Pat Atherholt & Michael Owen Wells at 50th Anniversary Dinner
Entry/Object ID
2021.6.21
Description
Color photograph. Rectangular. Shot landscape orientation. Michael Owen Wells, dressed as Patrick Henry and facing away from the camera, converses with Pat Atherholt, who is wearing a black floral formal dress. On the reverse, "5495" is written in blue ink in the bottom right corner. There is also a small label attached.
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Original
Inscription/Signature/Marks
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Location
Reverse center
Transcription
Pat Atherholt
Michael Owen Wells
Language
English
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Provenance
Notes
The PHMF Golden Anniversary Celebration was held on Thursday, October 27, 1994 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Foundation's establishment. The PHMF was incorporated on October 27, 1944. The event was held at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia.
Michael Owen Wells gave a speech as Governor Patrick Henry as part of the evening's events. Patricia "Pat" Atherholt (1933–2023) was a guest at the dinner. She served for a time as the Director of the St. John’s Church Foundation, the non-profit organization that oversees the historical interpretation and preservation of St. John's Church. On March 23, 1775, St. John's Church was the site where Patrick Henry delivered his "Give me liberty" speech. Mrs. Atherholt died on April 20, 2023 and is buried at St. John's Church.
Staff found this photograph in the existing files of Red Hill's collection and accessioned it on May 30, 2024, due to its importance to PHMF's institutional history.
