Doll News Winter 2015 - (Page 10)
The 66th UFDC National Convention
A DreamCome True
Kansas City, Missouri
Thursday, July 16th - Sunday, July 19th, 2015
T
his summer you are invited to join your fellow doll collectors
hub for trade and travel between the east coast and the rest of
from around the globe to experience A Dream Come True the
True,
the North American continent. Kansas City, then called simply
66th annual UFDC convention to be held July 16th to 19th, 2015,
Kansas, was an integral part of those activities. Today Kansas
in Kansas City, Missouri, celebrating UFDC's
City continues to play an important role in
past, present and future.
industry and leisure. Known as the City of
Our convention host hotel, the Kansas
Fountains, Kansas City boasts one of the
City Marriott Downtown, is located in the
largest urban parks, Swope Park, which is
heart of the city, adjacent to the Bartle Hall
home to the Kansas City Zoo, the Starlight
Convention Center, the Music Hall, Folly
Theatre, the Lakeside Nature Center,
Theater, the Municipal Auditorium and
the Kansas City Community Gardens,
the Kansas City Power & Light District,
Southeast Community Center and many
all of which offer numerous shopping and
other amenities. Downtown Kansas City
dining options for visitors. The Marriott
has been undergoing a massive "boom" in
has comfortable guest rooms located in
renovations and new construction. Near
two towers: the Marriott Tower and the
downtown, the urban core of the city has a
Muehlebach Tower conveniently attached
variety of neighborhoods, including historic
via an enclosed walkway. Our convention
Westport, Ivanhoe, Hyde Park, Squire Park,
room rate is $161 per night for single or
the Crossroads Arts District, 18th and Vine
double occupancy. This hotel offers onsite
Historic District, Pendleton Heights, Quality
and offsite parking options and all guest
Hill, the West Bottoms, and the River Market.
Mary Lewis, UFDC's founder, had a
rooms have free Wi-Fi.
dream. Come celebrate the past, present Two other "near" downtown neighborhoods
Modern day Missouri has a long and
that are very popular and have unique appeal
and future of Mary's dream of a united
federation of doll clubs during our
proud history. In 1821 when Missouri gained
are the Country Club Plaza (or simply the
66th annual convention in Kansas City -
statehood within the USA it was a flourishing
"Plaza"), south Plaza and nearby Brookside.
A Dream Come True.
Kansas City, the JC Nichols Fountain by Henri-Léon Gréber
is one of the many fountains that grace Kansas City providing
a beautiful urban setting for the 2015 UFDC convention.
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WINTER 2015
The Scout by Cyrus E. Dallin overlooks Kansas City in tribute to the
Native Americans who helped open the western trade routes which
originated in Kansas City.
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Doll News Winter 2015
From the Editor
UFDC Offi cers and Regional Directors
President’s Message
UFDC Conference Calendar
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Members
A Dream Come True, UFDC’s 66th Annual Convention Information and the 2015 UFDC National Convention Registration Card
2015 UFDC National Competitive Exhibit Early Information
Fundraising Committee Report
Marianna’s Gift: The Hands that Heal
Marianna Original Paper Doll
Wonderful Japanese Kokeshi Dolls
Alien (Heads) or The Invasion of the (Peg Wooden) Body Snatchers
The Ralph Waldo Emerson Family Dolls
Louisa May Alcott, Madame Alexander and the Little Women Dolls
Hepzibah’s Milkmaids – The Dolls of The House of the Seven Gables
A Child A Doll A Portrait
Shared Passions 2014 UFDC Special Exhibit The Wild West
Shared Passions 2014 UFDC Special Exhibit Dianna Effner
Shared Passions 2014 UFDC Antique Competitive Exhibit Part 1
Shared Passions 2014 UFDC Modern Competitive Exhibit Part 1
Shared Passions 2014 UFDC In Appreciation
The Art of Technology
Painted Perfection – The Story of Susan Fosnot
Masquerade - The History of Costume Balls and Fancy Dress
Go Ahead, Make a Scene! Creative Collecting, Part 1
Club Notes
Reviewing Resources
Milestones
UFDC Awards of Excellence Nomination Information and Form
Donations
Doll-ers & Sense
In Our Memories
News & Notes
Member-At-Large Form
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