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July 21, 2016

Counting Coup on the Plains (and Overseas)

On the Plains, the feat of counting coup on enemies was an achievement that allowed warriors to gain different levels of prestige…

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Winchester Gun Show
July 19, 2016

Firearms Records: Winchester Gun Show

On July 7-10, I worked at the 41st Annual Winchester Gun Show sponsored by the Winchester Arms Collectors Association as part of…

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Conservation Painting
July 18, 2016

Conservation: The Center’s Restoration Station

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West offers a massive collection to interest audiences of all ages. After taking one look around…

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Bronze sculpture of a bison standing on a rectangular base, showcasing detailed musculature and textured fur against a dark background.
July 15, 2016

The Legacy of the Buffalo, in Legislation and in Bronze

On May 9, 2016, the American bison (or, buffalo) was named the first national mammal of the United States of America. This…

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Sharps, George A. Custer, 1988.8.743
July 14, 2016

Powder Hour: The Sharps Legacy

The Sharps name has been popular in firearms since the 19th century. Christian Sharps has a huge impact on the history of…

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July 12, 2016

Voice of the West: A Conversation with Wendy Corr

Wendy Corr, bassist and vocalist in the Dan Miller Cowboy Music Revue, is used to wearing many hats. During her nine seasons…

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