Robert Farrington Elwell Notebook on Buffalo Bill’s Life, 1890-1917
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Elwell, Robert Farrington, 1874-1962
- Title
- Robert Farrington Elwell Notebook on Buffalo Bill’s Life
- Dates
- 1890-1917 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 12653
- Summary
- Robert Farrington Elwell was Cody's ranch manager and friend. Collection contains Elwell's notebook documenting his conversations with Buffalo Bill.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Robert Farrington Elwell was a western illustrator, painter, sculptor, and engineer. He began his career as a letterer and graphic artist at The Boston Globe newspaper. In 1892 he met William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody when his famous Wild West Show visited Boston. Elwell and Cody became good friends. Later, Elwell worked as Cody's ranch manager, engineer, and publicity artist for some of the Wild West shows.
Content Description
Collection contains a notebook Elwell used to document his conversations with Buffalo Bill Cody.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsMS 221, Robert Farrington Elwell Collection, McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, Wyoming.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was purchased in October 2016.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in January 2017.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Notebook documenting Buffalo Bill Cody's life, written by Elwell (based off of conversations Elwell had with Cody)Dates: 1890-1917Container: Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ranches -- Wyoming
- Wild west shows
Personal Names
- Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917
Corporate Names
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
- Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Company
Geographical Names
- Cody (Wyo.)
- Park County (Wyo.)
- West (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890
- West (U.S.) -- History -- 1890-1945
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889
