Historical League is happy to support Juneteenth at AZHC with funding and volunteers. When asked to give a live report during the event, Historical League member Norma Jean Coulter replied, "Sorry busy volunteering; 400+ people; food is amazing: Mac and Cheese, Brisket, Chicken wings, Peach cobbler and Sweet potato pie!" At least she was able to send pictures.
The Historical League is proud to honor Denise D. Resnik as 2023 Arizona Historymaker with the Oct 14 event at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park. Ms. Resnik is being recognized for her many contributions by several other organizations as well.
See you in September was the thought of the June meeting since many of us are gone for the summer. But busy members continue to work on projects. NHDAZ is in College Park, MD starting this weekend . Many members are working on the Arizona Historymakers Celebration Oct 14 at AZHC with ten amazing Honorees. Budgets, social media, new members, website, tours, PR, agendas, the list goes on and on.
Tastes & Treasures Vol I (sold out) has delicious recipes from Lons at Hermosa Inn. Creations by Sergio prepared the Strawberry Chicken Salad for our June lunch. Delicious way to enjoy our last meeting for the year. Thanks to Bonnie Newhoff for the photos. She said the macaroons were yummy too!
NHDAZ is an amazing program and Aryasp Nejat created a beautiful tribute through this website to WWII Lt. Cecil Corley. This is a wonderful presentation and one of the many reasons the Historical League supports National History Day AZ. Thank you for sharing this.
NHDAZ teacher and co-ordinator Stacey Trepanier went with a group of NHD students to Normandy in 2016. She posted these words today from Aryasp Nejat: 79 years ago, they fought for the beaches. He was but one of the many. Sharing Lt. Cecil Corley's story and honoring his sacrifice is my privilege. 62227043.nhd.weebly.com Thank you, NHD, for the privilege and opportunity.
You may remember Aryasp. He is the same student who spoke before the Historical League at the David Wright House "Evening Under the Stars" during the fundraiser for NHD in 2016.
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Dolan Ellis – Arizona’s Official State Balladeer since 1966; composer of over 300 songs about Arizona was recently interviewed by Historical League member Dr. Josephine Pete. The Historical League is proud to recognize Dolan as a 2023 Arizona Historymaker for all that he has contributed to Arizona.
Angel Delgadillo, 2023 Arizona Historymaker from Seligman, AZ in his barber chair, shares his story of leading the effort to recognize Route 66 as "Historic Route 66."
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Frank M. Barrios, Michael M. Crow Ph.D., Angel Delgadillo, Dolan Ellis, Ira Fulton & the Fulton Family, Honorable Terry Goddard, Denise D. Resnik, Jeffrey M. Trent Ph.D., Daniel D. Von Hoff M.D., Mrs. Elizabeth J. White
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Angel Delgadillo and his brothers and sisters each played an instrument in the locally famous Delgadillo band for more than 80 years. The love of music continues today as Angel and his children still practice and play for personal enjoyment.
Today, the instruments are on display at the Angel & Vilma Route 66 Gift Shop in Seligman, AZ. Mirna Delgadillo shares the family's performing story with Historical League Member, Zona Lorig. Behind the red framed window wall is the barber shop of Mirna’s father, the 96-year-old Arizona Historymaker, Angel Delgadillo, the "Father of Historic Route 66".
Happy Frank Barrios Day! The City of Phoenix officially honored our SVdP family member and former board president Frank with his own day May 31, 2023 in honor of his lifetime of service to his community. A very special honor for a very special man. Congratulations, Frank!
The Historical League is proud to honor Frank Barrios as 2023 Arizona Historymaker.
Frank M. Barrios - Water conservation policy maker; Master storyteller focused on the contributions of Phoenix Mexican Americans.
Event is October 14, 2023 at Arizona Heritage Center.
Congratulations to all the 2023 Arizona Historymakers:
Frank M. Barrios
Michael M. Crow Ph. D.
Angel Delgadillo
Dolan Ellis
Ira Fulton & the Fulton Family
Terry Goddard
Denise D. Resnik
Dr. Jeffrey M. Trent Ph. D.
Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff M.D.
Mrs. Elizabeth J. White
