Theodore Roosevelt worked hard during his presidency to conserve the natural resources of the United States. As such, he was often traveling around the West. During these trips, he often […]
Reporting from the Center of the West
Through
a creative collaboration between the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and Wyoming Public Media, Multimedia Journalist Kamila Kudelska reports about the American West from Cody, Wyoming. Her stories—which include blog posts, audio, and video—can be heard on Wyoming Public Radio, and are also found on Wyoming Public Media's website as well as right here on the Buffalo Bill Center of the West's website.
This unique partnership is made possible through the generosity of the Hal R. and Naoma J. Tate Foundation.
Below, explore Kamila's fascinating stories on contemporary issues in the American West along with its art, history, culture, and much more. She's on the scene...
...Reporting from the Center of the West.
Museum Minute: The Black Footed Ferret Success Story
The black footed ferret is a fierce but tiny predator. They are typically under three pounds and 90 percent of their diet is comprised of prairie dogs, which are usually […]
Museum Minute: Why An Everyday Dress Is Unique
At the turn of the century, ethnologists and anthropologists were trying to collect objects from different Plains Indian cultures, since they believed the cultures would not survive. The “laundry list,” […]
Museum Minute: The Heyday of the Fur Trade
The painter, Alfred Jacob Miller, was an early artist explorer depicting the American West. But it turns out, he only went out to the West once. His patron, William Drummond […]
Museum Minute: Who Really Designed The M1 Carbine?
The M1 Carbine is a short, light weight rifle that was introduced during World War II and then used throughout most of the rest of the 20th century. The army […]
Museum Minute: Buffalo Bill’s Childhood Home
Buffalo Bill Cody’s two story childhood home stands in the courtyard of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. It’s the largest object in the Center’s collection. But before its […]
