Olivia Weitz

Rosa Bonheur (1822 – 1899). "Rocky Bear and Red Shirt," 1890. Oil on board. Partial Bequest of Vernon R. Drwenski and Museum Purchase. 8.04.6
April 11, 2024

French artist was inspired by the performers in the Wild West show

French artist was inspired by the performers in the Wild West show A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaApril 11, 2024…

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Large group of people, some with musical instruments.
April 5, 2024

Ragtime orchestra likely inspired some of the music in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show

Ragtime orchestra likely inspired some of the music in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaApril…

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Nan Aspinwall's Remington Model 24 semi-automatic rifle, .22 Short cartridge, serial #28870. Gift of Bill and Neff Fleisig. 1.69.6393 (detail)
March 21, 2024

The firearm of the first woman who rode across the country on horseback

The firearm of the first woman who rode across the country on horseback A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaMarch 21,…

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This scrapbook of vaqueros includes Vicente Oropeza's business card. In the middle, bottom photo Oropeza is seen throwing a lasso. MS 6 William F. Cody Collection, McCracken Research Library. MS6.4075.12.0
March 14, 2024

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West master trick roper Vicente Oropeza

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West master trick roper Vicente Oropeza A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaMarch 14, 2024 A 1-minute audio…

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"The Wild West Music of Buffalo Bill's Cowboy Band" CD as performed by the Americus Brass Band in 1995. The project was directed by Mike Masterson with historical consulting from Paul Fees.
March 7, 2024

Buffalo Bill’s cowboy band played “The Star Spangled Banner” before it became the national anthem

Buffalo Bill’s cowboy band played “The Star Spangled Banner” before it became the national anthem A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public…

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Lithograph, Buffalo Bill's Wild West poster featuring Johnny Baker, 1893. Gift of The Coe Foundation. 1.69.18
February 22, 2024

Sharpshooters and myth-making in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show

Sharpshooters and myth-making in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaFebruary 22, 2024 A 1-minute audio…

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