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Intern Blog 2022

Introducing the Summer Interns of 2022 at the Center of the West! Across 8 departments, 15 interns are contributing to the museum’s operation. During their internships, they learned that this was just the tip of the iceberg when running a facility like this. The positions range from archival research, raptor care, and even the conservation of artifacts. Read on for a glimpse of who our interns are and what their positions taught them.

August 9, 2022

The End of Summer

Well, summer is almost over, and I’ve reached the final chapter of my internship. My time as an intern has really…flown by!…

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The Buffalo Bill Memorial Association originally had this popular Bonheur painting in mind as the model for its equestrian memorial to its namesake. Rosa Bonheur (1822–1899), "Col. William F. Cody," 1889. Oil on canvas, 18.25 x 15.25 inches. Given in Memory of William R. Coe and Mai Rogers Coe. 8.66
July 7, 2022

Searching Through the Online Collections

Have you ever seen an object in the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and later wanted more information? Or forgot the…

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June 28, 2022

Alex Martin #EducationStation

The Education Department in the Center of the West has on-boarded Alex Martin as the Indian Education for All (IEFA) intern this…

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June 27, 2022

Working with Museum Objects

Cassandra Leon: Registration Intern I have loved museum work since 2018, when I was first able to intern at a small university…

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June 24, 2022

Spencer Benefiel, #CollectionInspection

The Cody Firearms Museum offers a wide variety of learning opportunities, says Spencer Benefiel, a curatorial intern. Spencer is responsible for records…

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Nick DelDuca, #ExclusiveTourWithMe

Nick DelDuca, the Exclusive Tours intern this year, holds a BA in History from Montana State University, along with minors in Museum…

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