Hall of Great Western Performers

The Hall of Great Western Performers is a Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. It is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and sometimes referred to as the "Western Performers Hall of Fame". It is a 4,000-square-foot (370 m2) presentation that explores the various ways the west has been interpreted in literature and film.[1]

Hall of Great Western Performers
Established1955
LocationOklahoma City, Oklahoma
TypeHall of fame
WebsiteOfficialSite

Honoring Western performers who have contributed to the making and preservation of the stories and legends of the West, the gallery also displays a presentation of the museum's extensive collection of memorabilia, including the John Wayne collection of personal firearms and artwork. Significant, biographically associated artifacts, from the 101 Ranch Wild West Show to more recent Western films are part of the extensive holdings of movie posters and portraits.[1]

Hall of Fame members

The following are members of the Hall of Great Western Performers, followed by the year they were inducted:[1]

See also

References
  1. "Great Western Performers". National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Retrieved November 25, 2019.

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