By Samantha L. Harper, Karen Preis
Collection Overview
Title: MS 005 - Cody Local History Collection
Extent: 31.0 Boxes
Languages: English [eng], Japanese [jpn]
Abstract
Cody, Wyoming was founded in 1895. Long associated with William F. Cody and the East Entrance to Yellowstone Park, Cody has had a rich and varied past. Series within the collection have been set up on the history of the City of Cody and Park County, which include Cody Rod and Gun Club papers; W. F. Cody; Wyoming and Western U.S. history; local persons and families such as Elmor 'Phonograph' Jones and the Hargreave family; general city of Cody and local scenery and wildlife photographs (many photos still unidentified); and Cody newspapers that include the Heart Mountain Sentinel of the World War II Japanese-American internment camp. Total volume of the collection is 7 c.f. of papers and photographs plus the newspapers.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Administrative Information
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
Related Materials:
Digital Collections - Scan of Items
Preferred Citation:
Cody Local History Collection, MS 5, McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Box and Folder Listing