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400 West Beale St
Kingman, AZ
86401
928-753-3195
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Letter From The Director
Although one, oft times seek a neutral and indifferent environment to
practice our every day life, we become thwarted in this selfish
pursuit. I would not trade a minute of pounding hail or lioness wind
for the sanctity of the benevolent rain that prods the desert
serpentine dwellers and gives the gift of life.” Brother Shorot
July
has already started belching its heated scorn. There are many months in
the desert setting that accommodate huge praise; however July never
seems to be one of those that give those pristine offerings. I
personally love July because all of the great birthdays have passed in
May and June (Hannah and Hailey are May babies. My son and daughter and
myself are June brats. We grew through another year and all are healthy
and happy.
June has also showered blessings on the
Museum. The Museum has seen the dedication of the Lawrence Williams
paintings of the Presidents and the first ladies. I sincerely hope that
you all had the opportunity to view the new home for these magnificent
works of art.
The Museum has been fortunate to enjoy
prosperity while some of the Nation suffers. I have been always
grateful that the citizens for the United States always put forth the
time and means to honor that which our Forefathers have accomplished.
We demoralize about the price of oil and sometimes
get sanctimony about rising food costs. I however, always remember
growing up to appreciate any morsel thrown our way. The Americans are a
very resilient. The great folks of Mohave County will always be a great
part of the support that the America people can count on.
The Museum that we represent is always
expanding and at every turn there seems to be a better and more
beautiful attraction. Kingman is truly a wonderful place to grow
up and show our children that there is still left a little part of true
“Americana”. No matter what part of this country you hail from,
we all still respond to the great title of “Americans.”
The artists for the month of June were Ernest
Johnson and Bob Needham; their combined works always present a dazzling
show. The Artist for the Month of July will be Photo Phive. As always I
encourage you to come down and support our great local talent.
The month of May always plays host to a lot of
school children that have one last field trip to accomplish. I would
like to read one thank you letter from “Cody”: “Dear 66 Museum, I
really am thankful for all the stuff your gave us- like the arrowheads.
The movie you gave us was great. There was so much I did not know about
Arizona. I never knew what automobiles looked like. My favorite part
was all the ‘manicias’. That is my very first arrowhead ever. Thank you
for letting us come. Sincerely Cody”. Now I must really thank you Cody
for reminding what these Museums are all about.
Shannon Rossiter
Director
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Shop News…
Come on Down and support the
Museum by purchasing the 2008 Mohave Memories Calendar.
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| Library News
“The 48th
State….Arizona…At precisely
the hour of ten o’clock Wednesday morning, February 14th 1912,
President Taft affixed his signature to the proclamation making Arizona
the forty-eight state of the Union. The news was received in Kingman by
the firing of forty-eight heavy charges of dynamite and demonstrations
of joy throughout Kingman.
In the afternoon services in commemoration of the joyful
event were held in Elks Opera House, that edifice being crowded by the
school children and people of the town. Rev. Clyde Deming offered up a
patriotic prayer for the success of the new state, and Judge Carl G.
Krook and W.E. Moroney made patriotic addresses. The school children
sang patriotic songs, the orchestra played patriotic airs and the whole
atmosphere was surcharged with patriotism and good will. Democratic,
republican and socialists fired with each other in making the occasion
one of general rejoicing.
The celebration was under the direction of the chairmen
of the democratic and republican committees and Charles J. Hutchinson
acted as chairman of the meeting. All the newly elected officers were
on the platform.
All over town the general sound of rejoicing was
manifest and each and all voiced the sentiment that Arizona will become
one of the greatest and richest states of our glorious Union.” (Mohave
County Miner February 17, 1912)
Do you know your State Symbols?
State Bird is the C ______________ W____________
State Amphibian is the A____________T__________F________
State Mammal is the R_____________________
State Reptile is the R______________-n_______ R_______________
State fish is the A_______________ T________________
State Fossil is the P_________________ W______________
State Tree is the P________________V_______________
State Flower is the S_______________B________________
State Neckwear is the B_________T_______
State Gem is T_________________
State Colors are B______________ and G________
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| Volunteers
WESTERN
ARIZONA
RSVP
Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program
Volunteer of the Month
Bonelli House – Kitty
Betrau
Rt. 66 – Robert Anderson
Mohave Museum – Mary Dise
Volunteer Coordinator
753-3195
Mon. - Fri. after 1pm
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DID YOU
KNOW? “ABOUT PETROGLYPHS”
Petroglyphs are images that were scratched, chiseled, or abraded on
stone (as opposed to pictographs which are painted). Are they ancient
graffiti or are they communications from civilizations of the past?
They are different in style but all have the common thread of
translating thought to others through the means of pictures. The old
saying of “ a picture is worth a thousand words” is so true of
Petroglyphs.
Our very own Mohave County and the surrounding areas contain a wealth
of information about native cultures in the form of Petroglyphs.
Lucille Watahomigie, director of the Hualapai Bilingual Program at
the school in Peach Springs in a Sept. 1995 article of the Daily Miner
said “ the Petroglyphs on Spirit Mountain tell the creation story of
our ancestors.” She continued by saying “To the Hualapais they are
trail
markers. They signify camps and water. They are like signs
on a busy highway.”
For those who might be interested in exploring this marvelous hidden
treasure in our area here are three sites open to the public.
Petroglyphs in the Grapevine Canyon/Christmas Tree Pass A trip to
the Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs can be made in any type
of vehicle. To get there, simply cross Davis Dam on State 68 in Arizona
and onto State 77 in Nevada. Drive 6.3 miles west of the dam to
the Christmas Tree turnoff, turn right and continue another 1.7
miles.
Turn left for a short distance to a parking lot marked “Petroglyphs”
then walk about one quarter mile up Grapevine Canyon to the
Petroglyphs.
Petroglyphs at Secret Pass in the Black Mountain Travel Hwy
68, turn left on to Egar and go to the “ big water tanks” turn right,
cross over cattle guard and travel until the road ends then continue on
foot to Petroglyphs.
Purcell’s Paintings and Chloride Petroglyphs Travel Hwy
93 toward Vegas and Turn at the Chloride exit follow into town.
*The mohave Museum of History and Art Gift Shop have books on the subject including the book, The
Rocks Begin to Speak by LaVan Martineau.
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