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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!


The Wild West parade brings out the crowds, ca. 1890. MS6 William F. Cody Collection, McCracken Research Library. P.6.0215
March 8, 2019

The Wild West in the Keystone State, Part 1 – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSpring 2012 The Wild West in the Keystone StatePart 1 “Is the show in town?” asked the…

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Interns met weekly with the Center's curatorial, education, administration, and museum services departments for in depth conversation about the Center's operation. Here, Dr. Jeremy Johnston talks about his role at the Center as Buffalo Bill Museum Curator and Papers of William F. Cody Editor.
February 20, 2019

Interns, the Inside Scoop – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSpring 2019 Interns, the Inside Scoop Thanks to generous funding from the S.K. Johnston, Jr. Family, the…

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A MILES group visiting the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in spring 2017, is happy to offer their collective thanks to Sinclair Companies for its generous support of the MILES program.
February 15, 2019

Inspiring Students from MILES away – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineFall/Winter 2017 Inspiring Students from MILES away By Megan K. SmithK – 12 Curriculum and Digital Learning…

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Fig. 2: Dedication of the new Buffalo Bill Museum, Cody, Wyoming, July 4, 1927. F.J. Hiscock photo. MS 228 Buffalo Bill Museum Photographs Collection, McCracken Research Library. PN.228.111
February 8, 2019

Three Women Who Preserved Buffalo Bill’s Legacy – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSpring 2017 Three Women Who Preserved Buffalo Bill’s Legacy By Peter H. HassrickCurator Emeritus & Senior Scholar…

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Concert-goers take to the floor to dance during the September 30, 2004, concert at the Center. Chris Gimmeson photo.
January 25, 2019

Native Blues: Jared Stewart Goes ‘All-Out’ to Put Heart and Soul on the Line – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineWinter 2004 Native Blues: Jared Stewart Goes ‘All-Out’ to Put Heart and Soul on the Line By…

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January 18, 2019

Buffalo Bill and His Donkey – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2009 Buffalo Bill and His Donkey By Sandra K. Sagala From Cleveland to Louisville to New…

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