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 <em>Western Wire</em>. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys photography, reading, flower gardening, and playing the flute.

"Captain Jack" Crawford in Panama, 1912. MS 322 John Wallace Crawford Collection, McCracken Research Library. P.322.0255 (detail)

Treasures from Our West: Photograph of “Captain Jack” Crawford in Panama

August 1, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2009 “Captain Jack” Crawford in Panama The Panama Canal may seem far from the American West—in geography, culture, and everything else western—but make no […]

Native American Church cross. Made by Mitchell Zephier, Sioux, ca. 1979. 9 x 4.25 inches. Museum Purchase. NA.502.48

Treasures from Our West: Native American Church cross

July 29, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West magazine in Fall 2010 The Native American Church combines elements of traditional tribal religions and Christianity. Developed during the 1890s, this religious movement continues to […]

George Catlin (1796-1872). "The Last Race, Mandan (Eeh-K'na-K'nah-Pic)," ca. 1855-1870. Oil on paperboard. Gift of Paul Melon. 28.86

The Art of John Mix Stanley – Points West Online

July 26, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West in Spring 2015 Painted Journeys: The Art of John Mix Stanley — Revealing an unknown artist By Mindy N. Besaw John Mix Stanley (1814–1872) was […]

Remington Rolling Block Creedmoor Target Rifle rifle that belonged to George Armstrong Custer. .44 caliber. Gift of Olin Corporation, Winchester Arms Collection. 1988.8.735

Treasures from Our West: George Armstrong Custer target rifle

July 25, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West in Fall 2010 Target rifle that belonged to George Armstrong Custer Although he did not take it with him on the ill-fated sojourn that ended […]

Paul Dyck (1917-2006). Dear Mr. Catlin... I Love You..., 1964. Oil on canvas, 43 x 79.25 inches framed. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Dean Nichols. 7.73

Treasures from Our West: “Dear Mr. Catlin…I Love You” by Paul Dyck

July 22, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West in Fall 2010 Paul Dyck pays tribute to his idol, George Catlin, one of the first to document the Plains Indians in art. In this […]

Cows in Laramie County, May 20, 2013. William Sutton photo. (detail)

Wyoming Grasslands – Points West Online

July 19, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West in Spring 2015 Wyoming Grasslands: Photographs by Michael P. Berman and William S. Sutton By Frank Goodyear Jr. Wyoming Grasslands: Photographs by Michael P. Berman […]