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James Bama (1926-2022). Francis Setting Eagle. Gift of James Bama. P.243.02432
April 1, 2014

Past Exhibition: Developing Stories: the Photography of James Bama

Past Exhibition The Buffalo Bill Center of the West knows that western art enthusiasts are sure to recognize the work of James…

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James Bama's 'A Contemporary Sioux Indian,' 19.78
March 31, 2014

James Bama’s art captures essence of contemporary subjects – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 1998 James Bama’s art captures essence of contemporary subjects By Rebecca West While some may be tempted to…

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Pepperbox muzzle-loading repeater pistol with percussion lock and multiple barrel. Manufactured by Allen & Thurber, Worcester, Mass., 1847–1865. Gift of Olin Corporation, Winchester Arms Collection. 1988.8.2123
March 30, 2014

Treasures from Our West: Pepperbox pistol

Originally featured in Points West in Winter 2007 Pepperbox pistol Allen & Thurber of Worcester, Massachusetts, manufactured this six-shot, double action pepperbox…

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Lake Hotel can be seen from vantage points all around the lake, including this one from the water itself. Jeff Shrin photo.
March 29, 2014

Byways, boats, and buildings: Yellowstone Lake in history, part 4 – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2008 Byways, boats, and buildings: Yellowstone Lake in history, part 4 By Lee Whittlesey Lee Whittlesey’s manuscript…

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Today, a twisted skeleton beached on Stevenson Island is all that remains of the “E.C. Waters”
March 27, 2014

Byways, boats, and buildings: Yellowstone Lake in history, part 3 – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2008 Byways, boats, and buildings: Yellowstone Lake in history, part 3 By Lee Whittlesey In the past…

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Superintendent P.W. Norris with the first wagon into the Upper Geyser Basin, 1878. NPS photo.
March 25, 2014

Byways, boats, and buildings: Yellowstone Lake in history, part 2 – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSpring 2008 Byways, boats, and buildings: Yellowstone Lake in history, part 2 By Lee Whittlesey In part…

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