NYSMHS Archive Inventory

Created: 7/12/05

Last Revised: 2/25/06


 

People:

 

Complete listing of NYSMHS officers and directors (from the inception of our Society)  Excel Spreadsheet.

 

NYSMHS Master's Certificates (Award Criteria)

1995; Ann Somerville, Ann Knoll, Joseph Cribb

1996; Claire Murphy, Doug Matteson

1997; Al Celecki, Monsignor Robert C. Wurtz

1999; Judy Gaylord, Mary Meixell

2000; Patricia Long, Jim Reagan

2001; Joan Sackett

2002; Barbara MacMurray, Judy Murray     

2003; Sandra Wooding, Mary Ann Virgo

 

NYSMHS Promoter Awards (Award Criteria)
1996; Joan Sackett, Marilyn Ackerman, Bobbi Lipka
1997; JoAnn Squier, Judy Anderson, Margaret Flint
1998; Dale Vidler, Karen Myers, Katie Ballard
1999; Beth Benard, Steve Herz, Karen Martz
2003; Jackie Qua, Joann Squier, Carl Lange

 

NYSMHS Lawrence Appley Award
1974 Helen Greenwalt

 

AMHA Hall of Fame; Claire Murphy, Fred Herrick

 

* A request from the Historian.  If you have information or a short biography on any of the above individuals that you're able to submit, I'd greatly appreciate it.  My goal is to have a profile on each, but my records aren't complete.  If I've left anyone out, please notify me as well.  vlow@rochester.rr.com

 

Golden Reins Recipients; Jeanne and Fred Herrick

Read a fabulous article on Jeanne and Fred from Show Horse, 1985 (large file, somewhat slow to download)

 

An article on Petalbrook Farm, Philip Jackson (past president of the NYSMHS 1972 - 1975)
Joe Cribb; reprint of article from Reville Horse Issue, August 24, 1995

1996 Memorium list with bio on Beatrice Dunham (Andalea Morgans, Lippitt Carl Marshall)

 

1997 Memorium list with bio on Marian Vandy Wright, longtime member. More comment on MVW

April 1999, letter to J. Herrick from J. Sackett, President making her a lifetime member due to her contributions.

 

Article on Clare Simpson

Harris Wilcox

George Taylor (past president 1968-1969)
 


Horses:

Applevale Kinsman Morgan Horse Magazine Ad, 1974
Bay State Gallant advertisement, 1965
Lippitt Field Marshall
Oldwick Crusader Morgan Horse Magazine Ad, 1974, Ad from 1965 National Show Program
Saddleback Supreme Morgan Horse Magazine Ad, 1974

Saddleback Sires Morgan Horse Magazine Ad, 1974 (includes Mad River Sailor)

Select of Wind-Crest Ad, Voorhis Farm


Parade of Stallions - Published in the 1965 National Show Program, features small photos and bio's on Wasseka's Here Tiz, Wind-Crest Benn Beau, Bay State Flintlock, Orcland Don Darling, Green Meads Marauder, Wind-Crest Dapper Dan, Wind-Crest Donald, Gladgay's Pride, UVM Cantor, Wasseka's Nocturne, Gay Dancer, Ashland Juneson, Select of Windcrest, parade, Orcland Vigildon, Bar-T Farms Orcland Leader and Upwey Ben Don.

 

Packet of pedigree materials appear to be from Sherimill Stables, Vincent and Ruth Rogers, Williamsville, NY ( Sherimill Lodestar, Sherimill Sunrise, Tifra, Lyna Morgan, Beauty’s Shadow) plus photo of mare and foal.

 

*Note from the Historian - If you have photos that would be of historical interest to NYSMHS members, please contact me.  I can scan the images so that they're available in our index, and promptly return them to you.  vlow@rochester.rr.com

 


 

Category: Events/Other Misc.

 

Undated very early article:  Former Penn Yan woman has rare morgan horse.

 

1958 Newspaper article on 5-H riders, Altamont section, 40 mile trail ride competition.  Featuring several morgans and their owners.  Text and photos.  Ann Knoll Champion.

 

AMHA, The Morgan Horse Pride and Product booklets and breed standards leaflets, undated but appear to be from the 1960’s.

 

Ann Knoll letter, “The first NY Morgan Horse Show”, 1960

 

Photo copy of 1960 winners at the NY Show.  Features 21 black and white photos of horses.

 

December 1960 article about Easter Twilight “Mr. Manners”

 

Misc. photos from Frog Pond Stable of old Morgans

 

Line art from J. Herrick, two part piece on New York State Morgan Horse Society Field Day, April 28, 1963; Pecos, Select of Windcrest, Windcrest Nancy C, June field, Johnstown, Tarrytown, Kingston, Joan Fraleigh and Fame, Barbara Baylor and Towne-Ayr Troubadour.

 

May 9, 1965 activities and class results related to the NYSMHS Field Day at Long View Farms, Lima, NY

 

Flyer reprint on The National Morgan Invitational Sale, October 6, 1967

Booklet, The National Morgan Invitational Sale, sponsored by the NYSMHS, October 6, 1967

Operational plan for sale, results of sale. (complete folder of correspondence related to sale.)

 

Undated (year) Feb 12 article on “Ellen Mercer queen of Morgan Horse Society”

 

Copy, 1967 report of survey regarding Invitational sale

 

1967 note from M. Wright to Dr. Starr requesting a change in By Laws such that the “Publicity Director” has the ability to vote.

 

1966 letter from Cornell selecting Diane Smith as the NYSMHS 4-H Morgan achievement champion.

 

1967 letter from Cornell selecting Gail Erskine as the NYSMHS 4-H Morgan achievement champion

 

 

1968 All-Breed Horsemen’s Fair, May 11 – 12, Marion Manor.  Folder of photos, clippings, information on the NYSMHS booth and participation.

 

March 1971 publication covering AMHA President Lawrence Appley’s “call to action” A program for positive action for the Morgan Horse Club, 1971..with complete list of items.

 

Flyer; Joe Vanorio Clinic Series, Their Training and Showing, May 8, 1971, May 22, 1971.  Featuring Dean Caccamis of Longview Farm and Lawrence Appley of Saddleback Farm

 

Post event description: Pleasure Horse Clinic, October 21, 1972 at Isaill-Mor Farm, North Syracuse, NY.  Norbert Sylor was instructor, assisted by Al Cielecki and Fritz Eisenhard.

 

Flyer; 1972, A Morgan Weekend in Cooperstown.  July 13 & 14. BOD meeting, and Parade through the grounds of the Farmer’s Museum.  Charles Kellogg Editor of “Carriage Journal” as guest speaker on Sunday.

 

Group of materials related to Morgan Horse Weekend, May 5 & 6, 1973 at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, NY.  Includes information on estate, information regarding event, photos of three participants (Fred Herrick/Applevale Challenger, Eleanor Hutcheson, Barbara Irvine /Towne-Ayr Heather, morgan horse pulling Anita Hoitsma vehicle), and post event letters.

 

Prize list for 2nd Annual Open Horse Show, Eastern District, May 18, 1974

 

August 1974, a week long camp “Morgan Horse oriented camp for the youth membership of the NYSMHS will be conducted at Brentwood Camp, Inc., Angelica, NY.  Contact Bel-Mor Farm, Dawn Murken.

 

Sale book for the 3rd Annual New York State Morgan Horse Weanling Sale, October 2, 1974

 

Flyer, June, 1975 “A Morgan Weekend in Cooperstown

 

Sale book for the 4th Annual New York State Morgan Horse Weanling Sale, October 1, 1975

 

Letter from State of NY Executive Chamber noting August 11 & 12, 1979 as “Morgan Horse Days” in New York State.  Notes an original signed proclamation which is missing from our archives.

 

Group of letters dated 1984 nominating Patti Jo Murray for Jr. Horsewoman.

 

The Horse Show Cook Book, published by the NYSMHS, 1987

 

Copies of “Visit the Morgan Horse” flyer featuring participating members of the NYSMHS.  No date, but appears to be from the mid 90’s.

 

Possibly 1994, bound booklet the NYSMHS presents “Lippitt Field Marshall” copy, stories, photos.

 

NYSMHS 1995 Calendar of events chart

 

1995 letter to Ms. Penna of the Morgan Horse Assn. of New Jersey confirming that we granted permission for them to host their show, May 25 – 26 at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Allentown, NY.  (due to AHSA rules and the proximity in time and location ((less than 250 miles)) to the Western Dist. Show, this was required.)

 

1995 Summary of Activities.

 

Undated, document created by J. Sackett, The NYSMHS presents “The Morgan Horse in American History” complete with quiz at end.

 

Undated, document created by J. Sackett, The American Morgan Horse, New York State Fair, World of Horses Presentation.  Covered breed origin, standards, companion to the presentation of Button Hill Spirit Command at event.

 

Club Award certificates bestowed by the AMHA: 

1996, 1st place Editorial Content, Newsletter

1996, 3rd place Recognized Club of the year

1996, 4th place for General Excellence

Copy of 1997, 1st place for Educational Content

1999 AMHA Club Newsletter contest “local club” 3rd educational content, 4th editorial content, 1st Club activity coverage (includes J. Sackett submission – binder of materials)

 

1997 packet created by J. Sackett NYSMHS “who are we” facts and figures about the NYSMHS

 

1997 letter of thanks regarding NYSMHS “form and function” clinic at Graywood Stables, featuring Nancy Eidam, also flyer promoting event.

 

1998 Horse Judging Contest, Judges Todd Trushel and Coby Holowacz, organized by Joyce Ackerman at Forest Hill Stables.  Recap note and listing of winners.

 

1998 Certificate of Appreciation to the NYSMHS from the AMHA for hosting the AMHA Board of Directors at a reception in Albany, May 2, 1998

 

*folder of materials from W. Robert Morgan of Red Fox Morgan Horse, all general history and not NYSMHS specific.