Historians have researched William “Buffalo Bill” Cody in great depth–and the Internet provides a gateway to much of it.
A portrait of Buffalo Bill composed of western images. Alick P. F. Ritchie, London: Weiners, Ltd., [1890]. Courtesy Library of Congress.
- Biography of William “Buffalo Bill” Cody from the William F. Cody Archive.
- Timeline: Buffalo Bill and the United States: see how world events corresponded with Cody’s life.
- Bibliographies: up-to-date reading on Cody, Annie Oakley, Indians in the Wild West show, and more.
- Historiography: scholarly articles on Buffalo Bill from a variety of disciplines.
- Did Buffalo Bill visit your town? A comprehensive list of American show locations and dates.
- A searchable archive of 1,300 images, from the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave.
- Biography of Annie Oakley, one of the most famous members of the Wild West.
- Biography of Texas Jack, a lesser known member of Cody’s entourage and one of his close friends.
- Biography of William Sweeney, the organizer and director of Buffalo Bill’s Cowboy Band.
- Buffalo Bill Band: Explore the influence of Cody’s show and his band and how they shaped perceptions of America and the West.
- Photos of Cody throughout his life, from age 11 on.
From the Utah State Historical Society
- Buffalo Bill and entourage on a deer hunt
- At Bright Angel Point in the Grand Canyon
- Siting a proposed game reserve in southern Utah
- Buffalo Bill, dwarfed by the Grand Canyon