exciting gifts to our Special Collections treasures include the bequest from Zup James of the official account of the failed 1792 Macartney embassy from George iii to Emperor Quin Long of China; the graceful return (thanks to the eagle eye of Maris humphreys) from the houghton Library at harvard of Keil’s translation of Commandine’s Euclid (1723) given to the redwood in 1752 by Newport physician william Mcdowall; and the acquisition, thanks to generous donations from several board members, of Judge horsmanden’s journal of the trials he conducted of an alleged conspiracy in 1742 to burn New york City. This gift replaced a volume long lost from the redwood’s original 1750 collection.
The redwood is most grateful to interim director Kenneth Brockway, who in two years expanded the institution’s educational mission in exhibitions, salons, and symposia, and even introduced digital books. Ken also revitalized the Library’s administration, oversaw the recruitment of an Assistant director and a new director of institutional Advancement, and set the stage to welcome our new Executive director, Jen Tuleja.
Jen, filled with enthusiasm, came on board this past June. She has a bachelor’s degree in history and master’s degrees in library science and secondary education. She was archivist and research librarian for ten years at the Massachusetts historical Society and the librarian/archivist at St. George’s School for the past four years, during which time she served on the Library Committee at the redwood.
The philanthropic vision of Abraham redwood and his associates created this institution, and every generation since has continued to sustain the Library. As we mark its 265th year, we hope you will join us in celebrating all that it stands for and in supporting its vision for the future so it may endure for the 21st century and well beyond. That is our challenge.
Edwin G. Fischer, M.D.President, Board of directors
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L E T T E r F r O M T h E E x E C u T i v E d i r E C T O r
The redwood Library and Athenæum is truly a national treasure. its 1750 classical building – the first of its kind in the colonies, the lovely gardens and grounds, and the depth and breadth of its collections are magnificent assets that enhance the Newport community, the state of rhode island, and the nation.
Over the past decade this historic property has been secured, due in large part to the care, attention and generosity of its donors. The redwood today is positioned to be a center for intellectual exchange and the exploration of ideas in the 21st century. But it is essential first to look inward and discover – and share – the rich depth of the collections in our care. with its comprehensive collection of printed histories of Aquidneck island and environs, its rare manuscript letters, family papers, log books, pattern books, maps, artifacts, and fine art, the redwood’s treasures are waiting to be described and made accessible to the widest audience possible.
we have over 107,000 items that are in need of electronic catalog records and over 241 linear feet of archival material to be arranged and documented. Some of these materials have brief handwritten records; others have no descriptive access at all. it is only through the support of donors that we can begin to tackle the enormity of the cataloging backlog. Currently we have just one part-time rare book cataloger on our staff. This work requires the services of additional rare book catalogers and archivists who are specially trained in this profession.
The listing of programs in this Annual report confirms that the redwood’s role as an athenæum – written into its charter in 1833 – is alive and well almost 200 years later. Our popular Life of the Mind Salon series is thriving, allowing patrons with diverse interests to find stimulation, education and enlightenment in these beautiful surroundings. For those who like to use up-to-date technologies, the redwood now offers 3M eBooks to either upload to a portable electronic device or use with the Library’s ereaders.
it is your own stories of the impact the redwood has had on your lives, sometimes since childhood, that have captivated me. we continue to bring that joy to today’s youngest generation, as anyone who visits the Ballad Annex during Story hour can attest. Bringing our mission to life and instilling a love of reading, discovery, and history is as fulfilling as the founders envisioned it would be.
it is a great honor to be leading the redwood into its 265th year. we are at a critical point in our history. Our strategic vision looks to increase access to our collections by cataloging and digitizing our rare materials, to engage a wider audience through the programming of our athenæum model, and to deepen the organization’s fiscal strength through greater philanthropic engagement of our many constituencies.
we invite you to join us, to visit often in person or virtually, and especially to share in the treasures within these walls. your continuing support puts you in wonderful company and makes you a part of this legendary institution. Thank you for your love of the redwood.
Jennifer TulejaExecutive director
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C O L L E C T i O N S O v E r v i E w
Library Services and Statistics
In 2012, the Library welcomed 21,787 members and visitors. The highest attendance was on Thursdays and weekends.
Cataloging • New books cataloged: 1,910 • Existing books cataloged: 3,156 (represents Cutter and Special Collections projects) Circulation • Mystery: 4,051 • Fiction: 3,291 • Non-fiction: 3,044 • Audiovisual: 1,678 • Magazines: 1,619 • Children’s: 408 • Young Adult: 279 Total: 14,370 (represents a 5% increase from last year)
Reference • 136 recorded reference interactions – 43% members, 35% non-members, 21% students • 86% of research appointments took less than 2 hours • 80% of researchers came in person • 33% of interactions occurred on Tuesdays Gifts • 4,758 books donated; 682 retained • 1,445 compact discs donated; 149 retained • 39 books-on-tape donated; 28 retained • 20 DVDs donated; 20 retained • 63 periodical subscriptions donated Tours • 35 reserved groups toured the Library, including 17 schools and colleges, 9 museums, 6 tour companies, and 3 family and friends groups. 857 individuals participated in these tours. • Of the school groups, three were funded by the Ohrstrom Grant: Thompson Middle School (sixth grade - 80 students); St. Michael’s School (seventh grade - 27 students); Pennfield School (third and fourth grades - 26 students). • Overall, October was the busiest month with a total of 194 participants; January was the slowest month, with no group tours. • 130 people took the daily 2:00 pm tour.
Exhibitions
A Sense of Place: Exploring Newport and Narragansett Bay through Historic MapsA rare and important collection of Newport and Narragansett Bay maps was on display in the van Alen Gallery and in the rovensky delivery room cases from March 7 to december 30, 2011. Guest curated by Christina Connett, a lecturer at riSd, the collection reflected the perceptions and uses of spaces over time and according to contemporaneous interests. Maps were used to establish ownership, pursue the exploitation of natural resources, consider strategies of warfare, aid in navigation, and promote tourism. The Library is grateful to the private collector who loaned numerous maps, charts, and prints to this important exhibition.
Tiles: In the Spirit of DesignCurator and collector James Baker selected tiles from his extensive collection for an exhibition that ran from January 7 to June 30, 2012, shown in both the van Alen Gallery and the rovensky delivery room cases. included were examples of the art form representing islamic, Medieval, Art Nouveau, and twentieth-century periods and from countries ranging from Egypt to the Netherlands.
Notable Acquisitions
A Journal of the Proceedings in the Detection of the Conspiracy…in May 2012, the Library unveiled a replacement volume for an important journal from its Original Collection that had been missing for over 200 years. The journal, published in 1744, is a first-hand account of the trials, verdicts and executions of 34 New
york City residents accused of conspiring to burn down the city. its author, daniel horsmanden, was the City recorder, Justice of the Supreme Court of the Colony of New york, and the conspiracy’s principal investigator. The original volume likely disappeared during the American revolution during which time British forces used the Library for the occupying army. when this copy of the exceedingly rare account became available, the Library quickly raised the funds to purchase it. The redwood thanks all of those whose generous donations made the acquisition possible, including the de ramel Foundation, david B. Ford, and the American Board of Trial Advocates, ri Chapter.
A Collection of Art History and Exhibition VolumesA superb collection of outstanding art books has been generously donated by Library member Laura Breyer of Chicago. The still-growing collection of more than 120 important titles provides a valuable complement to the redwood’s collection of
18th - and 19th - century art history books.
Plan de Rhode Island, Captaine du Chesnoy, Michel (1746-1804)Gift of Mrs. James Laurens van Alen
Art Nouveau Tile, German, Collection of James Baker
horsmanden Journal, New york, 1744
Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan, National Gallery Company, 2011
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P r O G r A M S & E v E N T S
life of the Mind salons
| Alec Bemis, How We Will Listen to Music in the Future
| James head, Ph.d, What We Have Learned from the Space Program
| howard Newman, Newport’s Cityscape in the 21st Century
| dr. david Gorelick and Judi Smith, End of Life Issues: A Challenge for Families and Doctors
| Brenda wineapple, The Life and Works of Emily Dickinson
| Gary Jobson, Energy on Trial
| G. wayne Miller, An Uncommon Man: The Life and Times of Senator Claiborne Pell
| Alex Prudhomme, The Ripple Effect: The Fate of Fresh Water in the Twenty-first Century
| A Conversation with Richard Saul Wurman, creator of TEd conferences
| Steven B. Symington, Ph.d, and Stephen Trainor, Ph.d, The Sciences vs. The Humanities: A Debate
| Marion desrosiers, on the late Florence Kearns Murray
| Alexander waugh, Evelyn Waugh – A Question of Inheritance
| Lewis P. Lipsitt, Ph.d, Recent Lessons from the Study of Children about Adult Behavior – and Misbehavior
| Barnet Schecter, George Washington’s America: A Biography as Seen through His Maps
| diane henriques, Prince of Thieves
| Christian M. McBurney, The Rhode
Island Campaign
| Angela Casey, on the Chinese economy
| dr. richard Besdine, Fit at 50, Sex after 70
| The rhode island Civic Chorale, The Light and Dark Side of Humanity as Evidenced in Sir Michael Tippett’s Oratorio, “A Child of Our Time”
| James Baker, on his tile collection and exhibit at the redwood Library
| Laurie Ossman and heather Ewing, Carrere & Hastings: The Masterworks
| horace Brock, Ph.d, American Gridlock: Why the Right and Left are Both Wrong
| Peter Kiernan, Becoming China’s Bitch
Music
| The rhode island Civic Chorale Chamber Choir, music by New England composers
| John davis, pianist, Halley’s Comet: Around the Piano with Mark Twain and John Davis
| Andrea Gregori (soprano), Steven Nanni (tenor), Margaret reitz (pianist)
| i-heung Lee, pianist
events
| Gala “The Grand Old Flag”
| Garden Party
| Abraham redwood Society dinner
| vault Showings
| halloween Party
| Annual holiday Open house (holiday readings, caroling, Celtic harpist)
| horsmanden Journal “welcome home” Party
| “walking Our Town” tour as part of “The Big read” events
| Annual Book Sale
| washington irving, discussion of The Bridge of San Luis Rey, as part of “The Big read” events
| Map Symposium in partnership with the Naval war College
| Annual Meeting
programs
| if it’s Thursday, it Must Be Shakespeare
| The redwood Book Club
| The Poet’s Group
| National Poetry Month reading
Children’s programming
| Story time
| Craft time
| Summer reading Program
| Children’s Garden Party
| holiday Parties
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it has been my great pleasure and honor to serve as interim director of the redwood Library. Nearly two years ago, i joined forces with the passionate, forward-looking Board of directors and the exceptionally dedicated and talented staff of the redwood. Together, we have achieved notable progress, from the procurement of funding for major improvements to the development of the redwood’s first member library card. i am proud to list some of our accomplishments on the following pages, but want to thank all of you – my coworkers, the Board of directors, our members and volunteers – for your enthusiastic spirit of cooperation and dedication. Although i have worked for many superb non-profit institutions over the years, i can say without exception that my time spent with all of you has been the most fulfilling i have ever had. i wish all of you, and the Library, wonderful days ahead.
Kenneth H. Brockwayinterim director
L E T T E r F r O M T h E i N T E r i M d i r E C T O r
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A N N u A L r E P O r T O F A C T i v i T i E S
in the fiscal year 2011-2012, the redwood Library & Athenæum had great success with programs, events, charitable donations and planned improvements.
• A “welcome home” party was held in May to celebrate the return of a volume from the Library’s Original Collection that had been missing for over 200 years. daniel horsmanden’s journal is a first-hand trial account of one of the most famous events in colonial American history. it details the trials and executions of 34 New york City residents accused of conspiring to burn down the city.
• in April the Library received a significant philanthropic gift from the estate of rudolph and Lillian dwyer, who bequeathed $960,000 for the purchase of books.
• A $650,000 grant from the Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust will enable the Library to renovate and enlarge the McBean building by doubling the space and updating the environmental conditions required for Special Collections materials.
• A $300,000 grant from the Prince family was awarded to the Library to create a “Gallery to the Garden” addition in honor of helen Elizabeth Peirce Prince. The two-story structure will provide access to the refurbished McBean wing and create office space for the cataloging project. The Gallery will lead to the John russell Pope Garden, recently restored by the van Beuren Charitable Foundation.
• A $7,000 gift from the Prince Charitable Trust was used to begin the Special Collections cataloging effort, specifically to create a digital catalog of the dorrance h. hamilton Garden Book Collection.
• Through the ongoing generosity of Les and Carol Ballard, significant improvements and upgrades are being made to the Ballard Annex, including to the Children’s Library on the first floor and to the administrative offices throughout the building.
• Fidelity Foundation provided a $75,000 grant that was used to support two goals: To conduct an operational analysis of cataloging needs, as well as of the fundraising structure, and for technology upgrades to support the fundraising functions.
• The donaldson Foundation committed $30,000 in May 2012 for cataloging some of the Special Collections.
• Newport collector James Baker shared selections from his magnificent tile collection in a special exhibit entitled “Tiles: The Spirit of design,” which was on display from January through June 2012.
• A map exhibit entitled “A Sense of Place” was a critical success and brought many map lovers to the redwood. This special installation featured items drawn from the Library’s own historic map collection of rhode island and New England, and was augmented by numerous maps, charts, and prints from a private collector. in conjunction with the exhibition, the Library coordinated a Map Symposium with the Naval war College.
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• The Library hosted two “Life of the Mind Salon” series on Thursday evenings in the fall and spring. The lectures featured a broad selection of superb speakers on topics such as history, medicine, music, literature, and the economy. Many of the events were “standing room only” and brought both members and non-members to the Library for lively evenings of learning and conversation.
• director Edward w. Kane and his wife Martha J. wallace donated the funds required to keep the Library open on Sunday afternoons. Numerous free musical events were held, including choral, jazz and chamber music performances.
• The Library developed library cards and parking stickers for members, that not only work to facilitate checkout and identification at special events, but also ensure that members receive quick recognition and use of the Library’s parking lot.
• A grant from the Addd Fund at the rhode island Foundation enabled the Library to write and produce a full-color, self-guided tour brochure.
• Two 18th-century globes, celestial and terrestrial, by John and william Cary of London, were fully restored after being damaged several years ago.
• The Library is grateful to the many volunteers who shared their time and talent throughout the year. A special note of gratitude is offered to Jack Sweeney, who manages the Library’s database, and to wayne robinson, who has cataloged its Shareholder history.
• Several important new personnel changes occurred at the Library:
Jen tuleja was appointed as the new Executive director of the Library. Maria Bernier was appointed Assistant director of the Library. Caroline Considine joined the Library as director of institutional Advancement. Mary spotts was promoted to Assistant director of development.
Terrestrial Globe, John and william Cary, London, 1799 Gift of George Tiffany
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S T A T E M E N T O F F i N A N C i A L P O S i T i O N
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalentsContributions and grants receivable, netPledges receivable, netPrepaid expensesCollections and other assetsProperty and equipment, netinvestmentsdeferred bond fees, net
Total Assets
liabilities And net Assets
liabilitiesAccounts payableAccrued and other liabilitiesdeferred revenuereserve for loss on interest rate swap contactsBonds payable
Total Liabilities
net Assets unrestrictedTemporarily restrictedPermanently restricted
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$799,670326,72970,50035,023
2,023,22512,211,23210,564,270
34,317
$26,064,966
$43,64229,172
121,70071,839
1,921,028
2,187,381
18,592,510915,732
4,369,343
23,877,585
$26,064,966
while conditions for cultural institutions remain challenging, the redwood has achieved an increase in Net Assets for fiscal year 2012 of $785,545 compared to the prior year, primarily as a result of generous donor and institutional support for capital building projects. As of June 30, 2012 Net Assets for the redwood Library are recorded at $23,877,585.
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Financial affairs are overseen by three Board Committees: Finance, chaired by Peggy richmond; investment, chaired by Jeffrey Siegel; and Audit, chaired by Michael warren. This report contains information from the consolidated Balance Sheet and Statement of Activities of the redwood Library & Athenæum for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, as audited by Mullen Scorpio Cerilli, an independent accounting firm. Complete financial statements are available for review at the Circulation desk.
$625,937160,416116,050194,700275,89263,971
402,301
$1,839,267
expenses
Library and museum operationsEducational outreachhistoric architectureFundraising programs and marketingAdministrationBond interestdepreciation
Total
$611,741122,667201,143578,145
$1,513,696
Revenues
Grants and contributionsMembershipsOther revenue and incomeinvestment returns for operations
Total
Grants and donations 29%Annual fund 11%Memberships 8%Programs and events 13%investment returns 38%Misc. revenue 1%
Employees 51%Administration 11%Facilities and maintenance 16%Membership and events 10%Programs and collections 8%Bond interest 4%
sources of Funds operating expenses*
* Operating expenses exclude non-cash depreciation charges of $402,301.
stAteMent oF ACtiVities
Charles Bird King society: planned GivingNewport native and renowned artist Charles Bird King (1785-1862) holds a special place in the redwood Library’s long list of dedicated supporters. described by President John Quincy Adams as “an ingenious, thinking man, with a faculty of conversing upon almost any topic,” King lived in New york, London and washington, dC, but it was Newport that was dearest to his heart. Over the years, King contributed handsomely to the Library, giving money and books as well as scores of paintings. upon his death in 1862, he gave the redwood his own personal library, volumes of bound engravings, a significant sum of money, and 75 additional paintings. The redwood is deeply indebted to Charles Bird King and to all those who have helped it thrive for more than two and a half centuries by contributing to the endowment. it is fitting that the Library commends those who have made – or
intend to make – such gifts by including them in the Charles Bird King Society. recently, the following donors have honored the Library and helped to sustain its mission with bequests, planned gifts, or gifts to the endowment, thus joining the membership of the Charles Bird King Society. we are extremely grateful for their support.
Bequests
planned Gifts
Miles and Lisa BidwellLinda Gordon
Gifts to the endowment
For those who may be considering a gift to the Library’s endowment, please contact Caroline Considine, director of institutional Advancement, to discuss ways in which a gift may be made.
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P L A N N E d G i v i N G
Self-Portrait at 30 by Charles Bird King, c. 1815Bequest of the artist, 1862
Mrs. roy C. AndersonGertrude King BedardEllen C. BoothElizabeth Anne Burtonrudolf and Lillian dwyer
Arthur w. Faganhenry S. GrewNancy hayBruce hower. Campbell James
Jonathan Brandenburg MonroeJane Akers ridgwayJeanne Muller ryanAlfred J. ShepherdElliott MacGregor Strauss
Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust Bernard and Sarah Gewirzdorrance h. hamilton Charitable TrustGeorge and Nannette herrick
Maris S. humphreysChristopher T.h. and Janet Alexander Pellvan Beuren Charitable Trust
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d O N O r S
$500,000 and above
Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust
$100,000 to $499,999
Les and Carol Ballard -Ballard Exploration Company, inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard S. Gewirz
$50,000 to $99,999
Estate of Elizabeth A. BurtonEstate of Jane Akers ridgway
$25,000 to $49,999
Oliver S. and Jennie r. donaldson Charitable Trustdavid B. Ford
Edward w. Kane and Martha J. wallaceKirkland & Ellis LLP
Prince Charitable TrustsMr. and Mrs. Guillaume de ramel -
The de ramel FoundationThe regis de ramel Family Charitable Trust -
The Stratus Foundation
$10,000 to $24,999
Mr. and Mrs. henry w. Breyer iiidorrance h. hamilton -
The hamilton Family FoundationEsmond v. harmsworth
George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Foundationdiane B. wilsey
$5,000 to $9,999
Mr. and Mrs. Miles Bidwelldayton T. Carr
Grenville and Sandra CraigThe dick Family Foundation
Mrs. John r. donnell
Mr. and Mrs. robert M. GraceMr. and Mrs. Ernest Jacquet
dodie KazanjianMr. and Mrs. J. Colin Keith
Nuala Pellrhode island Council for the humanities
Elaine rosenbergJeffrey and Cathy Siegal
Mr. and Mrs. John A. van Beuren
$2,500 to $4,999
Mr. and Mrs. James F. CarlinMr. and Mrs. C. Mathews dick, Jr.
Paul and Sandy EdgerleyMr. and Mrs. david K. Elwell, Jr.dr. and Mrs. Edwin G. Fischer -
The hope FoundationMr. and Mrs. John r. Grace
Mr. and Mrs. George G. herrickMr. and Mrs. david Mann
dr. and Mrs. Michael S. MurphyGloria Nagy and richard Saul wurman
r. daniel Prentiss, Esq.Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. ray
rhode island Office of Library and information ServicesNicholas B. Scheetz
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G.w. walkKatherine d. williams
Mr. and Mrs. Jay wilson
$1,000 to $2,499
Mrs. russell B. AitkenAmerican Board of Trial Advocates,
rhode island Chapterhugh d. Auchincloss iii
BankNewport and OceanPoint insurance Agency, inc.
Charles Sumner Bird Charitable FoundationMr. and Mrs. richard N. Bohan
Mr. and Mrs. david BrodskyCaptain and Mrs. Nicholas Brown
Mrs. helen d. Buchanan and Mr. and Mrs. richard i. Burnham
Mr. and Mrs. James ChadwickMr. and Mrs. George Clark
Marilyn d. Curtisdr. and Mrs. howard Eisenberg
The Felicia Fundronald Lee Fleming
Mr. and Mrs. Michel FleuetteMr. and Mrs. robert T. Galkin
G. Peabody and rose Gardner Charitable TrustMr. and Mrs. Peter Gerard
Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. GewirzMr. and Mrs. Peter Gonzalez
honorable and Mrs. david S. GordonMr. and Mrs. James B. Gubelmann
Mr. and Mrs. S. Matthews v. hamilton, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. N. Peter hamiltonMr. and Mrs. Brendan P. Kelley
Mr. and Mrs. Peter KelloggMarlene Leatherbee
Mr. and Mrs. william L. LeathermanLisa Lewis and Bart dunbar
Mr. and Mrs. david E.P. Lindhhonorable Juliette C. McLennan
Pauline C. MetcalfMiddlecott Foundation
dr. Mary S. Murphy and dr. Kurt Schlichtingdr. holly M. Bannister and
douglas L. NewhouseMr. and Mrs. Jonathan Pardee
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T.h. PellMr. and Mrs. John Purdy
The rhode island Foundation - Peter and Melinda Gerard and Loti Falk Family Fund
Mr. and Mrs. douglas r. riggsJanet L. robinson
Mr. and Mrs. James h. rossMr. and Mrs. Ernst rothe
Mr. and Mrs. Jay r. SchochetMr. and Mrs. Frederic Sharf
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Slocum, Jr.Mrs. Page w. Smith
it was through the generosity of its donors that the redwood Library was conceived and built over 265 years ago, and that same generous spirit enables it to thrive well into its third century. The following individuals, foundations and corporations contributed gifts, grants, and pledges of $100 or more beyond the annual share or household membership dues to support the Library’s operations, collections, programs and exhibitions. The redwood is deeply grateful to these benefactors, as its sustainability tomorrow is built upon the generosity of those here today.
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Meg and donald Steinervirginia Treherne-Thomas
van Beuren Charitable Foundation, inc.Mr. and Mrs. robert S. walker
vAdM and Mrs. Thomas r. weschlerMr. and Mrs. william wood-Prince
Mr. and Mrs. Ellicott wright
$500 to $999
Sister Therese M. Antone, rSM, Ed.d.Mr. and Mrs. Theodore h. Ashford
Janine M. AtamianMr. and Mrs. Thomas Auchincloss
dr. and Mrs. richard A. BakerBrittain Bardes
Evelyn i. BarrackJoseph Barry
James BerwindMr. and Mrs. J. Stuart Bevan
Mrs. T.w. Blakeruth Buchanan
Central Carolina Community Foundation - Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Sullivan Fund
Marion O. Charlesrobert Allan Chase
Mr. and Mrs. Lyn ComfortMr. and Mrs. robert B. Conner
Mr. and Mrs. Juan CorradiMr. and Mrs. william A. Crimmins
Frederick A. CushingJohn J. donnelly
Mr. and Mrs. Mohamad FarzanLouis A. Fazzano
Bruce and Ellie Fergusonharvey Firestone, Jr. FoundationMr. and Mrs. John h. French iiMr. and Mrs. Steven B. Gewirz
Mr. and Mrs. Martin GibbsMr. and Mrs. david Grant
Mr. and Mrs. richard GrosvenorMr. and Mrs. Gerard Guillemot
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O’Neil hayes, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Frank hildebrandMr. and Mrs. John Evan Jones
Belinda KiellandPeter King iii
Mr. and Mrs. James LanzilloMr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Licameli
Col. Karen d. Lloyd
verna d. MatthewsMr. and Mrs. Bernard Nemtzow
NewPort Architecture, LLCOdeh Engineers, inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Tad OgdenMr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Ohrstrom
richard S. Palmerdr. Thomas Patnaude
Mr. and Mrs. James PurvianceElizabeth Prince de ramelMr. and Mrs. John reid
william C. rivesThe rhode island Foundation - Addd Fund
Laura Love roseMr. and Mrs. david ryan
Annette rybickiLinda Sawyer and John harris
Mr. and Mrs. John SmythPaul L. Szápáry
Mr. and Mrs. Pieter TaselaarMr. and Mrs. Michael TillettMr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Turley
Sally unklesMr. and Mrs. Bruce watts
Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Bing westhelen M. winslow
$250 to $499
AnonymousJanet Aldrich
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth BrockwayBarbara Caldwell
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry CerceCol. and Mrs. Christopher L. Christon
isobel ColemanNorey dotterer Cullen
Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. damonNuala duffy
Giovanni FeroceMr. and Mrs. Tylor Field ii
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas GilbaneMr. and Mrs. Sidney S. Gorham iii
Leonard GraceMr. and Mrs. Paul E. Gricus
werner Gundersheimerdozier hasty
Françoise helmeStefani hulitar
Captain and Mrs. donald Jagoe
Mary M. Jenningsrobert Johnstone
Fred T. Kirby and SonsJoyce Kirby
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leightonwardwell C. Leonard, Jr.
william h. Leyshenry Sharpe Lynn, Jr.
Alexis J. MargreiterMr. and Mrs. John E. Marshall iii
Esther Elise MauranMr. and Mrs. Michael P. Mcdonough
Janet NolanPatricia Ann O’donnell
Thomas Palmer and dominique AlfandreMr. and Mrs. Paul A. PerraultMr. and Mrs. Manny de Pinho
Captain donald d. PizingerMr. and Mrs. Frederick h. Prince
Mr. and Mrs. david L. reedThe rhode island Foundation -
Arthur h. Carr FundMr. and Mrs. John w. richmond, Jr.
Marie A. robinsonMorton L. Sacks
Federico Santi and John GacherJay Seavey
Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Stephen r. SeiterMr. and Mrs. Albert K. Sherman, Jr.
Frances J. ShermanMr. and Mrs. dwight d. Sipprelle
Slocum Gordon & Co. LLPJulie Shelton SmithJerome h. Sullivandiana M. Sylvaria
david A. ThalmannCharlotte C. weber
Captain Charles F. weisharCommander ralph Carl weiss
dudley A. williamsJames w. woodworth
Mr. and Mrs. w. redwood wright
$100 to $249
Abigail Campbell King Architect, LLCJohn w. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. richard G. AlexanderAnthony Amado
dr. and Mrs. John h. Ambrogi
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The American Friends of Lafayettew. Graham Arader
Mr. and Mrs. Steven AronowTheodora Aspegren
victoria J. AveryCapt. and Mrs. Lee C. Bakalarski
Mr. and Mrs. James B. BakerMr. and Mrs. william P. Barrack
dr. Gay Ben Tredaniel Bleckinger
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Booth, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Pelham Boyer
Nancy Preston BredbeckGilbert C. Brunnhoeffer iii
doris BryMr. and Mrs. david L. Bunnell
Jefferson G. BurnettJames M. BurressMary C. Burrus
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund F. CapozziJames L. Carroll
Mr. and Mrs. Amos CecchiEleanor Cochran
James O. ColemanCaroline E. ConsidineMichael r. Corcoran
August CordeiroMichael r. Cottrell
Ally CoulterMr. and Mrs. robert w. Cowley
Captain John P. davisEleanor Swan dickKatie dimancescu
dr. richard drummondJohn duchesneauMichael F. dwyer
Mary Louise FazzanoKendra FriedrichFrancis J. Furtado
Bruce and Joi GalloJames Garner
Elizabeth GibbsJune N. Gibbs
robert G. GoeletMr. and Mrs. John GoltmanMr. and Mrs. John T. Good
reverend and Mrs. Everett h. GreenePatrick Greeven
John E. hallCaptain and Mrs. Chester E. helms
washington irving iiiCaptain and Mrs. Charles Jauss
Mr. and Mrs. Peter JefferysMr. and Mrs. Samuel JerniganSteven irvine and Kim Salerno
Mr. and Mrs. John h. KazanjianMr. and Mrs. Jerome r. Kirby, Jr.
Jeanne S. KnerrPaul L. Kuzmick, Jr.
Lucinda Landon and James EganStefano Lavinio
Sandra Liotus Lighting design, LLCMary C. Macioci
dr. and Mrs. Edwin J. MaddenCurtis w. Magee
Mr. and Mrs. donald G. MageeMr. and Mrs. Jeremy Martin
The Massachusetts Lafayette Society, inc.Albert J. McAloon, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. david K. McConnellMary MeagherJohn Mecray
Mr. and Mrs. robert P. MeikleChas A. Miller iii
John T. MillerPaul F. Miller
Sarah MontgomeryArthur w. Murphy
Newport daily Newsroderick B. O’hanley
h. russell Ohlheiser, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James Timothy O’reilly
Audrey C. OswaldNancy Parker
dr. and Mrs. Frederick A. PeirceKaren Peirce
Annette T. PelletierPeter Pennoyer
Elizabeth PhelpsMichael P. Pinto, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pitoniakrobert Power
John Paul Primianohelen T. reed
Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. rennerThe rhode island Foundation - hugh d. Auchincloss iii Fund
Maryann richardsonLouise rick
Mr. and Mrs. r. Brooke roberts
Melissa rosnerdr. and Mrs. Stephen rous
Mr. and Mrs. Mario A. ruscettaMr. and Mrs. richard B. Sheffield
Adele Z. SilverKimberly Skeen-Jones
Mr. and Mrs. B. Mitchell Simpson iiiMr. and Mrs. robert A. Sinclair
Patricia SlingluffMarjorie Spencer
Judith Souzadennis E. StarkSusan Stautberg
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Stebbinsdeborah P. Sterling
Mr. and Mrs. John w. Stokes iiMr. and Mrs. robert Stonehill
Mr. and Mrs. Albert StrunkF. richard Svelta
Mr. and Mrs. dennis M. TaberAnna w. Templeton-Cotill
Mr. and Mrs. Asheton C. TolandMr. and Mrs. George P. walker
George h. warrenMr. and Mrs. Michael warren
Charles w. wharton iiiMr. and Mrs. Malcolm F. wheelerMr. and Mrs. william F. wilson
Matching Gift Companies
ExxonMobil FoundationJohn A. hartford Foundation, inc.
iBM Corporation Matching Grants ProgramMacy’s Foundation
The Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program
The Redwood Library & Athenæum makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of its lists of supporters.
If you discover an error, please contact Caroline Considine at (401) 847-0292, ext. 109 or [email protected]. Please accept our sincerest apology for any inaccuracies or omissions.
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C O M M i T T E E S , S T A F F & L i B r A r y v O L u N T E E r S
stAndinG CoMMittees
executive Committee
Edwin G. Fischer, M.d., Presidentdavid K. Elwell, Jr., Vice President
Peggy C. richmond, TreasurerTylor Field ii, Secretary
By-laws Committee
dennis Stark, Chairmanr. daniel Prentissrichard Sheffield
Board Governance and nominating Committee
John J. Slocum, Jr., ChairmanTylor Field ii
Angela Brown FischerKathleen K. Greenman
Sheila McCurdyMolly de ramel
Audit Committee
Michael warren, Chairmandavid F. BrodskyEdward w. Kane
Finance Committee
Peggy C. richmond, ChairmanGrenville Craig
david K. Elwell, Jr.david B. Ford
Bernard Gewirzr. daniel Prentiss
Jeffrey SiegalMichael warren
Ellicott M. wrightJennifer E. Tuleja, Staff
investment subcommittee
Jeffrey Siegal, Chairmandavid K. Elwell, Jr.
david B. FordJohn J. Slocum, Jr.
Charitable Bequests subcommittee
Peggy C. richmond, Chairman
Buildings and Grounds Committee
Lisa S. Lewis, ChairmanAllan Booth, Jr.Bernard GewirzJean Gorham
william h. Leysvirginia Purviance
Betsy rayJohn richmond
George h. warrenBen Mignogna, Staff
institutional Advancement Committee
Stephen G.w. walk, ChairmanLisa BidwellTylor Field ii
Katherine d. williamsCaroline Considine, Staff
library Committee
david B. Ford, Co-chairmanGeorge G. herrick, Co-chairman
donna diMicheleTheodore Gatchel
Esmond harmsworthJohn B. hattendorf
donald MageeEdward McCrorie
Nancy ParkerMolly de ramel
Nicholas B. Scheetzrobert Kelly, Staff
Museum Committee
Linda Gordon, Co-chairmanNannette C. herrick, Co-chairman
James BakerElisabeth Clark
Christina ConnettJemison FaustFrancis FrostBruce howe
roger h. King, Jr.Constance Metcalf
Paul MillerJeffrey Siegal
whitney Pape, Staff
Ad HoC CoMMittees
program Committee
douglas riggs, Co-chairmanMary riggs, Co-chairman
Leilani Brennerwashington irving iii
Janet PellLinda PhillipsNel roberts
Kimberly Skeen-JonesGail Thatcher
Katherine d. williamsCarolyn duPont, Staff
special projects Committee
david K. Elwell, Jr., Chairman
Event committees and volunteers are listed in respective event programs.
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Redwood Advisory Council
George G. herrick, Co-chairmanNannette C. herrick, Co-chairman
rodney ArmstrongA. Leslie Ballard
horace wood BrockChristopher Buckley
The Lord CamoysC. Mathews dick, Jr.
Edwin G. Fisher, M.d.ronald Lee Fleming
david B. FordJane Grace
werner GundersheimerKate Gubelmann
honorable william NitzeNuala Pell
Peter PennoyerCharles E. Pierce
Ted widmerJohn wilmerdingdiane B. wilsey
richard Guy wilson
stAFF
Full-time staff
Jennifer TulejaExecutive Director
Kenneth h. BrockwayInterim Director (2010-2012)
Maria BernierAssistant Director
Lori BrostuenTechnical Services Librarian
Elaine BunnellTechnical Services Assistant/Tour Guide
Caroline ConsidineDirector of Institutional Advancement
Nancy hackettCirculation Supervisor
robert KellyCollection Development Librarian
Bernard MignognaBuilding and Grounds Manager
whitney PapeEzra Stiles Special Collections Librarian
Mary SpottsAssistant Director of Institutional Advancement
part-time staff
Christine BradleyLibrary Assistant
Marilyn BrockwayChildren’s Librarian
rowena BurkeLibrary/Interlibrary Loan Assistant
Carolyn duPontProgram Coordinator
dawn Emsellem-wichowski Library Assistant
Joyce FigerieHousekeeping
ruth Ann howdenLibrary Assistant
Maris humphreysSpecial Collections Cataloger
Molly JencksTechnical Services Assistant
Mariann MaidaLibrary Assistant
Gretchen MarkertCommunications Coordinator/Library Assistant
Ellen O’BrienLibrary Assistant
Elizabeth d. PhelpsChildren’s Library Assistant
Adrienne ShawLibrary Assistant
Gail Sullivan-McCune
Library Assistant
Glenna TurnerLibrary Assistant/Gifts Processing
liBRARY VolunteeRs
Siham AbedTim Casey
Amanda deLucaChelsea doddJack dorato
Sarah ErichsenSandy Graywalter Gray
Sylvia hamptonMary JenningsJohn O’TooleGunnar rice
wayne robinsonBarbara ross
Paul rossrob Sharps
Adrienne Shawdavid StangelJack SweeneyEmily weber
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JoAnn Blumsackh. dickson S. Boenning
Jean BrownMary Buell
william A. Buell, Jr.Myra h. duvallyFrancis G. dwyer
Margaret M. EnwrightArthur w. Fagan
John T. hopfPaul C. houston, M.d., F.A.C.S.
Bruce howeElliot L. Kaminitz, ddS
Miriam S. Krakoffwilliam v. Lalli
Kathleen E. Martinh. russell Ohlheiser, Jr.
Eileen P. O’reillyLeonard J. Panaggio
Captain Charles S. Quinn, Jr., uSN retiredJane A. ridgwayJohn G. winslow
liBRARiAns 1747-2012
edward scott 1747-1750
thomas Moffatt 1750-1752
Martin Howard, Jr. 1752-1755
Jeremiah leaming 1755-1756
ezra stiles 1756-1764
Henry Marchant 1765-1766
edward thurston, Jr. 1766-1767
thomas Wickham, Jr. 1767-1768
ezra stiles 1768-1777
William tillinghast 1777-1778
George Bisset 1778-1779
William tillinghast 1779-1785
Christopher ellery 1785-1789
William smith 1791-1792
William patten 1792-1809
levi tower 1809-1811
John Rodman 1811-1812
Robert Rogers 1812-1831
George G. King 1831-1835
William A. Barber 1835-1841
James Barker 1841-1848
Christopher e. Robbins 1848-1849
Augustus Bush 1849-1857
George R. Hammett 1857-1858
dumont Clarke 1858-1859
Benjamin H. Rhoades 1859-1880
Benjamin F. thurston 1881-1884
Richard Bliss 1884-1914
George lyman Hinckley 1914-1927
Frances Hubbert 1927-1949
J. Alden Manley 1949-1952
donald t. Gibbs 1952-1988
Richard l. Champlin 1988-1991
erik Bradford stocker 1991-1993
Marilyn d. Curtis, Acting 1993-1995
stephen J. Zietz 1995-1996
Marilyn d. Curtis, Acting 1996-1997
Jay H. Hall 1997-1998
Cheryl V. Helms 1998-2010
Kenneth Brockway, Acting 2010-2012
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