The Salvation Army Heritage Museum

The Salvation Army Heritage Museum Heritage Museum for The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory
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INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN: DOROTHY FROOKS (1896-1997):Dorothy Frooks holds the distinction of being the first woman lawyer hir...
10/27/2022

INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN: DOROTHY FROOKS (1896-1997):
Dorothy Frooks holds the distinction of being the first woman lawyer hired by The Salvation Army. After passing the bar, circa 1920, Frooks met with Commander Evangeline Booth, who hired her on the spot. On behalf of The Army, she ran a free legal clinic for New York City's poor. She also managed the entire legal portfolio of The Salvation Army in the United States.

Though she only stayed with The Salvation Army for a two-year period, Frooks notes that it was her work with Evangeline Booth that inspired her to create the first small claims court in New York. She went on to work in the political sphere with Fiorella LaGuardia and due to her gilded age upbringing, moved in very high social circles, though always championing the rights of the poor throughout her long and distinguished legal career.

"I am glad you are enjoying yourself. The Salvationist is a friend of happiness. Making heaven on earth is our business....
10/25/2022

"I am glad you are enjoying yourself. The Salvationist is a friend of happiness. Making heaven on earth is our business. Serve the Lord with gladness is one of our favorite mottoes. So I am pleased that you are pleased! BUT AMIDST ALL YOUR JOYS, DON'T FORGET THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF MISERY." - William Booth, 1910.

Our director, Rob, was asked to give a historical presentation to the Legal Department for their quarterly meeting today...
10/21/2022

Our director, Rob, was asked to give a historical presentation to the Legal Department for their quarterly meeting today. Before Rob talked about the legal history of The Salvation Army, the legal staff had a rather unpleasant run-in with the HONORABLE JUDGE CORNELIUS FEATHERBOTTOM of the West Nyack Superior Court, 440th Circuit. Judge Featherbottom meted out sentences for misdemeanor office offenses and held everyone to account before the historical lecture commenced. Happy Friday everyone!!! We can have fun and learn history too, can't we? 🤣😆👨‍⚖️🏛⚖️

10/19/2022

Back in the 1960s, there was a brief moment where a music group from The Salvation Army actually made it onto the music charts in the U.K. Not the Christian music charts, the real ones. The group, called The Joystrings, was a Salvation Army pop group, comprised of officers and cadets. They had a Top 40 hit in 1964, getting their song “It’s an Open Secret” all the way to #32.

Started by Captain Joy Webb, each member of the Joystrings was in the process of training to be a Salvation Army officer. It was General Frederick Coutts, the newly-elected General who believed The Salvation Army should capitalize on the popularity of “Beat Music.” Captain Webb, who had never written a song before their big hit, penned the words to “It’s an Open Secret” with the intention they would go into pubs and nightclubs, and evangelize. They were trying to present the Gospel in fresh terms for young people and teenagers.

But an invite to appear on the BBC’s “Tonight” show sparked a chain reaction. The record label that produced The Salvation Army’s brass band music quickly released a Joystrings album. Their song shot up the charts. They received requests for concerts, playing in clubs, appearing on television—all while studying to become ministers and completing the necessary educational requirements of The Salvation Army’s training college.

The Joystrings showed that Christian music could follow a new path. And while the group’s success was short-lived, their legacy lives on. 🎶
https://peermag.org/articles/captain-joy-webb/

We've had some amazing people tour the museum lately, like our friends from a nearby Methodist church who came to learn ...
10/17/2022

We've had some amazing people tour the museum lately, like our friends from a nearby Methodist church who came to learn more about their Salvation Army 'cousins', and the soldiers from the Brooklyn Brownsville Corps, Salvation Army Greater New York Division. They were excited to see the old drum from the former Brooklyn Citadel Corps.

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10/16/2022

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Happy 90th birthday to Commissioner Giselle Gowans, World President of Women's Ministry from 1999-2002 and the spouse of...
10/13/2022

Happy 90th birthday to Commissioner Giselle Gowans, World President of Women's Ministry from 1999-2002 and the spouse of the late General John Gowans. We hope this is a joyful day for you and pray God's blessing for you in the days to come. ❤✝🎂🎉

A fun composite photo from 1900 made by an unknown Salvation Army artist. Every person in the photo is believed to be a ...
10/12/2022

A fun composite photo from 1900 made by an unknown Salvation Army artist. Every person in the photo is believed to be a well-known personality in The Salvation Army, with the most famous Salvationists in the first two or three rows. Does it remind you of the cutout art in Monty Python? Sadly, we don't have a key that informs us who everyone is but much respect to the photographer-artist who spent a lot of hours making this in the pre-digital age. 📸 🎞

The Heritage Museum would like to thank the wonderful folks of SAVOL (Salvation Army Veteran Officer's League) for their...
10/05/2022

The Heritage Museum would like to thank the wonderful folks of SAVOL (Salvation Army Veteran Officer's League) for their kind invitation to the museum to come and make a presentation at one of their seasonal luncheons. We also extend our thanks to the corps officers at Bethlehem Corps for putting on an amazing meal for everyone.

The town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was founded by Bishop Nikolaus von Zinzendorf, a leading figure in 18th century Moravianism. Moravian theology influenced John Wesley's Methodist movement, which the theology of The Salvation Army extends from.

10/04/2022

The Heritage Museum is on its way to Bethlehem………Pennsylvania!

Though Mainers have a relaxed and friendly reputation, that did not stop Portland authorities from arresting members of ...
10/03/2022

Though Mainers have a relaxed and friendly reputation, that did not stop Portland authorities from arresting members of The Salvation Army for parading in the streets in May of 1885. Thankfully, the Portland Argus paper came to our defense calling the authorities' action an example of "petty persecution". We love their quote at the end of the article: "The Salvation Army will hardly be suppressed by injustice or made limp by abuse." What great support! (We'll forgive them for their earlier comment referring to our fashion as 'grotesque' .😏)

10/01/2022
Tomorrow (October 1) is International Coffee Day! Many people think of tea when they think of the historic ministry of T...
09/30/2022

Tomorrow (October 1) is International Coffee Day! Many people think of tea when they think of the historic ministry of The Salvation Army, but at least in America, coffee is king. How many gallons of coffee do you think are served from Salvation Army coffee makers each year? However you like your cup of Joe, enjoy it with a friend, or make a new one.

Pictures: SA personnel share a cup of coffee with American servicemen at a Red Shield Club in Wrightstown, NJ, c.1959.

We'd like to congratulate the current members and alumni of the New York Staff Band on their 135th anniversary. You've b...
09/23/2022

We'd like to congratulate the current members and alumni of the New York Staff Band on their 135th anniversary. You've been the soundtrack of salvation for so many people's lives in the USA Eastern Territory and beyond. Enjoy your reunion weekend!

Did you know that between September 15 - October 15, the United States observes Hispanic Heritage Month? Let us introduc...
09/23/2022

Did you know that between September 15 - October 15, the United States observes Hispanic Heritage Month? Let us introduce you to Adjutant Enrique Sánchez de Fano, the first Hispanic Salvation Army officer in the world!

Born in Puerto Rico c.1867, Enrique Sánchez de Fano left home at age 13 to travel the world. He certainly led an adventurous, albeit a reckless life. He encountered The Salvation Army in Cape Town, South Africa, and a second time in Australia, but it would not be until his travels took him to Portland, Oregon, that he would surrender his life to Christ at a Salvation Army Mercy Seat.

He became a Salvation Army officer in 1889 and opened the work in Modesto, California. He met (1893) and married his wife and partner in ministry, Captain Miriam Watkins in New York in 1896. Their marriage was a rare but wonderful example of an inter-ethnic marriage which was not very common back then.
Adjutants Sánchez de Fano served in and opened corps throughout what would later become the Southern, Eastern, and Central Territories. He was a vibrant and passionate speaker in the Open Air and led many souls to Christ.

Due to ill health the couple retired in 1927 though he continued to serve as a local officer at the Philadlephia Temple Corps, and later at the Wilmington, Delaware Corps. He was Promoted to Glory in 1946 and was buried at Kensico Cemetery, a fitting location among so many other great Salvation Army pioneers.


Source: ¡Triunfarán!: The Hispanic Ministry of The Salvation Army by Frank E. Payton, 2016.

🎵For the times they are a-changin'...⏱May 12, 1970 - London, England: "The Salvation Army unveiled its first major unifo...
09/21/2022

🎵For the times they are a-changin'...⏱
May 12, 1970 - London, England: "The Salvation Army unveiled its first major uniform change since 1878 in a ceremony in London. In the center and on the right are the new uniforms. At left, a staff member models the old uniform."

The 'new' uniform has been with us for over 50 years now. 😮 📆

QUEEN ELIZABETH II signing the guestbook at the official opening of 'Hopetown', as General and Mrs. Brown and Commission...
09/19/2022

QUEEN ELIZABETH II signing the guestbook at the official opening of 'Hopetown', as General and Mrs. Brown and Commissioner Anna Hannevik look on. March, 1980.

The Salvation Army currently operates in 45 of the 56 member states of the Commonwealth of Nations.

This week we conducted a special tour for the new employees of THQ. Some have just signed on and others have been with u...
09/16/2022

This week we conducted a special tour for the new employees of THQ. Some have just signed on and others have been with us since 2020 or so. It is not a mandatory part of the on-boarding process, but when we put the call out we had all these wonderful people respond. We thought it beneficial for them to learn about The Salvation Army as a religious movement and as a charitable organization. We talked about why some people in the building wear uniforms, the role of officers and soldiers, and why their officer-managers may move on every 3-4 years. They asked some great questions. We are very fortunate to have such dedicated people partnering with us in our mission. Thank you new employees!

We had some new neighbors come visit us, who just moved to Rockland County from California, and wanted to check out thei...
09/14/2022

We had some new neighbors come visit us, who just moved to Rockland County from California, and wanted to check out their local museums. Welcome!

The very first film produced in Australia was made by The Salvation Army! 🇦🇺🎥📽🎞✝️
09/13/2022

The very first film produced in Australia was made by The Salvation Army! 🇦🇺🎥📽🎞✝️

We received this artifact recently from a donor - A handkerchief owned by Evangeline Booth, given to her by her father, ...
09/12/2022

We received this artifact recently from a donor - A handkerchief owned by Evangeline Booth, given to her by her father, General William Booth. "E.C.B. from The General". It's not that common anymore to get SA artifacts directly connected to the Booth family so this is a great find!

We will never forget September 11th. Praying today for the families of victims, our heroic first responders, and the tho...
09/11/2022

We will never forget September 11th. Praying today for the families of victims, our heroic first responders, and the thousands of Salvationists who served at Ground Zero in the months that followed. May God fill you with hope on this day of remembrance.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of the UK and Commonwealth nations today. Queen Elizabeth II was an inspiri...
09/08/2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of the UK and Commonwealth nations today. Queen Elizabeth II was an inspiring global figure who personally modeled the Gospel of Jesus Christ in her everyday life. May she Rest In Peace.

09/06/2022

We’re on our way to Maine to support the work of some amazing SA historians doing great work in their local community! More to come.

08/31/2022
Happy National Dog Day! Evangeline Booth loved all of her four-legged companions (a love she inherited from her parents)...
08/26/2022

Happy National Dog Day! Evangeline Booth loved all of her four-legged companions (a love she inherited from her parents) but especially her dogs. From purebred German shepherds to mixed breeds, she loved them all. ❤ 🐶 🐕 🐩 🐕‍

08/25/2022

IN MEMORIAM: COMMISSIONER JAMES OSBORNE: JULY 3, 1927 – MAY 12, 2022

Commissioner James Osborne was born in Toledo, OH, to Al and Gladys Osborne. While serving in the United States Army, James married Ruth Campbell on November 26, 1945. He left the military on October 17, 1946, and entered into officership training with Ruth. They were commissioned as Salvation Army officers in June 1947. In 1964, Commissioner Osborne attended the International College for Officers in London. From 1965 to 1980, he and his wife took on several administrative positions in the Southern Territory. In 1980, he was appointed as the Chief Secretary in the Western Territory. After four years, he went on to be the National Chief Secretary from January 1984 to October 1986. Following that appointment, he served as the Territorial Commander in the Southern Territory, and then as the National Commander in 1989.

The Commissioner was awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service by Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts in 1991. In 1993, he was elected as the President of The Salvation Army High Council and was therefore influential in the election of General Bramwell Tillsley. In 2014, the Osbornes were awarded the Order of the Founder, the highest award given to Salvationists, by General Andre Cox. Commissioner Ruth was Promoted to Glory in 2017. Commissioner James married Lt. Colonel Shirley Anderson on August 11, 2018.

Commissioner James Osborne was a powerful, positive influence wherever he was appointed. He was a loved and respected leader, even outside of the Army world. Commissioner Osborne was even listed in “Who’s Who in Religion” and “Who’s Who in America.” He’s survived by his wife, daughter Lt. Colonel Connie Canning, foster daughter Minnie Osburn, his brothers, as well as his grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

08/24/2022

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440 W Nyack Road
West Nyack, NY
10994

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Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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(845) 620-7693

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