Condolence From: Mildred Nichols
Condolence: To the family, I send my condolences from Providence, Rhode Island. It was my privilege to serve on the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society for many years. One of Rowena's crowning achievements was the exhibit called "Creative Survival"It made a powerful difference to all Rhode Islanders. Rest in Peace, Rowena.
Monday October 12, 2015
Condolence From: David Harmon
Condolence: I had the fortune to dream with Rowena Stewart when she led the Motown Historical Museum in Detroit. Michel Mossessian, Cathrine Veikos and I, as Principals of the architectural firm a4A, worked with her to imagine a new museum. The experience was certainly one of the more fabulous in my career— The memories of Rowena's energy, intelligent strength, and empowering spirit are indelible.
African American cultural institutions, architecture, and the architects who build them are forever in debt to her pioneering life's work.
David Harmon
Sunday September 27, 2015
Condolence From: Louise Herrington-Bright
Condolence: So sorry to hear of Rowena Stewart's passing. Her achievements and accomplishments will never be forgotten and the State of Rhode Island has benefited because of it.
Saturday September 26, 2015
Condolence From: Shawana D. Scott
Condolence: It was a pleasure meeting Ms. Rowena through Rochelle Tucker. Ms. Rowena taught me a lot about the history of Jacksonville and I will be forever grateful that I got the opportunity to meet her. Prayers to the family during this time. She will be missed.
Thursday September 24, 2015
Condolence From: Keith Stokes
Condolence: Please accept my sincere condolences to the Stewart Family. Here in Rhode Island, we all stand on Rowena's shoulders as she led us to recover and share our African heritage and history. God Bless you.
Wednesday September 23, 2015
Condolence From: Karen Franklin
Condolence: I had the pleasure of meeting Rowena at many of the museum conferences. She left a legacy of excellence for the museum field. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the many friends she amassed along her journey.
Wednesday September 23, 2015
Condolence From: John E. Fleming
Condolence: To the members of the Rowena Stewart family,
It is with a heavy heart that I write this note of condolences to all of the members of Rowena's Family. There are few of us who have the opportunity to be a pioneer. Rowena was certainly a pioneer in the African American Museum movement. She served as several founding directors of museums and most importantly, she was the catalyst that started the Association of African American Museums. As one of the first President of the Association, she kept the organization running at a time when there were few resources to do so. She was instrumental in developing museums, ground breaking exhibitions and mentoring young museum professionals. She was a giant in the field. She will be dearly missed and certainly remembered for a lifetime of contributions to African American History and Culture. So to the Stewart family, we in the African American Museum community thank you for sharing Rowena with us. We all join you in celebrating the life of Rowena Stewart.
Sincerely
John E. Fleming
A long time friend and colleague
Tuesday September 22, 2015
