William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody stands on the far right of a group of five men, including three Native Americans, possibly George Hungry, Pretty Soldier and Joe Custer. Nate Salsbury, owner and manager of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, stands on the far left of the group wearing a derby hat. John Burke, press manager for the shows, stands slightly behind the group. A building is behind them in the background.
Date
[1901?]
Notes
"Indian Police George Hungry, Pretty Soldier, Joe Custer next to Cody" penciled on back of matted print; words "Left (Nate Salsbury - owner and manager Buffalo Bills Wild West) Back (John Burke) press agent Right (Buffalo Bill) about 1901 Given by the family of Nate Salsbury from his collection, in 1938" handwritten on back of matted print; words "1901 - Chief Joseph Nate Salsbury ? Pan American Exp. Buffalo, N.Y." penciled on back of second print.; Image also identified as "F28148."; Title supplied by cataloger.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001050252
Description
1 photoprint ; 11 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 9 x 12 cm. (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.) in mat frame 14 x 17 cm. (5 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Subject
Dakota Indians--1900-1910.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Burke, John, d. 1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Group portraits.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
