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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!


Harry Jackson (b. 1924). "Stampede," 1959. Bronze, 15 x 56 inches. Gift of The Coe Foundation. 52.72
April 27, 2018

Points West Online: Harry Jackson: 2006 Honored Artist – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2006 Harry Jackson: 2006 Honored Artist, Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale By Marguerite HouseMedia Coordinator/Editor,…

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April 20, 2018

Pards with Wild Bill and Texas Jack – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineWinter 2003 Pards with Wild Bill and Texas Jack By Thadd TurnerGuest Author Over the years, Buffalo…

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The F.A. Meanea Company of Cheyenne, Wyoming made these cuffs around 1861. Note the refined and detailed appearance of the carving. This is typical of the work done by this firm at that time. 1.69.1486a/b
April 13, 2018

Saddlemakers, Artistry in Leather and Silver – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineWinter 2005 Saddlemakers, Artistry in Leather and Silver By Gordon AndrusGuest Author From earliest times, horsemen have…

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Artist's rendition of the Season of Life Gallery, Plains Indian Museum.
March 30, 2018

The Plains Indian Museum: A Reinterpretation – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 1999 The Plains Indian Museum: A Reinterpretation By Emma I HansenCurator Emerita, Plains Indian Museum Ed….

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Wild West at Auburn Prison. Buffalo Bill’s Wild West performed for the inmates at Auburn Prison in 1909. MS 6 William F. Cody Collection. P.69.1961
March 23, 2018

“No swearing or drinking in my Company since I got good” – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineWinter 2003 “No swearing or drinking in my Company since I got good”: Buffalo Bill Finds God…

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Register Cliff is one of the landmarks on the Oregon Trail. Located outside Guernsey, Wyoming, the cliff still bears the names of many pioneers who inscribed their names in the soft rock decades ago. NPS photo.
March 16, 2018

On the Trail Headed West – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2005 On the Trail Headed West: Day #187 By Ashley McCartenFormer Public Relations Assistant Note: This…

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