Westerners. Los Angeles Corral

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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.

From the description of Los Angeles Corral of the Westerners records, 1949-1999. (San Leandro Community Library). WorldCat record id: 688635770

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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.

From the guide to the Los Angeles Corral of the Westerners records, 1949-1999, (USC Libraries Special Collections)

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creatorOf Westerners. Los Angeles Corral. Los Angeles Corral of the Westerners records, 1949-1999. University of Southern California, USC Libraries
referencedIn Edwards, Elza Ivan, 1897-. Papers of Elza Ivan Edwards, 1948-1997 (bulk) 1966-1980. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
creatorOf Los Angeles Corral of the Westerners records, 1949-1999 USC Libraries Special Collections
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associatedWith Edwards, Elza Ivan, 1897-. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
California
Los Angeles (Calif.)
Los Angeles (Calif.)
California--Los Angeles
California
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Private clubs
Private clubs
Social history
West (U.S.)
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Active 1999

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