Points West Online
Welcome to Points West Online. In this blog we share articles from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s print magazine, Points West. Enjoy the full range of topics related to the West as we post stories from recent issues, and even delve into the archives from the past twenty years. And if you’re interested in receiving a printed copy of our magazine going forward, join our membership program—it’s one of the benefits!
Launching the Plains Indian Museum – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineFall/Winter 2017 Launching the Plains Indian Museum By Peter H. Hassrick, PhD One of the key milestones…
The Tipi Blends Function and Elegance – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2016 The Tipi Blends Function and Elegance By Gene Ball From the Archives: Gene Ball, the…
Adornment in the West: The American Indian as Artist – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2015 Adornment in the West: The American Indian as Artist By Donna Poulton To the world,…
Guns as Art – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSpring 2017 Guns As Art By Gene Ball From the Archives: Gene Ball, the Buffalo Bill Center…
Cliff House Revealed – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineFall/Winter 2013 Cliff House Revealed By Mack Frost As a photographer, I constantly have to remind myself…
Unmasking the Mysterious Major Burke – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineWinter 2012 Unmasking the Mysterious Major Burke By Chris Dixon Major John M. Burke first met William…