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Cassidy, Butch, 1866-

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Butch Cassidy collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0474
Abstract The Butch Cassidy collection (1984-1986) contains manuscripts, articles and a letter that relate to the life of "Butch Cassidy" whose real name was Robert Leroy Parker,(1866-1908?). Cassidy is one of the most famous American bank and train robbers. Butch was associated with the "Wild Bunch" and "Hole in the Wall" Gangs.
Dates: 1890-1934

Charles Kelly papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0100
Abstract The Charles Kelly papers (1889-1971) contain personal materials, including his diary (1918-1971), a copy of his autobiography (1936), day books, and logs and journals of six river trips taken from 1932 to 1942. Included also is correspondence with colleagues exchanging information on research and writing, miscellaneous research materials, and published and unpublished manuscripts. Also present are periodicals in which some of his articles and photographs are published; a typescript copy of "The...
Dates: 1889-1971

Harry Longabaugh Jr. speech [transcript]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0025
Abstract The Harry Longabaugh Jr. speech [transcript] (1970) was given by Longabaugh on 25 June 1970, at Weber County Library, Ogden, Utah. Longabaugh claims to be the son of Harry Longabaugh, the Sundance Kid. In this speech he talks about Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and their respective gang, and dispels some of the myths brought on by Twentieth Century Fox's movie, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Dates: 1970