Westerners. Los Angeles Corral

The first Westerners Corral was established in Chicago in 1944 with the aim of promoting the study and understanding of Western history. The first formal meeting of the Los Angeles Corral of the Westerners was held on December 19, 1946. The Los Angeles Corral of the Westerners published a quarterly periodical, the Branding Iron, and an annual book, the Brand Book. In addition to its publication activities, the Corral also held a number of events ("round-ups") throughout the year that included both social activities and speakers on historical topics. When the Corral started, membership was all male, but it starting admitting women in 1995.

Historical Note

The first Westerners Corral was established in Chicago in 1944 with the aim of promoting the study and understanding of Western history. The first formal meeting of the Los Angeles Corral of the Westerners was held on December 19, 1946. The Los Angeles Corral of the Westerners published a quarterly periodical, the Branding Iron, and an annual book, the Brand Book . In addition to its publication activities, the Corral also held a number of events ("round-ups") throughout the year that included both social activities and speakers on historical topics. When the Corral started, membership was all male, but it starting admitting women in 1995.