The People

Explore the stories behind the photos.

Our Story

From a young man who left his home in the East to build a ranching empire in the west, to the family that left their homeland to work the coal mines of the Black Hills the photographs tell some amazing stories. Explore the backgrounds and history of some of the individuals that have left a lasting legacy.

Meet The People

B.B. Brooks

Founder of the V-V Ranch, Wyoming Governor, Bank President, Philantropist and Civic Leader.

Mary Naomi Willard Brooks

Founder of the Fort Caspar Chapter DAR, First Lady of Wyoming and Civic Leader.

Bryant "Cactus" McCleary

Rancher, pilot and inductee of the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame.

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