Author: Nancy McClure

Nancy works in the Public Relations Department in electronic communications. Her work includes writing and updating website content, publicizing events, copy editing, working with images, and producing the e-newsletter Western Wire. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys photography, reading, flower gardening, and playing the flute.

Frank Tenney Johnson (1874–1939). "Cove in Yellowstone Park," 1938. Oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inches. Gift of Fred and Sara Machetanz. 2.82

The Draw of Cody – Points West Online

June 30, 2022 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineWinter 2019 – 20 The Draw of Cody: The Role of Place in Helping Make Artists Great By Ruffin Prevost It’s the incomparable landscapes. Also, […]

Whitney Museum appoints Susan Barnett western American art curator

June 10, 2022 by Nancy McClure

The Whitney Western Art Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West appoints Susan Barnett new Scarlett Curator of Western American Art Susan Barnett has been selected as the […]

Thomas Mickell Burnham (1818–1866) characterized the group. "The Lewis and Clark Expedition," ca. 1850. Oil on canvas, 36.125 x 48.5 inches. Museum Purchase. 21.78

Meet Me in St. Louis – Points West Online

May 26, 2022 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2010 Meet Me in St. Louis By Robert V. Goss A previous Points West Online series featured the travels of Guy Gertsch, a man […]

The auction of a custom, one-of-a-kind New Original Henry Rifle benefits the Cody Firearms Museum.

Hand-engraved masterpiece for auction pays tribute to Louis Daniel Nimschke

May 20, 2022 by Nancy McClure

One-of-a-kind hand-engraved Henry rifle for auction pays tribute to Louis Daniel Nimschke, proceeds benefit the internationally-acclaimed Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming. Together with Baron Engraving and Davidson’s Inc., Henry […]

Introducing digital membership cards

May 6, 2022 by Nancy McClure

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is now offering digital membership cards as a member benefit for all membership levels. By using a digital card you are making an […]

Mack Frost's photograph of the 2012 lunar eclipse with Horse’s Head snowfield and Castle Rock. (detail)

Horse’s Head Lunar Eclipse – Points West Online

April 22, 2022 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineSpring 2020 How I Got That Shot: Horse’s Head Lunar Eclipse By Mack Frost As a photographer, I have always been fascinated with landscape and […]