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.

Agate brooch given to Mrs. William F. Cody, i.e. Louisa Cody, and featuring a coach and four, ca. 1890. Hand-carved, 1 x .75 inches. Original Buffalo Bill Museum Collection. 1.69.335

Treasures from Our West: Agate brooch, Louisa Cody

March 4, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazine in Spring 2008 Louisa Cody’s agate brooch Louisa Cody wore this fine agate brooch for many years. At first glance, one might think it […]

Mountain Meadow habitat in the Draper Natural History Museum.

Treasures from Our West: Shiras bull moose

February 28, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West in Winter 2007 Shiras moose (Alces alces shiras) specimen Our overarching goal for exhibits in the Alpine-to-Plains Trail of the Draper Natural History Museum is […]

Is it a fake? An Art Museum Caper – Points West Online

February 28, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2007 Is it a fake? An Art Museum Caper By Monique Westra In 2003, the Glenbow Museum in Calgary embarked on an ambitious project to […]

Treasures from Our West: Indian Warrior by Alexander Phimister Proctor

February 25, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West in Summer 2009 Alexander Phimister Proctor’s Indian Warrior sculpture Alexander Phimister Proctor is recognized as a skilled animal sculptor and leader in monumental sculpture on […]

Louis Maurer (1832-1932). "The Great Royal Buffalo Hunt," 1894. Oil on canvas, 34 1/8 x 54 in. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Goppert. 7.66 (detail)

Return of the Buffalo, An American Success Story – Points West Online

February 22, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2000 Return of the Buffalo: An American Success Story By Robert B. PickeringFormer Deputy Director, Education and Collections Perhaps you’ve noticed. Every week, sometimes […]

Cased percussion pistols, .47 caliber, ca. 1855. Gift of Olin Corporation, Winchester Arms Collection. 1988.8.237 (detail)

Treasures from Our West: Cased percussion pistols

February 21, 2015 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West in Summer 2009 Cased percussion pistols In the 1830s, Henry Deringer Jr. (1806 – 1868) developed a small pocket pistol. Because it was so tiny, […]