Congrats to Linda Corderman winning Lamp of Learning Award

Kudos to Historical League member Linda Corderman for winning the Lamp of Learning Award. This award is a one-time honor presented by the Washington Elementary School District to staff, community and business members who have made outstanding contributions to the students of the District.
 

This prestigious award is the highest recognition given in the Washington District. Its objective is to recognize those who have dedicated themselves to improving the quality of education in the District and in the state while exemplifying the Vision, Mission, and Values of the WESD. 

 Linda and other honorees will be recognized at the Lamp of Learning Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 6, 2016, at The Sheraton Crescent, 2620 W. Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix.

 

Linda is currently co-chairing Tastes & Treasures Vol II. Below are a few of her past roles with the Historical League:

Recording Secretary 2002-2003
Committee Fall Membership Open House 2003
Organized Fall Membership Open House at AHS Museum 2004
President-Elect of the Historical League 2004-2005
Worked on 2005 Historymakers Gala and Recognition Program
President of the Historical League 2005-2006
Advisor of the Historical League 2006-2007
Member of Central Chapter of Arizona Historical Society 2005-2006
Tastes & Treasures award-winning cookbook co-chair 2006
Tastes & Treasures cookbook launch, publicity events 2006
Tastes & Treasures cookbook sales at special events 2006-2007
Organized photography and presentation of photos for the cookbook
Annual Recognition Luncheon co-chair 2007
Silent Auction Children’s Holiday Party 2007
Recognition Luncheon co-chair 2008
Organized distribution of 1,300 copies of Arizona Recollections and Recollections, An Arizona Historymakers Centennial Commemoration to 4th and 8th graders 2014

Author and historian Jan Cleere at March League meeting

"I write about the people, legends, and tales of the old west that I have uncovered among tattered documents, tear-stained journals and diaries, and the accounts told by old-timers. I hope my historic biographies will entertain, amuse, and astound you just as they did me when I uncovered these
remarkable histories." Jan entertained us with amazing stories of early Arizona as told through the eyes of amazing women pioneers at our March meeting. She is a wonderful story teller and writer. Dee Steen presents Jan with a copy of Tastes & Treasures cookbook as a thank you gift.

Preservation of David and Gladys Wright House

From the David Wright House

March 1 at 2:55pm ·

Hello supporters! We wanted to share a brief statement about the latest happenings at the David Wright House.
The David and Gladys Wright House is involved in very early discussions with potential partners, including higher-learning institutions, that would advance the mission of the Foundation to preserve the home, celebrate the artistic legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright and inspire future generations of artists and architects through educational and cultural programming.
These discussions include institutions of higher learning, some of whom are supporting a continuance of the City-initiated Historic Preservation case at Wednesday’s (3/2/16) Phoenix City Council meeting until Dec. 7, 2016. This time will allow all parties to pursue a business and preservation plan that will advance the Foundation’s mission in a manner that is compatible with a vast majority of residents.
We want to thank Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton for his leadership on the future of this important cultural and community treasure. Mayor Stanton has set an example for all of us to follow as we work together to preserve this iconic treasure.
- Zach Rawling, principal of David Wright House LLC., and President of David and Gladys Wright House Foundation

Maurice Salad from J.L. Hudson, Detroit, Michigan

HUDSON'S MAURICE SALAD
Tastes & Treasures cookbook was created with historic recipes from Arizona.  This salad was born in Detroit at the J.L.Hudson Department store. Now served at Macy's, there's nothing like Maurice salad with extra olives served with fresh baked bread.

Dressing Ingredients:
2 t. white vinegar

1/2 t. lemon juice

1 1/2 t. onion juice

1 1/2 t. sugar

1 1/2 t. Dijon mustard

1/4 t. dry mustard

1 c. mayonnaise

2 T. chopped fresh parsley

1 hard cooked egg, diced

salt to taste
Salad Ingredients:

4 oz. ham, cut into strips

4 oz. cooked turkey breast, cut into strips

14 oz. Swiss cheese, cut into strips

1/2 c. slivered, sweet gherkin pickles

1 head Iceberg lettuce, shredded

12-16 pimento stuffed green olives
Directions:
Combine the first 6 dressing ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. Add remaining dressing ingredients and mix well. Combine the ham, turkey, cheese and pickles together in a large bowl. Toss together with the dressing. Divide the lettuce among plates, top with salad and garnish each plate with 2 olives.
(serves 6-8)

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Black Beans

Canned pumpkin and black beans in a chocolate cake??? Try it and see how yummy it is. AND you can't taste the beans.
Tastes & Treasures cookbook also has several recipes for Chocolate Cake.

Flourless Chocolate Cake


Ingredients: 

One 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 

1/2 cup (about 4 large) egg whites 

1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 

1/3 cup canned pure pumpkin 

1/4 cup Truvia spoonable calorie-free sweetener (or another no-calorie granulated sweetener 

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 

1 tsp. vanilla extract 

1/4 tsp. salt 

3 tbsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips 


Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9" round cake pan with foil, and generously spray with nonstick spray. 


Place all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor. Puree until completely smooth and uniform. 

Fold in 1 tbsp. chocolate chips. 


Spread mixture into the baking pan, and smooth out the top. 

Evenly top with remaining 2 tbsp. chocolate chips, and lightly press into the batter. 


Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, 35 - 40 minutes. 

Let cool completely, about 1 hour. 

Refrigerate leftovers. (This cake tastes great chilled.) 


MAKES 8 SERVINGS
Thanks to Hungry Girl for recipe.

March guest speaker - Jan Cleere

Legacies of the Past: Arizona Women Who Made History, by author and historian Jan Cleere
12:15-1:00 pm on March 7, 2016.

AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park, 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281

www.HistoricalLeague.org    Free parking at the museum

At the League’s regular monthly membership meeting, Jan Cleere will provide an inspiring reflection on the history of Arizona told through the lives of strong, innovative, independent women from her book: LEVI’S and LACE. The book celebrates some of the amazing stories of over thirty heroic women who were known for their fortitude in the face of adversity, their confrontation of extraordinary and sometimes dangerous situations, their adventuresome spirit, and their dedication to improving the lives of others. Jan writes about the people, legends and tales of the Old West that she has uncovered among tattered documents, tear-stained journals and diaries, and the accounts told by old-timers.
If you are interested in attending please contact Dee Steen.

Delightful Journey by Barry Goldwater raises funds for National History Day

Evening Under the Stars at the David Wright house April 9 is a big fundraising event for the Historical League supporting National History Day. www.NHDAZ.org 

For the Silent Auction we received this Barry Goldwater book that was created from his journals while rafting the Green and Colorado Rivers in 1940. The 1,463-mile journey was in a small wooden boat. The cloth covered autographed book about his adventure is filled with AMAZING photos
that he took and his stories.


Thinking I will just take a few glances at the photos, I find myself reading every entry. It's like I was traveling with him . . . getting soaked in the rain, shooting the rapids, sleeping under the stars, discovering remains of old smashed boats. He was a great storyteller.

The Silent Auction raises funds for National History Day and we are eager to help those students and teachers accomplish their goals of making the National Competition in Washington D.C.