LGBT Program: Montrose: Field Studies of a Neighborhood

Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library
December 13, 2008 (Saturday)
Total Attendance: 43

This class was conducted by Professor Brian Riedel who is currently working on a book about the Montrose neighborhood. Three students were present to read abridged versions of their papers for a fieldwork practicum with Rice University’s Anthropology Department:
--Brian Clark-African Art galleries in Montrose
--Tim Chrissykos- The Neartown Civic Association
--Casper Bendixsen-The Texas Gay Rodeo Association (TGRA)

Picture on the left shows Casper Bendixsen reading from his paper.

The picture on the right has Brian Clark, Casper Bendixsen, Tim Chissykos sitting together at a table during the final Q&A session.

All in all, this was a great class where everyone learned alot about the Montrose neighborhood. For more on this program, please feel free to contact Joanna Collier who graciously provided this information.