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From: Nancy Howard <>
Subject: Activities at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 23:24:01 -0700 (PDT)

Hi Listers,
I think we are all very enriched by the generosity of Gene
Autry...and his career, style and class.
The museum he endowed and visited frequently until just before his
death, is a magnificant building with many wonderful exhibits of the
many aspects of Western life.
In previous posts I have discussed the current exhibit of GOLD
FEVER! The museum's newsletter arrived today with even MORE activities
relating to the Gold Rush. I'm listing them in case some of you would
enjoy participating:

TOMORROW, Saturday, October 3:
Demonstrations
Strike It Rich! Life in the Goldfields
Enjoy living history presentations of prospectors, performers and
other interesting folks from the California Gold Fields of 1849 on
Saturday, October 3, from 11 am to 4 pm in the Wells Fargo Theater,
the Museum Plaza and on the lawn.
Films
Two films relating to GOLD FEVER will be screened in the Wells
Fargo Theater. The musical comedy "Paint Your Wagon" (1965), starring
Clint Eastwood and Lee Marvin, will be shown of Saturday, October 17
at 2 pm. The film chronicles the colorful life of prospectors in "No
Name City." Before the film a talk will focus on Hollywood's portrayal
of the California Gold Rush.
On Sunday, November 15, at 2 pm the 1936 film "Robin Hood of El
Dorado" will be screened for the first time in 30 years! Directed by
William Wellman and starring Warner Baxter, this film tells the story
of the mythic Gold Rush bandit known as Joaquin Murrieta. Before the
movie, William Wellman, Jr., will share stories about the film's
making and show a short home movie shot on location.
Admission: members $4; non-members: $5.
Theater
"Memories of the California Trail", presented by an actress on
Sunday, October 18, chronicles a woman's journey to California during
the Gold Rush. Sarah Royce's diary chronicling her overland crossing
was one of the very few tales told from a woman's perspective. [As
stated in the
Museum's newsletter.]
Take a step back in time with "Letters from the Mines" on
Saturday, December 12, and listen to an actress portray Louise Smith
Clappe, author of the "Dame Shirley" letters, considered by many to
the finest firsthand account of the Gold Rush.
Both presentations begin at 2pm in the Wells Fargo Theater,
admission: Members:|$2; non-members: $3.
Activities
Gold Panning
Was it hard to pan for gold? You and your family can experience
gold panning first hand, Tuesday through Friday, from 2pm to 5pm, and
all day weekends, starting September 19, in Trails West. Learn about
different tools and mining methods, the challenges facing miners, the
impact on the environment, and the diversity of people who traveled
west in search of gold. Admission: $1 per pan.

I'll post several more listings tomorrow...it's getting late and I
plan to be there for the demonstrations tomorrow.
Best wishes,
Nancy Howard

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