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.

Winchester Model 1866 Deluxe Sporting Rifle, ca. 1873. Embellished by Conrad Ulrich. Gift of the Olin Corporation, Winchester Arms Corporation. 1988.8.3283

Alchemists of Cody, firearms engraving – Points West Online

June 1, 2014 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2003 Alchemists of Cody, firearms engraving What if we could find a way to turn drab, ordinary metal into glittering, precious gold? It was a […]

Center of the West awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for second consecutive year

May 30, 2014 by Nancy McClure

For the second year in a row, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, has earned the Certificate of Excellence Award from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel […]

Bear claw necklace, Central Plains, ca. 1860. Otter hide, grizzly bear claws, glass beads, abalone shells, red ochre, porcupine quills. NA.203.1585

Treasures from Our West: Bear claw necklace

May 28, 2014 by Nancy McClure

Treasures from Our West Bear claw necklace from the Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection This stunning necklace from the Central Plains dates to circa 1860 and is made […]

Annie Oakley rifle, ca. 1892. Gift of Barbara Malone and Edwin Self in Memory of William Self. 1.69.6342

Center adds to Annie Oakley collection – Points West Online

May 25, 2014 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineWinter 2011 Buffalo Bill Center of the West adds to Annie Oakley collection Hollywood actor/producer Bill Self’s (1921–2010) lifelong passion for collecting Annie Oakley memorabilia has long […]

Treasures from Our West: Buffalo hide lodge

May 24, 2014 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West in Winter 2013 Northern Plains buffalo hide lodge The buffalo hide lodge or tipi is one of the most practical shelters ever designed—easy to erect […]

Pillow cover embroidered by Annie Oakley. 1.69.2120

Treasures from Our West: Annie Oakley pillow cover

May 23, 2014 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazine in Fall 2008 Annie Oakley embroidered pillow cover This linen pillow cover was embroidered by Annie Oakley over the signatures of Wild West performers […]