MUSEUM MUSINGS A NEWSLETTER OF THE GENEVA LAKE MUSEUM FALL 2015 Clear Sky Lodge Fall Fundraiser October 10th Are you going? "Helping the Military" GLM was overrun with ladies from the 40's for a photo shoot to support women in the military. Models were entertaining as they emerged with "up sweep" hairdo's, blood red lipstick, the prettiest sun dresses and nylon hosiery with black seams up the back, plus spiked heels and painted toe shoes. Not only were the models spectacular, but their mode of transportation was a huge hit in the parking lot: a mile long Cadillac and an equally large Chrysler limo. Both were used for "outdoor" shots that attracted a lot of attention from guests and passerby! Less is more and I am "Betty" Susan Caya-Slusser, Director Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien, presented Life back in the Victorian Days from a servant's point of view. Another Tuesday @ 2 where guests enjoyed history and etiquette points on how to unfold your napkin! Williams Bay Historical Society WBHS now has an exhibit up at GLM. Come check out great images that show how the Millionaires Train once pulled into the Bay to deliver those icons of Chicago society to their summer "cottages" around the lake.
NEW BOOKS & NEW ITEMS You will only find them here at our Museum Store AND members get a 10% discount on their purchases - "Think Holiday Gifts!" (Excluding discount shelf items) BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER James Gee Ed Schwinn Vern Magee Mary Olson DIRECTORS Richard Bain Dee Bark-Fiske Barbara Buelter Marianne Bonifacic Jim Davis Chuck Ebeling James Gee Patricia Gee E. Lynn Grayson Dana Hagenah Vern Magee Joanne Niessner Mary Olson Beth Pernice Don Rutkowski Ed Schwinn David C. Williams Director Curator Office Manager Fiber Curator ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Karen Jo Walsh Helen Brandt Pat Cramer Betty Less Operations Manager Dale Buelter MUSEUM MUSINGS is a periodic newsletter by Geneva Lake Museum that provides pertinent information to museum members and supporters. The museum is located at the intersection of Mill Street and Highway 50. 255 Mill Street Lake Geneva, WI 53147 (262) 248-6060 www.genevalakemuseum.org staff@genevalakemuseum.org Saturday November 28th 10:00-4:00 Oct.-Nov.-Dec. Events: Tuesdays @ 2 Workshops Tuesday, Oct. 6: Peshtigo Fire with Helen and Bob...Saturday, Oct 10: GLM Fall Fundraiser at Clear Sky Lodge 4-6 PM... Tuesday, Oct. 13: Oh "Honey": Nippersink Creek Honey with Peter Tuesday, Oct. 20: Mourning: Black is Beautiful with Noel Payne...Sunday, Oct. 25: Trick or Treat on Main Street Noon to 1:00 PM... Tuesday, Oct. 27: Radio is ALIVE and well with WLKG's Manager Nancy Tuesday, Nov. 3: Alaska: A Real American Frontier with Don & Deanna Tuesday, Nov. 10: Meet the Meats: LG Country Meats own Nick Vorpagel Tuesday, Nov. 17: Petticoats, Corsets and Bloomers with Noel Payne Tuesday, Nov. 24: Happy Thanksgiving to our Members and Guests...Saturday, Nov. 28: 3rd Annual Small Business Craft Fair10 to 4... Tuesday, Dec. 1: Is it Art or Artsy? Ginny Hall and the WC Arts Council...Saturday, Dec. 5: Victorian Christmas at GLM 1:00 to 4:00 PM... Tuesday, Dec. 8: Steam punk: join Melinda with an alternative history Tuesday, Dec. 15: Body Art is IN: Tattoos, a story & a message with Caty Tuesday, Dec. 22: Merry Christmas to all! Tuesday, Dec. 29: Happy New Year one and all! Join us on Tuesday, January 5th to begin our 2016 Tuesday's @ 2 Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude toward us. --John N. Mitchell
Curator s Corner KERRY RYBA DOLL COLLECTION Kerry Ryba was born in Chicago, but moved to Wisconsin when she was three or four, residing in New Munster in Kenosha County. There were frequent visits to grandma, as well as various aunts. It was during these visits that Kerry picked up on their interest in dolls and sewing. This interest soon developed into a hobby, and motivated by her relatives, into the realm of collecting. Kerry's collection was vast and varied, including such notable names as Madame Alexander and Marie Osmond, among others. Trips to both Disneyland and Disney World with her family, resulted in a passionate interest in many of the Walt Disney characters. Whenever possible, new Disney dolls would appear in her collection. Betty and Joanne working on "suit" able attire for GLM's Mail boat Exhibit. 100 years old in 2016 Mail boat today is inextricably connected to Gage Cruise Lines but when it started June 15, 1916 things were at lot different. Artifacts and memories from days gone by will be brought together to celebrate the Walworth's milestone. Kerry Ryba died the Spring of 2015. Her sister, Laney Potter, long time Lake Geneva resident, businesswoman, and museum friend, very generously donated Kerry's collection to the Geneva Lake Museum. The Museum is delighted with this wonderful addition, and is greatly indebted to Laney for her thoughtfulness and generosity. It has not yet been determined how this collection will be utilized, but rest assured, there will be some new, unfamiliar faces greeting you on your next visit. Be sure to seek them out. Bring it in to share in our CHAIR EXHIBIT...it will really make you "sit and think"! ALL SCHOOL STUDENTS You are invited to visit the Museum for FREE with your Student ID! Check us out at genevalakemuseum.org Remember: History Loves Company
Only a few months left to "see" the Underwear Exhibit. Shown is Eve in her leafy underwear with Bob! Chair Exhibit opens April 16th! Mark your calendars: Private Membership Viewing Friday April 15th 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Annunziata in her "blue" period! AND we need folding chairs: cloth, metal, wood, large, small and in between. Only to be on loan for this really special exhibit. Can YOU help? Contact Karen Jo Alan and Vern put the finishing touches onto our Train layout. Thanks to Ackman glass: they installed safety glass and now the trains are ready to roll! Guests shown above were a part of the "76" people that visited one day in August. These women "loved" the museum, the history and taking pictures throughout every single exhibit. Their bus was leaving; they were not ready...such fun to see the museum being "used". Guests come from everywhere to enjoy the museum. This group was on a scavenger hunt for the letter K. Why don't you come and see what is "k"new! Exhibits change throughout the year!
GENEVA LAKE MUSEUM Membership Application Support your Geneva Lake Museum The Geneva Lake Museum invites you to help preserve our local history by becoming a GLM member. As a member you get: Free admission to the museum Free admission to Tuesdays @ 2 Museum Gift Shop 10% discount Quarterly newsletter and e-mail updates Memberships and contributions may be tax deductible under 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code Date Name Address City State Zip E-mail Phone For credit card payment, please call the GLM directly 262-248-6060 $500 Life Individual (with 4 life guest passes) $100 Benefactor 1 year (with 3 guest passes) $75 Patron 1 year (with 2 guest passes) $50 Supporting 1 year (with 1 guest pass) $50 Commercial /Business 1 year $30 Regular 1 year (adult) membership $15 Senior 1 year (over 62) membership $10 Student 1 year (with school I.D.) $ Additional contribution $ In memory of Mail to: Geneva Lake Museum, 255 Mill Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Web site: www.genevalakemuseum.org Phone: 262-248-6060
BE A MEMBER Established in 1984 by the Geneva Lake History Buffs. We moved to our present location in July 2004. Our exhibits and programs create a connection between today s world and that of the19 th -century Geneva Lake Area. Our museum serves as a family-oriented educational and entertainment venue telling the story of how life developed around the shores of Geneva Lake. Our reference library contains thousands of books, photographs and other archival reference materials to aid in a variety of research goals. Our museum preserves Geneva Lake area s history to build a collective memory of our unique and rich heritage. Member contributions are invaluable to furthering the museum s mission. Members of the Geneva Lake Museum become part of a like-minded community dedicated to preserving our heritage. Geneva Lake Museum Musings is a periodic publication that provides pertinent information about the Geneva Lake Museum to members and the community. The museum is located at the intersection of Mill Street and Highway 50, 255 Mill Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Phone: 262-248-6060 Director: Karen Jo Walsh Curator: Helen Brandt Website: www.genevalakemuseum.org glmdirectorkjw@gmail.com helen@genevalakemuseum.org Office manager: Pat Cramer pcramer@genevalakemuseum.org MUSEUM HOURS: please see our website for updated hours Our mission: Geneva Lake Museum discovers and preserves the rich history that hides throughout Geneva Lake and the surrounding communities. The exhibits within the walls are time capsules that capture every essence of Geneva Lake and its people, people with amazing stories that unravel with every scene and every word led by our exclusive guides. These stories wait for people young and old who have the ears eager to listen, the eyes that are ready to be awakened and the open mind waiting to learn.