“The tipi, also referred to as a lodge, represents the heart of Plains culture. It facilitated each tribe’s nomadic way of life and was the center of social, religious, and […]
epiCENTER: Explore the CENTER of it all with our staff!
Enjoy the observations and interests of the people who work at the Center of the West here in our staff blog. Just note that these are the personal perspectives of individual staff members, and are not meant to be official representations of Center expertise or policy.
Please, Mr. Custer
This article was originally published in a 1986 Center of the West newsletter and written by former curator Paul Fees. When you say “Custer,” what comes to mind? His power […]
The Printing Press
This article was originally published in a 1983 Center of the West newsletter The most solid emblems of permanence in a western pioneer town were the hotel, the railroad station, […]
Plains Indian Cradles
This article was originally published in a 1977 newsletter and written by Leo A. Platteter. The making of a beautifully decorated cradle was one of the most highly esteemed crafts […]
A Roosevelt Rifle
This article was originally written by Richard Rattenbury and featured in a 1982 newsletter. Theodore Roosevelt, America’s “cowboy in the White House,” was not simply the energetic and strong-willed president […]
The Congress to William F. Cody
This article was originally written by Paul Fees, former Buffalo Bill Museum curator, and featured in a summer 1984 newsletter. William F. Cody, guide, age 26, was awarded the Congressional […]
