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Welcome to the website of the Scottsdale Corral of the Westerners!
The Scottsdale Corral of the Westerners is a group of western history enthusiasts who meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month for a dinner, book raffle, and short presentation on western history or culture. The dinner meetings are held at SRP's PERA Club near the Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park (Click here for map). Non-members are highly welcome (but please make reservations).
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Next Meeting: Jan 27, 2010, 5:45PM
'The Case of the Curious-Looking Curio: The History and
Origin of Native American Beaded Watch Pouches
Dr. Leonard G. Ritt
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Dr. Leonard G. Ritt will share his research findings about this
'curious-looking curio' in a PowerPoint presentation. You will also have
an opportunity to see photographs and examine actual artifacts related
to this research.
Dr. Ritt is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science at Northern
Arizona University who has been a collector of Native American art for
over 30 years. Through his research, he has become an expert on the
items he will be discussing and showing.
If you are curious about this interesting curio, and want to see, touch,
and find out about these watch pouches, come to January's meeting and
check it out.
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Dinner Menu:
Chicken Parmesan, Linguini, Garlic Bread, Italian Green Beans, Waldorf
Salad, Chocolate Pudding, Coffee, Decaf & Lemonade
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Reservations:
Please make reservations with Duff McGovern (480) 595-8605 fax (480) 595-8605 (when calling Duff, let it ring at least 8 times, machine picks up after 8 rings) or email Duff McGovern no later than noon on the Thursday before the meeting or send E-Mail to Charles Madigan. Cost: $20 per person.
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Scottsdale Corral 2009 Sheriff: Russell Wagner
Website space provided by Guidon Books of Scottsdale
Contact cyberslinger (webmaster)
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