The 2024 Annual ZGWS Convention will be held in Lone Pine, CA October 14th though the 17th, with the historic Dow Villa Hotel being the convention hotel. Lone Pine is the location where many movies were filmed including several Zane… Read More »2024 Annual ZGWS Convention to be held in Lone Pine, CA October 14 – 17th, 2024
Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman replaces retiring Terry Bolinger After 13 years, Terry Bolinger is stepping down from the Presidency of the Zane Grey’s West Society. Dr. Rosanne Vrugtman, of Virginia, was elected as the new President at the recent ZGWS Annual… Read More »New President for ZGWS!
It seems like only yesterday that we presented the Pfeiffer Award for 2020 to Ed Meyer. But actually, it was a year ago that Ed became the 5th recipient of this prestigious award Although “the Pfeiffer” is a biennial award,… Read More »Harvey Leake is the 2022 Recipient of the ZGWS Charles Pfeiffer Award
The 40th Annual ZGWS Annual Convention will be held in person in Lackawaxen, PA from October 16th – 19th, 2022. This convention will feature presentations from Zane Grey experts plus the ability to spend time at Zane Grey’s home on… Read More »ZGWS 40th Annual Convention to be Held in Lackawaxen, PA October 16th – 19th
Today, January 31st, 2022, is the celebration of Zane Grey’s 150th Birthday (1/31/1872). We recognize this day and also recognize the many contributions Zane Grey made to the American literature scene including the recognition by the US Library of Congress… Read More »Happy 150th Birthday, Zane Grey!
The Zane Grey’s West Society just concluded our 2021 Annual Convention in Tucson, AZ. The Convention was held at the wonderful Lodge on the Desert Hotel and featured many wonderful events and activities. Attendance was modest but we were thrilled… Read More »ZGWS concludes 2021 Annual Convention in Tucson, AZ
On the occasion of the October 10th opening dinner of the 39th Annual Zane Grey’s West Society Convention in Tucson, AZ, Society President Terry Bolinger presented the Charles G Pfeiffer Award to ZGWS Member Ed Meyer. From the award ceremony:… Read More »Ed Meyer is awarded the 2020 Chuck Pfeiffer Award – in 2021
The Zane Grey’s West Society Annual Convention originally scheduled for October 2020 in Cooperstown has been cancelled due to the risk to our members caused by COVID-19. We hope to reschedule Cooperstown for another year. Please join us in Tucson,… Read More »2020 Zane Grey’s West Annual Convention Cancelled
Congratulations to Dr. Alan Pratt, the recipient of the 2018 Charles G. Pfeiffer Award. Dr. Pratt received the award at the Thursday evening banquet during the June 2018 Zane Grey’s West Society annual convention in Jackson, Wyoming. ZGWS established the… Read More »Dr. Alan Pratt selected for the 2018 Pfeiffer Award
Arizona Opera will be producing the world premiere of a new opera, Riders of the Purple Sage, based on Zane Grey’s famous novel. This opera is composed by Craig Bohmler, adapted by Steven Mark Kohn and features scenic sets painted… Read More »THE PREMIERE OF THE RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE OPERA
Congratulations to Vic Friesen, the recipient of the 2016 Charles G. Pfeiffer Award. The award was announced at the Thursday evening banquet during the June 2016 Zane Grey’s West Society annual convention in Islamorada, Florida. Unfortunately, Vic was unable to… Read More »Vic Friesen Awarded the 2016 Pfeiffer Award
Congratulations to Zen Ervin, the recipient of the 2014 Charles G. Pfeiffer Award. Ervin received the award at the Thursday evening banquet during the June 2014 Zane Grey’s West Society annual convention in Durango, Colorado. ZGWS established the “Charles G.… Read More »Zen Ervin Selected for 2014 Pfeiffer Award