Daniel Seligman

Daniel Seligman is a retired computer engineer with a lifelong interest in the American West. Over the years he has indulged his interests in extensive readings and travels and, since retirement, in publication of scholarly articles and presentation of seminars on western historical figures. In the recent past, he has delivered the lecture series, both in person and via Zoom, to audiences in other OLLI programs, in Massachusetts town senior centers, and via local cable TV.

Western Gunslingers: The Truth Behind the Westerns (Winter Term 2026)

Participant Testimonials:

Dan must be one of the leading experts nationally in terms of Western lore. He did an especially good job of providing context so that we could better understand the forces which shaped each 'gunslinger's' life and actions.

The slides were great and reflected an enormous amount of detective work and research.

He was very knowledgeable and separated fact from fiction from legend.