Dedication Acknowledgments

Dedication

This edition of “A Chronicle” is dedicated to two elegant ladies who were past presidents and permanent advisors of CLWAC, Carey Boone Nelson and Jean Taylor Kroeber. Both women passed away in 2021. They were active participants in Club activities well into their 80’s. Their presence at board meetings added a certain gravitas and dignity to all proceedings. Their suggestions and comments were always welcome. All board members became aware of the Club’s rich history and high standards because of their thoughtful comments and perspective. Their warmth and the gift of their friendship have left footprints in the hearts of all who knew these two gentle ladies. CLWAC will always be in their debt.

Acknowledgments

This book owes its existence to the foresight and persistence of former President Joyce Zeller, who perceived the need for such a chronicle, and to the support and encouragement of former Presidents Carey Boone Nelson and Eleanor Meier. Former President Jean Taylor Kroeber’s writing of the historical and biographical texts would not have been possible without the dedicated labors of our Historian, Francine (Franke) DeBevoise, who over many years accumulated not only countless CLWAC-related documents and files, but also many records from the archives of Grace Church, both of which were the primary and invaluable sources for this account. For the design and layout of the book, as well as the extensive research to locate many of the images, Gaile Snow Gibbs demonstrated extraordinary skill and tenacity. Jeanette Koumjian contributed sharp readings of the texts and many helpful suggestions. Other Members, Arlene Lieberman and Andrea Placer, aided in the research of images, as did Reverend Donald P. Waring, Jennifer Metz, Margaret Lee, William Minifie, and Bonnie Recca of Grace Church; Claudia Seymour, Bob Mueller, and Chris Nunnelly of The Salmagundi Club; Lauren Nuzzi of The Art Students League; Mary Edwards of Salve Regina University. In addition, Art Resources, Inc., The Chicago Field Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Smithsonian Institution provided welcome assistance. To those Artist Members who permitted us to use photographs of their work and who contributed personal statements, we are grateful.

The Board of Directors

Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club