HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; 903-3; Receipt of DonationPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
AB# 903-3
MTG. DATE: 09/15/03
STAFF: CALARCO
TITLE :
RECEIPT OF DONATION
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive donation and recommend acceptance by City Council.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
On July 16, 2003, the City received a donation of artifacts and memorabilia related to actor Leo
Carrillo and Rancho de los Quiotes. The donation was a generous gift of Mr. And Mrs. Clay
Bartels of Studio City, CA. The Bartels wrote in an email to Alan and Joan Kindle:
"We're ready to go and the hats will be a gift to the 'Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park'. After all we
have had the joy and pleasure for over forty years each time we looked and remembered seeing
Leo wearing the hats. It's time they go back home again."
The Bartels have been working with Joan Kindle and the Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc., on this
donation since 1995. The Recreation Department wishes to gratefully acknowledge their efforts.
Without their dedicated persistence, this donation would simply not have been possible.
The following items were received by the Carrillo Ranch Archives:
1. Stetson Hat - see attached photo of Leo Carrillo (wearing Stetson) and an unidentified
man inspecting hay at Los Quiotes - 1940's
2. Yachting Cap/Mariner's Hat - see attached photo of Leo Carrillo (wearing hat) aboard his
yacht Thetis in Santa Monica Harbor
Using a "High Noon Wild West Auction" guide, Joan Kindle, Volunteer Curator, estimated the
value of the donated items at $2,000. The estimated value was based on similar items offered at
auction in 1992.
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1. Letter to Mr. And Mrs. Clay Bartels dated August 1, 2003
2. Photographs of donated items
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August 1,2003
Mr. And Mrs. Clay Bartels
3101 Dona Susana Drive
Studio City, CA 91604
Re: Donation for Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bartels:
On behalf of the City of Carlsbad, I would like to extend my most sincere
appreciation for your very generous donation of Leo Carrillo's Stetson, and sailing
hat to the Carrillo Ranch Archives. Thanks in large part to gifts such as yours, the
City will be better able to bring the wonderful history of Carrillo Ranch alive to the
visiting public.
I hope you enjoyed your tour of the ranch during your recent visit to Carlsbad. Phase
II improvements have almost been completed, and we are excited about the Grand
Opening event on Saturday, August 16, 2003. I hope that you will be able to attend
so I may have the opportunity to meet and thank you personally.
Your donated hats will be proudly displayed at the Grand Opening as part of an
artifact and memorabilia exhibit organized by the City. I cannot help but think that
Leo would be both honored and pleased to see his hats displayed for visitors to enjoy
for many years to come.
Once again thank you very much for your generous donation, and for your personal
dedication to keeping the memory of Leo and his rancho alive.
Sincerely,
Ken Price
Recreation Director
cc: Mick Calarco, Recreation Area Manager
Joan Kindle, Volunteer Curator, Carrillo Ranch Archives
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