By Jack Russell and Nathan Bender 2004, 2005
Collection Overview
Title: MS 231 - John H. Tait Collection
Creator: Tait, John H.
Extent: 1.0 Cubic Feet
Date Acquired: 05/01/2002
Abstract
This collection consists of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody (BB) and others correspondence with John Tait (1912-16), one of the Rough Riders of the Spanish-American War. Included are pictures and postcards of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West (BBWW) show, pictures of the Barnum sideshow members, a volume of the original Rough Riders, a Route Book of the 1899 Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and a letter from Mrs. Cody after Irma’s death.
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Administrative Information
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Acquisition Source:
Alan C. Tait of Tempe, AZ
Acquisition Method:
Donation
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