WNCC Virtual Convention
on Zoom



Mark your calendars for:

Saturday, March 27, 2021
9:00 AM (EDT)

Zoom meeting link
Meeting ID: 817 9832 2229
Passcode: 154650

(scroll down for more information)

and also

Save the Date for our
2021 Convention on Cape Cod!

Thursday Sept. 23rd - Friday, Sept. 24th

Resort and Conference Center
at Hyannis
35 Scudder Avenue
Hyannis, MA 02601

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Next ZOOM CONVENTION

Saturday March 27th
9:00 AM EDT

With our scheduled 2020 Cape Cod Convention being canceled like most everything else last year, we decided that although we couldn't meet in person, we could get together on Zoom. So our first-ever virtual convention was held on October 23rd, and it worked out great!

It was received really well, everyone adapted to the Zoom technology, and we were able to catch up with many current, former, and new Wallace Nutting enthusiasts! We had a full agenda including our Annual Meeting, two Presentations, the Buy/Sell Marketplace, and even the Hospitality Suite.

This was also an opportunity for people to participate who haven't been able to attend the "live" conventions. Because it was a win-win for all, we've decided to have Zoom meetings more frequently, and we're looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday morning, March 27th!

See full agenda below.

Zoom meeting link
Meeting ID: 817 9832 2229
Passcode: 154650


March 27, 2021 WNCC Zoom Convention Agenda

UPDATED with 3rd presentation - offering FREE Appraisals!

The Zoom "waiting room" will be open at 8:45 AM so attendees are welcome
to join anytime during those 15 minutes before we start the meeting at 9:00 AM.
Introduction: President, Jan Liberatore will welcome everyone and Moderator, Sue Ivankovich, will discuss how we'll manage the meeting to help everyone better understand the process, and then invite all attendees to introduce themselves.
Presentation #1: Panel Discussion with Jan Liberatore, Sharon Lacasse, Tieler Niedzwiecki & Mike Ivankovich on the "Current State of the Wallace Nutting Market"
1st Round of
BUY & SELL

We will go around to participants who are interested in showing what they have for Sale…or what they'd like to Buy...or to Share great finds.

  • If you're Selling:
    • Have your item(s) ready to hold up to the camera to show the group and specify your price for each piece. We recommend making a sign that has your name, email & phone number on it to display so people can contact you.

    • If you're able to create a slide show of available items, we can set up "screen share" for attendees to view your show. Each slide should include a price, and also your contact information.

  • If you're Buying: Let the group know your "wish/interest list" and plan to hold up a contact information sign.

If someone is immediately interested in an item for sale, they can either speak up, raise their hand, or post a message to the seller in the Chat window.

All transactions are between the Buyers and Sellers where they arrange the details of final pricing, shipping, etc. after the meeting.
5-Minute Break  
Presentation #2: Scott Jones - "The Work of Asahel Curtis"
2nd Round of
BUY & SELL		 Conducted the same as Round #1 for any additional Selling, Buying, or Sharing.
Presentation #3:

"FREE Wallace Nutting & Nutting-Like Pictures and WN Furniture Appraisals"

Our 4 Panelists will provide approximate values for what your pictures or furniture are worth in today's market. Three or less items per person please.
Meeting Conclusion
& Informal Chat: 		Jan will wrap up the meeting and we'll keep the Zoom platform open for another approximately 10-15 minutes if people are up for staying on for informal chat in the main meeting room...or break-out rooms for catching up, negotiating, etc.


Save the Date for our
2021 Convention on Cape Cod!

(if there are no restrictions in place we're still planning on having this live convention)

Thursday Sept. 23rd - Friday, Sept. 24th

Resort and Conference Center
at Hyannis
35 Scudder Avenue
Hyannis, MA 02601

 (see preliminary info below with more being added as details become available)

The hotel's discounted room rate is $129/night + tax (1 king or 2 double beds)


To reserve a room, call toll-free at 866-828-9111 or 508-775-7775.
Be sure to let them know you are with the Wallace Nutting Collectors Club to receive the reduced rate.
(Note: the toll-free number operators are located at this hotel).

If anyone wants to extend their stay at the Cape, the hotel has generously provided the $129/night (+ tax) rate from Wed. 9/22 through Sat. night 9/25.


Our discounted room block is being held until Sunday, August 22, 2021. Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to arrival.



Highlights from the 2020 Virtual Convention

Some shots of our Group and a few of Jan Liberatore's
Presentation on "Let's Talk Wallace Nutting Furniture"


Highlights from the 2019 Convention

Another outstanding fall event, and this time in early October with our destination being the lovely and historic Saratoga Springs. It was a great few days where members enjoyed the expanded Markeplace, excellent Presentations, and a Tour of the historic North Broadway estates/mansions. Aside from our annual Club Dinner, most of us also gathered at another excellent restaurant on Thursday evening. Always a highlight of the event is that everyone enjoys the camaraderie with old friends, and meeting new people, when we come together at these yearly gatherings.
Thursday & Friday's Buy/Sell/Trade Marketplace
Saturday morning's Presentations

Saturday Afternoon's Tour of Historic Homes on North Broadway



Highlights from the 2017 Convention

This year's convention was held back at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ft Washington, PA. It was a great weekend where members enjoyed two days of Wallace Nutting events and camaraderie, beginning with Friday's Auction and Hospitality Suite. Saturday began with the Buy/Sell/Trade set-up followed by the Business Meeting; Presentations; and Show & Tell. Saturday afternoon found us in Doylestown for lunch and tours at the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle. The day was then capped off by our annual and always-fun Club Dinner, followed by a final get-together in the Hospitality Suite.


Member group shot following Saturday's annual club dinner

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(click images for enlargements)

Friday's Set-up; Radio Show; and Auction


Saturday's Convention begins with the WN Marketplace...Buy/Sell/Trade

Scott Jones

(L.-R.) Sharon & Kenny Lacasse;
Mike Ivankovich; and Jan Liberatore

Greg & Rebecca Gettle

Ralph Smith; Mike Gridley; John Winters
(with Scott Jones' daughter)

Joyce Fishback

Joe Duggan & Lance Fromme

Greg Gettle

Sharon Eckert
(Patty Erickson in background)

(L.-R.) Scott Jones; Carol Clark-Avrick;
Patty Erickson; Mike Gridley
Saturday morning's Presentations

President, Jan Liberatore

Jan shares very rare catalog
owned by Ernest John Donnelly

(L.-R.) Scott Jones; Mike Ivankovich;
Sue Ivankovich

Scott Jones presents "Identifying Significant Western Hand-Colored Photography"

Examples of various Western Hand-Colored Photographs & Photographers

Video presentation of Gertie Brown (former WN studio colorist), shown with George Monro

Mike Ivankovich...present and past!

Sue Ivankovich provides overview
of afternoon lunch & tours in Doylestown
Saturday afternoon in Doylestown with lunch followed by
tours of the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle

great group lunch in downtown Doylestown!


Mercer Museum

Kenny Lacasse; Jim & Sharon Eckert

Brenda Gridley

(L.-R.) Jan Liberatore, Joren Fishback; Kyle Kohberger; Gary Leonard

Diane Thompson-Naylor

Fonthill Castle

Joyce Fishback

Sharon Lacasse & Jan Liberatore


Highlights from the 2016 Fall Conference

We held a very special 3-day event from Sept. 22-24 in conjunction with the Webb House's 100th Anniversary Wallace Nutting exhibition in Wethersfield, CT. Unique Webb House tours were offered, as well as Friday's Wallace Nutting Auction, and capped off with Saturday's Conference where members offered WN items for sale, presentations were made, and historic Nutting books displayed. We enjoyed seeing our Member friends, and also meeting new people interested in Wallace Nutting and sharing knowledge!
Thursday's Webb House Tour and Presentation
Friday's Auction
Saturday's Conference

Highlights from the 2016 Convention

This year's convention was held back at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ft Washington, PA. It was a great weekend where members enjoyed two days of Wallace Nutting events and camaraderie, beginning with Friday's Auction and Hospitality Suite. Saturday began with the Buy/Sell/Trade set-up followed by the Business Meeting; Presentations; and Show & Tell. Saturday afternoon included a bus tour to various sites in Bucks County where Nutting took photographs. The day was then capped off by our annual and always-fun Club Dinner, followed by a final get-together in the Hospitality Suite.


Member group shot following the annual club dinner


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Wallace Nutting Collectors Club Board of Directors
(click most images for enlargement)


President, Jan Liberatore



Vice President, Sharon Lacasse
(with husband, Kenny)

Treasurer, Jim Eckert
(with wife, Sharon)


Secretary, Joyce Fishback
(with husband, Joren)

Trustee, Ron Leavesley
(with daughter, Ann)


Trustee, Mike Pellegrino
(with wife, Barb)

Trustee, Sue Ivankovich
(with husband, Mike)


Saturday's Convention begins with the WN Marketplace...Buy/Sell/Trade

New members, Joe & Brenda Prettyman

Kenny & Sharon Lacasse (L. & R.)
with new member Charles Lyle (C.)

Bob & Gladys Masoner

Howard & June Freeman

Joe Duggan

Brenda & Mike Gridley

Rick Naylor & Tieler Niedzwiecki

Scott Jones & Mike Ivankovich

Linda & Dan Palmer, & Joren Fishback

John Winters; Gladys & Bob Masoner

Joan & John Larue with Sharon Lacasse

Joe Duggan & Bruce Brookoff

Mike Ivankovich; Stephen King;
and Joren Fishback

Jan Liberatore & Charles Lyle

Susan Ambrose & Bob Masoner

Rebecca Carlson & Sharon Lacasse

Kenny Lacasse; Joren Fishback; Greta Crilley;
and Pat Pinkney

Sharon Eckert & John Winters

Harold Walker

Scott Jones; Joe Duggan; and Bruce Brookoff

Barb & Mike Pellegrino; and Scott Jones
Other random Saturday morning photos where members gather to browse and catch up
Saturday morning's Presentations

Jan Liberatore, President

Mike Pellegrino discussed who the people
were in certain David Davidson pictures

Barb Pellegrino assisting in the presentation

"Show and Tell" - Mike's rare find

"Show and Tell" - another of Mike's rarities

Charles Lyle informs members of the
Wallace Nutting exhibit at the Webb House
from July - October

Jim Eckert and Bob Masoner present
"Wallace Nutting's Lancaster County"


Gladys Masoner (r.) reads an excerpt
for the presentation

Sue Ivankovich gives an overview
in preparation for the bus tour

Saturday afternoon bus tour of "Wallace Nutting in Bucks County"

Mercer Museum

James Michener Museum - site for former Bucks County Prison where WN photographed


Phillips Mill Inn


Phillips Mill Inn

Buckingham Friends Meeting House

Buckingham Friends Meeting House

Peddlers Village for lunch & shopping
Saturday evening annual Club dinner



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