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.

Punctured shirt. ca. 1850. The Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection, acquired through the generosity of the Dyck family and additional gifts of the Nielson Family and the Estate of Margaret S. Coe. NA.202.1209

Treasures from Our West: Nez Perce punctured shirt

May 7, 2016 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2013 Nineteenth-century warriors of the Plateau and Northwestern Plains sometimes wore shirts with perforations for ceremonial and formal occasions. Such shirts signified […]

Glock firearms exhibit at Buffalo Bill Center of the West

May 5, 2016 by Nancy McClure

In honor of Glock’s 30th anniversary in America in 2016, the Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West mounted the exhibit Glock Makes History: the Birth […]

Treasures from Our West: Gray wolf taxidermy mounts. Gift of Lila D. Putman in Memory of Jack D. Putnam. DRA.305.181 and DRA.305.182

Treasures from Our West: Gray wolves

May 4, 2016 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2013 Gray wolves taxidermy mounts Jack D. Putnam was a nationally-renowned taxidermist and sculptor based in Denver, Colorado. He held the position […]

Tractor in the fields in springtime. (detail)

Ode to Spring – Points West Online

May 1, 2016 by Nancy McClure

Originally published in Points West magazine in Winter 2002 Ode to Spring By Valarie HammFormer Intern, Draper Museum of Natural History I once watched a single golden leaf drift silently […]

Bacon Pocket Model revolver (both sides), ca. 1860s. Gift of Olin Corporation, Winchester Arms Collection. 1988.8.3223

Treasures from Our West: Bacon pocket revolver

April 30, 2016 by Nancy McClure

Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2015 Thomas K. Bacon pocket model revolver Thomas K. Bacon was associated with many companies throughout his life. He initially worked with […]

Taking core samples from frozen ground. Photo courtesy Dr. Craig Lee, one of this year's Camp Monaco Prize-winners.

Camp Monaco Prize Winners Announced by Center of the West

April 28, 2016 by Nancy McClure

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West, the University of Wyoming, and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation have announced the winners of the second triennial Camp Monaco Prize. […]