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Maynard Dixon (1875 – 1946). The Medicine Robe, 1915. Oil on canvas. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Godwin Pelissero. 2.73 (detail)
April 22, 2015

Treasures from Our West: Medicine Robe by Maynard Dixon

Originally featured in Points West in Spring 2010 Maynard Dixon’s The Medicine Robe As a young man, Maynard Dixon admired the vivid…

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In this ca. 1886-1887 photograph, nine cowboys from Buffalo Bill's Wild West show are pictured in their western finery. MS 6 William F. Cody Collection, McCracken Research Library. P.6.86 (detail)
April 19, 2015

The Cowboy Scourge, an 1887 Commentary – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2008 The Cowboy Scourge, an 1887 Commentary By Bill Nye (Edgar Wilson Nye)New York World, October…

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Beaded Native American Church pin. Anne Black Collection. NA.502.47.4
April 18, 2015

Treasures from Our West: beaded pin

Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2008 Native American Church beaded pin The Native American Church combines elements of traditional tribal…

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The Cody Firearms Museum's former entrance. See the new look at the renovated museum's July 6 Grand Opening.
April 16, 2015

What Guns Are Missing?

What Guns Are Missing from the Cody Firearms Museum’s iconic gun fan? The large gun fan is iconic to the Cody Firearms…

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American air pistol, ca. 1869 – 1872. .25 caliber. 10.25 inches long. Gift of Olin Corporation, Winchester Arms Collection. 1988.8.1008
April 15, 2015

Treasures from Our West: American air pistol

Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2009 American air pistol, ca. 1869 – 1872 Air guns fire projectiles by means of…

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Painted buffalo hide, Hidatsa, ca. 1875. Gift of William L. Cone. NA.702.30
April 12, 2015

The Buffalo People – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 1995 The Buffalo People By Emma I. HansenCurator Emerita of the Plains Indian Museum Religion is…

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