The West's Hidden Histories

The "Out West" series at the Autry Center of the American West showcases the histories of gay men and lesbian women. It's sponsored by Tom Gregory, HBO, the Gill Foundation and the Small Change Foundation in association with the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and the Courage Campaign.

Last year, the Autry displayed the two entwined shirts from Brokeback Mountain.

The first Out West event was titled "Whatever Happened to Ennis del Mar?"

On May 13th "Hidden Histories", the second event in the series, will focus on "the untold stories of the Western GLBT community. Scholars and Autry curators tell the hidden histories behind the objects on display. Complimentary refreshments to be served with dinner available for purchase."

Speakers will include Gregory Hinton, creator and curator of "Out West"; Blake Allmendinger, professor of Western literature at UCLA; Stephen Aron, professor of history (UCLA) and director of the Institute for the Study of the American West at the Autry National Center; Carolyn Brucken, Associate Curator of Western Women's History at the Autry National Center; Jeffery Richardson, Assistant Curator of Film and Popular Culture at the Autry National Center; Patricia Nell Warren, historian and author and Jim Wilke, scholar and historian.

Call 323.667.2000, extension 389 for tickets and reservations.  Visit the Autry Center website for more details.