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NOTICE OF CANCELATION
The restoration of the Ono Cemetery scheduled for October 2, 2021, is permanently cancelled. The Anderson Historical Society regrets this action but was advised that at least one of the owners has raised "insurance concerns" and only those with family members buried within the cemetery will be allowed in with escort. For those community members who volunteered we would like to thank you. We would like to thank the Sierra Pacific Foundation who provided the funds for the grave markers. We would also like to thank the other organizations that helped us restore the cemetery a few years ago and again stepped up to try and help the Igo and Ono community. Should any family member with loved ones buried within the Ono Cemetery desire any of the grave markers for free, please let us know at the Anderson Historical website. Authors Wanted
AHS is working on a book entitled "The Power of Women" with the Shasta Lake Heritage & Historical Society. If anyone is interested in participating, please select one or more of the women below and let Ron Jolliff know at rajolliff@gmail.com. The articles should be 2 - 6 pages long, including photographs. A rough draft should be submitted by November 30, 2021. Please include personal stories to enliven the history. Most of the women suggested were from the period 1850 - 1900, but we would be happy to consider additions or substitutions. Suggestions: 1. Alexander, Annie M. 2. Ballou, Addie 3. Bass, Bessie, Postmistress 4. Behrens, Edna Mable, Teacher, Postal Worker 5. Bell, Roseline N., Teacher 6. Bidwell, Lottie Elma, Teacher 7. Blair, Eunice Francis, Postmistress 8. Blair, Martha "Mattie" Everetta, Teacher 9. Boggs, Mae Helen Bacon, Historian 10. Boyer, Amanda Malvina, Homesteader/Rancher 11. Clough, Deborah, Businesswoman 12. Colburn, Phoebe, Businesswoman 13. Coleman, Donna Maria, Superintendent of Schools 14. Couey, Martha, Justice of the Peace 15. Cravens, Norma, Teacher 16. Dailey, Amy V., Telephone Operator 17. Dozier, Irene, Nurse/Veteran 18. Eames, Elizabeth J., Photographer 19. Eaton, Edna Mabel, County Treasurer 20. Fish, Ruth Ella, Teacher 21. Giles, Myra (Almira) Eliza, Teacher 22. Giles, Rosena, Author 23. Gillespie, Zelinda, Businesswoman 24. Groves, Emma, Businesswoman 25. Hill, Edith Ida (Ashcraft) 26. Holt, Inazetta, Doctor 27. Joseph, Katie J., Teacher 28. Kingsbury, Charlotte Agnes, Teacher 29. Klukkert, Amanda, Businesswoman 30. Litsch, Julia, Businesswoman 31. Loomis, Estelle, Artist 32. Lord, Olive Ella, Teacher 33. Lorenz, Susan, Businesswoman 34. Love, Mary Fredrica, Postmistress 35. Ludwig, Wilhelmina, Businesswoman 36. Major, Harriet E., Businesswoman 37. Marsh, Ella Louise, Teacher 38. Merrill, Bertha, Superintendent of Schools 39. Mullen, Josephine "Josie", Teacher 40. Mullen, Margaret, Businesswoman 41. Poore, Margaret I., Superintendent of Schools 42. Prehn, Bessie Irene, Teacher 43. Reading, Alice Matilda, Artist 44. Scharsch, Rose, Teacher 45. Sheridan, Mary, Postmistress 46. Shiplet, Thelma Leola, Author 47. Simmons, Winona V., County Recorder/Businesswoman 48. Southern, May Hazel, Author 49. Steger, Gertrude Ann, Author 50. Swain, Lillie S.B., Teacher 51. Waugh, Martha Annette, Postmistress 52. White, Lulu Edna, Superintendent of Schools 53. Wright, Mary Ellen North State Giving Tuesday
*Save the Date* November 30th, 2021 from 6 AM to 8 PM is North State Giving Tuesday. Early giving begins on November 16th. Please save the date and encourage everyone to give a little and help our society and community. |
Docents
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the docent program has not operated for about eighteen months. President Don Bloom will contact senior services for volunteers but if any member would like to work a few hours please contact Ron Jolliff at rajolliff@gmail.com. The proposed schedule would be the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10 AM to 1 PM. We would like to have three docents/staff on hand during all open periods. Board Elections
Jean Harp, Ron Jolliff, Delores Mitchell, and John Snider ran unopposed and were reelected to the board. Following the election, nominations for officer positions were taken with the following results: President Don Bloom, Vice-President Randy Pricert, Treasurer John Snider, and Secretary Ron Jolliff. There remains a vacancy on the board and any member in good standing is encouraged to apply. Buggy Barn
The Buggy Barn committee has been working with the architect to complete the permit phase. Two contracting firms have been suggested but now is an opportunity for any member who knows of a contracting firm that might be interested in bidding to send the information to Ron Jolliff at rajolliff@gmail.com. Redding Rancheria Community Fund 2021
After recent school visits each was asked for a critique to help us provide better services. The responses pointed out four limitations or means of improving: 1) a need for more lecture space, 2) a suggestion for individual chalk boards for the schoolhouse, 3) a need to modify the Native American exhibit to accommodate a class visit, and 4) a need to improve the research library. The Community Foundation of the North State provided information on the Redding Rancheria Community Fund and Ron Jolliff was directed to apply for about $6,000 in needed funds. Anyone wishing to assist should contact Ron Jolliff at rajolliff@gmail.com. Research Request
A researcher asked for specific address information that we have been unable to find. The request is for Harry and Cora Etta Robinson who purchased property in Happy Valley in 1923 and moved to Anderson in 1939. The County Recorder's Office and Shasta Historical Society library provided no address. If anyone has an old telephone or business directory that lists addresses, would you please forward the information to Ron Jolliff at rajolliff@gmail.com. Thank you for any assistance. We Own a Jail
It comes to pass that we have custody of the Anderson Jail. The cement building was built by the Work Projects Administration in 1934 on the site of the older jail. The jail was operated by the Anderson Constable and served as a holding cell and transfer facility probably up to 1949 when its last use was to house confiscated slot machines awaiting disposal. The jail is located on Freeman Street and the question becomes what to do with it? One suggestion was to see if the Anderson Police wanted to participate in displays (we have police and court related items in our collection). Any ideas? Anyone want to assist with such a project?
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