Attending the Preservation Action Council of San Jose’s Movie Night members and guests stepped back in time to the “Valley of Heart’s Delight” and enjoyed a free educational program of reminiscing by viewing historic footage of films documenting our agricultural heritage and also a biography of James Lick at Le Petit Trianon on September 18. Many were dressed in 40’s and 50’s attire and brought dishes like Spam and tuna fish casserole. The movie night was in conjunction with PAC*SJ’s public outreach, a part of neighborhood pride through preservation program.
Event co-chairs and Santa Clara County natives familiar with the canning and dried fruit industry, left to right, are Jim Zetterquist, past president, Bill Foley, film maker of local history, and Joe Melehan, past president.
Board members left to right, Judi Henderson, president and past presidents Ellen Garboske (dressed in 40’s Audrey Hepburn attire) and Patt Curia.
Advisory board members Keith Watt, left, and Jack Douglas enjoying their 50’s dinner in the courtyard.
Member “movie ushers” and all longtime volunteers with History San Jose, left to right are, Nancy Martin, Ethel Reingger, Gayle Frank, board member, and Jo Ann Renk.
Delicious dishes from the 30's, 40's and 50's.
Guests enjoying their food.
Photos by Doris Frank-Liu (DorisFrankL@aol.com)