Research Archives, Collections, and Resources
The pinnacle of American West research + resources
Explore thousands of museum objects and images, and deepen your knowledge of the American West. We have one of the most extensive collections of Plains Indian objects, photos of famous figures of the West, and more. Led by the McCracken Library at the Center of the West, we’re dedicated to preserving and publishing the very best of American West history for public use.
The McCracken Research Library
The McCracken Research Library offers an extensive collection of rare books, historic photographs, and original manuscripts relating to the West. Explore our collections and make use of McCracken staff members to understand the complexities of Wild West history.
Have you seen an object or photograph here at the Center, or in our online collections that you love? You may be able to buy a reproduction print! Visit our Rights & Reproductions page to find out how, or e-mail Mack Frost at [email protected].
Explore thousands of objects from our museum collections. Save your favorites and share with friends!
Photos tell the real story of the West. Browse images of historical figures, Plains Indian culture, and more.
An expansive collection of photos, documents, and records that examine both sides of Buffalo Bill.
Research stipends that promote new scholarship and expand our view of the American West.
An expansive database of manuscripts, photographs, and other items that preserve American West history.
Browse our research library’s book collection through the Wyoming Libraries Database, WYLDCat.
The premier online collection of more than 3,000+ unique artworks by Frederic Remington.
This online catalogue explores eleven of Alexander Phimister Proctor’s iconic sculptures.
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A new online catalogue of artist Joseph Henry Sharp’s works held in institutional collections.
