John H. Davey began collecting Hollywood memorabilia in 1998 and has amassed an extraordinary collection of over 3,300 Hollywood-related items, including Western costumes, personal items from legendary movie stars, and vintage fashion. Several costumes from his collection, including pieces worn by Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, and Charles Bronson, are on display in Western Spirit’s blockbuster exhibition Still in the Saddle: A New History of the Hollywood Western.

Davey will join Chief Curator Andrew Patrick Nelson for a conversation about his remarkable collection and love of Western film and television.

Andrew Patrick Nelson, PhD, is Chief Curator at Western Spirit. He is a leading authority on Western cinema, art, and culture, and the author and editor of numerous books and essays. Dr. Nelson’s insights have been featured in the New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and on NPR, and he regularly appears as a commentator on the History Chanel and other networks. He also cohosts the popular Western movie podcast How the West Was ‘Cast and is the author of the book Still in the Saddle: The Hollywood Western, 1969 – 1980.

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Program Info:

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
6:00 p.m.
FREE for Museum Members (Members, log-in first to reserve tickets)
FREE with Museum Admission
$10 for just the program