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.

Buffalo Bill in Wild West show jacket, ca. 1909. MS6 William F. Cody Collection. P.6.55

NEH awards Papers of William F. Cody $300,000 grant

August 22, 2016 by Nancy McClure

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced a nearly $300,000 grant to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West for its continued work on the Papers of William […]

Cheyenne moccasins, ca. 1890. Gift of Robert F. Garland. NA.202.5

Treasures from Our West: Cheyenne moccasins

August 21, 2016 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2016 Cheyenne moccasins, St. Labre student project Students from the St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana, undertook a research and exhibition […]

15 Top Attractions at Buffalo Bill Center of the West

August 20, 2016 by Nancy McClure

Looking for a highlights tour for Buffalo Bill attractions? Look no farther! The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is the home of five world-class museums that celebrate the Spirit […]

The "City of Memphis" was the Mississippi river boat that Mark Twain piloted from 1859 to 1861. Mark Twain House and Museum, Hartford, Connecticut. River boats #33.

Mark Twain and Buffalo Bill Cody, part 1 – Points West Online

August 20, 2016 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazine in Winter 2005 Mark Twain and Buffalo Bill Cody: Mirrored through a Glass Darkly, part 1 By Sandra K. SagalaGuest Author William Frederick “Buffalo […]

Charles J. Belden (1887 – 1966). Hohn Piper at Francs Fork with flock of sheep. Black and white glass plate negative. MS 3 Charles Belden Collection. P.67.421

The Range vs. the Ranches – Points West Online

August 13, 2016 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazine in Spring 2001 The Range vs. the Ranches By Mark BagneGuest Author The anticipation had been brewing for weeks as reporters, ranchers, lawyers and […]

“Yellowstone-Park,” c. 1910. Serigraph poster by Ludwig Hohlwein. Printed by G. Schuh and Cie, Munich, Bavaria. Gift of Clyde S. and Helen E. Erskine. 1.69.1836

Coaching in Yellowstone – Points West Online

August 6, 2016 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazine in Fall 1997 Coaching in Yellowstone National Park By Christine HouzeFormer Curatorial Assistant, Buffalo Bill Museum Early tourists in Yellowstone National Park traveled in […]