We feel fortunate to have photographs of Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson and Dallas Stoudenmire, but, as far as we know, none of the aforementioned were...
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Hardin Biopic
“We plan on shooting this epic, never-before-told story about the life of John Wesley Hardin,” says Miguel Corona, an associate producer of the...
What kinds of adult beverages were popular in Tombstone at its peak?
What kinds of adult beverages were popular in Tombstone at its peak? James RowleyLaingsburg, Michigan Tombstone’s citizens drank just about anything...
What is hardtack?
What is hardtack? Terry WeckesserTularosa, New Mexico Hardtack is a hard biscuit made from flour, water and a little grease. When cooked on both...
In The Bravados, a professional hangman was brought into town to dispatch four men. Did such a profession exist in the Old West?
In The Bravados, a professional hangman was brought into town to dispatch four men. Did such a profession exist in the Old West? Jack GravesTurlock,...
How prevalent was the stampede string on Old West hats?
How prevalent was the stampede string on Old West hats? J. Martin TietjensKansas City, Missouri Bonnet strings have dated back to the days of the...
How was extradition handled in the 1870-80s frontier West?
How was extradition handled in the 1870-80s frontier West? Stan HutchisonSturgis, South Dakota An interstate extradition normally went through the...
During the Earp-Cowboy confrontation period in Tombstone, did the chief of police (Virgil Earp) share an office with the county sheriff (Johnny Behan)?
During the Earp-Cowboy confrontation period in Tombstone, did the chief of police (Virgil Earp) share an office with the county sheriff (Johnny...
The Last Camel Charge
Forrest Bryant Johnson’s new book, The Last Camel Charge: The Untold Story of America’s Desert Military Experiment, is a fascinating story, telling...
Old-Mining Boomtown
Roberta Key Haldane has created a massive yet lively work with 250 unique family and area photos. Her portrayal of the life and death of an 1879...
From Western Deserts to Carolina Swamps
Lewis Roe was one of the few soldiers whose Civil War experience took him from the westernmost battles in Arizona and New Mexico all the way to the...
Elevating Western American Art
The pages of Elevating Western American Art feature 30 in-depth essays written by renowned art historians who discuss the works displayed at True...