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.

Deborah Butterfield (b. 1949). Berliner, 1989. Bronze. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Weiss. 17.98 (detail)

Treasures from Our West: “Berliner” by Deborah Butterfield

May 16, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2009 Deborah Butterfield’s bronze sculpture Berliner In the Whitney Western Art Museum, visitors can see Deborah Butterfield’s bronze horse sculpture Berliner. This Montana […]

Treasures from Our West: Buffalo Bill’s shaving mug

May 16, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazine in Spring 2009 William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s shaving mug This shaving mug belonged to William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody and is personalized with […]

allegorical painting of Blackfeet Indians

Painted Journeys: The Art of John Mix Stanley

May 13, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Past Exhibition Painted Journeys: The Art of John Mix Stanley June 6 – August 29, 2015Special Exhibitions Gallery Today, 150 years after the Smithsonian gallery housing his paintings burned to the […]

Four Cowgirls in Front of Stagecoach, 101 Ranch Show, ca. 1916. Sepia toned photograph. MS 6 William F. Cody Collection. P.69.1289 (detai)

Cowgirl! Earning Her Spurs – Points West Online

May 10, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineSpring 1995 Cowgirl! Earning Her Spurs By Lillian TurnerFormer Director of Public Programs As ranchwoman, trail hand, horse breaker, rodeo competitor, Wild West show celebrity, […]

Squash blossom necklace. Gift of Betty Lou Sheerin. NA.203.1355

Treasures from Our West: Squash blossom necklace

May 9, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West in Spring 2009 Squash blossom necklace Native tribes in the American Southwest have created exquisite jewelry for ages. Using mined turquoise, and silver they acquired […]

Wyoming Grasslands in the John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery

Wyoming Grasslands, Photographs by Michael P. Berman and William S. Sutton

May 8, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Past Exhibition Wyoming Grasslands: Photographs by Michael P. Berman and William S. Sutton The major touring exhibition Wyoming Grasslands featured the black and white images of Michael Berman and the […]