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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!


February 18, 2017

A Mysterious Pair of Outlaws, “Escape,” Charles M. Russell – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazine in Fall 2002 A Mysterious Pair of Outlaws, “Escape,” Charles M. Russell Edith JacobsenFormer Intern, Whitney…

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Arthur Amiotte (b. 1942). "The Visit," 1995. Acrylic and collage, 19 3/8 x 23 3/8 in. Gift of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney. 17.95
February 11, 2017

Photographs of Native America – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2000 The Outside Looking In: Photographs of Native America By Becky T. MenloveFormer Curatorial Assistant, Plains…

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Lucille Nichols, on her father's white horse, leads riders tugging on Bill Monday's plane. MS3 Charles Belden Collection. PN.67.838b
February 4, 2017

Points West Online: Horsepower Saves the Day—Rescuing Barbara Nichols

Originally published in Points West magazine in Fall/Winter 2016 Horsepower Saves the Day—Rescuing Barbara Nichols Paul D. HoffmanGuest Author What? Three horses…

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John James Audubon (1785–1851). Printed by J.T. Bowen (1801 – 1856). “Bos Americanus," 1845–1848. Plate LVII, hand-colored lithograph on paper, 21 3/16 x 27 1/4 inches. Whitney Purchase Fund. 9.87
January 14, 2017

Fiddle in the Camp – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazine in Spring 2000 Fiddle in the Camp By Lillian TurnerFormer Director of Public Programs There they…

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An unattended vehicle was an open invitation for this bear which appears to be taking a joyride. NPS photo, no date.
January 7, 2017

Yellowstone and Jellystone: Yogi Bear at 50 – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazine in Winter 2008 Yellowstone and Jellystone:Yogi Bear at 50 By John Rumm, PhDFormer Curator, Buffalo Bill…

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Georgia O'Keeffe (1887–1996). "Road Past the View II," 1975. Lithograph on paper. Gift of Carol and Jack O'Grady. 25.00.1
November 5, 2016

Why Are There No Great Women Artists of the West? But, Wait, There’s Georgia O’Keeffe – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazine in Summer 2003 Why Are There No Great Women Artists of the West? But, Wait, There’s…

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