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!
Bats, Debunked and Demystified – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazine in Winter 2009 Night Travelers Debunked and Demystified By Philip and Susan McClintonFormer Curatorial Assistant, Draper…
The Arts and Culture of the Ute Indians – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2002 Mountain-Family-Spirit: The Arts and Culture of the Ute Indians By Emma I. HansenCurator Emerita, Plains…
L.A. Huffman – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazine in Winter 1998 L.A. Huffman — Documenting the Old West By Nathan BenderFormal Housel Curator, McCracken…
Addie Sharp – Points West Online
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 1998 Addie Sharp: A Forgotten Figure of the Turn-of-the-Century West By Marie Watkins, Guest…
Annie Oakley: Shooting Instructor – Points West Online
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 1998 By Christine HouzeFormer Curatorial Assistant, Buffalo Bill Museum Ed. note: The source materials…
From Cody to Canyon – Points West Online
Adapted from an article originally published in Points West magazine in Summer 1997 From Cody to Canyon By Frances B. ClymerFormer Librarian,…