George T. Beck papers, 1869-1943.

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George T. Beck papers, 1869-1943.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/27590159

Collection contains correspondence (1869-1944); the manuscript for Beck's autobiography and the diaries of Beck and Betty Beck, including Beck's trip to Cuba in 1889 with James Beck (1878-1968); business and legal records relating to his numerous business ventures (1879-1942); speeches of Senator James Beck and materials relating to George Beck's attendance at the Democratic National Conventions and speeches (1888-1938); photographs of the Cody area, Buffalo Bill Cody, and the Beck family (1880-1947); and miscellaneous printed materials.

19.12 cubic ft. (35 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7244437

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Roberson, Betty Beck.

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Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917

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Buffalo Bill was employed as a scout by the United States 5th Cavalry, 1868-1872. In 1869 he participated in the Battle of Summit Springs, Colorado, in which the 5th Cavalry defeated Cheyenne Indians. From the description of Letter : Saint Louis, Missouri, to Joseph Witherspoon Cook, Greenwood, South Dakota, 1896 May 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702162229 From the description of Letter : Saint Louis, Mo., to Joseph Witherspoon Cook, Greenwood, S.D., 1896 May 23. (Unkno...

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Shoshone Irrigation Company.

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Shoshone Electric Light and Power Company.

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Beck, James B. (James Burnie), 1822-1890

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Beck, George T. (George Thornton), 1856-1943

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George T. Beck Refinery.

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Park County Fair Association (Wyo.)

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