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 Western Wire. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys photography, reading, flower gardening, and playing the flute.

Buffalo Bill Center of the West in winter.

Charitable gift law changes

December 7, 2021 by Nancy McClure

Dear Friends, Greetings from Buffalo Bill Center of the West! With the end of the tax year approaching, there is no better time to give than today. The current gifting […]

Kids Ask WhY launches season two

October 1, 2021 by Nancy McClure

Produced by Wyoming Public Media and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Kids Ask WhY features young journalists from Wyoming (ages 7 to 12), who explore topics that connect […]

Into the Yellowstone Wilds – Points West Online

August 20, 2021 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2011 Into the Yellowstone Wilds By Jennifer McDonald, Former Program Manager, Draper Natural History Museum Then-Natural History Program Manager Jennifer McDonald spent nine days […]

Silent auction 2021: Find unique gifts for yourself or a friend!

August 18, 2021 by Nancy McClure

Each year, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s Patrons Ball fundraising gala includes a silent auction of beautiful artwork and jewelry, decorative arts, and unique experiences. You can find—and […]

McCracken Research Library researchers studying the American West find a multitude of resources from current publications to original historic documents. This was the Reading Room as arranged in 2005.

This Library is Anything but Quiet – Points West Online

August 13, 2021 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineSpring 2005 This Library is Anything but Quiet By Nathan Bender, Former Curator, McCracken Research Library Norman Cousins (1915–1990), editor of Saturday Review for many […]

Audrey Roll-preissler (b 1932). "Trojan Piñata (Portrait of Alan Simpson)," 1987. Polychromed wood with paper, 21.25 x 32.5 x 14.75 inches. Gift of the artist. 10.93 (detail)

A Modern Day “Hole-in-the-Wall” Gang’s Unexpected Journey – Points West Online

August 6, 2021 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazineWinter 2010 A Modern Day “Hole in the Wall” Gang’s Unexpected Journey By Whitney Western Art Museum Volunteers “While browsing through the Whitney Western Art […]