Loyal and devoted supporters of the Angus Foundation, Dean and Gloria Hurlbut of St. Joseph, MO, by popular request of many Angus history “buffs” and collectors of Angus memorabilia have once again donated a piece of the beautiful carpet (red background with Angus bull heads) that was installed in the library of the American Angus Association when it opened its offices at St. Joseph, MO in 1956. The carpet was replaced in 1993.

No strangers to the Angus family, both Dean and Gloria were long-time employees of the American Angus Association. Dean was Director of Activities and Gloria was Supervisor in the Performance Programs Department. Their combined service totaled 70 years.

In 2005, the Hurlbuts donated a piece of carpet to the silent auction where it sold for $2,500. No doubt the Hurlbut’s donation this year of carpet with dimensions of 7’2” x 28” will again be a highly sought after heirloom of Angus history by silent auction attendees at the upcoming 2006 NJAS.