As extensively detailed in the nomination, the Cayton-Revels house reflects the Queen Anne style with Victorian details. Thank you to Amy Stevenson, Archives Manager, and the Microsoft Archives team for their hospitality. The Coal Miner Who Came West. 8 were here. 1902, in Roslyn, Washington. Many Black workers made their first homes in makeshift shanties in the old town of Jonesville nearby, just beyond Ronald. Stimson over 100 years ago, cigar in hand, sharing a mirthful moment with visitors outside in front of the carriage house and it occurred to me that one of my favorite things was welcoming guests for the first time too. Through saving up, General eventually was able to purchase the Yakima family home his children had grown up in. Courtesy KING 5. View of the Community and Connection section. The musket that had blown up in his face took a lot of his eyesight along with a diagnosis of photophobia. During my time away, I developed an archive and heritage program for a leading New York City real estate company and was involved with a vibrant community of archivists focused on outreach. The Stimson-Green Mansion and Carriage House share the opportunity to be accessible to new audiences and to be recognized as places that matter, especially to those like myself who ventured by many times in the past and wondered what was inside. Below is the testimony I provided: Im here to voice support for the Seattle landmarks designation for the Cayton-Revels House at 518 14th Avenue East. Despite reflecting on the gravity of Jessees experiences, Ryan and his family see with Jessees photo a renewed a sense of purpose and hope. For sports fans, who can forget his efforts to save the Seahawks? Item 8831, Record Series 3902-01, Seattle Municipal Archives. In visiting the Simon Management Office, I was delighted to see over 10 large-scale framed collages that vividly capture the malls past. It adds value to each and every one of us.. Patriarch Jessee Donaldson was born in 1846 in Huntsville, Alabama, the son to Sarah, a Black woman who was enslaved and the father believed to be the plantations white owner, Levi Donaldson. While there are always outliers who detract from the cause, Dr. Taylor suggests that Black Panthers were sometimes written off for their black leather and beret ensemble and inflammatory rhetoric. This site should not be used to determine an individual's eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, housing or any other purpose covered by the FCRA. But now when people ask me, Was Yakima racist? I tell them, You bet it was.. She said, They both looked white. Its clear that there are a number of organizations and companies that value local history. When the Northern army was recruiting enslaved people to join their efforts, Jessee seized the opportunity. (Roslyn Ronald Cle Elum Heritage Club). Acting upon a tip received that Northgate had some old photos displayed, I ventured to the mall a few weeks ago. Theres record that Jessee finally received his first pension check for $24 in 1908. The phone numbers provider is registered at Frontier. Following the footsteps of these early founding pioneers, the Donaldsons migrated to Seattle at the beginning of the 20th century. Ryan discovered an earlier edition of The Donaldson Odyssey within the preserved lectern from the AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church at the Roslyn Historical Museum little more than a year ago. The four Donaldson men left the archives in awe to finally behold a verified photo of Jessee and that he will be featured in Ms. Wilsons book. Joining him in this same household was his Black birth mother and Black half siblings who were also enslaved. Resides in Kennewick, WA. The WJM exhibit curators were Ryan Anthony Donaldson and Jennie Diaz. Id love to know more about Anna and see where that gene came from. The family house that General built at the turn of the century, called The Robins Nest still stands in Roslyn today. Not quite ready to relocate their entire family to the Pacific Northwest, Jessee and Anna made the difficult decision to send their oldest son solo, thirteen-year-old General. It was the mid 1980s, one of Jessees descendants, Lillian Babe (Donaldson) Warren ventured to the coal mining town of Roslyn, Washington with her husband, Robert Williams, for the first time. They were astonished to realize Jessee appeared different than the man whose face theyd come to see as their patriarch. https://www.google.com/search?q=ryan-donaldson, https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=ryan-donaldson, https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/people/?keywords=ryan-donaldson. Horace and Susie launched the Seattle Republican newspaper. Among the takeaways were the importance of building a strong reputation within the company, managing expectations, gaining quick wins, aiming for organization-wide impact, and creatively searching throughout the org chart for collaborators, including the custodial staff. Washington, the first child of Benjamin Ben and Sally (Silverman) Bridge. His son, Henry Donaldson, later attested to them being warm, but it still took considerable time and patience for the large family to have a more suitable home. His birthdate is February 11, 1977, making him 45. Sandeep provided an illuminating history of artificial intelligence (AI), including IBM milestones such as the development of an AI system to play checkers in 1959. Ryan R Donaldson, 56. Levi also happened to be a Baptist minister and was married to a white woman named Charlotte when he set eyes on Sarah. What were their struggles? Trimble, Jaymi. Prior unspoken rules dictated how non-white people could interact, socialize, and marry. The registered business location is at 5505 Pear Butte Dr, Yakima, WA 98901, with contact phone number 5094801721. This article first appeared in the Society of American Archivists Business Archives Section Quarterly (BASQ) Vol. Reset. He stepped into the dual roles of coal miner and farmer for the next five to seven years. Richard Wayn Donaldson is a resident of WA. The site was then acquired by Priscilla (Patsy) Collins (C.D. He was a Union soldier. Not only did he enjoy this work, but he was also able to supplement and provide for his growing family.. He, another Black singer named Sammy Pleasant, and four white singers together embarked south on this trip. 1910. (From left) Man believed to be General Donaldson with his brother George Sharkey Donaldson, ca. His father filed guardianship of Sharkeys affairs and obtained his sons settlement from the Northwestern Improvement Company. Lookup the home address and phone 5092495433 and other contact details for this person. He didnt often consider the limitations placed upon African Americans until realizing that only Black doctors would treat him. Join Facebook to connect with Ludvina Donaldson and others you may know. Soon after General boarded the Franklin, WA bound company train, he was taken under Big Jims wing, and the Donaldsons came to regard him as a benevolent family friend. PWMs production process is also explained, which includes an interactive area to touch wool samples, and a history of PWMs trade blankets, with a variety of examples from the PWM collections. This is the third part of a series on Roslyns Black Pioneers, made possible due to the diligent research of Lillian Babe (Donaldson) Warren and her husband Robert E. Williams through The Donaldson Odyssey: Footsteps to Freedom and the continued efforts of Donaldson family to bring their family history to light. Built in 1901, the building is owned by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. Caroline Cumming, Executive Director of Seattle Folio. For the Greens carriage house, rather than be torn down or radically remodeled as was the fate of other carriage homes, the building remained as an automobile garage, even retaining its original back alley door, though the cow was long gone. In reflecting on his fathers photography, which captures the spirit of the Central District Al resided in for all 92 years of his life, Smith said, He knew down deep what needed to be documented. He recalls the magic of assisting his father with images in the dark room and waiting to see what would materialize. Day two of the conference opened with a keynote on the future of computing by Sandeep Gopisetty, Director of Enterprise AI, Systems & Solutions Research, and an IBM Research Distinguished Engineer, IBM Research Almaden. Speakers included Anne Hall (Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco), Cat Saleeby McDowell (GSK Heritage), and Fred Jakobs (BMW AG). LOW HIGH. Since made aware of the verified image of his five times great-grandfather, Ryan said his impression for what Jessee endured has deepened considerably. Of course, if I knew I wasnt going to be served, I didnt want to be embarrassed so I wouldnt go in. Stimson himself had come to Seattle in 1888, drawn by the abundant natural timber resources that had already been depleted in Michigan where his father had first attained the familys legacy in lumber milling businesses in the mid-nineteenth century. As labor unions formed and white miners striked for better wages and other benefits, recruitment intensified for Chinese American workers and later African American workers. This session included Natalie Lorenz, (Swarovski), Vrunda Pathare (Godrej Archives), and Erin Narloch (Reebok Brand Archive). Ryan also discussed the variety of businesses that utilize archives and heritage programs to satisfy company goals and objectives, including consumer products, apparel and fashion (LeviStrauss & Co., PVH,Carhartt), healthcare (Virginia Mason), finance, food and beverage, and the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. This article originally appeared on The Winthrop Group website. They didnt know theyd be breaking a white coal miners strike and issued rifles. Private in the US Colored Infantry. As soon as their reporting turned slightly political (emphasizing human rights), their business was made to suffer, with white readers cancelling subscriptions en masse. In the upstairs bathroom you can still see the hay door next to the toilet (dont worry, the door is now welded shut). The Smithsonian traveling exhibit, The Negro Motorist Green Book, vividly portrays what some of our American brothers and sisters endured as they faced the caustic realities of Sundown towns and hostile inequalities on the road. She told me Dont ever pass for what youre not. Babe fought three days to change Tias ethnicity to Negro from White on her birth certificate. How our government can drag a Black man. Thank you to the conference planning committee, especially Tracey Panek, the event sponsors, and all the volunteers who organized an insightful, efficiently executed, and essential conference for the international business archives community. More research showed the county prison where Jessee was held was burned to the ground, so Ryan was amazed to find the old prison ledger preserved during a visit to the Giles County Courthouse. One instance of Jessee looking out for his own occurred soon after his son, George Sharkey, was injured in the mines. Date of passing. The Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA") is a federal law that promotes the accuracy, fairness and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies. His fortune reversed, Levi was said to have died a near penniless man. Who contributes to telling the world about the important stories of my hometown? The photo depicts Jessee on the day of his arrest in December 1902, decades after fighting for his freedom with the United States Colored Troops in the Civil War. Family tradition describes Anna as having African and Native American ancestry. 2.75 4.40 /5. In 1897, he married Louisa Ollie Nicholas-Clark, the daughter of another Roslyn Black pioneer family hailing from Illinois. 2, No. Westport. Whereas General traveled east to farm, many Black miners moved west to Seattle and other nearby cities once work in the mines leveled out. Jessee ended up living in the same town, and Im trying to imagine what that must have been like.. With over 30 years of formal collecting activities, the PWM Archives includes documentation of key product lines and significant business functions. Last name. I have distinct memories of going with Aunt Lenora and Aunt Babe, and it [appears] evangelism is woven into our fabric. The fifth and final session of day 1, Gold Standards: Positioning Your Archives, was set up as a discussion moderated by Anders Sjman (Centre for Business History) and provided practical advice on how to make a positive and memorable impact within your institution. The going wasnt easy from thereon out, especially as the Depression swept over the nation and diminished the value of farm products. I dont feel it was. Instead, she comprehends how the Black Panthers were necessary to protect people like her father from being signaled out for further injustices. No matter who discouraged her discoveries, Babe remained steadfast to further uncover her familys story. Kristal Donaldson passed away on September 19, 2017 in Yakima, Washington. Upstairs meeting & dining room with view overlooking First Hill Park, currently under renovation. Catherine Blake, Archives Manager, and Samantha Cross, Archivist, presented on their work with CallisonRTKL, describing how the companys archives include photographs and other materials that are important reference sources for adaptive reuse projects. Coal was an ever-increasing energy commodity, fueled by the Northern Pacific Railroads expansion. Resides in Kennewick, WA. Seizing his chance, he enlisted in the Civil War in Shelbyville, Tennessee in 1862 before his regiment had formed. Reservations for the room can be made by members online. Archives | Information Services | Legacy Curation. Digitized versions of The Seattle Republican can be freely accessed on the Library of Congress website, Chronicling America. The First Hill neighborhood served as an exclusive enclave for prominent Seattle families, including the Stimsons, Greens, Dearborns, and others. AGE View Full Report AGE Phone Address View Full Report AGE View Full Report AGE Phone Address View Full Report In 1975, following Joshua Greens death at 105 years old, the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority purchased the property, which included both the mansion and the adjoining carriage house. The first session, Future Trends: New Models in Technology Business Archives, focused on strategies and approaches archivists take to document company heritage in the technology sector, an industry primarily concerned with moving ahead and the future. The Welcome Hall is accessible on the right-hand. Lenora said, I want to know more about our white side. At least long enough for Mama to bring him some clothes. Announcing the release of the Washington Jewish Museum digital exhibit and opening, of MOHAI's Rear Admiral Herb Bridge Welcome Hall, Title screen for I Knew From Day One: Remembering Rear Admiral Herb Bridge. She was told she was white growing up and later learned she was part of this larger family.. Yet, there we were, engrossed. 85-96. Hayes, Ralph. With roots going back to 1863, the company remains a privately held, fifth-generation family-owned business. General saw enough potential beyond the shortcomings of this new Pacific Northwest destination that he urged his entire family to join him. Or that a Black man named George Washington is responsible for settling Centralia, Washington, with a monument, unveiled last year, commemorating him at Olympias Capitol Campus. Join Facebook to connect with Ryan Donaldson and others you may know. This landmark recognition is necessary to preserve the building in a neighborhood whose character is rapidly changing with new construction. His story is one of justice deferred, Ryan said, alluding to the fact it took three entire years to schedule Jessees trial, with his sentence ultimately a fraction of the time he was imprisoned. The Heritage Hallway furthers one of the core objectives of the PWM Archives in raising the visibility of heritage assets and demonstrating the enduring value that the collections have for the business, family, customers, and larger community. Whereas there was a short-lived ban on interracial marriage when Washington was a territory back in 1855, the ban was eradicated in 1868, revisited in 1935 and overturned again. Both Facebook and LinkedIn require you to sign up, fortunately, theyre free. Addresses.com is a leading provider of public data about people and their connections to others. This article originally appeared in the Business Archives Quarterly Vol. It scared the hell out of us. Collectively Id walked by the Stimson-Green Carriage House hundreds of times, never stepping foot inside. Over his lifetime, Jessee toiled in numerous trades to make a living. Vashon. It is associated in a significant way with a significant aspect of the cultural, political, or economic heritage of the community, city, state or nation., 3. Dorothy Stimson Bullitt on her pony cart with Doctor. Roslyn Cemeteries. One of the things that really chilled me is that when she [Dale] built the home, there was a servant bell in every room, Ryan said during his presentation on the Donaldson family at the Roslyn, Ronald, Cle Elum Heritage Club in the fall of 2021. Without its carefully preserved records, they admittedly wouldnt know much of where their ancestors footsteps across the country had taken them. After the sessions ended, conference attendees were treated to an evening at the Society of California Pioneers in the San Francisco Presidio, providing an opportunity to hear from Society staff and have an exclusive look at the exhibit Her Side of the Story. 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