MS 006 - William F. Cody Collection, 1840-2011 | McCracken Research Library

By Samantha L. Harper

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Collection Overview

Title: MS 006 - William F. Cody Collection, 1840-2011

Predominant Dates:1840-1917

Primary Creator: Cody, William Frederick "Buffalo Bill"

Extent: 140.0 Boxes

Abstract

This collection is one of the largest in the library. It documents the life and activities of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, including his time as an army scout, Indian fighter, showman, rancher, and developer. Included are correspondence, legal documents, Buffalo Bill's Wild West programs and route books, scrapbooks, publications, and memorabilia. Also included are materials dealing with Cody's family and information on the Cody Family Association. An important component of this collection includes the Buffalo Bill dime novels, comics and other pulp publications, over 4,000 items in all, and published in more than ten countries. Also present within this set of papers are subseries on Wild West performers Annie Oakley, Johnny Baker and Doc Carver.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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Administrative Information

Repository: McCracken Research Library

Access Restrictions: McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials. Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information.

Acquisition Source: Various

Acquisition Method: Various

Preferred Citation: William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody Collection, MS 6, McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West

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