NSLM Newsletter - Winter 2011

2011·0.41 MB·English

The National Sporting Library & Museum
N E W S L E T T E R
ARESEARCHCENTERFORHORSEANDFIELDSPORTS MIDDLEBURG,VIRGINIA
NUMBER98 1 9 5 4 • FIFTY-SEVEN YEARS • 2011 WINTER2010/2011
Arthur W. Arundel Edward P. Evans
Arthur W. “Nick” Edward P. “Ned”
Arundel, of The Evans, a former
Plains, Virginia, member of the
died at his home Library’s board of
on February 8. He directors, passed
was 83. away Dec. 31. He
Mr. Arundel had was 68.
been a National Mr. Evans served
Sporting Library on the board 10
board member years, from 1999
since 1978. Over until he stepped
the years, he pro- down in 2009. He
vided the organiza- was a major con-
Edward P.“Ned” Evans
tion with infectious tributor to the new
enthusiasm and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Arthur W. Library building which brought the organization into a
Arundel in 1990. “Nick”Arundel is on his
new ideas. He sup- new era. With the Library inheriting the 1804 Vine Hill
Virginia Gold Cup and Maryland Hunt Cup
ported the growth winner Sugar Bee. Photo: Douglas Lees. mansion on the Library’s seven-acre campus from the
and expansion of late George L. Ohrstrom Jr., in 2006, Mr. Evans became
the Library in 1999 as well as the new Museum which is the driving force to convert the stately mansion into a
nearly finished. In 2000, the Arundel family completed Museum to exhibit the permanent sporting art collection
the donation of the Huth-Arundel-Lonsdale collection of and host loaned exhibits. In addition to giving leadership
equestrian books dating from 1550 to the 1940s, a collec- and financial support for the project, he found the archi-
tion once belonging to the “Yellow Earl,” Hugh Lowther, tect, Hardee Johnston of Scottsville, Virginia, to design
5th Lord Lonsdale (1857-1944). the conversion and addition for the Museum.
Mr. Arundel was a 1951 graduate of Harvard and Mr. Evans resided in New York City and his Spring
continued on page 2 continued on page 2
Library Receives Breslauer Grant
The account book was kept by
“C.A.R.H.” who was Charles A. R.
Hoare, Esq. “Towards the end of the
In January, the Library was the
season of 1867, Mr. Charles Hoare
recipient of a prestigious grant from
started a coach between Beckenham
the B. H. Breslauer Foundation, New
and Sevenoaks. This developed the
York. The grant was given specifical-
following year into the Sevenoaks
ly for the acquisition of a 19th-centu-
coach, starting from Hatchett’s
ry manuscript account book,
[White Horse Cellar, in London], and
“London-Sevenoaks Coach/Begun
this carried such good loads, that in
Ended, 1868-1872.”
1868 its proprietor carried it on to
William M. Klimon of Herndon,
Tunbridge Wells, to the delight of
Virginia, an active member of the
thousands who have since enjoyed
Book Acquisition Committee, found
the exquisite scenery it has intro-
the unique manuscript and steered
duced them to. Since 1868 the
the grant application process.
Brighton has continued a single
The catalog description of the
coach, but several new candidates
manuscript from David Brass Rare
for public favour have appeared.”
Books, Calabasas, California, states,
(Old and New London:Vol. 4, 1878).
“The era of British coaches and
Baily’s Hunting Directory lists
coaching are brought back to life
Hoare as Master of the Vale of White
with this manuscript account book 19th-century manuscript account book, “London-
of one of the most renowned coach- Sevenoaks Coach/Begun Ended, 1868-1872,” a Horse Hounds from 1879 to 1885 in
Breslauer Foundation grant acquisition.
es and routes.” continued on page 5
Arthur Arundel supporter of film. He helped fund
the making of “The Horse – A Recent Book
continued from page 1 Silent Hero of Our History,” pro-
Donations
duced in 2002 by George Gilliam,
served in the U.S. Marine Corps dur- about the contributions of the horse
ing the Korean and Vietnam Wars, to society and aired on PBS sta- Breslauer Foundation – Grant to pur-
chase a manuscript, London and
retiring from service as Captain. tions. He often vocalized his desire
Sevenoaks Coach Account Book, dated
A fine horseman, Mr. Arundel to the Library’s board to further
1868-1872, kept by Charles Hoare, MFH.
was legendary in the Virginia and expand its holdings beyond litera- Arthur W. Arundel – The History &
Maryland steeplechase community. ture and art into including a major Origins of the Virginia Gold Cup, Since
He rode in amateur steeplechases, film collection. 1922, by William Myzk, edited by
Raymond Woolfe, illustrations by Custer
and bred many successful racehors- “His force of will was
Cassidy, (1987), #498 of 500 copies.
es. By far, his most beloved and indomitable,” said Rob Banner, pres- William M. Klimon–Donated 29 books
famous was Sugar Bee, winner of the ident of Great Meadow Foundation. including Hounded to Death: ANovelby
1986 Virginia Gold Cup and the 1987 “He will be missed.” Rita Mae Brown (2008); Rifles: AModern
Encyclopedia by Henry M. Stebbins
Maryland Hunt Cup. Mr. Arundel A full-length article on Mr.
(1958); Mastering Largemouth Bass by
foxhunted with many packs, and Arundel’s life may be read at
Larry Larsen (1989); Freshwater Fishing
was a long-time member of the www.loudountimes.com, website of Secrets edited by Jay Michael Strangis
Orange County Hunt. Mr. Arundel The Loudoun-Times Mirror, the first (1990); Kennels & Kenneling: AGuide for
was an avid polo player and found- of many local newspapers Mr. Professionals and Hobbyists by Joel M.
McMains (2001).
ed Great Meadow, a premier event Arundel acquired over his career as
Hector Alcalde – The Andalusian, A
facility that hosts Virginia’s most publisher. Portraitby Robert Vavra (1991).
prestigious steeplechase races, polo Mr. Arundel is survived by his Wendy Drumm–Full Tilt: The Sporting
matches, horse trials, and other com- wife of 53 years Margaret C. “Peggy” Memoirs of Foxhall Keeneby Alden Hatch
and Foxhall Keene, # 326 of 950 copies,
munity events. Arundel, five children, and eleven
(1938).
Mr. Arundel was a vigorous grandchildren.
Edward Evans Six Authors to Attend
continued from page 1 Inaugural NSLM Book Fair
Hill Farm in Casanova, Virginia. An
astute businessman, he was a gradu- On Saturday, May 28, the Library will host the first NSLM Book Fair. Six authors
ate of Yale, and earned his MBA are scheduled to talk for 20 minutes then sign books, beginning at 11:00. Booksellers
from Harvard. Mr. Evans followed will be on hand and the authors’ books will be available for purchase.
his father, the late Thomas Mellon
Evans, into corporate investing and The authors scheduled are:
trading on Wall Street. Later, as the •Rita Mae Brown, New York Times bestselling author, with Hounded to Death, a novel,
CEO of Macmillan in New York, Mr. the next in her foxhunting mysteries.
Evans developed the publisher into
one of the giants. •Kate Chenery Tweedy and Leeanne Ladin with Secretariat’s Meadow: The Land, the
Mr. Evans was well-known in Family, the Legend,the family’s story of the great Virginia-bred Triple Crown winner.
Thoroughbred racing as a top
•Tim Rice, a stockbroker and Triple Crown radio commentator, with Broke in a Tangle:
Virginia breeder and owner, having
Legends and Losers, a Lifetime of Turf Memories.
bred Saint Liam, winner of the 2005
Breeders Cup Classic, and Quality •Bill Woods, a popular U.S. Dressage Federation judge and clinician, with Dressage
Road, the 2009 Kentucky Derby Unscrambled.
favorite. He ran Spring Hill, with
farm manager Chris Baker, as he did •Norman Fine, a blogger for Foxhunting Life with Horse and Hound, and former
editor of Covertside,with Foxhunting Adventures: Chasing the Story.
his other businesses – with a business
plan. The racehorses produced from
Throughout the day, duplicate books
Mr. Evans’ program have won over
from the Library will be for sale and topics
$75 million and over 100 stakes races.
include horseracing, foxhunting, horse-
Mr. Evans was a ubiquitous sup- manship, gun hunting, wildlife, fiction,
porter of Virginia steeplechasing and and other non-fiction. All proceeds from
point-to-point racing. The Casanova the duplicate book sale benefit the
Hunt Point-to-Point ran at Spring Library’s Book Acquisition Fund.
Hill Farm in the 1970s and early The Library will be open to the public
1980s. Right up through the end of that day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Check
the website at www.nsl.orgat a futuredate
the 2010 season, he was a presence
to see which time your favorite authors
on the local ‘chasing scene.
will be scheduled to speak.
Mr. Evans is survived by two
brothers. —Lisa Campbell, Librarian
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Exhibition Horses at Work and Play
Opens in Forrest E. Mars, Sr., Exhibit Hall
Horses at Work and Play high-
lights literature and art from the
NSLM collections and features
antique toys from the renowned
Athelstan and Kathleen Spilhaus
collection. In this exhibition visitors
are encouraged to explore the rela-
tionship between work and play in
the lives of animals and humans.
Upon entering the exhibit, one
immediately sees the depth and
range of the NSLM’s collections.
Rare books are open to pages reflect-
ing the diligence, irony, and humor
that have been a part of the bond
between horse and rider for cen-
turies. There are paintings by major
animal artists such as Edward Troye,
Louis Maurer, Henri Delattre and
Franklin Brooke Voss. Children’s
book classics are reminders of early,
deeply influential connections to
horses and their stories. Personal
diaries and scrapbooks by adults Acast iron carriage, fast and sporty,is surrounded by 19th-century carriage books and an oil painting,
show the life-long delight in riding, Carriage Horse with Docked Tail,1854, by Henri Delattre, gift from the family of Mr.Henry “Duffy”
Rathbun.
racing, and raising horses. Books on
fashion, riding styles, equipment, ed by hand, show horses drawing able for adults and children. Special
racing, and horse lineage arealso on plows and racing. tours have been designed for chil-
display. The exhibit has been curated by dren and a group visit may be
Interspersed among the books Lisa Campbell, Librarian, and arranged by contacting Mickey
and paintings are toys showing Mickey Gustafson, Director of Gustafson, 540-687-6542, ex. 23,
horses at work and play from the Communications and Education, [email protected]. The exhibit
collection of the late Athelstan F. who is also an independent curator runs from March 1 – June 30.
Spilhaus, a nationally prominent sci- and former college art gallery direc- Packing and transportation of the
entist and inventor, and his wife tor. Special thanks go to Hannah Spilhaus toys has been provided by
Kathleen, a former journalist and Reuter,Curatorial Assistant. the Byrne Gallery, Middleburg,
teacher who lives in the Middleburg Horses at Work and Play is suit- Virginia.
area. Athelstan Spilhaus was known
as a person who loved both ideas
and toys. He was described in The
Economist (April 9, 1998) as a scien-
tist who “loved toys. With a toy, he
said, you could easily demonstrate a
principle. In a sense, every prototype
was a toy.” This playfulness led to
the serious work of amassing a col-
lection of thousands of toys. The
Library has selected several that are
horse-related: a hansom cab with a
lady and driver that is the forerun-
ner of the taxicab (1900); a sporty
open carriage with a woman driver
and her nimble horse (1900); an
Overland Circus bandwagon (1915)
and a hose reel firetruck (1915). Each
of these toys is cast iron and
American made. Tin toys from
France and Germany, some of them NSLM to celebrate the opening of its new Museum in October 2011.
colored by lithography,others paint-
The NSLM Newsletter,Winter 2010/2011- 3 -
George A. Weymouth
Elected to Board of Directors
Directors of The National Sporting
The National Sporting Library & Museum is
Library Museum
& pleased to announce that George Alexis “Frolic”
102 The Plains Road Weymouth of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania has
Post Office Box 1335 agreed to serve as an ex officio member of the
Middleburg, Virginia 20118-1335 board. Weymouth is a prominent artist as well as
the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the
OFFICERS
Brandywine Conservancy, an environmental and
Manuel H. Johnson
cultural organization that he helped found in
Chairman
1967. He is also chairman of the Conservancy’s
Jacqueline B. Mars
Museum Committee for its Brandywine River
Vice Chairman
Museum.
Charles T. Akre, Jr.
Treasurer There is great enthusiasm for Weymouth’s
participation. Executive Director Rick
Rick Stoutamyer
Executive Director Stoutamyer, states that he is “a unique and ideal
addition. Even before joining our board, Frolic
Lisa Campbell George A. “Frolic” Weymouth
Secretary was providing guidance during the planning and
construction phases of our new sporting art museum. Our institution will be
DIRECTORS
enriched by his ongoing participation.”
Mimi Abel Smith
Born in 1936 in Wilmington, Delaware, Weymouth has painted since early
Charles T. Akre, Jr.
Hector Alcalde childhood. He sold his first paintings at age six. Although he studied with
Thomas H. Anderson, Jr. Kleber Hall, a man who believed art students should develop their technical
Donald P.Brennan skills first, and took life drawing at Yale University with Deane Keller, he is
Donald G. Calder largely self-taught.
John Coles He is known for his fine portraits, done in egg tempera. He also paints
Timothy J. Greenan, M.D. landscapes, especially of the Brandywine Valley. He was one of the artists
Helen K. Groves selected by NASAto paint at Cape Kennedy during the Moon Shots. These
Manuel H. Johnson
paintings were then exhibited at the National Air and Space Museum in
Jacqueline B. Mars
Washington, D.C. In England, he has painted portraits of: the late Earl of
Clarke Ohrstrom
Westmorland, Master of the Horse; His Royal Highness Prince Michael of
Jacqueline L. Ohrstrom
Kent; and in 1995 he did a portrait of His Royal Highness Prince Phillip,
Dr. Betsee Parker
Duke of Edinburgh, which now hangs in the restored part of Windsor Castle.
Lorian Peralta-Ramos
F.Turner Reuter, Jr. Weymouth has been a well-known figure in coaching circles and has
George A. Weymouth, Ex Officio exhibited his four matched bay Standard-bred horses and antique carriages
in many horse shows. He has coached regularly at the Devon Horse Show
and has permanently retired a trophy.He started the Vicmead Coaching Club
THE NATIONALSPORTING
and is past Chairman of the Boardof the Brandywine Polo Club.
LIBRARY & MUSEUM NEWSLETTER
Weymouth has been active in the restoration and preservation of 18th-cen-
(ISSN 1068-2007) tury American houses and furniture, including his own home in Chadds
Number 98, Winter 2010/2011 Ford. In 2000, Weymouth was awarded the prestigious Special Citation from
The Garden Club of America for his environmental vision and exemplary
Published by the
service.
National Sporting Library & Museum
Weymouth received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University in
Tel. [phone] · www.nsl.org
1958. He was appointed by President Nixon to the Commission of Fine Arts
and served from 1972 to 1977. In 1974, he served on the Visual Arts Panel of
Maureen Gustafson
the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and in 1981 received the University of
Editor,
Delaware’s Merit Award for Community Service. In 1990, he received the
Director of Communications & Education
National Arts Club’s Annual Award. In 2007, he was awarded an honorary
Rick Stoutamyer
degree, Doctor of Fine Arts, from the University of Delaware, and he received
Executive Director
the Henry Francis du Pont Award from Winterthur Museum & Country
Lisa Campbell Estate, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to preserving the beauty, his-
Librarian tory,and unique heritage of the Brandywine Valley.
Melinda Gable In 1967, Weymouth and his friends F.I. du Pont and William Prickett, Esq.
Director of Development bought two parcels in Chadds Ford that were threatened with industrial
development and founded the Brandywine Conservancy. Today, the
Hannah Reuter
Conservancy continues to preserve the Brandywine Valley’s natural, historic
Curatorial Assistant
and artistic heritage through its Brandywine River Museum and
Judy Sheehan
Environmental Management Center.
Event & Office Manager
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Melinda Gable is New Director of Development
Melinda Gable has joined together to develop and implement programs to achieve
NSLM as the Director of common goals. Her primary expertise is in working
Development. Melinda has across all areas of an organization to streamline and
been entrenched in promot- accommodate growth, as well as develop opportunities
ing and advancing causes for new growth.
related to hunting, fishing During the past three years, Melinda has worked with
and conservation for more NGOs, trade associations and companies in the areas of busi-
than twenty years. Most ness strategies, fundraising, marketing and communications.
notably, she served as “As an avid sportswoman and local resident, I have a
President of the Congress- deep appreciation for the mission and work of the
ional Sportsmen’s Founda- National Sporting Library and Museum. I look forward
tion in Washington, D.C. to contributing to the growth and long-term success of
Melinda Gable
where she is credited with the organization,” stated Melinda.
aggressively growing the organization by launching a Melinda lives in Bloomfield, Virginia with her hus-
branding, marketing and fundraising campaign which band, two girls and German shorthaired pointer. She
resulted in garnering support from every major hunting enjoys upland bird hunting and fly-fishing. She has trav-
and fishing retailer, manufacturer and organization in the eled across the country and abroad to pursue her outdoor
country. At the same time, Melinda evolved the interests, but loves it most when she is home in Loudoun
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus into one of the largest hunting and entertaining with family and friends.
and most influential Caucuses in the U.S. Congress.
During her tenure she also launched the National Upcoming Events
Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses, created to provide a
network and interaction among state legislators and sports-
men's groups. Unless otherwise noted, all events are open to the public. RSVP to
Judy Sheehan at 540-687-6542 x 10 or email [email protected] and
Melinda is well-regarded for taking ideas from con-
leave your name, number in party attending, and phone number.
ception to execution and for bringing individuals, corpo-
rate and non-governmental organization (NGO) partners March 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011, Horses at Work and Playexhibit
in the Forrest E. Mars, Sr., Exhibit Hall. The exhibit highlights
Breslauer Grant literature and art from the NSLM holdings and features
antique toys from the renowned Athelstan and Kathleen
continued from page 1 Spilhaus collection. The exhibit is suitable for adults and chil-
dren. Special tours have been designed for children and a
the country of Gloucestershireand Wiltshire. group visit may be arranged by contacting Mickey Gustafson,
The manuscript begins on the first leaf with a list of the 540-687-6542, ex. 23, [email protected].
fares from London to Dulwich, “Crystal Pale,”
Thursday, March 24, 2011, 5 pm, John H. Daniels Fellow,
Beckenham, Farnboro, Riverhead, and Sevenoaks, both
Alison Goodrum, will present In the Pinque,aRoundtable dis-
“Inside” and “Outside” seating, with “Box Seat 1/- extra.”
cussion on the history of riding dress, focusing on the inter-
Each page is divided into columns listing the passengers’ war years and material from the NSLM archive. The discus-
names, the destination, the number and location of their sion will also present the work of Fields of Fashion, a research
seats, and the farepaid. The accounts end August 21, 1872, group she leads in the School of Art and Design, Nottingham
the year that Hoareretired, leaving the Earl of Bective and Trent University, England. Fields of Fashion is a study of
"contemporary fashion in - and of - the rural." Ongoing proj-
Colonel Hathorn in command of the coach and route.
ects under the Fields of Fashion banner include research into:
Dr. Bernard H. Breslauer (1918-2004) was one of the
horse trial eventing; rural trend tracking; countryside busi-
great booksellers of the 20th century. He specialized in ness networking; retailing in rural areas. Visit the Fields of
European manuscripts, early printed books, and fine Fashion online exhibition at www.wall5.org.uk.
bindings. He collected manuscript illuminations and his-
Saturday, May 28, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm, the Library will host
torical bibliography, which formed the subjects of a num-
the NSLM Book Fair.Six authors are scheduled to talk for 20
ber of articles, memoirs and lectures, as well as several minutes then sign books, beginning at 11:00. (See the article in
exhibitions in the United States (including a major one at this newsletter.) Booksellers will be on hand and the authors’
the Morgan Library & Museum) and abroad. books will be available for purchase. Check www.nsl.org for
Hoare’s account book compliments two coaching details in early May.
manuscripts acquired in 2010, an Austrian coaching man-
Friday, June 17, 2011, 6 pm reception, 7 pm, Battle of Ball’s Bluff
uscript donated by NSLM Board Member Hector Lectureand Book Signingby James Morgan, author and histo-
Alcalde, Mittheilungen aus Dem Umfange der Fahrkunde rian, in the Founders’ Room of the NSLM. Presented in coop-
Herausgegeben (1820), and the French Livre journal de eration with the Mosby Heritage Area Association. To reserve
Depenses des Equipages et des Ecuries, a detailed account a place for the lecture and for more information about a
Saturday tour organized by the Mosby Heritage Area
book on the upkeep of the horses and carriages for a
Association, call 540-687-6681.
wealthy Parisian household, 1752-1766, just prior to the
French Revolution. October 11, 2011–January 14, 2012, Afield in America: 400 Years
Researchers may access these manuscripts upon request. of Animal and Sporting Art, 1585 -1985 exhibition in the new
Museum building. Check www.nsl.org for details in September.
—Lisa Campbell, Librarian
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Clothes Maketh the Horsewoman
By Alison L. Goodrum
Throughout history, clothing has hunting tour to Ireland in 1948. The self-
been a powerful marker of a person’s generated, auto-biographical nature of
identity. Clothing signals the wearer’s these documents adds value to my study
social status, occupation, personal taste because it grants unmediated access to
and lifestyle. Nowhere is this ‘sig- the thoughts, ideals, motives and behav-
nalling’ more apparent than in the iours of their author, offering a ‘direct
equestrian world where strict regula- line’ to Lucy Linn. Lucy, Mrs. Howard
tions and mores have long-governed the Linn (née McCormick Blair, 1886-1978), Alison Goodrum
dress of participants and spectators led an extraordinary life of privilege,
alike. The following diktat from Mrs. parties and philanthropic service in the ingly traditional modes of both riding
Power O’Donoghue’s Ladies on Horseback high society circles of Chicago and and dressing appear to be in stark con-
(1881) bears this out: Illinois. Her accomplishments were trast to what were the seasonally chang-
“A plainness, amounting even to broad-ranging and impressive: founder ing fads of Linn’s more fashionable day
severity, is to be preferred before any of the Junior League of Chicago; govern- wardrobe and her couture eveningwear.
outward show. Ribbons, and coloured ing member of the city’s Art Institute Yet this contrast is instructive, shedding
veils, and yellow gloves, and showy and, one of Chicago’s first and foremost light on the full extent of the Socialite’s
flowers arealike objectionable. Agaudy female interior designers (Linn’s own closet during the first half of the twenti-
‘get-up’ (to make use of an expressive bathroom was reported as having silver eth century and, with it, revealing a
common-place) is highly to be con- walls and “riotous” jungle friezes). Not multi-dimensional identity encompass-
demned, and at once stamps the wearer surprisingly this remarkable lifestyle ing sportswoman and horse lover, fash-
as a person of inferior taste. Therefore ion follower and mannequin.
avoid it”. It is through the private papers and
The collection at the National personal effects held within the NSLM
Sporting Library & Museum is a fine archives that a truly ‘fleshed out’ under-
resource for the study of equestrian standing of female sidesaddle and hunt-
dress. Along with key titles, including ing dress can be acquired. My project
the seminal text of 1912 - Riding and attempts such an understanding, delving
Driving - by the influential author and into the actuality of a particular rider’s
sportswoman, Belle Beach, there are lived experiences and noting the idiosyn-
paintings, periodicals and personal crasies, flourishes and adaptations of
papers. Together, these holdings offer dress, subtle as they may be. For exam-
upawealth of historic voices and visions Lucy Linn on Essie, 1948. ple, Linn details the St. Christopher
on riding and how to dress for it. The medal she wears pinned over her heart
work of sporting journalists, photogra- was reflected in the contents of her per- and its protective qualities as a hunting
phers and advertising agents, equestrian sonal wardrobe which boasted the latest talisman. She writes of a comedic
artists, diarists and authors is evident. couture designs from the Parisian salons episode in Wexford, Ireland, when her
My project - under the auspices of the of Chanel, Vionnet, Lanvin, Balenciaga riding hat is caught in a “whippy
John H. Daniels Fellowship program - and Dior. Indeed, contemporary social branch”. And, on the same Irish trip, she
takes a sociological approach to this commentators repeatedly described Linn describes the struggle to launder cloth-
material, piecing together different voic- in sartorial terms - as “best-dressed”, ing in water “full of something”. These
es in order to gain a fulsome picture of “with it” and of being “in the French intimacies offer more than trifling
equestrian life in and around the inter- fashion” – so that clothing was built as a details. They are a source of historic
war years. My approach is an attempt to central part of her personal identity. nuance that brings the horsewoman’s
move forward existing scholarship on Fashion was just one of Linn’s pas- identity to life and that, in turn, extends
the history of riding attire, which has sions and it is clear from the archives that scholarship on what should be regarded
successfully recorded the changing style, riding was another preoccupation. Linn as a complex, varied relationship
color, construction and silhouette of was a horsewoman of repute, riding out between dress, sport and women.
(female) riding dress in great detail of the Mill Creek Hunt of Illinois and the
across the centuries but has rarely con- Piedmont Fox Hounds of Virginia and Dr. Alison L. Goodrum is Reader in Fashion
sidered it in relation to the social identi- winning several steeplechase races, at Nottingham Trent University, England.
ty of the wearer and the broader cultural notably the Piedmont Ladies Point-to- Her research interests are in national identi-
context in which it was worn. Point of 1939 in the most dire of wet ty, branding and rural lifestyle. She is wide-
The Library’s ‘Lucy Linn archive’ weather conditions. Known for always ly published and her book ‘The National
offers a rich seam to mine in this regard riding sidesaddle, photographic evi- Fabric’(Berg, Oxford) explores the concept of
since it comprises personally-authored dence shows Linn to be consistently ‘Britishness’in dress. Alison is leader of the
and personally-compiled scrapbooks immaculate - in her own words “always ‘Fields of Fashion’(FoF) research group, ded-
(with press cuttings, letters and photo- Absalom” – dressed in the proper, high- icated to the academic study of rural clothing
graphs from the 1930s and 1940s) as well ly-prescribed kit of sober-colored habit past and present. For more details of the FoF
as a fascinating diary-cum-memoir of a and silk topper with veil. These unfail- project go to: www.wall5.org.uk.
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Volunteers Serve
in Many Ways
Volunteers have always been an important part of the
Library story. Anew chapter will unfold as the Museum
opens this fall. Acall has been issued for people interest-
ed in volunteering to contact Mickey Gustafson at
[email protected] or 540-687-6542, ex 23. We will iden-
tify special interests and skills and discuss opportunities.
Some of the Library’s current and new volunteers are pic-
tured here.
New volunteers (clockwise from top left): Kenneth Reid, Edee Tudor, Petra
McCafferty, and Mimi Dale Stein.
4/4 at 4
The National Sporting Library and Museum
Invites its Past, Present and Future Volunteers
to a
Margaret Littleton and Jeri Coulter have served as volunteers for events and Tea and Tour
programs. Margaret also has assisted in several major projects such as the April 4, 2011, at 4 pm.
Book Sale, the Fellowship program and Library periodicals management.
Please respond to Judy
Featured Volunteer Sheehan by March 31
540-687-6542 ex 10,
[email protected]
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The NSLM Newsletter,Winter 2010/2011- 7 -
The 2010 Ivy Circle and Chairman’s Council
The National Sporting Library & Museum wishes to recognize and thank the following Ivy Circle members whose donations
are $5,000 and above, and the Chairman’s Council members whose donations are $2,500 and above. These contributions
form the foundation of financial support for the NSLM’s operations. We are grateful for gifts at all levels, and we thank
our many donors and friends.
Ivy Circle
Dr. Betsee Parker Mr. and Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin, III
Ms. Lorian Peralta-Ramos Ms. Alice Maxine Rowley Janes
Mr. and Mrs. William Abel Smith Dr. and Mrs. F. Turner Reuter Mr. Bryce M. Lingo
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Akre, Jr. Mrs. Felicia Warburg Rogan Mr. and Mrs. Lennart Lundh
Mr. and Mrs. Hector Alcalde Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Schmidt Mrs. Alexander Mackay-Smith
Amb. and Mrs. Thomas H. Anderson, Jr. Ms. Mary C. Morgan and
Mrs. Robert H. Smith
Mrs. Arthur W. Arundel Mr. G. Michael Neish
Mr. George A. Weymouth
Ms. Katrina Becker Mrs. Roberta W. Odell
Mr. and Mrs. René R. Woolcott
Mr. Ronald M. Bradley and Ms. Nicole H. Perry and
Ms. Danielle Kazmier Mr. Andrew T.C. Stifler
Chairman’s Council
Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Brennan Ms. Nancy Gibson Prowitt
Mrs. Magalen O. Bryant Mr. and Mrs. F. Turner Reuter, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Backer
Mr.and Mrs. Donald G. Calder Mr.and Mrs. Kenneth C. Rietz
Mr. and Mrs. Zohar Ben-Dov
Ms. Barbara S. Riggs and
Ms. Jane Forbes Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Rodion Cantacuzéne
Ms. Sara C. Riggs
Mrs. Frances Massey Dulaney
Mr. and Mrs. John Coles
Gen. (R) and Mrs. Crosbie Saint
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Fendley, III
Mr.and Mrs. John Kent Cooke
Mrs. Georgia Shallcross
Dr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Greenan Mr. Paul D. Cronin
Mr.and Mrs. S. Bruce Smart, Jr.
Monica and Hermen GreenbergFoundation Mr. Paul L. Davies, Jr.
Alan M. Speir, M.D.
Mrs. Helen K. Groves Mr.and Mrs. Paul Dietrich
Mr.T.Garrick Steele
Mr.and Mrs. Sydney D. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Guy O. Dove
Ms. Mary H.D. Swift
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel H. Johnson Mr.P.F.N. Fanning
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip S. Thomas
Mr.William M. Klimon Mr. Kevin Fay
Mr.Peter S. Tsimortos
Ms. E. Magriet Langenberg and Mr. and Mrs. Greg Fazakerley
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund S. Twining, III
Mr.Joseph Manson Ms. Genevieve K. Frost
Ms. Laura van Roijen
Mrs. Jacqueline B. Mars Mr. and Mrs. Ted J. Guarriello, Jr.
Ms. Virginia S. Warner
Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Ohrstrom Mr. James L. Hatcher, Jr.
Ms. Viviane M. Warren
Mr.George F. Ohrstrom Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Hardaway, III
Mr.and Mrs. John P.White
Mrs. George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Mr. Anthony J. Horan and Mrs. Margaret R. White
Ms. Susan L. Trotter
The George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Foundation Mrs. Mary Weeden Winants
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