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.

Saddle, ca. 1893, William Cody Boal Collection, 1.69.45

Treasures from Our West: Saddle

April 25, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazine in Spring 2008 Saddle made for William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody This western saddle was made for William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody about 1893 by […]

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

Treasures from Our West: Medicine Robe by Maynard Dixon

April 22, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West in Spring 2010 Maynard Dixon’s The Medicine Robe As a young man, Maynard Dixon admired the vivid illustrations of well-known artist Frederic Remington. Dixon became […]

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)

The Cowboy Scourge, an 1887 Commentary – Points West Online

April 19, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2008 The Cowboy Scourge, an 1887 Commentary By Bill Nye (Edgar Wilson Nye)New York World, October 30, 1887 In January 2008, Dr. John Rumm […]

Beaded Native American Church pin. Anne Black Collection. NA.502.47.4

Treasures from Our West: beaded pin

April 18, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2008 Native American Church beaded pin The Native American Church combines elements of traditional tribal religions and Christianity. Developed during the 1890s, this […]

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

What Guns Are Missing?

April 16, 2015 by Nancy McClure

What Guns Are Missing from the Cody Firearms Museum’s iconic gun fan? The large gun fan is iconic to the Cody Firearms Museum. For the next few years before the […]

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

Treasures from Our West: American air pistol

April 15, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2009 American air pistol, ca. 1869 – 1872 Air guns fire projectiles by means of compressed air or other gas, unlike a firearm […]