Correspondence: H. C. Van Schaak, Manlius, NY, to Benjamin Gates, 1866. Regarding a letter from James Whittaker written to Van Schaak’s uncle Henry Van Schaak of Richmond, MA, dated November 13, 1784. The original letter from James Whittaker to Van Schaak is included.
Series 4: Correspondence
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Curatorial Associate
Shane Rothe (they/them) joined Shaker Museum in July 2023, working with independent curator Maggie Taft on an exhibition for the new museum space in Chatham. Shane is an artist as well as a curator and continues to create in the mediums of painting, sculpture, writing, and performance. Shane holds a BFA from CalArts and an MA in art history and curatorial studies from the University of Chicago.
