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.

Andy Warhol, "General Custer" in Whitney Western Art Museum

Andy Warhol serigraph portrait of General Custer acquired

May 17, 2024 by Nancy McClure

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is thrilled to announce a significant addition to its esteemed collection: a one-of-a-kind Andy Warhol serigraph portrait of General Custer. This exceptional work […]

Large group of people, some with musical instruments.

Black Musicians in the Wild West

April 5, 2024 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazine History Edition, Winter 2024 Black Musicians in the Wild West: The Curious History of Ferris’s Satisfied Musical Entertainers By Siriana Lundgren Beyond its regular […]

Draper Natural History Museum showing incline of ramp.

Dr. Charles Preston to Receive Award for Contributions to Biodiversity Science

March 14, 2024 by Nancy McClure

Dr. Preston’s lifelong dedication to conservation has left an enduring legacy, showcasing the importance of preserving our natural world. The University of Wyoming’s Biodiversity Institute and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West are […]

Jade Vaquero auction benefits Cody Firearms Museum

January 22, 2024 by Nancy McClure

“The Jade Vaquero” – A Masterpiece by Paul Lantuch – Auctioned to Benefit the Cody Firearms Museum Update, January 27: The auction has concluded. Thank you to all bidders. The […]

Winchester 1805 (1988.8.3888) and Colt Walker 1847 (1996.12.1)

Pommel & Pistol: A brief history of handguns on horseback – Points West Online

December 18, 2023 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2022 Pommel & Pistol: A brief history of handguns on horseback By Danny Michael Since the invention of firearms (or at least shortly thereafter), […]

Birth of Global War display in the Cody Firearms Museum.

A Cautionary Tale: Modified 98k Mauser – Points West Online

November 17, 2023 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2023 Reloaded: A Cautionary Tale By Steve Sanetti In 1964, my father was a recently divorced shoemaker with little disposable income. To go hunting, […]