For a brief time in early 1862 Confederate troops occupied what would soon become the Territory of A
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Deadwood has always attracted big names. In 1874, even before the town’s creation, George Armstrong
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Jack Swilling is a name that goes almost unrecognized by Arizonans today. Much of what is known abou
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Abilene, Kansas Marshal Tom “Bear River” Smith gained a reputation for using fists instead of guns.
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Jack Swilling’s Arizona Adventures: Part II
For a brief time in early 1862 Confederate troops occupied what would soon become the Territory of Arizona. This was par…
Gambling, Gold and Women Deadwood, South Dakota, celebrates its legendary heritage on every corner.
Deadwood has always attracted big names. In 1874, even before the town’s creation, George Armstrong Custer and his comma…
Jack Swilling’s Arizona Adventures: Part I
Jack Swilling is a name that goes almost unrecognized by Arizonans today. Much of what is known about him comes from tall tales, lies and half-truths.…
A Cochise-led Apache Ambush
It was July 15, 1862, and Union Captain Thomas Roberts led a column of volunteers into Apache Pass in southeast Arizona.…
Marshal Tom “Bear River” Preferred Fists to Guns
Abilene, Kansas Marshal Tom “Bear River” Smith gained a reputation for using fists instead of guns. According to one story, he earned that rep. Some…
Building Your Western Library with William Groneman III Author William Groneman III shares his favorite books about the Alamo.
William Groneman III, born and raised in New York City as a member of the Baby Boomer generation, grew up on a steady di…
Did Old West Gunmen Wear Armor?
Did Old West gunmen wear armor? Jeff Mock — Sandy, Utah. Two men come to mind. “Killin’” Jim Miller wore an iron plate s…
The Serendipitous Birth of Blue Jeans
Just after the Civil War, merchant Levi Strauss had an overstock of canvas and didn’t know exactly what to do with the m…
From Blood Brother to Broken Arrow Searching for the real Tom Jeffords.
The Man Who Invented Billy the Kid Who was Ash Upson?
Big Iron On His Hip A personal account, by Arizona's official historian, of the singing drifter whose most famous album was inducted this year into the National Recording Registry.
I met Marty Robbins in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at a National Cowboy Hall of Fame event in 1979. He was there to receive the Golden Trustee Award for …
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