Carver, William F. (William Frank), 1840-1927

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Carver was a trick rider and Wild West show performer.

From the description of Scrapbook pertaining to William F. "Doc" Carver, 1874-1927. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702137827

William F. Carver was an early partner of William F. Cody in his wild west show, a champion trick shooter, and trainer of diving horses for performance.

From the description of Dr. Carver tells of his narrow escape from Indians, Plainsman won trophy in pigeon shoot in London press release, circa 1900. (National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum). WorldCat record id: 61257678

From the description of Dr. W. F. Carver, evil spirit, scout, wild west advertisement, circa 1891. (National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum). WorldCat record id: 61257682

From the description of Dr. Carver's high diving horses and girl rider, Champion of buffalo hunters, Dr. Carver kills 160 buffaloes press release, circa 1900. (National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum). WorldCat record id: 61257679

From the description of Dr. Carver's high diving horses and girl rider, Life on the plains in the days of Carver press release, circa 1900. (National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum). WorldCat record id: 61257681

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referencedIn Carver, Lorena. Letter : Oakland, Calif., to Billy and Anna Carver, 1927 Dec 2. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Eells, George. George Eells collection 1929-1991. Arizona State University Libraries
creatorOf Carver, William F. (William Frank), 1840-1927. Scrapbook pertaining to William F. "Doc" Carver, 1874-1927. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Carver, William F. (William Frank), 1840-1927. Dr. Carver's high diving horses and girl rider, Life on the plains in the days of Carver press release, circa 1900. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
referencedIn Collection of material pertaining to W.F. "Doc" Carver's shooting career and show, 1877-[192-?]. Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum
creatorOf Carver, William F. (William Frank), 1840-1927. Dr. Carver's high diving horses and girl rider, Champion of buffalo hunters, Dr. Carver kills 160 buffaloes press release, circa 1900. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
referencedIn "Rock" C. Jenkins photograph collection, 1886-1955. Museum of the Great Plains
creatorOf Carver, William F. (William Frank), 1840-1927. Dr. W. F. Carver, evil spirit, scout, wild west advertisement, circa 1891. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
creatorOf Carver, William F. (William Frank), 1840-1927. Dr. Carver tells of his narrow escape from Indians, Plainsman won trophy in pigeon shoot in London press release, circa 1900. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
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associatedWith Carver, Lorena. person
associatedWith Eells, George. person
associatedWith Jenkins, R. C., d. 1957, person
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United States
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American bison hunting
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Shooters of firearms
Shooting contests
Trick riding
Wild west shows
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Birth 1840

Death 1927

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