Letters to George T. Beck, 1895-1910.

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Letters to George T. Beck, 1895-1910.

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Collection contains 132 letters written by Cody to Beck between 1895 and 1910 (bulk 1896) regarding the operation and financing of the Shoshone Irrigation Company and progress on the canal project. The letters contain personal observations by Cody on the establishment of the city of Cody and on the Wild West Show.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7340683

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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