Description
The Women of the West Museum, founded in Boulder, Colorado in 1991, was the first museum in the United States dedicated to
the history of women of all cultures in the American West. In 2002, the museum merged with the Autry National Center (now
known as Autry Museum of the American West), creating a physical location for the Women of the West institution. These archives
document the Women of the West Museum's institutional history from 1986-2001, which includes files related to administration,
collection development, development and fundraising, exhibits, and finances.
Background
Founded in 1991 in Boulder, Colorado, the Women of the West Museum was the first museum in the nation dedicated to the history
of women of all cultures in the American West. Committed to education outside traditional museum walls, the Women of the West
Museum broke new ground with its innovative use of online exhibitions, community partnerships, women's history trails, and
art-based humanities programs.
Extent
72.55 Linear Feet
(41 boxes, 2 oversized models)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote
from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is
given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include
or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
Availability
Appointments to view materials are required. To make an appointment please visit https://theautry.org/research-collections/library-and-archives
and fill out the Researcher Application Form.