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.

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

The Buffalo People – Points West Online

April 12, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 1995 The Buffalo People By Emma I. HansenCurator Emerita of the Plains Indian Museum Religion is such an integral part of the daily lives […]

Ferruginous hawk. Scientific name: Buteo regalis. Received from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. NH.304.37

Treasures from Our West: Ferruginous hawk specimen

April 11, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2008 Ferruginous hawk (buteo regalis) specimen Natural history museum collections preserve a record of life on earth. Well-documented biological specimens are prepared according […]

Treasures from Our West: Poster of Chief Iron Tail

April 9, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazine in Fall 2007 Poster of Chief Iron Tail This poster is one of the most colorful and impressive posters in the Buffalo Bill Museum’s collection. […]

“The Fastest Gun Who Ever Lived”

April 7, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Bob Munden — Cowboy Firepower World-renowned exhibition shooter Bob Munden held the title “The Fastest Man with a Gun Who Ever Lived” and supported that title with 18 world-records in […]

UnCommon Sense guides “Going Green” – Points West Online

April 6, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineSpring 2010 UnCommon Sense guides “Going Green” By Nancy McClureElectronic Communications Manager and Green Team Member In a very real sense, a museum is all […]

A Natural Addition: Rationale and Status of a Natural History Museum – Points West Online

April 5, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 1999 A Natural Addition: Rationale and Status of a Natural History Museum Charles R. Preston, PhDWillis McDonald IV Senior Curator of the Draper Natural […]