Juneteeth at AZHC described by AHS Todd Bailey

Todd Bailey, Special Projects Co-ordinator at AZHC, describes Juneteeth on his facebook page,  

"I was in the presence of amazing people today. Artists, Educators, colleagues, friends, and members of the greater Phoenix area, and even several Tucsonians. Putting together AHC’S Juneteenth Celebration was a GIFT to me. To work with so many amazing people and have so many noble and fine black folks in the room… was exactly what my diabolical little brain was constructing. I hope you didn’t miss it! 604 people came to enjoy the day with us and celebrated freedom and the discussion of freedom going forward. Thank you for all you Dr Josephine Pete, a member of the ASU Class of 1960. Dr Pete and her classmates went to the legislature that year and demanded that they make the “Tempe Normal School” into a full fledged UNIVERSITY! #therestishistory also, the incredibly talented, charming and handsome @bruce_the_violinist aka Bruce Kirkwood….. soother all our souls with violin like you have never heard before. I am still amazed that I actually booked him. What an incredible day!"

And the Historical league is so happy to have Dr. Josephine Pete as a member!!

Todd Bailey, Historical League member Dr. Josephine Pete, Bruce Kirkwood

Juneteenth Celebration at AZHC

 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.

Thanks also to Cathy Shumard, Josie Pete, Katie Tovar and Margaret Baker for helping out.

2023 Arizona Historymaker Denise D. Resnik recognized by many organizations

 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.

Congratulations to all 2023 Arizona Historymakers. 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.

June Historical League Meeting

 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!

National History Day AZ student Aryasp Nejat website from 2016 is timeless.

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.

Dolan Ellis, 2023 Arizona Historymaker

 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.

Celebration of the 2023 Arizona Historymakers is October 14, 2023 at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park, Tempe.

Congratulations to all 2023 Arizona Historymakers:

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

Angel Delgadillo, "Father of Historic Route 66", 2023 Arizona Historymaker

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."

Congratulations to all 2023 Arizona Historymakers:

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

After a fact-finding and delightful interview by Zona Lorig in his Seligman, AZ barber shop, Angel Delgadillo smiles for the camera.

Gathering for a photo in the Seligman pool hall of the Delgadillo Family are (from left): Diana Smith, Historical League chair of the 2023 Arizona Historymakers Recognition Program; Clarissa Delgadillo Perez, daughter of Angel Delgadillo; Norma Jean Coulter, Historical League member; Angel Delgadillo, 2023 Arizona Historymaker; Historical Zona Lorig, Historical League member; Mirna Delgadillo, daughter of Angel Delgadillo; Elizabeth Kapp, Arizona Historical Society Museum Curator; Nathan Samoriski, Museum Collections Manager at the Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park.

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".