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The Hippodrome, one of downtown York’s many theaters in their early 20th-century heyday, is example of stories told in a Junior Curators’ exhibit unveiled this week at the York County (Pa.) Heritage Trust<\/a>. (Update: The exhibit has been closed.) Background posts: You maybe didn’t know it but … they’re from York County – Part II<\/a> and TV show box set ‘Terry & the Pirates’ to be part of a museum exhibit someday?<\/a> and Young curators produce York Fair exhibit: ‘A Fair of Our Own’<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nMaybe it was meant to be.
\nBig league pitcher James “Lefty” York lived his later years in York, Pa.
\nHe was in the majors for a cup of coffee with the Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago Cubs covering parts of two seasons, 1919 and 1921. He compiled a 5-11 record in 42 games.
\nThe Arkansan would be largely forgotten to history, except that Junior Curator Alex Daugherty has resurrected him as part of “From Artists to Athletes: a History of Entertainment in York County”<\/a> exhibit at the York County Heritage Trust… .<\/p>\n


\nAnd his baseball glove and spikes.
\nGood catch, Alex.
\nThe name of Lefty York of York, Pa., lives on.
\nAnd so do many other artifacts of the local music, theater and sports scene, thanks to the work of six young curators.
\nFor example, a pages of music for “An Ode to York County, 1927, the work of composers L.C. Stein and M. M. Snyder, is displayed. It describes York with “rolling hills” and “clear blue skies.” That’s about right.
\nAnd an ornate Weaver Reed Organ, a two-peddled, 10-stop pump organ, has been carefully transported from storage for public display.
\nThe Weaver Organ Company of York, Pa., crafted the organ. The company, operating from 1870 through the 1950s, offered the slogan: “First organ musically,” and “Strongest organ, mechanically.” And that’s about right.
\nIn addition to Alex Daugherty, Derek Butler, Kevin Hildebrand, Katlyn Landes, Scott Mokris and Morgan Rouscher put together the 250 E. Market St. exhibit. It can be viewed during normal Heritage Trust<\/a> hours.
\nIf they’re searching for a project next year, here’s a suggestion:
\nThe curators could show off some of the York countians who have achieved on the national stage – and field. There are many who became well-known in American sports and entertainment history – Cameron Mitchell<\/a> and Craig Sheffer<\/a> and Vic Wertz <\/a>and Chris Doleman<\/a>.
\nNot to take anything away from James “Lefty” York.
\nHere is a refresher of other artists, actors and athletes from York\/Adams or linked to this region:
\n– Hanover native Ann Roth explains how she designs costumes for Hollywood<\/a>.
\n– John Baer among York countians to star on big screen.<\/a>
\n– Memorial service for noted musician Bob January set for, well, January<\/a>.
\n– Cameron Mitchell, Craig Sheffer, Dixie Chick born here<\/a>
\n– York County, Pa.’s Cameron Mitchell agonized over career choice<\/a>
\n– Bomb group seeks Cameron Mitchell’s WWII info<\/a>
\n– Stand-in stole show in YLT’s “Inherit the Wind”<\/a>
\n– Former York countian-turned-screen-writer Laurice Elehwany: How to make it as a writer<\/a>
\n– Young Alan Alda performed along the Codorus? Researcher checking that out<\/a>
\n– Many national stars first performed on YLT’s stage<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

– DJ to The Drifters and Charlie Thomas of York, Pa.: ‘You guys have a hit record’<\/a>.
\n– York native Steve Zirnkilton’s ‘Law & Order’ voice known to the world<\/a>.
\n– York County’s Ludwig family produces two national headliners<\/a>.
\n– Don’t forget Del McCoury on list of York County’s celebs<\/a>.
\n– Jeff Koons’ sculpture brings record for a living artist’s work<\/a>.
\n– Add another to list of entertainers with York links<\/a>.
\n– Former NFLer and York countian Lincoln Kennedy has not forgotten his roots<\/a>.
\n– Names of stars from York County with pro sports links just keep increasing<\/a>.
\n– Lineup full of sports stars with York County links<\/a>.
\n– Braves super scout Paul Snyder about retirement: ‘I’m content’<\/a>.
\n– All York County celebrity posts from the start<\/a>.<\/p>\n

*Photo above courtesy York County Heritage Trust.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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