News, Notes & Highlights

Meet the new faces and staff in new roles here at the NHA

Meghan Luksic, Collections Manager

Meghan comes to Nantucket from the D.C. area, where she worked for SEARCH, Inc., a cultural resources management firm, for nearly a decade. Through her work with SEARCH, Meghan worked extensively with the Naval History and Heritage Command in support of the US Navy’s artifact collection. She has a B.A. in Art History and Museum Studies from Randolph College and attended Preservation Institute: Nantucket in 2011. In her spare time, she loves taking walks with her dog, Taco.

Ashley Miller, Assistant Archivist

Ashley, a Georgia native, received a Master’s in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University in 2017. She came to Nantucket for the first time in 2019 as an Archives Intern and gained hands-on experience in processing archival collections and providing reference service to staff, researchers, and the general public. After working as a Processing Assistant at the University of Georgia's Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, she has eagerly returned to the NHA.

Bill Mogensen, Maintenance Assistant

Bill has called Nantucket his home since the mid-1990s. He is extremely happy to join the NHA family. Prior to joining the team, Bill owned and operated his own landscaping business since 1998. He worked as a cook and/or bartender in too many of the island's fantastic restaurants to keep count and has worked as a teacher of horticulture at Nantucket High School. In addition to his vocational efforts Bill has been known to take part in Nantucket's cutting-edge theater scene from time to time. Lastly, and of most importance, Bill is the proud husband of Berta Scott and equally proud father of Anya and Levi Mogensen. Colin Sears, Finance Manger

Born in California, Colin spent much of his young life in London, UK. From there, he went to upstate New York where he majored in biology and French studies at Cornell University. He has worked for the Nantucket Historical Association for several summers as an interpreter, giving tours in the museum and at the historical sites. He particularly enjoyed giving walking tours, allowing him to talk about Nantucket’s history with visitors from all over the country (and world)! Now living full-time on Nantucket, he started transitioning into his role as finance manager in August of 2021.

Ben Zieff, Special Events Manager

Ben received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. At Skidmore, Ben was a member of the Men’s Soccer program. Since graduation, he has lived in Bend, Oregon, and Crested Butte, Colorado, following his love of skiing and travel. In Crested Butte, he worked in the guest’s services department at the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum.

1894 Founders Society

Through this Society, the Board of Trustees recognizes the cumulative giving by individuals who assist with the NHA’s annual operating needs. 1894 Founders Society members contribute $3,000 and up toward the annual fund, membership, and fundraising events, as well as to exhibitions and collections, plus scholarship and educational programs. Their generous support is greatly appreciated and welcomed by the community.

$50,000 and above Julie Jensen Bryan & Robert

Bryan Anne Delaney & Chip Carver Amanda B. Cross Mark H. Gottwald

$25,000 to $49,999 Susan Blount & Richard Bard Deborah & Bruce Duncan Kelly Williams & Andrew Forsyth William A. Furman Barbara & Graham Goldsmith Victoria McManus & John

McDermott Diane & Britt Newhouse Ella W. Prichard Laura & Bob Reynolds Helen & Chuck Schwab Melinda & Paul Sullivan

$10,000 to $24,999 Nancy & Douglas Abbey Elizabeth & Lee Ainslie Gale H. Arnold Patricia Nilles & Hunter Boll Cornelius C. Bond Maureen & Edward Bousa Anne Marie & Doug Bratton Christy & Bill Camp Anita & Delos Cosgrove Mary Jane & Glenn Creamer John M. DeCiccio Robert Ebert Tracy & John Flannery Annabelle & Gregory Fowlkes Susanne & Zenas Hutcheson Cecelia Joyce Johnson Diane Pitt & Mitch Karlin Diane & Art Kelly Jean Doyen de Montaillou &

Michael Kovner Margaret Hallowell & Stephen

Langer Paula & Bruce Lilly Sharon & Frank Lorenzo Bonnie & Peter McCausland Ashley & Jeffrey McDermott Ashley Gosnell Mody & Darshan

Mody Mary & Al Novisssimo Margaret & John Ruttenberg Catherine Ebert & Karl Saberg Denise & Andrew Saul Janet & Rick Sherlund Georgia Snell Kathleen & Robert Stansky Harriet & Warren Stephens Merrielou & Ned† Symes Jason A. Tilroe Louise E. Turner Kim & Finn Wentworth Paul E. Willer Alisa & Alastair Wood

$5,000 to $9,999 Anonymous Patricia & Thomas Anathan Mary-Randolph Ballinger Peter A. Barresi Deborah C. Belichick Jody & Brian Berger Donald A. Burns Meredith & Gene Clapp Beth A. Dempsey Elizabeth Miller & James Dinan Barbara & Robert Friedman Suzanne & David Frisbie Karyn M. Frist Julia & Cam Gammill Robert I. Gease Nan & Chuck† Geschke Claire & Robert Greenspon Gordon Gund Amy & Brett Harsch Barbara & Amos Hostetter Wendy Hubbell Joy H. Ingham Carl Jelleme Cynthia & Evan Jones Jill & Stephen Karp Carolyn B. Kelly Anne & Todd Knutson Coco & Arie Kopelman Hellen & Will Little Debra & Vincent Maffeo Holly & Mark Maisto Ronay & Richard Menschel Franci Neely Carter & Chris Norton Liz & Jeff Peek Gary McBournie & William

Richards Sharon & Frank Robinson Linda T. Saligman Mary G. Farland & J. Donald

Shockey Kate Lubin & Glendon Sutton Ann & Peter Taylor Phoebe & Bobby Tudor Liz & Geoff Verney Susan W. Weatherley Leslie Forbes & David Worth Kirsten & Peter Zaffino Carlyn & Jon Zehner $3,000 to $4,999 Susan D. Akers Lindsey & Merrick Axel Janet & Sam Bailey Carol & Harold Baxter Pam & Max Berry Susan & Bill Boardman Laura & Bill Buck Olivia & Felix Charney Jenny & Wylie Collins Kim & Alan Hartman Catherine & Richard Herbst Wendy & Randy Hudson Mary Ann & Paul Judy Alison & Owen King Helen Lynch Alice & J. Thomas Macy Mr. & Mrs. Peter def. Millard Laura & William Paulsen Candace Platt Ann & Chris Quick Maria & George Roach Janet L. Robinson Nancy & John Romankiewicz Erin & Joe Saluti Alison & Thomas Schneider Brooke & Michael Stanton Judith C. Tolsdorf Joe Olson & Clay Twombly

This list represents donations from January–December 2021. † deceased

To learn more or become a member of the Society, call (508) 228-1894 ext. 122 or email giving@nha.org

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PASSION AND PURSUIT

THE BILLINGS COLLECTION

PASSION AND PURSUIT

THE BILLINGS COLLECTION

THE BILLINGS COLLECTION

NANTUCKET

MING PRESS David Billings Beverly Hall Billings

Passion and Pursuit The Billings Collection This stunning book celebrates the vision and passion of David Billings and Beverly Hall Billings. Through meticulously detailed descriptions, it offers an extraordinary opportunity to expand our knowledge of these creations made over thousands of years ago throughout Asia. Although the collection concentrates on China, there are additional masterpieces from India, Burma, Cambodia, Tibet, Korea and Japan. While viewing these pages, we become the beneficiaries of the Billings’ commitment and dedication in collecting so many noteworthy treasures. Now, more than ever, we need to understand the complex history and culture which is thoroughly and stunningly documented and illustrated in Passion and Pursuit: The Billings Collection.

By David Billings and Beverly Hall Billings

This stunning book celebrates the Billing's vision and passion. Through meticulously researched, detailed descriptions and context of their collection, it offers an extraordinary opportunity to expand our knowledge of these creations made over thousands of years ago throughout Asia.

Gilt and Kingfisher Feather Finial

Page 328, Figure 588

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