American west

Ruidoso, NM a majestic gem of a mountain getaway. Frequently on the list of stopovers from California to Texas and much shorter road trips. Come here for leisure and pleasure, or as a base camp to Southern New Mexico's national parks and sights. There's a reason Neil Patrick Harris calls this mountain mecca home!

There were thousands of saloons in the Old West, some of which still exist today.

Annie Oakley wasn't just the best female sharpshooter - she was THE best. She once sent a shot right through the bullseye, then someone bet she couldn't shoot through the hole she had just made. Guess what happened next?

The frontier offered opportunities for land ownership and artistic inspiration—but life there wasn’t without struggle

Regulators Fred Waite (left) and Henry Brown (right) were warriors who ended up riding with Billy Kid and his gang after the war. Courtesy True West Archives

These women of the Wild West were criminals, life savers and some of the all-time best sharpshooters of their time.

These vintage photos of Wyoming show that we've come a long way and also remained unchanged.

2 posts published by Periodicals/Reference Librarian during August 2013

Q&A with the Moab, UT-based designer and film photographer on drawing inspiration from the vast and dramatic landscapes of the American West

The Autry Museum of the American West presents the best of the best in western fine art at its widely respected Masters of the American West Art Exhibition and Sale.