Bockius-Orr House Summer Spring Clothing Display

THE PAJARO VALLEY: A RICHNESS OF CULTURES

by Geri Martin

The recent exhibit at PVHA was a marked departure from past exhibits. In an outreach to the very diverse population of the Pajaro Valley, the House Committee solicited loans of clothing and artifacts. The response was overwhelming! Everyone who has seen the exhibit from locals to out of town visitors has been captivated by this cultural richness. A reception and open house in April was well attended and we are very grateful to all those who contributed to the success of the exhibition.

A heart felt thank you to Jane Borg, Scotty Carmichael, Goretti Carvalho, Mary Lou Daw, Doris and Frances Goon, Roisen Gunn, Fujiye Idemoto, Gayle Ivanovich, Kay Izumizaki, Margaret Kristich, Cathy Moresco, Cione Murakami, Martha Muzzi, Sophie Pateras, Belle Pimentel, Marlene Radovich, Maria Edite Silva, Tom and Nikole Simmons, Alex and Pat (Gospodnetich) Solano, Jess Tabasa, Eva Tuosto, Javier Vargas, and Spomenka Zaninovich

In the next few weeks we will be moving from this richness of cultures to the mystery of women in black! The “ladies” are putting on their blackest finery in preparation for the Halloween Haunting. Be sure to pay them a visit!

Dolls of the Pajaro Valley Historical Association

by Rosellen Mastoris

STEIFF RAG DOLL (C.1921)

Although best known for it's teddy bears, the Steiff company also produced a wide range of dolls and other stuffed toys. The rag dolls first produced in 1894, were usually made of felt and portrayed a wide range of characters or caricatures of types, such as policemen, sailors, circus entertainers, witgh exaggerated, often comical features, some represented characters from books.

The doll was found in the library of the Bockius-Orr house when the PVHA assumed ownership of the generously donated facility. He is a favorite of the whole staff!

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