Tag: Sonoran Searchers

Sonoran Searchers Chapter presents check

  Chris Shephard On May 9 the Sonoran Searchers chapter No. 1444 of the Questers presented a check for $500 to Chuck Sternberg who is the Exhibit Curator and Building Manger for the Oracle Historical Society. The donation is to be used for ongoing restoration work for a new exhibit in the museum. The Oracle…

Sonoran Searchers update

Chris Shephard Sonoran Searchers held their first meeting of the 2016-17 season in October at the home of Chris Shephard with refreshments by Nancy Hysong. Chris displayed her collection and presented a program on Victorian spooners. The spoonholder or spooner provided as much symbolic value as function for Victorian society. The prominently displayed spoons were…

Sonoran Searchers gives donation

Mary Ann White Sonoran Searchers gave a donation to Oro Valley Historical Society January 12, 2016, for the Steam Pump Restoration site at Oracle and First in Oro Valley. The Questers Chapter gave a $500 check with request they use on the Steam Pump Restoration. All members were pleased to donate to the project in…

Sonoran Searchers Quester’s Chapter meeting recaps

Mary Ann White December 9, 2015, Sonoran Searchers Quester’s Chapter was treated to a wonderful Christmas party at Chris Shepard’s home with Pat Tygielski’s wonderful holiday treats. Chris presented a very informative program on Porcelain Pastille Burners. Some of us had never heard of Pastille Burners. Used widely in 19th Century cottages and public places,…

Questers Sonoran Searchers news

Mary Ann White Questers Sonoran Searchers met for their regular monthly meeting at Linda Hunizinga’s home. Linda was assisted by Chris Shepard who served refreshments. Linda presented the program after the business meeting. Her program was on blue and white china, showing several different examples from several companies that specialize in blue and white china.…

Sonoran Searchers Questers

The chapter met at the home of member Karen Thomas, January 14, 2015, with thirteen members and four guests present as hostess Karen presented the program on Primitives. The dining room table was covered with Primitives. Each item was numbered. They were all considered Tools from the l800s and Early 1900s. These were all collected…

Interested in the study of antiques?

Do you watch Antiques Roadshow? Do you have a special collection? Do you like historical landmarks? If you answered yes to any of the above, Questers may be for you. The Questers is an international organization with its headquarters in Philadelphia. The purpose is to stimulate the appreciation of antiques through study and to encourage…

Interesting programs for Questers this season

Questers Sonoran Searchers met for their October meeting on Wednesday, October 8 at the home of Christian Sowders with Linda Hunzinger as co-hostess. The group welcomed a new member and started plans for a special luncheon to be held in March of 2015 with two other Questers chapters; one is SaddleBrooke and one is in…