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HOMELANDS

A long-running semi-permanent exhibit at the national Museum of the American Indian, Native New York, gives a straightforward, text-heavy account of native communities in New York State. Backlit maps and diagrams show who lived where and how. Communities in present-day Manhattan clammed at its northern tip, carved canoes along the Hudson, settled among the ponds at its center, and hunted beavers in its streams. Then in 1626 Peter Menuit gave the Lenape 60 guilders and claimed the entire island for the Dutch West India Company. The fiction of harmonious coexistence ended, and the struggle for sovereignty began.

Of all the artifacts n display (clay bowls, beaded moccassins, hand-hewn arrowheads, feathered spears, gourd-rattles, canoes dug from tree trunks, cartoons on newsprint, hand-loomed blankets), the most poignant is a Haudenosaunee passport, issued by a league of six Iriqouis nations (the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, Tuscarora) and carried by enrolled members when they travel abroad. But it offers little security outside their homeland. It is recognized by the Irish government, only irregularly by the United States government, and not at all by the governments of Canada, Bolivia, Peru, and the European Union. One Canadian official, in denying the Haudenosaunee national lacrosse team entrance, called it a "fantasy document."

This little book mimics the pocket size, midnight blue color, and gold stamping of a US passport. In the low and low-lit museum vitrine it gives off a plasticky shine and won't lie flat. Why does it seem inert? Why doesn't it posses unquestioned, mythological, authority of a US passport? The United States was created by proclamation, conjured with words and documents, not so long ago. Why don't we grant native communities the power to do the same?

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Ditch the Crowds: Underrated Summer Travel Ideas for 2024

Summer beckons with its promise of sunshine, adventure, and relaxation. But popular destinations can get crowded and expensive. This year, why not consider an underrated gem?

These hidden havens offer unique experiences, breathtaking scenery, and a chance to escape the tourist throngs. To get you started, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best under-the-radar Underrated Summer Travel Ideas, complete with sample itineraries and budget considerations.

Top Underrated Summer Destinations:

Island Hopping in the San Juan Islands, Washington: Kayak through crystal-clear waters, explore charming towns like Friday Harbor, and indulge in fresh seafood and local wines.

Sample Itinerary (3 days): Day 1: Ferry to Orcas Island, visit Moran State Park. Day 2: Kayak tour in the Rosario Strait, picnic lunch on a secluded beach. Day 3: Explore Friday Harbor, wine tasting, and ferry back to mainland.

Budget: $1,000 — $1,500 (accommodation, activities, food)

Lake Bled, Slovenia: Hike or bike around the stunning glacial lake, take a pletna boat ride to the iconic island church, and soak up the fairytale-like atmosphere.

Sample Itinerary (2 days): Day 1: Hike to Ojstrica viewpoint for panoramic views, explore Bled Castle. Day 2: Pletna boat ride to Bled Island, swim in the lake, wander the charming town.

Budget: $700 — $1,000 (accommodation, activities, food)

The Finger Lakes Region, New York: Sample award-winning wines at charming wineries, hike scenic trails with cascading waterfalls, and explore quaint towns brimming with history.

Sample Itinerary (4 days): Day 1: Hike Watkins Glen State Park, visit Watkins Glen International Wine Festival. Day 2: Boat tour on Seneca Lake, explore Corning Museum of Glass. Day 3: Wine tasting tour on Cayuga Lake, visit historic town of Skaneateles. Day 4: Visit Letchworth State Park, enjoy scenic overlooks and waterfalls.

Budget: $1,200 — $1,800 (accommodation, activities, food)

Itinerary Plans:

These are just a taste of what each destination has to offer. Itinerary Plans is a great resource to help you customize your trip based on your interests and budget. You can find detailed itineraries, transportation options, and activity recommendations to create your perfect summer escape.

Cost Considerations:

Remember, these are just estimated budgets. Accommodation will be the biggest variable. Camping or hostels can significantly reduce your costs. Food is another area where you can control spending by opting for picnics and local eateries. Consider purchasing a travel pass for discounted entry to attractions in some locations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

When is the best time to visit these destinations? Shoulder seasons (spring and fall) often offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds. However, peak summer offers the most sunshine and opportunity for water-based activities.

Do I need a visa? Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality and destination. Research visa requirements well in advance of your trip.

What about language barriers? Learning a few basic phrases in the local language goes a long way. Many travel apps can also help with translation.

So ditch the crowds and discover the magic of an underrated summer escape. With a little planning and these tips, you can create an unforgettable adventure!

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THE JOHN MASSINGBERD MEMORIAL AWARD PRESENTED AT DRAG STRIP MEMORIES

Mount Hope, ONTARIO (April 14, 2024) – The John Massingberd Memorial Award has been presented by the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA) to a new, deserving individual, who represents the same commitment, dedication and passion that John Massingberd conveyed for the sport of auto racing. Massingberd, a long-time motorsports media personality, was instrumental in promoting Canadian motorsports until his passing in December of 2008, after a long and courageous battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This year’s award was presented on April 14, at the Drag Strip Memories show at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Mount Hope, Ontario to Erik Tomas. Erik caught the racing bug when his father took him to dirt tracks in the Niagara Region of Ontario, when he was seven years old and the sport has followed him everywhere since. While broadcasting news, sports and play-by-play hockey on Niagara radio stations CHSC, CKTB and CJRN in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls, “ET” started announcing the racing action at Merrittville Speedway, Ransomville Speedway and Cayuga Speedway through the 1970s. In the 1980s, Erik brought his broadcasting talents to the Toronto market, broadcasting news and sports for 680 CFTR (now 680 News) and CKFM/Mix 99.9 (now Virgin Radio 99.9).  He also had a stint as a play-by-play TV announcer for the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs on CHCH-TV and Global Television in the mid-1980s. Getting back to his auto racing roots while still working radio in Toronto, Erik took on the role of anchor, writer and co-producer for the Raceline Motorsport Television series on TSN, owned and produced by Bruce F. Mehlenbacher and the late John Massingberd’s Promark Motorsport International. Massingberd was inducted into the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame posthumously in 2022 and was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame posthumously in 2023. The Mehlenbacher family was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in 1998, and Bruce F. Mehlenbacher was inducted into the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 2023. When the CART IndyCar Series came to the streets of Toronto, ET brought his track announcing experience to The Molson Indy from the first race in 1986, as track announcer. Erik’s auto racing passion turned into a full-time gig as anchor, producer, writer, and affiliate relations for the Raceline Radio Network, starting in 1992. Erik was Canada’s lone full-time auto racing broadcast journalist, and Raceline Radio remained Canada’s only nationally syndicated motorsport radio program until Erik retired from professional broadcasting in December 2023.  He dedicated 48 years to sports broadcasting and 31 years to the Raceline Radio Network. The Network comprised affiliates in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, Hamilton, and Niagara/Western New York State. Many affiliates aired Raceline Radio twice weekly, with an additional audience obtained through podcasts. Total weekly audiences exceeded 175,000 listeners.  2023 marked the 31st Anniversary of The Raceline Radio Network. During his career, Erik has interviewed some of the biggest and most influential stars in racing.  This includes Mario Andretti, Shirley Muldowney, John Force, Don Garlits, Rick Mears, Bobby Rahal, Tom Carnegie, Nigel Mansell, Al Unser Jr., Dale Earnhardt, Kenny Bernstein and Bob Jenkins. Raceline Radio has won numerous international motorsport journalism awards, with Erik at the helm.  Erik was a regular contributor to Inside Track Motorsport News. Erik Tomas was deservedly inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in 2020. The John Massingberd Award honours a national ambassador of Canadian motorsport in all disciplines, through his keen insight and entrepreneurial creativity. In the late 1980s, John co-established Promark Motorsport International, which included Raceline Motorsport Television and SnowTrax Television with Bruce Mehlenbacher, two media ventures responsible for bringing Canadian motorsport to a greater audience and well-deserved prominence.  Along with coverage of drag racing, stock car racing, road racing, and tractor pulls with Promark Motorsport International and Raceline Television, he co-founded and co-anchored Raceline Radio in 1992. John was the executive producer of Canada’s first nationally syndicated motorsport radio program, the Raceline Radio Network, along with Erik Tomas.  Raceline Radio was Canada’s first and only nationally syndicated motorsport radio program that celebrated 31 years on the air in 2023 as Canada’s National Radio Motorsport Authority. All who knew John quickly recognized his larger-than-life stature. With his warm, friendly but firm handshake, quick wit and genuine charm, John had a fantastic ability to never be at a loss for words.  He pioneered his field, breaking new ground in radio and television coverage of Canadian motorsport. In keeping with the spirit of the Pro Modified Racing Association, it is appropriate and altogether fitting to recognize John Massingberd with this annual award. Past Recipients: Carl Spiering, Fred & Betsy Smith, R.W. (Bob) Slack, Vern Christy, John Waldie, Tim Miller, Bruce Biegler, Harvey Silverthorne and Rob Potter. #johnmassingberd #dragstripmemories #warplaneheritagemuseum #rpmmagazine #rpmmag #rpm25yrs Read the full article

[morgannalefey]

From the Portland Art Museum Facebook page: Cara Romero has indigenized a superhero with her photograph, “Arla Lucia.” The figure of a Native American woman as a superhero, modeled after Wonder Woman, stands boldly and proudly in this image. She wears the recognizable shorts, corset, and lasso of the comic character, but also moccasins, a beaded panel and earrings, braids, and a feather.

The title refers to her character or image as a beacon; it is a blend of the model’s name, Arla Marquez (Seneca-Cayuga and Shoshone-Bannock & Blackfoot) and the name Lucia which means “light.”

On view soon in “Throughlines: Connections in the Collection,” opening October 28 — Cara Romero (Chemehuevi, born 1977), “Arla Lucia,” 2020. Photogravure on paper; 20 × 12 in. Gift of Selby Key, 2022.18.1

[ID: B&w photogravure of a Native American woman in standing pose as superhero.]

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Newsletter Incomindios: Indigenous Peoples Day am North American Native Museum

13. Juni 2023 Liebe Freund*innen von Incomindios Auch wir feiern den Tag der Indigenen Völker und Kulturen am Sonntag, den 18. Juni. Gerne machen wir Sie auf das Detailprogramm zum Indigenous Peoples Day des NONAM aufmerksam.

Indigenous Peoples Day 2023 am Nordamerika Native Museum NONAM

Möchten Sie in coole Geschichten aus eiskalten Gefilden abtauchen, indigene Tänze und Musik kennenlernen, in Führungen und einer Podiumsdiskussion Expertenwissen von den Künstler*innen und Kurator*innen abholen oder am Holzschnitz-Workshop die Klinge führen? Es werden grossartige indigene Gäste aus Nunatsiavut, Sapmi, Hawai'i und Arizona mit dabei sein. Im Flyer im Anhang findet Ihr alle Angaben zum Programm. Anmelden ist nicht nötig. Feiert mit uns und NONAM den Indigenous Peoples Day am Sonntag 18.06.2023

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: Facebook und Stadt-Zuerich100 Jahre seit Chief Deskaheh's Ankunft in GenfDieses Jahr wird das 100-jährige Jubiläum von Deskaheh's Ankunft in Genf gefeiert. Im Jahr 1923 kam Deskaheh Levi General, Erbchief der Cayuga, nach Genf. Sein Ziel war es, im Namen der Six Nations am Völkerbund die Anerkennung als eigenständige Indigene Völker zu verlangen. Er scheiterte jedoch und wurde während seines einjährigen Aufenthaltes in der Schweiz nicht vom Völkerbund empfangen, konnte jedoch viele Menschen über seine Anliegen sensibilisieren und aufklären. Die Six Nations des Haudenosaunee Staatenbundes, auch als Irokesen bekannt, stammen aus Gebieten des heutigen Kanada sowie der Vereinigten Staaten.Zwischen dem 3. Juli und 16. August gedenkt eine Ausstellung am Quai Wilson in Genf der 100 Jahre seit der Ankunft von Deskaheh.Am Dienstag, den 18. Juli wird ein Marsch der Indigenen Völker sowie eine anschliessende Vernissage in Genf stattfinden. Weitere Informationen befinden sich im Flyer im Anhang. Ihr Incomindios TeamIncomindios | Kommunikation I Rose Nelson Wir sind nicht nur auf tatkräftigen Einsatz, sondern immer auch auf Spenden angewiesen. Wer uns also mit einem finanziellen Beitrag unterstützen möchte, darf das natürlich jederzeit gerne tun. Flyer NONAM Flyer Deskaheh Jetzt Spenden Anerkennung | Selbstbestimmung | Gerechtigkeit – Ihr Engagement zählt! Unterstützen Sie mit Ihrem Beitrag unsere kontinuierliche Arbeit für die indigenen Völker. Werden Sie Mitglied, engagieren Sie sich aktiv bei Incomindios oder spenden Sie für Projekte oder den Verein. Herzlichen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung! Read the full article

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Howard WI and Neighborhood - Everything You Need

Located about 30 miles southwest of downtown Green Bay, Howard is a quaint town that's been growing at an impressive rate. The area has a population of approximately 19,688. The median income in Howard is around $67,398. It's a family-friendly town with plenty of jew jobs, a thriving arts scene and a variety of businesses to choose from.

The village has three distinct commercial districts: the downtown, the North Howard Commons and South Howard Commons. New restaurants have occupied several of the existing commercial spaces along South Howard Commons. It's also home to the smallest community pool in the area. Located in Lineville Intermediate School, the Howard Suamico Community Pool offers group, private, and parent-tot swim lessons. The community pool is open during the summer months, with limited hours in the winter. The pool isn't required to be registered, and there is no charge for use.

The village has been busy in the last few years, and plans for the future are well underway. The village has a new president in Burt McIntyre, who has a clear vision for the future. The village has also been busy enhancing the public spaces and making the most of the area's resources. The community has a new park, the Arnold and Gloria Schmidt Pavilion. It will be complemented by an amphitheater, splash pads and a biergarten. McIntyre said the pavilion is likely to be a catalyst for commercial development.

The Village of Howard has a lot going for it, and the Arnold and Gloria Schmidt Pavilion is only the beginning. The village has plans for more housing west of Howard Commons, and is looking to increase diversity in the area. The town has been on the move in recent years, growing from a small town in the 1950s to a thriving Green Bay suburb by 2020. It's easy to see why Howard residents are excited about what's in store for the next two decades. In the meantime, residents should brace themselves for an exciting and exciting new year in Howard. The village is ready to tackle the challenge.

The aforementioned Howard Suamico Community Pool is a great way to get your workout on while you're watching the kids. It's open during the summer months, and there are plenty of water aerobics classes available for parents and kids alike.

Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the small business Ambrosius Concrete Supplies has been in operation for more than 25 years. The staff is made up of roughly 5 employees. The company specializes in various types of concrete, including precast concrete, decorative concrete and decorative concrete slabs. They also perform small scale remodeling, including roofing and gutters. The company is certified and has won a fair share of awards, including the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. In fact, they were the recipients of the 2011 Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval for the "Most Professional Contractor" award.

Located in De Pere, Wisconsin, the Oneida Nation Museum is a unique museum that offers education about the Iroquois culture. Visitors can take guided tours or self-guided tours to learn about the history of the tribe.

The Oneida were one of the original Five Nations of the powerful Iroquois Confederacy. They were originally from central-western New York. Before European contact, they were part of a league of nations that included Cayuga, Onondaga, Seneca, and Mohawks. In 1784, the Treaty of Fort Stanwix created peace between the Iroquois and the colonial states.

Custom Garage Doors

Having custom garage doors installed in your home can add a touch of class and sophistication. These doors also add curb appeal and can increase the resale value of your home. There are many different types of doors to choose from, so it's important to select the right one for your home.

One of the more sophisticated options is the glass garage door. This door can be customized with the distribution of glass and the size of the door. This type of door can also be fitted with decorative inlays. The glass can be interlocking or made with a frame made of aluminum.

Another example is the faux wood garage door. These doors look just as good as a real wood door but they are a more cost effective option. They also offer the same natural appeal.

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Things to do in New York

The 5 boroughs of New York City are the epicenters of society and also commerce. The district of Manhattan, which is one of the most booming, is one of the globe's essential commercial, economic, and also cultural centers. Famous sites are the Empire State Building, stretching Central Park, as well as the neon-lit Times Square.

Native Americans initially cleared up the location currently called New York around 5,000 B.C. Some of these tribes consisted of the Mohawk, Cayuga, Oneida, as well as Seneca. The city was settled by Europeans during the 16th century. The Dutch later started a colony on Manhattan Island, which they called New Amsterdam. After the British took control in 1664, the name was transformed to New York.

New York City is residence to several fantastic galleries. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has collections spanning the centuries, while the Museum of Modern Art concentrates on twentieth-century artists. The American Museum of Natural History has a scientific focus and also consists of the Hayden Planetarium. New York City is one of the globe's most prominent traveling locations.

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City celebrates the September 11, 2001 assaults, which eliminated 2,977 people. 6 individuals were additionally killed in the 1993 World Trade Center battle. The museum is an outstanding area to find out more concerning the assaults and also the victims. It likewise includes an irreversible exhibition devoted to the World Trade Center battle.

The gallery includes artefacts, video clip footage, audio recordings, as well as first-person testimony. The exhibits consist of a piece of the hijacked airplane's body and also a home window from one of the pirated airplanes. While a few of these exhibitions are graphic and also traumatic, a lot of the gallery's galleries are very easy to adhere to.

The 9/11 Museum likewise includes an area dedicated to the Twin Towers, which consists of information regarding the twin towers. Visitors can also see the initial designers' design of the WTC. In addition to the gallery's permanent displays, the gallery additionally includes momentary unique events. One exhibit featured photos that were related to a "grass-roots" celebration of 9/11.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the Americas. It houses a considerable collection that is split right into 17 curatorial departments. Each division has its very own theme as well as concentrates on a certain style of art. The museum's team member are experienced as well as passionate regarding their collections, which are on screen for the general public to see.

The MET's long-term collection functions over two million works of art, extending over 5,000 years of human civilization. Emphasizes of the collection consist of works by old Egyptians and also European masters. It additionally has a huge collection of contemporary as well as African art. On top of that, rotating exhibitions are an interesting means to uncover brand-new works of art.

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Central Park

The square, rectangle-shaped park that lies in the heart of Manhattan is a location of peace and also relaxation. Though it's surrounded by dense city advancement, it's simple to forget that you're in the center of the city. It is a location where you can run away the bustle of the city as well as feel a million miles away.

The park is house to a selection of outdoor activities, from ice skating to chess games. Bikes are allowed on Park Drives, as well as skateboarders rate to make use of the smooth tracks. There are likewise various bike rental stores throughout Manhattan, however the Bike as well as Roll is the only supplier authorized to rent bikes within Central Park.

In 1863, the New York legislature reserved big tracts of land for a park. The landscape engineer Andrew Jackson Downing's prepare for a park at the center of Manhattan won prevalent assistance. The state legislature offered $5 million for the park's building and construction. Work began clearing the site in 1857, that included the elimination of scattered hovels, bone-boiling works, and also open drains pipes.

An additional famous destination in Central Park is the Bethesda Fountain. Usually perplexed with the Friends Fountain, this fountain is a preferred image place. It is house to a statuary called the Angel of the Waters. Emma Stebins was the first female to be granted a public art payment in New York City, and also her statuary is just one of its most excellent features.

Empire State Building

The Empire State Building was completed in 1931, opening its doors on April 11, 1931. It is a modern wonder of efficiency, made by designer William F. Lamb, who finished the job in two weeks. He was influenced by the Reynolds Building in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Developer John J. Raskob was the lead designer.

In 2007, the Empire State Building was detailed as the initial structure on the American Institute of Architects' listing of the most effective buildings in the nation. It was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. In addition to its architectural advantages, the Empire State Building has actually also shown up in many prominent social works. A display screen at the museum features thousands of images as well as scenes of the structure featured in movies and also TV shows.

Whether you want to absorb the sights of Manhattan or admire the wonderful views of the city from the top, there are plenty of points to see from the Empire State Building which is very near Clinic For Him, its sights of Central Park, the Hudson River, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square are stunning.

Top of the Rock

To obtain the most effective views of New York City, head to the Top of the Rock. It is open whatsoever hrs of the day, yet the very best time to check out is early in the early morning. The sights are much more lovely in the morning light, and also you can prevent the groups. The sights are additionally a lot more magnificent at sundown.

There are 3 monitoring decks on top of the Rock. Each one lies on a different floor, as well as they have different sights. The 67th flooring monitoring deck includes large glass panels before it, which can hinder your photos. The 70th floor, on the other hand, does not have glass panels, that makes it a much better alternative for taking photos. Nevertheless, it is smaller sized as well as much more congested than the various other 2 floorings.

When checking out Top of the Rock, ensure to clothe for the climate. Since this is an outdoor observatory, temperature levels can obtain cool and also windy. If you are checking out during these times, you should get timed tickets or purchase a ticket that enables you to get in at a specific time. If you purchase a ticket online, you can pick an open or timed entrance. Open tickets need you to wait in a line to go into the observatory, while timed tickets allow you to enter the observatory whenever you pick.

When you go to the Top of the Rock, try to check out early in the morning. The early morning hrs mean that the crowds are less and also you can move around the viewdeck a lot more easily.

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[fluffheads-travels]

Ithaca, NY (Cayuga) - It's true...ithaca is gorges.. Cornell art museum blew my little brain right up. Of particular note is the video piece "gated commune" by camel collective (google it). Beautiful lakes. beautoful gyros from Marrakech on the common. Made lots of prehistoric friends at the Museum of the Earth and saw god in the eyes of a clownfish. And i couldn't leave without saying hello to Taughannock. What a holy place that is. https://www.instagram.com/p/CjJi2TMP7JL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[czolgosz]

I would like to thank the following people who provided important assistance to my research: John Miskell for his knowledge of the history of Auburn Prison, Stephanie Przybylek of the Cayuga Museum, the staff of the Emma Goldman Papers at UC-Berkeley, and staff members at the Seymour Library, the Cayuga County Historian's Office, and, in particular, the Massachusetts Historical Society, where the papers of Dr. Briggs are held.

this gives me hope that if i just walked into the massachusetts historical society and was like "hey can i see l vernon briggs's notes on leon czolgosz :)" they would let me read them

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He keeps me awake thinking about it

By Jonathan Monfiletto

Was the great Seneca chief Red Jacket born on the western shore of Cayuga Lake in the present-day hamlet of Canoga, or was this celebrated Native American orator born on the west branch of Keuka Lake in the present-day hamlet of Branchport? The correct answer is – well, it depends on who you ask.

And it probably doesn’t help matters that there are monuments to Red Jacket in both places and that both communities purport to be the birthplace of Red Jacket, also known as Otetiana (“Always Ready”) and, when he became chief, as Sagoyewatha (“He Keeps Them Awake”). But, it may be helpful to spell out the language of each of the monuments and then discuss the claims from there.

The Canoga monument, erected by the Waterloo Library & Historical Society in October 1891, reads: “Red Jacket. Sa-Go-Ya-Wat-Ha. (He Keeps Them Awake) The Orator of the Six Nations of Iroquois. A Chief of the Wolf Clan of the Senecas. Born Near This Spot 1750 [emphasis added] Died at Buffalo, N.Y. 1830”. The Branchport monument, established by the New York State Archaeological Association in October 1933 with ownership later transferred to the Yates County Genealogical and Historical Society, reads: “Beneath this monument lie the mortal remains of the mother of Sagoyewatha – Red Jacket, orator and leader of the Seneca Indians, whose domain once included the region about Keuka Lake. With his father and mother Red Jacket spent his boyhood near this spot [emphasis added] and here the family cabin stood, 1752. This, the actual site of the home of Red Jacket’s mother, by this monument is dedicated to her memory by the heirs of Dr. J.C. Wightman, to whom her burial place was disclosed by Asa Brown, a white man adopted by the Jacket family.”

If one considers only the language of the monument, then it might seem as if the issue of Red Jacket’s birthplace is pretty cut and dried. Clearly, or so it seems, Red Jacket was born in Canoga and then grew up in Branchport. Besides, the Branchport monument appears to pay tribute more to Red Jacket’s mother, Ahweyneyohn (“Blue Flower” or “Drooping Flower”), than to the chief himself and serves as her burial place rather than as his birthplace.

In fact, the birthplace-versus-hometown explanation is one put forth by Dr. Arthur C. Parker, director of the Rochester Museum and trustee of the State Historical Association, who delivered an address titled “The Unknown Mother of Red Jacket” during the unveiling of the Branchport monument on October 21, 1933. The Yates County History Center has a typed copy of this address in our subject files. Parker notes Red Jacket’s birthplace “has been the subject of much debate” but also notes “the Seneca people themselves have seemed to agree that it was at Canoga on the shores of Cayuga Lake.” According to Parker, Red Jacket’s parents went on an autumnal hunt trip to the land of the Cayugas – some sources indicate Red Jacket’s father was Cayuga while his mother was Seneca, making their son Seneca in the matriarchal tradition – where Red Jacket’s father possibly had a cabin in which Red Jacket’s mother may have given birth to him.

“Home, however, was the mother’s home at the little settlement upon the gentle slope on the western shore of Keuka, at the sand bar near the mouth of Basswood Gully,” Parker said in his address, further describing the area of Red Jacket’s boyhood home. In his manhood, according to Parker, Red Jacket “left the valley of Keuka to take up residence at Kanadesaga” – modern-day Geneva – “and still later to find a home at Docioweh, (the site of Buffalo),” where Red Jacket is buried and where yet another monument to him stands.

Parker’s explanation, and even the location and language of the monuments, makes complete sense to me, especially when I consider my own life. If I am ever important enough for someone to erect a monument in my honor, then they could place a monument in Potsdam, New York – the location of the hospital where I was born – and another monument in Morristown, New York – the location of the house in which I grew up. Still other monuments could be placed in Utica, Malone, Auburn, or Waterloo – locations where I have spent my adult years – or even in the sites where I conducted my military career. It makes sense to me, then, that one monument honors Red Jacket’s birthplace while another monument honors his boyhood home. So, can’t we all just get along?No, apparently we cannot. I wasn’t expecting any sort of controversy when I decided to research Red Jacket’s birthplace – though I did know about the two monuments and the seemingly competing claims – perhaps only a misunderstanding or a discrepancy. And I sit squarely on the fence in this debate; I previously worked at the Waterloo Library & History Society (where a co-worker and I produced a series of short videos on local history topics, including one about Red Jacket, which you can watch here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LK7tnXnjCQ - if you don’t mind a little shameless plug), and now I work for the Yates County History Center (I would add a shameless plug for our Tumblr blog about local history topics, but since you’re reading this you’re already there).

No, apparently we cannot. I wasn’t expecting any sort of controversy when I decided to research Red Jacket’s birthplace – though I did know about the two monuments and the seemingly competing claims – perhaps only a misunderstanding or a discrepancy. And I sit squarely on the fence in this debate; I previously worked at the Waterloo Library & History Society (where a co-worker and I produced a series of short videos on local history topics, including one about Red Jacket, which you can watch here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LK7tnXnjCQ - if you don’t mind a little shameless plug), and now I work for the Yates County History Center (I would add a shameless plug for our Tumblr blog about local history topics, but since you’re reading this you’re already there).

Yet, controversy there seems to be. In fact, the two most prominent histories of Yates County – Stafford C. Cleveland’s 1873 “History and Directory of Yates County” and Lewis Cass Aldrich’s 1892 “History of Yates County, N.Y.” – sling some mud in the direction of Canoga in asserting Branchport to be Red Jacket’s birthplace. Cleveland recounts an address Red Jacket supposedly gave in Geneva while journeying to Washington, D.C. with other Iroquois chiefs – around the time of President Andrew Jackson’s first inauguration – in which the Seneca chief stated his birthplace to be near the west branch of Keuka Lake and that he lived there until he and his parents moved to Kanadesaga when he was 12. Cleveland calls Canoga’s claim to Red Jacket’s birthplace “a statement rendered improbable, not only by the facts already stated, but by the further fact that Canoga was on the territory of the Cayugas.” Cleveland posits that Keuka may have been mistranslated as Canoga and calls Red Jacket “an illustrious character, whose place of nativity we may well be proud to claim.”

Aldrich calls Red Jacket “the celebrated son of Yates County” and asserts the Branchport claim while debunking the Canoga claim: “This [Canoga claim] was undoubtedly an error, for there can be produced satisfactory evidence to show that the famous chief was born in what is now the town of Jerusalem in this county, and not far from the hamlet called Branchport.” Aldrich references Red Jacket’s Geneva address and mentions the Canoga monument established the year before his book was published in further asserting the Seneca chief’s birthplace. Stating “Red Jacket, the famous Seneca chief, first saw the light of day on the shores of Keuka Lake, at a point near the village of Branchport,” Aldrich seems almost miffed that the people of Seneca County would have the audacity to assert otherwise and erect their monument: “It may be said, however, that the claims of Jerusalem to the places of birth of the chief were and are founded on the statements made by himself on the occasion of one of his speeches at Geneva.”

The History Center has a few books about Seneca County history in our research room, but none of them seems to discuss Red Jacket or his birthplace in any kind of depth. To investigate the Canoga claim, I turned to John E. Becker’s 1949 “A History of the Village of Waterloo,” which discusses Red Jacket’s place in the founding of the county and the village (special thanks to WLHS Executive Director Cyndi Park-Sheils for letting me borrow the Becker book for this project!). According to Becker, Red Jacket visited Waterloo on several occasions and during one of these visits mentioned six big trees where Native American councils took place and the importance of the decisions reached during these meetings. One such visit to Waterloo may have happened around the time of Red Jacket’s Geneva address, as Becker describes it as “the spring of 1829, soon after General Jackson became President” when Red Jacket spoke in Waterloo and pointed toward Canoga, saying “I was born over there by the big spring.” The Seneca chief subsequently pointed out the spot near Canoga where he was born at the request of a prominent Seneca Falls citizen who had a personal acquaintance with Red Jacket. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Becker does not mention the claim of Branchport being Red Jacket’s birthplace.

Within the History Center’s subject files, I found at least eight newspaper articles discussing Red Jacket’s birthplace. These are almost evenly divided between the two communities, giving a slight 5-3 edge toward Branchport. So, where is the real birthplace of Red Jacket? Well, as I like to say about historical figures, there is only one man who knows the truth and he has been dead nearly 200 years.

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Charity, Public: United States. New York. Genoa. Cayuga County Almshouse: Almshouses of Cayuga County, N.Y.: Buildings from Rear, Unidentified Artist, c. 1900, Harvard Art Museums: Photographs

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection Size: image: 14.8 x 20 cm (5 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.)

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/20028

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Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907) "Hiawatha" (1872) Marble Located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, New York, United States Hiawatha (1525-?), was a precolonial First Nations leader and co-founder of the Iroquois Confederacy. He was a leader of the Onondaga people, the Mohawk people, or both. By some accounts, he was born an Onondaga but adopted into the Mohawks. Hiawatha was a follower of the Great Peacemaker (Deganawida), a Huron prophet and spiritual leader who proposed the unification of the Iroquois peoples, who shared common ancestry and similar languages. Hiawatha was instrumental in persuading the Senecas, Cayugas, Onondagas, Oneidas, and the Mohawks into accepting the Great Peacemaker's vision and band together to become the Five Nations of the Iroquois confederacy. Saint-Gaudens was inspired to create the work by The Song of Hiawatha, an 1855 epic poem by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poem is itself reflected in the sculpture, the lines “pondering, musing in the forest /On the welfare of his people/On the smooth Bark of a birch tree/Painted many shapes and figures” is inscribed on the base of the work, and is directly reflected in the sculpture's pose.

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A Century Ago, a Donor Walked into the Carnegie Museum

Figure 1:  Accession #6163, Donated By Major J.P. Young

What could have inspired someone to arrive at the Carnegie Institute, on a cold winter day to donate a small collection of fossils found while serving in World War I, less than a month after returning to the United States?

Albert D. Kollar, Collections Manager for the Section of Invertebrate Paleontology at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, discovered this mystery while undertaking a multi-year project to take a fresh look at the Baron de Bayet Collection, a collection of 130,000 fossils purchased by Andrew Carnegie in 1903.   While looking at the trilobites, an extinct group of arthropods, Albert noticed a few specimens missing the characteristic “BH” letters and/or labels that typically identify the Bayet collection. After some detective work, Albert uncovered evidence of a previously unknown collection, “a small collection of fossil shells,” from France, that had been donated by a “Major J.P. Young” in 1919. (Figure 1).

Major Young, born in 1873 in Middletown, Ohio, developed a love of collecting early in life, spotting artifacts from indigenous cultures of North America, while working as a surveyor, for the Pennsylvania Railroad. His connection to Pittsburgh was further strengthened by his marriage to Margaret Young Oliver, daughter of George T. Oliver, industrialist and United States Senator from Pennsylvania. After World War I, John and Margaret settled in Ithaca, New York, where John was affiliated with his alma mater, Cornell University, for the remainder of his life.  From 1925-1935, he painstakingly illustrated eight volumes of diatoms, single celled algae with sharp exterior coatings made of silica. Many of these illustrations were published by Dr. Mathew Hohn in 1951. During World War II, John Young volunteered as a “dollar a year man;” so that a Cornell staff member could serve in the war effort. After the war, he returned to his fascination with indigenous artifacts when he reorganized the Seneca and Cayuga collections of the DeWitt Museum in Ithaca, New York. But his longest tenure of service involved the Cornell Paleontological Research Institution (PRI), which he joined in 1934. He served as president from 1941-43 and remained active until his death in 1957. Fellow members of the PRI described him as “scholarly and pleasant” in a memorandum published after his passing.  

Which brings us back to those fossils. In 1917, at age 44, John Paul Young joined the United States Army, and was tapped to lead the 5th Trench Mortar Battalion, a unit of 600 soldiers. Sometime between September and November of 1918, while managing his soldiers’ cold, thirst, hunger, and conditions such as “trench foot,” a complication from extreme wetness and cold that could turn a soldier’s foot into a gangrenous mass, Major Young may have noticed fossiliferous rocks at the bottom of a trench along the Western Front in Vitrey-sur-Mance, France (Figure 2). Intrigued to find fossils in a trench, the Major collected and then later donated them to the Carnegie Institute in 1919. 

Figure 2: French Locations of Carnegie Trilobites

This fall, Albert travelled to Paris to visit the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle in Paris seeking to uncover this 100-year-old French trilobite mystery. Albert met with Dr. Sylvain Charbonnier, Collections Manager of Invertebrate Paleontology at the Muséum to discuss this puzzle. Albert’s query is to verify the genus, species, age, and stratigraphic locality of these trilobites. At this point, his preliminary research indicates that the Bayet trilobites are distorted and preserved in a black siltstone rock, that Albert recently coated with a white salt to enhance the fossil detail (Figure 3). In contrast, the three trilobites without labels possibly attributed to Major Young (see Figure 4) are also distorted; but preserved in a brown iron color siltstone. The iron oxide coating gives them a reddish appearance. They too are coated with a whitish salt to enhance detail.

Figure 3: Sample of a Bayet Trilobite from Vitré

Figure 4: Trilobites From Major Young Donation

An established paleontological collecting method, crucial to the identification of specimens, is to know the exact placement of the fossil to the stratigraphic locality (rock layer) which can support a known geologic age verified in the Geologic Time Scale. If someone makes a collection, such as the Baron de Bayet, and a paper label is preserved (Figure 3) then, Albert must confirm through paleontology literature and the geologic map of France, all known stratigraphic localities in the region for evidence of similar trilobites. For example, the Vitré label in Figure 3, establishes the location for this trilobite as Bretagne in the northwest of France. To ascertain the proper locality of the Major’s donation (Figure 4), we assume at this point, that it is from Vitrey-sur-Mance in the northeast of France; but further research is planned to resolve the exact location of the of the trenches that the Major occupied in World War I.  

Following the advice of Dr. Charbonnier, Albert will proceed to digitize all 50 plus trilobites and send these images and other documentation to the Paris Muséum for further review. While we await the results, the fact that the fossils are sparking a new vein of research is probably exactly what the Major had hoped for all along.

Joann Wilson is the Interpreter for the Department of Education and Volunteer for the Section of Invertebrate Paleontology at CMNH and Albert Kollar is the Collections Manager for the Section of Invertebrate Paleontology. Museum staff, volunteers, and interns are encouraged to blog about their unique experiences and knowledge gained from working at the museum.

Many thanks to the fabulous Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh staff, with special acknowledgment to Carnegie Museum Library Managers, Xianghua Sun and Marilyn Cocchiola Holt, and Carnegie Reference Librarians Joanne Dunmyre and Leigh Anne Focareta. Special thank you to Peter Corina at the Kroch Library, Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections at Cornell University.    

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Cayuga Lake, Elbow Curve by William H. Rau, Metropolitan Museum of Art: Photography

Gilman Collection, Purchase, Joseph M. Cohen Gift, 2005 Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Medium: Albumen silver print from glass negative

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Life is architecture and architecture is the mirror of life,

said one of the last great modernist architects I.M. Pei. His 102 years of an  architcetural creativity will be remembered with his masterpieces that he has left to us. He learned from great modernists: Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer, Alvar Aalto and Le Corbusier. 

A dapper, good-humored, charming and modest Pei said "I think architecture can reach a level where it influences people to want to do something more with their lives. That is the challenge that I find most interesting."

I. M. Pei presents a renewal planning project of a downtown Oklahoma City in front of a huge scale model in 1964. | Photo by Oklahoman Archives

Winning the commission to design the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum in 1964 established him as a name. Awarded just a year after Kennedy's assassination, this was the most resonant of commissions. Jackie Kennedy made an emotional, personal choice in picking him for the over the likes of Louis Kahn and Mies van der Rohe.

In 1973 he created the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art with stunning views of Cayuga Lake, the campus, and Ithaca. | Photo via Cornell University

The Louvre pyramid is the main entrance to the Louvre Museum and has become a landmark of the city of Paris. | Photo by Steven Powell

Winning the fifth Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1983, he was cited as giving the 20th century "some of its most beautiful interior spaces and exterior forms. His versatility and skill in the use of materials approach the level of poetry."

“Making the public space with a pyramid is a great challenge and main point of the Louvre project” said I. M. Pei. | Photo by Marc Riboud

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This sounds fun! Top 5 places to study?

johnson art museum (there’s a single two-seater couch on the 5th and top floor that has a view of cayuga lake; there are also a few tables in the lobby + $1 coffee and tea. it’s also nice bc i can look at art when i’m on a break)

temple of zeus (cafe/restaurant on campus in the arts and humanities building. marble tables, open space, old european statues along the walls, light flooding in from the large windows)

press cafe (a cafe downtown probably the size of a truck container. has a garage door that’s opened when the weather’s nice out. lots of light, located in a small alley where there’s also a donut stand. has amazing coffee.)

dorm room (where all my stuff is so it’s more convenient when i wanna switch tasks or take a break and do smth specific)

the cocktail lounge of uris library (overlooks libe slope, panoramic views of west campus, recently renovated and feels really calming)