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Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: February 26, 1846 - January 10, 1917

Biographical / Historical

Buffalo Bill (1846-1917), was an American frontiersman, scout, and entertainer.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Buffalo Bill papers

 Collection
Call Number: WA MSS S-197
Abstract:

Mostly correspondence with Buffalo Bill and a document regarding his Wild West Show.

Dates: 1894-1916

Othniel Charles Marsh papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 343
Abstract: The papers consist of correspondence, diaries, notebooks, school notes, and other papers of O.C. Marsh, scientist and first professor of paleontology at Yale and in the United States. Of special interest is the rather extensive correspondence Marsh carried on with many prominent scientists of his time; included are letters from Charles Darwin, Leonard and Thomas Huxley, Simon Newcomb, and Benjamin Silliman Sr. and Jr. Also included are materials relating to Marsh's education at Andover,...
Dates: 1817-1899

Clarence W. Rowley papers relating to Buffalo Bill and John L. Sullivan

 Collection
Call Number: WA MSS S-2513
Abstract: Correspondence, photographs, printed material and other papers relating to Rowley and his relationships with Buffalo Bill and John L. Sullivan. Rowley's correspondence includes letters and telegrams concerning the development of property in Arizona, the dissolution of the Dyer-Cody Arizona Mining and Milling Company following a financial scandal in 1911, and the subsequent incorporation of the High Jinks Gold Mining Company to recoup losses. Correspondence between Cody and Rowley details...
Dates: 1878-1941, bulk 1910-1920

Nathan Salsbury papers

 Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 17
Abstract:

The papers contain correspondence, memorabilia, printed material, writings and photographs on the life and career of Nate Salsbury.

Dates: 1860-1965, bulk 1866-1903