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Administrator's Report January 1, 1974 THE HANNA MONAGHAN HOUSE, Greater Light, has finally become ours after some delay because of minor legal problems. We have plans to use part of it to help defray expenses and open the main section to the public. It is in no sense a typical Nan tucket home, but fascinating. You will want to see it and show it to your guests. Summer attendance at the museums and houses reached an all time high this year. In spite of this our people did an excellent job and we received many complimentary letters prais ing their presentations. Our first lecture this winter was not well attended which is sad because Mr. Stackpole chose an excellent and timely subject and as always, did an outstanding job. The Thanksgiving and Christmas openings, although never profitable, were appreciated by summer friends and others here for an off-season outing. We are now in the process of changing some exhibits at the Whaling Museum and dressing it up a bit. Not enough to detract from the Old Candle House atmosphere but making a little more room and somewhat brighter appearance. Once again the paint job on the Hadwen House-Satler Memorial has been completely done but, alas, not for long because white paint on Nantucket seems to disappear overnight. We have also made a good start on restoring our portraits and prints. Like maintenance on buildings, an expensive and endless task but essential preservation. Uniting the Whaling Museum and Peter Foulger Libraries into one at the Peter Foulger has been accomplished. A regrettable loss to the Whaling Museum but with many advantages to those doing research and in protecting and preserving irreplaceable documents. Our appeal for new members was fruitful with over 240 joining our Association for the first time. Dues or contributions, whichever you call it, are the life-blood of this organization. If there are members of your family who do not belong, please urge them to do so. We need their interest and support. The Archaeology report from the "Ram Pasture Dig" came in a little late for this issue of Historic Nantucket but should be in the next publication as should also be the one on the "Sesachacha Pond Dig." Even though neither found what we expected there were some important results and hopefully, we can continue this program next summer.
