When I takenoticeof theprogressof restorationof ourHolocaust-eraDanish
rescueboat, I am remindedof the importanceof oneof our three institutional
imperatives
–
preservation and access.
When our boat was dedicated in January 2008, it appeared in remarkably
good condition, but over the years, Houston’s heat and humidity have not
been kind. Nor havedeniers of theHolocaust, whoonce suggestedpublicly
that it be burned instead of restored.
Thanks to the work of Walter Hansen and a dedicated corps of volunteer
maritime andwoodworking enthusiasts and experts, it has been undergoing
conservation for some time now, andwe have discoveredmany new things
about it in the process.
Just recently, we received details about the boat, its builder and its first
owner.We even received photographs of the boat taken in the 1950s from
the JuelsmindeHarborMuseum. Thesephotosarebeingusedaswedevelop
measurements of the original wheelhouse and forward cabin. Now named
the “Hanne Frank,” the boat was originally named “Kristine” andwas one of
three sister vessels.
Our boat has a storied history, like all of our artifacts, and we hope soon
in our future it can be preserved in a more climate-controlled environment
that will honor its legacy for many years to come.We have already seen an
outpouring of support for its conservation, but to complete this important
project will cost almost $200,000. To find out how you can help, please
take a moment to call 713-527-1612 or visit our website at
tomake a donation.
MarkMucasey, Chair
CHAIR
MarkMucasey
VICECHAIRS
Communications - Isabel David
Development - InnaWizig
Education - JerryRochman
Museum -HymanPenn, M.D.
TREASURER
Corey F. Powell
SECRETARY
Hon. AnneClutterbuck
IMMEDIATEPASTCHAIR
Tali Blumrosen
TRUSTEES
DavidP. Bell, Ed.D.
NancyS. Dinerstein
Jeff Early
Heidi Gerger
Cheryl Golub
Daniel P. Gordon
Toni Hennike
LeisaHolland-Nelson
Gail Klein
Richard Leibman
Nancy Li
ButchMach
GaryMarkowitz
EdithMincberg
Amb. Arthur L. Schechter
Joel Spira
AnnaSteinberger, Ph.D.
Jennifer Stockel
BenjaminS.Warren
EileenD.Weisman
HayaVaron
Hon. FredS. Zeidman
EX-OFFICIO
Kelly J. Zúñiga, Ed.D., CFRE
ExecutiveDirector,
HolocaustMuseumHouston
Rick Kaplan,
President,
TheHoustonHolocaustMuseum
Foundation, Inc.
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