McCracken Research Library at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West

McCracken Research Library at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West The Harold McCracken Research Library at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West supports inquiry across many disciplines related to the American West.

The McCracken staff collaborates with curators, scholars, students, writers and filmmakers to reveal the American West in all its human and natural complexity. The last word on the West defines the mission—to preserve the written and visual record. As the stewards of many forms of expression, our library professionals understand how language and images have shaped perceptions. What Americans believe about the West is as significant as what actually happened in these storied landscapes.

06/17/2026
06/16/2026
Today is Nature Photographer Day, making it the perfect day to highlight our MS 301 Gabby Barrus collection! This collec...
06/15/2026

Today is Nature Photographer Day, making it the perfect day to highlight our MS 301 Gabby Barrus collection! This collection is full of stunning wildlife and nature photographs that are sure to catch your eye.

Stop by to explore the collection in person, or browse online here: https://shorturl.at/5ZwDV

06/12/2026
Mark your calendars for the next Local Lore program on June 25 at noon!Join Dr. Aura Sunada Newlin, Executive Director o...
06/11/2026

Mark your calendars for the next Local Lore program on June 25 at noon!

Join Dr. Aura Sunada Newlin, Executive Director of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, for a compelling Local Lore presentation exploring the history and legacy of the Heart Mountain incarceration site and the experiences of Japanese Americans imprisoned there during World War II.

As both a scholar and a descendant of Heart Mountain incarcerees, Dr. Newlin brings a rare combination of academic insight and personal connection to this history. Her presentation will examine how the stories born at Heart Mountain continue to shape conversations about citizenship, identity, civil liberties, and remembrance in the American West.

Thoughtful, timely, and deeply rooted in place, this program offers an opportunity to engage with one of the region’s most significant historical landscapes through the voice of someone whose own family history is inseparable from it.

Want an exclusive look into the inner workings of the McCracken Research Library? Check out our digital guide where you ...
06/08/2026

Want an exclusive look into the inner workings of the McCracken Research Library? Check out our digital guide where you can hear from our curators, library staff, and artists through multimedia perspectives. Discover current and past exhibitions, explore our library collection, and stay updated with new content. Download the Bloomberg Connects app or visit online to access the guide!

Learn more: https://guides.bloombergconnects.org/en-US/guide/mcCrackenResearchLibrary

Looking for your next research rabbit hole? Our bibliography resources are a great place to start! Whether you’re resear...
06/02/2026

Looking for your next research rabbit hole? Our bibliography resources are a great place to start! Whether you’re researching wild west icons, exploring a new topic, or tracking down hard-to-find sources, our bibliographies can help point you in the right direction. Sometimes the best discoveries start with a really good list!

Learn more: https://centerofthewest.org/research/mccracken-research-library/bibliographies/

06/01/2026

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